Sep 30

Phonebank opportunities for No on 1183

From the No on 1183 campaign:

Because your legislative district or organization has endorsed the No on 1183 campaign (or is considering endorsing), I wanted to let you know about the plans we have to get the word out about Costco’s latest liquor privatization initiative and most importantly, how you can help!

As you know, in order to defeat a well-funded, corporate campaign, we need grassroots support. Because you have endorsed us, we are asking you and your members join us for our volunteer phonebank in Seattle. Continue reading

Sep 26

Redistricting for the 11th Legislative District by Jim Flynn

 If you are going to try to make sense of redistricting then you are in for a wild ride.  You can find all the information, including maps at the Redistricting Commission web site: http://www.redistricting.wa.gov/maps.asp

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Sep 21

Fiestas Patrias 2011 Parade Photos

Photos from the Fiestas Patrias Parade (2011) are here:

Sep 13

Washington State Redistricting Commission draft plans

The Washington State Redistricting Commission has posted their draft plans for redistricting.  Details & maps can be found here:

http://www.redistricting.wa.gov/maps.asp

Sep 12

Seattle City Council Passes Paid Sick Leave

From the Slog:

This afternoon, after months of debate and despite continuing hesitancy from some council members, the Seattle City Council voted eight to one in favor of passing an amended ordinance that will empower Seattle employees to begin earning paid sick time off, starting September 1, 2012. Council president Richard Conlin voted against the legislation.

“Today Seattle has shown itself as a leader,” said council member Nick Licata, who sponsored the legislation. “We recognize that a productive workforce is a healthy one and that a great city is one that cares for the welfare of all who work within its jurisdiction.”

More here:  Slog article

Sep 10

Newsletter – September 2011

The September 2011 newsletter can be found here: 2011_09_September

Sep 08

Obama Jobs Speech

Watch the Obama Jobs Speech from 9/8/2011:

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Sep 08

Sick Leave – Industry Lobbies Are Trying Four Tactics to Undermine a Bill Designed to Help Seattle Workers

From the Slog:

On Monday, September 12, the Seattle City Council is slated to vote on legislation that would require all Seattle employers to offer up to 72 hours of annual paid sick leave to the 190,000 full-time workers in the city who currently lack that benefit. Not only useful when they’re ill, a worker could use the paid days off to care for a family member or deal with domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

…  Taking advantage of the council’s trepidation, lobbies for downtown businesses, large employers, and the hospitality industry are putting the screws on. With days left before the vote, city hall sources tell The Stranger that lobbies are shopping around various amendments that would weaken the bill.

The full article is here:  The Stranger Blog

Sep 01

PCO Elections

From Natalie McClendon:

Attached is a memo from me outlining an approach to legislation for 2012 to address the matter of PCO elections, in the wake of the ruling on the Top Two Primary. I am proposing that the Party consider online voting for PCO’s.

I propose that the Executive Board discuss this on Friday, September 16; then send the matter to the Central Committee for discussion the next day. If the body supports the concept of online voting for PCO, I would seek authorization to pursue legislation in the 2012 Session.

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Sep 01

Three Charts to Email to Your Right-Wing Brother-In-Law

Problem: Your right-wing brother-in-law is plugged into the FOX-Limbaugh lie machine, and keeps sending you emails about “Obama spending” and “Obama deficits” and how the “Stimulus” just made things worse.

Solution: Here are three “reality-based” charts to send to him. These charts show what actually happened.

Spending

More here:  Truth-Out

Sep 01

Where pay for chief executives tops the company tax burden

At least 25 top United States companies paid more to their chief executives in 2010 than they did to the federal government in taxes, according to a study released on Wednesday.

The chief executives of those companies were paid an average of more than $16 million a year, the study found, a figure substantially higher than the $10.8 million average for all companies in the Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index.

More here: MSNBC article

Aug 30

Redistricting Proposals to be Unveiled on Sept. 13

The Washington State Redistricting Commission—tasked with drawing up new voting districts at the congressional level to accommodate Washington State’s new 10th District and, as they do every 10 years, tweak state-level legislative districts—will unveil its plans on September 13. The group has until June 2012 to finalize the new districts.

More details are here:  Publicola

Aug 29

Bob Hasegawa, legislator of the year

Congrats to Bob Hasegawa, who was named a legislator of the year by the WSLC.

http://www.thestand.org/2011/08/wslc-posts-convention-videos-resolutions/

Aug 29

Public issues survey

If you live in the unincorporated areas of King County, then the county is your local service provider. That means you need a voice on issues and concerns unique to your community. Creating more opportunities for public input is what the next round of forums is all about.

In July, the King County Council created a new framework for public engagement in the unincorporated areas that utilizes Community Service Areas (CSAs). Countywide Community Forums is partnering with the county to get feedback from you on how best to implement the new CSA model.

CLICK HERE to take the online survey, or you can join us at one of the following forums.

  • Tuesday, Aug. 23, 6:30 p.m., Issaquah Library
  • Thursday, Aug. 25, 6:30 p.m. Duvall Family Life Center
  • Saturday, Aug. 27, 12 Noon, Maple Valley Library
  • Tuesday, Aug. 30, 6:30 p.m. North Highline Fire District Headquarters

You can access more information at Countywide Community Forums.

Aug 22

Picnic reminder

Just a reminder… the 11th LD Democrats’ annual picnic is this Sunday at noon.  Please join us and enjoy some food, music, and plenty of awesome Democratic fun!  Details are here:  https://www.11thlddems.org/blog/2011/08/11th-ld-annual-picnic/

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