May 11
11th LD Democrats Legislative Action Committee Representative and letter carrier emeritus Don Bennett asks us to remember to leave non-perishable food items in a plastic bag in your mailbox for the May 14th food drive. Details here: http://www.foodlifeline.org/news/calendar/index.cfm
Thanks!
May 10
Dear Friends and Neighbors:
The second week of “Special Session” is almost complete. Some good bills have passed and sent to the Governor. Others are still being debated, reworked and the budget discussions continue.
Robo calls and e-mails are still challenging the voice and e-mail systems. The most popular issues in random order are: foreclosure assistance, reform Worker’s Comp, keep RHC’s open; close RHC’s; protect homeless, basic health and schools.
Read more here: http://blog.senatedemocrats.wa.gov/prentice/sen-prentice-e-newsletter-05-06-2011/
May 10
From the LA Times:
A lobbying battle is raging largely behind the scenes over a seemingly obscure executive order that could — if signed by President Obama — make public the political spending that many corporations can now keep secret.
Under the proposed order, all companies bidding for federal contracts would be required to disclose money spent on political campaign efforts, including dollars forwarded through associations like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other private groups.
Read the rest here: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-0509-donor-disclose-20110508,0,5609555.story
May 06
From the Slog: http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2011/05/06/mckenna-mimics-walker-on-paid-sick-leave
Speaking to the Seattle Restaurant Alliance this week, as reported on the Washington Restaurant Association’s own website, the state Attorney General even offered his office’s assistance in opposing Seattle’s proposed paid sick leave proposal:
[Y]ou’ve certainly got your work cut out for you in Olympia, not to mention in Seattle now with this new proposal for mandatory paid sick leave,” McKenna told the group, explaining that he would explore the possibility of his office’s assistance.
[…] McKenna urged the operators to take a coalition approach in responding to the the sick leave proposal, recommending that the industry “get big fast” by linking arms with other employers and demonstrating how this idea could be detrimental to the city’s economy.
View the full post here (Slog article).
May 03
Representative Adam Smith
2209 Pacific Ave, Suite B
Tacoma, Washington 98402
Dear Representative Smith:
Enclosed find two resolutions passed by the 11th Legislative District Democrats protesting proposed cuts in Social Security Administration funding and elimination of Medicare in favor of vouchers.
May 01
Nearly 10 years after 9/11/2001, Osama Bin Laden is dead. He was killed by US forces in Pakistan. Thank you to our armed forces, our intelligence agencies, our allies, and President Obama for bringing Bin Laden to justice.
May 01
Yesterday, the WSDCC passed the 2012 Caucus Plan.
Here are the relevant information that everyone should know.
Although we will possibly be in new districts in 2012, the plan will use the current districts. So, if you reside in the 1st CD today, but in the 10th in 2012, you will still caucus with the 1st CD in May. Also, anyone who is will turn 18 before the 2012 general election (November 6, 2012) is eligible to participate in the caucuses.
Caucus Dates:
Precinct Caucuses – Sunday, April 15 – 1 PM
LD Caucus – Saturday, April 28 – 10 AM
County Convention – Sunday, April 29 – 10 AM
CD Caucus – Saturday,May 20
State Convention – Saturday, June 2 and 3 in Seattle
Apr 29
Every time there’s a discussion to increase taxes on the rich, people always claim that the rich would flee the state if that happened. I recall hearing this over and over again, including in Washington state. NPR did a story on this that disputes that argument. Maybe we can have an intelligent discussion on a state income tax for higher wage earners next time around?
http://pd.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/me/2011/04/20110429_me_08.mp3?dl=1
Apr 27
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
Apr 26
Please join the King County Districting Committee at an upcoming community meeting about redrawing King County Council districts. The meetings are an opportunity to learn about how population has shifted in King County and to share your ideas and priorities for Council redistricting, which must be done to equalize population following each U.S. Census.
Monday, May 2, 6:30 p.m.
King County Courthouse Council Chambers
516 Third Avenue, 10th Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Apr 26
Sunday, July 31 · 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Lower Woodland Park Shelter #1
Apr 25
Renton Community Foundation’s “Maxwell Fund for Youth & Families” invites you to:
COMMITMENT TO BETTER & BEST: WASHINGTON’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Presented by Bill Daggett, Ed.D, nationally recognized educator, speaker, and CEO of the International Center for Leadership in Education. Dr. Daggett knows – our state’s education system, federal education mandates, current issues and trends – and he will share what all students need to succeed.
Monday – May 16th, 2011
Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center
400 South 2nd Street, Renton, 98057
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Apr 22
For those of you in the 9th Congressional District part of the 11th LD:
Smith Supports Access to Healthcare
With the passage of the budget following extensive negotiations, disagreements over access to healthcare continue to be a sticking point in the House of Representatives. Following a vote on the budget, the House took up two additional measures in an effort to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and defund Planned Parenthood. Continue reading
Apr 21
The Membership Committee will meet to discuss ideas for activating inactive members and attracting new members. The active membership must get involved and bring in new blood if we want to succeed in our endeavors to get democratic candidates elected and further the goals of the Democratic agenda.
