Author: Liz VanBemmel
Proposed 45th District Democrats Bylaws Revisions With Gender Neutral Language
Preamble This organization is established to promote the values and principles of the Democratic Party, to support its candidates, to educate the residents of the 45th Legislative District about the Party’s goals and activities, and to extend opportunities to participate in the Party to all Democrats in the District. Article I: Name The name of this organization shall be the 45th District Democrats. Article II: Policies Section 1: This organization operates under the applicable bylaws and rules of the King County Democratic Central Committee (hereafter KCDCC), the Washington State Democratic Central Committee (hereafter WSDCC), the Democratic National Committee (hereafter DNC),...
2019 45th District Reorg—What to Expect and How to Help
A reorganization meeting runs a bit differently than a typical membership meeting, including specific times when voting is restricted to specific groups. Because of this, you will see some differences in how people are signed in, credentialed, and where they sit. Here are some of the differences you can expect to see: Sign In and Credentials Everyone attending the meeting is required to sign in. There will be three categories with specific credentials and, if appropriate, ballot packets. The categories are as follows: Current Elected PCOs (Precinct Committee Officers) Filed to run for PCO in May 2018 and were elected in the...
2019 Membership Drive
It’s December and that means it’s time for our annual membership drive! There are a boatload of good reasons to be a member of the 45th District Democrats, whether you’re joining for the first time or renewing your membership. Here are just a few: Voting Credentials Members of the 45th get to vote on endorsing (or not!) candidates and ballot measures; passing (or not!) resolutions; electing executive board positions like Treasurer and Secretary; and adopting and amending our budget. Endorsement votes especially can be close, so your vote can determine your preferred candidate’s name appears in our endorsement guides, which...
Honoring Our 2018 Strong Contributors
At our December 2018 meeting, we took some time to honor many of the volunteers who have dedicated countless hours to building a diverse, engaged, educated, equitable, and healthy Eastside. Honorees were nominated by the board and from the membership in attendance. To the volunteers named below and to all those supporting the Democratic project—thank you for all you’ve done for this organization and our community. A special shout out to each and every PCO who walked a turf this year; your work to motivate people to vote makes a tremendous difference on election night, with a lasting impact for...
2018 General Election Endorsements
Ballots will be delivered around Friday, October 19, and are due Tuesday, November 6, no later than 8 p.m. Starting with this year’s primary election, ballots are postage-free statewide! To vote in this election, register online or by mail by Monday, October 8 or register in person by Monday, October 29. Download a PDF of our endorsement guide. Federal Candidates US Senate: Maria Cantwell (D) US Representative, CD1: Suzan DelBene (D) US Representative, CD8: Kim Schrier (D) State Candidates State Senator, LD 45: Manka Dhingra (D) Representative, LD 45, Pos. 1: Roger Goodman (D) Representative, LD 45, Pos. 2: Larry Springer (D) County...
A Resolution Limiting Involvement of the DCCC in Democratic Primaries
Whereas the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is a political action committee (PAC) whose mission is to “elect Democratic House candidates every step of the way;” and Whereas the DCCC is a PAC formed by House Democrats, not an official part of the Democratic Party; and Whereas the DCCC uses individual ability to fundraise, not core Democratic principles and adherence to local and national Democratic platforms, as a deciding factor to choose which Democrats to support in primaries; and Whereas the DCCC in several 2018 races is actively supporting more conservative candidates and even former Republicans over progressives; and Whereas...
Pound the Pavement in the 8th CD
This year, we have the opportunity to replace the utterly unresponsive and unaccountable Dave Reichert (R) in the 8th CD with Shannon Hader (D), a well-educated, hometown candidate who has experience leading a successful, large-scale government agency for positive change. We believe Shannon is in the best position to defeat Dino Rossi (R) AND is best suited to hit the ground running as a congresswoman. And even better—our fellow Democratic organizations agree. The 11th, 25th, 30th, 31st, 41st, and 47th District Democrats have given Shannon their sole endorsements in this race, as have the King County Democrats and the National Organization for...
File for PCO by 4 p.m., Friday, May 18
Whether you’re thinking about becoming a precinct committee officer (PCO) or you already are one, this week is your only chance to become an elected PCO for the 2019–2020 election cycle. Filing is fast, easy, and free, but you must file before Friday, May 18, at 4 p.m. All you need to do to file is verify that your voter registration is up to date and provide some basic contact information. Learn more and file for PCO If you’re on the fence, here are just a few good reasons to become a PCO: Special Voting Privileges—Only PCOs get to...
45th District Democrats Call for Eastside Plastic Bag Ban
Resolution Inspired by 5th Grader’s Earth Month Experiment Redmond, Wash.—May 12, 2018—On Wednesday, May 2, the membership of the 45th District Democrats adopted a resolution in support of expanding Kirkland’s plastic bag ban to the Eastside cities of Duvall, Redmond, Sammamish, and Woodinville. Shawn Roland and his 10-year-old son, Jeremiah, presented the resolution. The pair were inspired to take action by an Earth Month challenge at Jeremiah’s school, Horace Mann Elementary. The challenge? Refusing to use single-use plastics for 30 days. The Rolands shared that the challenge was tough, but important. According to the Earth Day Network, each year, 4...
আমাদের 2018 প্ল্যাটফর্ম
গত ২৪শে মার্চ, 2018-এ, ওয়াশিংটনের কিকল্যান্ড-এর জুঅনিতা উচ্চ বিদ্যালয়ে (২৪-৭ই মার্চে) সংশোধিত হিসেবে গৃহীত হয় । এই সময়ে আমাদের দেশে অভূতপূর্ব দলাদলি, আমরা ৪৫ তম জেলা ডেমোক্র্যাটরা বিশ্বাস করি, বিভাজন সারিয়ে তোলা এবং আমাদের সম্প্রদায়ের সমস্যার সমাধানে সহায়তা এবং সহায়তা করার জন্য আমাদের দায়িত্ব আছে । আমরা বিশ্বাস করি প্রতিটি স্বতন্ত্র, প্রতিটি নির্বাচিত পদ, প্রতিটি বোর্ড এবং প্রতিটি কমিশন বিষয়ে । আমরা যা কিছু করি তা প্রভাব ফেলে । আমরা বিশ্বাস করি যে আমাদের নির্বাচিত কর্মকর্তাদেরও কাজ করতে হবে আমাদের জনগণের সমর্থন ও সাহায্য করার জন্য, যারা লড়াই করে এবং নিম্নলিখিত নীতি রক্ষা করে: নির্বাচনে ভোট আমরা বিশ্বাস করি: কর্পোরেশন...
