32nd District Democrats - Action Alerts

Voter Registration Information

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:06:43 UTC

Voter Registration Information

Voter Registration Deadlines for the August 17, 2010 Primary Election
Voters currently registered anywhere in Washington State, who have moved or changed their name, have until Monday, July 19, 2010 to update their voter registrations. Residents may register to vote or update their registrations online at REGISTER TO VOTE ONLINE (https://wei.secstate.wa.gov/osos/secure/pages/Onlinevoterregistration.aspx) or by mail until Monday, July 19, 2010. Registered voters who fail to update their registrations by this date may vote according to their previous registration address.

YES on I-1098

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:21:39 UTC

...sent to KCDCC Leadership Council

1) YES on I-1098 - The King County Democrats endorsed this potential initiative at their April 27th meeting and have been assisting the campaign team in gathering volunteers and petition signatures. The deadline for turning in all signatures is fast approaching, June 25th. If you have not signed the petition, please consider doing so now.

Please consider working your neighborhood as a signature gatherer - you may contact the YES on I-1098 campaign team at,

Washingtonians for Education, Health Care and Tax Relief

PO BOX 1077,

Seattle, WA 98111

206.225.4610

http://www.yeson1098.com/

We also have a great presentation from the Campaign Team delivered at our May - KCDCC meeting available at, http://wa-demchairs.org/2010/abouti1098.php

If every PCO worked their neighborhood gathering signatures, we could make a huge impact! Let's get this measure on the ballot.

Thank you to everyone who is gathering signatures currently.

WASHINGTON NEEDS PATTY MURRAY - PLEASE JOIN ON TO THE PATTY MURRAY CAMPAIGN!!

Sun, 30 May 2010 05:29:31 UTC

You've probably seen the news: Republican Dino Rossi announced that he will challenge Patty Murray in the race for U.S. Senate this November.

We've been preparing for a tough race since last year, regardless of our opponent, and if we work together, I'm confident that Patty will win this November.

But make no mistake about it -- we're taking Dino Rossi's announcement very seriously.

So now it's time to redouble our efforts to re-elect Patty Murray this November -- and we need your help to do it.

Please contribute today -- and show Patty Murray that you're standing strong with her, today, as Dino Rossi jumps in the race for U.S. Senate!

Dino Rossi has made a job out of running for office. He'll run for anything and say and do anything just to get elected.

Dino represents the corporate titans, Wall Street bankers, and special interests that are out of step with the state -- and his economic views would return us to the failed Bush policies that got us into this mess to begin with.

But we know he's going to spend millions of dollars trying to mislead Washington voters about where he stands, while distorting Patty Murray's record of accomplishment for the hard-working people of our state.

We can't let him.

It's going to take all of us, working together, to make sure we re-elect Patty Murray this November -- and, with Dino Rossi's entry into the race, it's time to step up, today.

Please contribute to Patty's campaign today -- and make sure we have the resources we need to beat Dino Rossi this November!

Over the past 18 months, Patty Murray has been taking nothing for granted, building a strong grassroots campaign across Washington state that will reach out to millions of voters.

No matter who she's running against, Patty gets up every day to work for the people of our state -- and she looks forward to talking to them on the campaign trail and asking for their vote.

After all, the voters are going to have a clear choice in this election: Whether to continue to move our state and country forward to a better place, or whether to take us backward to the failed policies of the Bush era.

We all know that Patty Murray is clearly the right choice -- but we need your help to get Patty's message out.

Please contribute today -- and make sure we get Patty's message out to millions of voters between now and November!

Thank you so much for standing with Patty -- today and every day.

Sincerely,

Jeff Bjornstad
Campaign Manager
People for Patty Murray

Health Care Reform

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:59:52 UTC

It’s make or break week for Health Care Reform...

Speaker Pelosi and President Obama expect to deliver a National Health Care Program for the American people – signed into law within 10 days! Here's what we expect to happen:

Debate in the Congress this week
Congressional vote most likely this weekend
President Obama signs the historic law early next week

After a year of fighting obstructionist Republicans, Health Care Reform will be a DONE DEAL!

Well, not quit a done deal... If things go well this week, Health Care Reform will be the law of the land, but the battle will continue.

First, it will move to the United States Senate, where all 41 obstructionist Republican Senators have sworn – actually signed on the dotted line - to do everything possible to block the sensible initial changes to the historic health care law.

Then the battle will move to the districts. Massive numbers of Republicans and Tea Party protestors plan to show up at congressional break meetings in April.

That's why today we are challenging our supporters to help us build a $15,000 Health Care Reform Defense Fund in time for the April Republican and Tea Party protests.

Please help us reach our $15,000 challenge goal by contributing today, before the March 31st end-of-the-quarter deadline.

We learned a lesson from the health care reform protests of last fall. Republicans used the congressional district meetings as organizing tools. They plan to do it again.

This year we need to be ready for them!

At this point, for disgruntled Republicans, it's not about Health Care policy anymore – It's about defeating Democrats. Please help us get ready for their April protest rallies.

Then the battle will move to the ballot box.

Your Washington State Democratic Party is always on the front lines of the campaign battlefield. When we have the funding, we are able to deploy our grass roots organization, use our communications tools, and support our candidates and elected officials in the field.

Your contribution of $15, $25, $50, $100 - or any amount you can afford - will enable us to retain our Democrats who vote for Health Care Reform and replace the Republicans who oppose it:

http://www.wa-democrats.org/HCRDefense

REMEMBER: We are entering into the important 60-day window prior to filing for public office.

Candidates depend on us to provide the support they need during the early days of their campaigns. Your generosity makes that possible.

Many thanks,

Dwight Pelz
Washington State Democrats Chair

Contributions are not tax deductible for federal income

Call to Caucus! Sunday March 14th

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 01:09:47 UTC

Friends,

It is my honor to issue this Official Call and welcome you to attend the 2010 32nd District Democrats Legislative District Caucus on Sunday, March 14th at Shorecrest High School (15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline), Registration begins at 12:00pm, the meeting starts at 1 pm.
This year's 2010 Legislative District Caucuses will be slightly different than 2008. First, we will not have precinct level caucuses this year and instead we'll start at the Legislative District Caucus level. At the Caucuses on March 14th, we will be focused on electing delegates and alternates to the State Convention and consideration of Resolutions.

Included in this call are links to the Official Rules for the Caucuses, the Agenda for the day and guidelines and deadlines on how to submit resolutions. Please take a moment to read the rules and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call or email me. We'll also have more updated information on our website.

For Caucus Rules and Agenda, please click here

For Caucus Flyer, please click here

If you'd like to submit a resolution, please submit your resolution as follows: The full text with name, address, and precinct number of the person submitting it shall be electronically transmitted to carin.chase@32democrats.org or mailed to Platform and Resolutions Committee Chair, at

PO Box 65258 , Shoreline WA 98155

For a Sample Resolution Template, please click here

I look forward to your participation at the Caucuses and Nominating Convention this year. This is an important part of our political process and is also a lot of fun. I hope you'll be able to make it.

Sincerely,




     Carin Chase, Chair
     32nd District Democrats
     carin.chase@32democrats.org or
     425 775-0600

P.S. Putting on the district caucuses is an expensive affair. The total cost of the event may near $1000 in total. We are asking folks for a donation of $15 to help defray the costs. The donation is entirely voluntary and does not preclude your attendance at the caucuses. Prepay and beat the lines at the doors! Have your credit card ready and go to: 32nd District Democrats at ActBlue and donate your $15 today. Thank you in advance!

Town Hall Saturday 2/20

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:45:29 UTC

Representative Maralyn Chase

Representative Ruth Kagi

Saturday February 20, 2010

10AM - Noon Third Place Commons, Lake Forest Park

1PM - 3PM Shoreline Historical Museum, Shoreline

32nd District Democrats Community Discussions

Saturday 2/20 noon and 3pm - directly after the Town Hall Meetings Gather right after the LFP and Shoreline Town Hall meetings to discuss local issues and concerns with community members. An opportunity to talk about issues important to you and the upcoming 32nd LD Caucus 3/14/10.

Supreme Court Fair Elections Bill SB 5912

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:25:44 UTC

WashClean friends,

Our Supreme Court Fair Elections bill (SB 5912) was called for a floor vote in the state Senate Tuesday afternoon - well before the 5 PM cutoff - but was set aside prior to voting due to a procedural challenge (so it did not pass).

Naturally this set-back is disappointing. It's tough to work SO hard, and yet the champagne has to remain in the cooler awhile longer.

But we're not done yet!

WHAT HAPPENED

Immediately after bill sponsor Sen. Eric Oemig (D-45) motioned SB 5912 for approval, Sen. Don Benton (R-17) stopped the proceedings with a point of order. Benton contended the bill would need a two-thirds vote to pass because the $3 surcharge on court fees was actually a "tax" not a "fee".

This required a ruling from Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen - presiding in his capacity as president of the Senate - based upon language and provisions in the bill itself plus language of Initiative-960 and other applicable state laws.

You may know the Senate has approved a bill amending I-960 to eliminate the "super-majority" requirement of a 2/3rds legislative vote for any tax increase. But that bill has not yet passed the House or been signed by the Governor, so original language in I-960 is still the law.

And so, the Senate set aside further deliberations on the bill and went on to other business, while staff lawyers (counsel to the Senate) researched the question. After consultations, Senate President Brad Owen ruled that the $3 surcharge must be considered a tax - and therefore the bill would require a two-thirds vote in the Senate, to pass.

In fact we had (and have) 27 confirmed "Yes" votes (of 49) in the Senate - enough for majority passage, but not enough for two-thirds. Therefore, Senate leaders set the bill aside - for today.

IT AIN'T OVER ...

Let's be clear: A majority of state senators have signaled agreement with this bill and it's premises, that in Washington state, courts and judicial races are NOT for sale - especially when the U.S. Supreme Court says corporations can spend any amount to influence election results!

By pledging support for the bill, these senators agree that voters want judges on the court - not politicians or fund raisers. The top court is no place for partisan fights.

So now, if I-960 provisions are SOON made reasonable (through a bill signed by the Governor), and if a funding means can be worked out needing only a simple majority of lawmakers (rather than a filibuster-styole "super-majority") - then we may yet be able to enact this bill, this year. And until the final gavel falls and the lights go out, we'll keep pushing!

In the face of the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling, we must establish this principle: Elections are to be decided by flesh-and-blood VOTERS - not by special interest campaign financiers, and not by out-of-state Wall Street corporations!

So our message to lawmakers continues to be: We want to see public financing of state Supreme Court races!

PROGRESS ... By the way, look at progress we've made:

Many more people have heard about and support our mission and our organizing work;
The experience and savvy of our members, as a citizen lobbying force, is greatly increased;
Legislators in both House and Senate have a deeper understanding of our issue and respect for the grassroots lobbying power of our membership;
We have a solid majority in the Senate, backing our judicial public financing proposal;
Along the way, we've improved our website and broadcast emails with concise, informative Action Alerts to our supporters and partner organizations (and to their members).

All of this lays a strong foundation for progress .. and the legislative session is only half over!
We're not done yet - so don't sit back!

Thanks for your support!   And - stay alert for additional news and action steps.

~ Craig
_________________________
Craig Salins
Washington Public Campaigns
www.washclean.org
wpc@washclean.org
206-784-2522

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You can contribute online, on our website, using a debit or credit card.
www.washclean.org/donate.htm

Or, send a contribution to:
   Washington Public Campaigns
   PO Box 70452, Seattle WA 98127-0452

For a tax-deductible contribution, write your check to: WPC Education Fund.

Thank you!

House passes landmark-care reform bill

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 04:51:32 UTC

The Washington Post: Breaking News: House passes landmark health-care reform bill, 220-215

News Alert
11:14 PM EST Saturday, November 7, 2009

House passes landmark health-care reform bill, 220-215

The House has passed sweeping health-care legislation, hours after President Obama visited the Capitol to make a personal closing argument for his most important domestic policy initiative.

For more information, visit washingtonpost.com - http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/