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 Updated May 1, 2012
Endorsements on May 9th
Our May District meeting will include endorsements for many state government elected positions. We'll also consider resolutions supporting update of the 1872 General Mining Law and instructing Congress to pppose the Trans-Pacific Free Trade Agreement. More details in the May newsletter here, Tim Nuse's message below and full agenda here.
Updated May 1, 2012
Precinct Committee Officers Candidate Filing for 2012
Filing week is from 9:00 a.m. Monday, May 14 to 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 18. Go to kingcounty.gov/elections/ to file online. It only takes a minute to file.
If you prefer, you can file in person in Renton or download a form and mail, email or fax it in, but not mailed before May 14 or received after May 18.
But why would you want to? It is so easy to do online and it takes only a minute and costs you absolutely nothing.
(Article by Jackie Dupras).
 Updated April 30, 2012
Legislative District Caucus Results
Over 130 Democrats gathered at the Evergreen High School in White Center, on Saturday, April 28th, 2012, for our caucus (click the photo to see a larger version).
We elected delegates for the State Convention and 7th Congressional District Caucus. Download the complete list of delegates here. We have 37 delegates and 19 alternates who willrepresent the 34th Legislative District at the 7th Congressional District Caucus on Sunday, May 20th (at North Seattle Community College, Wellness Center Building), and the State Convention June 1st through 3rd (more info here). There are a total of 19 alternates that earned the right to be seated for any absent delegates from the 34th. The Legislative District Caucus was managed by the "Call to Caucus" letter which many more details here.
Updated April 30, 2012 
Chair Tim Nuse's Message for May
What a month April was. We hosted candidates for Secretary of State, State Auditor, and Supreme Court at our forum, gave early endorsement to candidates in clear cut races, organized 212 precinct caucuses and then our district caucus. Through it all, what's clear is that the 2012 ballot box is much closer than most voters believe.
Our May meeting will be all about debating and deciding
... continued on the Chair's message page ...
 Updated April 24, 2012
April 11th District Meeting Featured Candidates' Forum and Endorsements
See report in the West Seattle Blog here.
 Updated April 2, 2012
Precinct Caucuses were April 15th
Here's everything you need to know about the 2012 Washington State Caucuses, which start with the Precinct Caucuses on Sunday, April 15th. Dates for all the caucuses and conventions are on the calendar at the right and on the Washington State Democrats' website with caucus location finder and more. Complete information is on our Caucus Page, and also in the April edition of our 34th District Newsleter which you can download here. You also can become actively involved in the preparation and planning. The Caucus Planning Committee meets almost every Monday night at 6:00 PM at Ann Martin's house. See calendar at right for the next meeting date. More information including plans, meeting agendas, meeting minutes etc. are on the Caucus Planning page here.
 Updated March 22, 2012
March 14th Meeting was about Waterfront Issues
Assistant Secretary David Moseley, WSDOT Ferries Division, King County Councilmember Joe McDermott, State Representative Joe Fitzgibbon discussed waterfront issues. We elected State Convention Committee Representatives: Platform: Maria Ramirez; Rules: Lorin Walker; Credentials: Richard Bartlett. We passed resolutions to Stop Corporate Personhood and opposing mining of Canadian Tar Sands.
Resolution texts are here. Marcee Stone recognized Steve Butts for his work creating materials for the caucus (posters, precinct walking sheets, etc). Ann Martin recognized Tim Nuse, Marcee Stone, and Jackie Dupras for helping to make the caucuses as easy as possible for PCOs. Tamsen Spangler recognized Maria Ramirez for translating some of our caucus materials into Spanish.
Full minutes are here.
 Updated February 21, 2012
Lobby Day in Olympia
Presidents' Day is traditionally the day when the 34th District and King County Democrats travel to Olympia to meet with our legislators, as well as to attend Washington State Democrats training and Crab Feed. The photo at the upper right shows our delegation meeting with State Representative Joe Fitzgibbon. The photo includes Jackie and Ed Dupras, Chris Weiss and Tim Nuse, as well as photographer Marcee Stone. Click on it to see larger version.
Updated February 19, 2012
February District Meeting - Charter Schools, Marriage Equality and State Bank
At our February meeting we passed a resolution opposing Seattle Democratic State Representative Eric Pettigrew's Charter Schools Bill (bill summary here). We also heard about marriage equality and the proposal for a Washington State Bank. The West Seattle Blog published a great summary with a couple video clips which you can view here. See also the February newsletter here.
Updated February 6, 2012
 Jim McDermott visits Beveridge Place Pub
U. S. Congressman Jim McDermott Visited the Beveridge Place Pub on January 30th, and a number of 34th District Democrats turned out to greet him. Dina Lydia Johnson took a number of photos which you can view on her photostream here. The one above shows Jackie Dupras, Chris Weiss, Marcee Stone and Tamsen Spengler.
 Updated January 29, 2012
King County Democrats Platform Committee Starts Work
This Committee is developing a platform for the King County Democratic Party which reflects the unique needs and positions of our local community. Discuss and debate the best way to frame our values with a group of other progressive Democrats. Ann Martin and Lisa Plymate serve on this committee, and intend to complete the work in four months - well before the King County Convention on April 29th (see calendar). Additional people are welcome to join the committee. Contact Lisa (see her email and phone in the box at the right) or Ann via e-mail for more information. The current 2010 King County Platform document is here.
 Updated January 18, 2012
White Center and Boulevard Park Libraries May Close
The King County Library System (KCLS) Board of Trustees is actively considering a plan to close and consolidate these two libraries. See article from West Seattle Herald here. If you have an opinion about this, contact the Board of Trustees (contact information here) or come to their next Board meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, January 24th at 5:00 PM.
 Updated January 4, 2012
District Meeting in January 11th
Timothy Anderson, Washington State Director of the Coordinated Campaign will talk about the races they are focused on, the organization needed to win, and how we are going to work together in the 34th to deliver victories for Washington State. Then Josh Friedes of Equal Rights Washington will discuss the bill to make same-sex marriage legal in Washington. Off the heels of Governor Gregoire's support, this looks like it might the year! Josh will talk about what it is going to take in Olympia and the inevitable state Referendum that will follow. Also on the agenda: a resolution to legalize marijuana (aka "pot") and perhaps the upcoming legislative session - see more potential agenda topics on the agenda page, watch this space for updates, read Chair Tim Nuse's message below, and download the newsletter for more news.
 Updated January 4, 2012
My Life: Dorsol Plants
When I was growing up, I was told a story about the
ruler of a city-state. Long oppressed by neighbors to the
north and east, they had united as a people and fought
for their freedom. Safe and free, the ruler was
preparing to disband his ragtag army ... (read the rest on the "My Life" page of the website).
 Updated December 30, 2011
New Congressional Districts Announced
The State redistricting commission has agreed on a proposed new map for Washington's Congressional Districts. (Click on the map image above to see a larger version.) This map accomodates a newly assigned 10th District, centering it around Olympia. The 34th Legislative District remains inside the 7th Congressional District. And the 9th District becomes a majority-minority district. Read more about it on the redistricting commission website here, or you can read Andrew Villeneuve's commentary here (including potential candidates in some of the districts) or Joel Connelly's comments here. Chad Lupkes has zoomable maps on the Democratic Chairs page here.
Updated December 15, 2011
2011 District Award Winners 
The 34th District Democrats Holiday party was on Wednesday December 14th at the Hall at Fauntleroy. Our elected officials and District officers honored our 2011 Award Winners pictured above (click for larger version of the photo). Left to right: Tim Nuse, Chair, Lloyd Hara (King County Assessor), Steve Drew (Thurston County Assessor), Marcee Stone (E-Board Member of the Year), Joe McDermott (King County Council member), Kari Feeney (Rising Star Award), Les Treall, Jackie Dupras (Cherisse Luxa Lifetime Achievement Award), Steve Butts, Tamsen Spengler (Member of the Year), Lisa Plymate, Tom Rasmussen (Seattle City Council member). Kari, Les, Steve, Tamsen and Lisa are members of the Diversity Committee, which received the outstanding Committee Award. More information including the text of the citations for each person are on the Awards page here.
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