Updated May 3, 2007 May 9th Meeting to Feature Legislative Wrap-up
For our May meeting, Senator Erik Pouslen and Representatives Eileen Cody and Joe McDermott
will give a wrap-up of this year's very productive legislative session. See the Agenda Page, Chair's Letter and the May Newsletter for more details.
Updated May 27, 2007 May District Meeting: Legislative Wrap-up
The State Legislature had a hugely successful session which ended in June. Our
legislative delegate - Sen. Erik Poulsen and Reps. Eileen Cody and Joe McDermott -
described the results during our May District meeting. See the
May minutes page for more information about
the meeting. You can also view much more detail on the
Senate
Democratic Caucus or House
Democratic Caucus web pages.
Updated May 27, 2007 Georgette Valle: Always a Rebel
Georgette Valle, former State Representative from the 34th District, has written a memoir
regarding her experiences in the legislature. The new book is titled
Always A Rebel And Never Without A Cause. Georgette described the book at the
May District meeting. The book is chock full of her political philosophy, as well as
a number of "behind the scenes" stories from her time in the legislature. For more
information about Georgette, consult the Highline History website.
Calendar Events in May, 2007
Tue, May 1, 2007 May Day March and Rally for Immigration Reform
• Please join Jobs with Justice and many others on May 1st in a march and rally to defend the rights of immigrant workers who are facing terrorizing raids in their homes and workplaces, indefinite detentions with little or no opportunity to challenge their detention in court, and mass deportation.
• Seattle Center, Fischer Pavilion, 3:00 PM.
• More details online at the Jobs with Justice website.
Tuesday, May 8, 2007 Tom Rasmussen Re-Election Kickoff
• Join King County Executive Ron Sims and Community Leader Bob Santos for
a Campaign Celebration and Kickoff for Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen! All are invited & contributions welcome.
• May 8, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
• RSVP at 206-364-2344, click here for the full invitation online.
• Contact: Re-Election Campaign Manager Dan Nolte
Wednesday, May 9, 2007 Alec Fisken for Port Commissioner Re-Election Kickoff
• Alec's campaign kickoff will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 5:30-7:30 PM at the Flury & Co. Gallery, located at 322 First Ave S, in Pioneer Square. We need a big crowd, so make sure to put it on your calendar, and bring your friends! Contributions are encouraged.
• (Please stop by before the District meeting, if you're in the area.)
• Please RSVP by emailing afisken@comcast.net
• For More Info - (206) 523-5702
• Website: www.alecfisken.com
Sat, May 12, 2007 West Seattle Community Garage Sale
• 3rd Annual West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day, sponsored by Megawatt
• Saturday, May 12, 2006, 9:00am-3:00pm
• Last year there were over 100 individual and block garage sales
occurring simultaneously around West Seattle which brought out an estimated 2500
shoppers. This year we're shooting for even more sales and shoppers!! Megawatt will do a mega-promotion for everyone who registers to participate.
• More information at the Megawatt website.
Tue, May 15, 2007 West Seattle Helpline - Taste of West Seattle
• Details to be announced - see also the Helpline Website
Tue, May 15, 2007 Take the Money and Run
• An evening of non-profit, smart, mostly political comedy from some of Seattle's best comics, sponsored by and benefiting Washington Public Campaigns.
• 8:30 - 10:00 PM, doors open 7:30 PM. The Comedy Underground, 222 S. Main Street, Seattle, under Swannies Sports bar in Pioneer Square.
• Tickets $12 at the door or $6 with Student ID. Guaranteed reservations (for $2 less) by e-mailing Non-Profit Comedy with name, number in party and date of show.
• Contact: Marcee Stone via e-mail or at 206-465-1963
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