Updated October 5, 2006 30 Days and it is Election 2006!
This Saturday is the 30-day mark before the election and time to get really serious about
re-electing Maria Cantwell and making sure that I-933 doesn't blunder through
because people don't understand what it really means. The Coordinated Campaign will be
having a Get Out The Vote Training this Saturday, October 7, at 10:00 at the campaign
office at 1848 Westlake North, on Lake Union, a couple of doors down from the China Harbor
Restaurant. It should be easy to find - just follow the Cantwell signs. The training will
last around an hour and will tell you what you need to know to get out there and start
canvassing. There will be sign-up sheets for specific dates for phone calling and canvassing.
After the training, some of you might stay to make phone calls and some might start
canvassing. Of course, if you want to come for just the training, that's okay too.
And most important, there'll be coffee and FOOD! John Ehrman is the Field Organizer
for the 34th District. If you have any questions or plan on attending, please call
him at 206-310-6024.
Updated October 16, 2006 34th District Members nominated for Maggie Awards!
October 20th is the 13th Annual Warren G. Magnuson Award Ceremony and Auction hosted by
the State Democratic Party. Nominees include the 34th District's First Vice-Chair,
Tanya Aguilar, our Newsletter Editor, Jackie Dupras, and our District Chair, Ivan Weiss.
Featured at the awards will be Senator Russ Feingold, Senator Maria Cantwell, Congressman Brian Baird,
Congressman Rick Larsen, Congressman Jim McDermott, Congressman Adam Smith. See the
Washington State Party calendar for complete details.
Updated October 3, 2006 October 11th District Meeting: Endorsements, Fish, and Islands
At our October 11th meeting we will consider endorsing more races and initiatives -
see this month's message from Chair Ivan Weiss. Also see our meeting agenda page for the agenda, to include consideration of endorsements for Seattle Proposition #1 "Bridging the Gap", the King County "Transit Now" initiative, and a resolution on saving Wild Salmon. We'll also hear from Laura Hendricks about the alarming expansion of shellfish farming in the South Sound, and from J. W. Turner about the steady mining away of Maury Island. To prepare for the meeting, download the October newsletter, read the September meeting minutes and get your body to the Hall at Fauntleroy (along with a potluck dish to share).
Updated October 3, 2006
On to the General Election!
We've had a successful primary election on September 19th. Two of three
Supreme Court Justices have been re-elected, defeating an ugly, well-financed
campaign by regressive forces in the State. The General Election on November 7th will
see crucial races such as the re-election of Senator Maria Cantwell. And a wide variety
of initiatives will be on the ballot. We've made endorsements on many of the races and
initiatives, but a few ballot measures are just now making it to the ballot. See all our
recommendations on the endorsement page,
or download a sample primary
ballot. See the King County Elections
website for tons of election information. Do you need signs or material, or can you volunteer to help with the fall
campaign? Contact John Ehrman via e-mail or at 206-352-3963. John is with the Washington State Democrats' coordinated campaign.
Updated October 18, 2006 Get out the Vote in the 15th!
Join the 34th and 15th District Democrats and the Latino Vote Project as we Get Out The Vote
(GOTV) in the 15th District on October 28th. Tomas Villanueva's campaign for State Senate
is a historic opportunity to win for voters in the 15th District. In an historic editorial,
the Yakima Herald has endorsed Tomas over the long-time Republican incumbent! Access to Education,
Affordable Health Care, Real Immigration Reform and Family Wage Jobs are all impacted by
votes our legislators take in Olympia. Help send a true representative for the 15th District
to the capitol - see calendar for details. !!Que vivan los democratas siempre!!
Updated October 30, 2006 Gathering of Neighbors Event on November 4th
The 34th District Democrats will be one of 80 West Seattle Organizations attending the
3rd Annual Gathering of Neighbors event on Saturday, November 4, 12:00-3:00 PM at
Chief Sealth High School, 2600 SW Thistle. Food and live music/dance performances, an expo
of neighborhood associations, lots of fun and time to socialize and get "connected".
The 34th District Democrats will have a table
at this event. If you can volunteer to work at the table, contact Ivan Weiss at
206.463.4647 or via e-mail. More info
on the calendar page.
Updated October 22, 2006 Maggie Awards for the 34th! The 34th District made a strong showing at the 13th Annual Warren G. Magnuson awards on
October 20th. Our Chair Ivan Weiss, along with the 15th District Chair Wendell Hannigan,
were named Democrats of the Year for Washington State. Our First Vice-Chair, Tanya Aguilar,
is the "up-and-coming" woman Democrat of the year. Skyler Lloyd of Burien is Volunteer of the Year.
And the Latino Vote Project is the organization with impact.
For more information and photos (by Dina Lydia Johnson), see the Events-Maggies page.
Calendar Events in October, 2006
Saturday, October 7th King County Democrats Dinner Train
• Saturday October 7, 2006 - Ride the Spirit of Washington with the
KCDCC and our Democratic Candidates. We will rally in Renton at 625 South 4th
Street - Renton, Washington, 11:00 a.m. After the rally at 11:45 a.m., we will
board the Spirit of Washington for a great trip through the eastside, enjoying the
scenery and a fabulous brunch. In Woodinville, you may tour the Columbia Winery
and participate in another great rally before reboarding the train for the trip back
to Renton.
• Donation is $50.00/person and you may send reservations to Susan Sheary via e-mail
or by mail to: KCDCC, Post Office Box 58337, Renton, WA 98058,
or use the online system.
• Deadline for booking reservations: Friday October 6, 2006, 6:00 pm.
Fri October 13th, 2006 Ross "Rocky" Anderson, Salt Lake City Mayor
• Come and be energized by this powerful speaker! 6:30 PM, Shilo Inn, Rivershore, 50 Comstock Avenue, Richland, WA
• Sponsored by the Benton County Democrats, www.bencodems.org
• RSVP to 509-627-2679 or 509-585-7682 by October 10th.
Sat October 14th, 2006 Maria Cantwell on Vashon Island
• Fundraiser for Maria Cantwell (starring the Senator herself, of course)
will be Saturday, October 14, from 2 to 3 PM at the home of Molly and Richard Reed,
12502 SW 148 St, Vashon.
• To RSVP, please call Ansley Lacitis at the Cantwell Campaign, 206-217-2006.
Sat October 14th, 2006 Democratic Working Women
• 1:00 to 3:00 PM, Home of Lynn Ingalls, 7120 - 39th Ave SW, Seattle
• Sponsored by the West Seattle Democratic Women, Hors d'oeuvres and beverages served, please RSVP to Beth Grieser at 938-5706
• Special Guest State Representative Eileen Cody
Thu October 19th Joe McDermott at Ovio Bistro
• Join State Representative Joe McDermott at Ovio Bistro for a reception
benefiting his re-election campaign, 5:30 to 7:30 PM, 4752 California Ave. S. W. in
West Seattle
• Donations gratefully accepted.
• www.JoeMcDermott.org or Friends for Joe McDermott, PO Box 16254, Seattle
WA 98116
Friday, October 20th 13th Annual Warren G. Magnuson Award Ceremony & Auction
• Please join us as The Washington State Democrats Welcome special guest
Senator Russ Feingold
• Friday, October 20th, 6:00pm Early Reception, Private Reception and Auction,
7:00pm Awards Ceremony and Dinner
• Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center, 17620 International Boulevard * Seattle, WA 98188
• Event Sponsor $10,000, Major Sponsor $5000, Dinner Sponsor $2500, Table Sponsor $1,000,
Table Captain (responsible for filling a table of 10), Maggie Sponsor $250, Individual Ticket $100,
PCO/YD/DVC/State Committee Rate $75. To buy tickets click here.
• Contact Ivan Weiss to join the 34th District Democrats' table.
Sat October 21st Feingold, McDermott, Cantwell and Sims in Ravenna
• Join King County Executive Ron Sims, Congressman Jim McDermott and
Senator Maria Cantwell for a Rally in Seattle sith Special Guest
Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI)
• Saturday Oct. 21, 2006 - 10:00AM
• Location: Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center, 6535 Ravenna Avenue NE, Seattle
• Please RSVP by calling 206-352-3963 or rsvp@wa-democrats.org
Sat October 21st Academic Excellence Parade - South West Seattle
• Saturday, October 21, at 10:00 AM - click here for flyer - (48kb PDF document).
• Celebrate the outstanding educational opportunities for students in the Seattle Public Schools of South West Seattle! Participating schools have formed a Kindergarten through 12th grade pathway focusing on rigorous curriculum alignment and family involvement. The theme of this year’s parade is literacy across the curriculum.
• Route: Parade participants will meet in the Sealth High School parking lot. The parade will head west on Thistle, turn left on 30th passing Denny Middle School, head east on Trenton and end at Westwood Village Shopping Center with a final culminating experience.
• Participants: Students, parents/guardians and South West Seattle community members from
Sealth High School, Denny Middle School, Arbor Heights Elementary School, Concord Elementary School,
Gatewood Elementary School, Highland Park Elementary School, Roxhill Elementary School, Sanislo Elementary School
• Contact: Chanda E. Oatis, House Administrator, Denny Middle School at (206)252-8954, ceoatis@seattleschools.org
Thu October 26th West Seattle Helpline Wine-Tasting and Auction
• Oct. 26th 6:30-9:30pm at Huling Brothers Auto Center BPG Showroom 4545 Fauntleroy Way SW. Tickets $35 in advance and $40 at the door.
• The 34th's own State Representative Joe McDermott is President of this fine organization.
• More information: www.westseattlehelpline.org
Sat October 28th Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Canvass in the 15th District
• Saturday, October 28 at 7:00 am - Meet at the Safeway Parking Lot in
White Center to carpool from the 34th LD
• This is an all day event- we will return at approximately 3:00 pm
• Please RSVP as soon as possible and also note if you are able to drive. Contacts: Tanya Aguilar - 206-293-9613; Tania Maria Rosario
(in Sunnyside) 509-453-0115
• Location: UFW Hall (Sunnyside, WA), 821 Yakima Valley Hwy, Sunnyside, WA 98944
Sat October 28th Thom Hartmann Presentation and Book Signing
• 1:00 PM, King's Books, 218 St. Helens Avenue, Tacoma, Washington
253-272-8801, www.kingsbookstore.com
• Join us for a presentation and book signing with Thom Hartmann,
author of Unequal Protection and Ultimate Sacrifice and host of
The Thom Hartmann Radio Program syndicated on Air America.
He will sign copies of his latest work, Screwed : The Undeclared War Against The
Middle Class and What We Can Do About It.
Sat November 4th Gathering of Neighbors, West Seattle
• The 3rd Annual Gathering of Neighbors event on Saturday,
November 4, 12:00-3:00 PM at Chief Sealth High School, 2600 SW Thistle.
• Food and live music/dance performances, an expo of
neighborhood associations, special interest groups, nonprofit organizations,
businesses, service clubs, and other community resources/services, activities for kids
and lots of fun and time to socialize and get "connected". See also the Megawatt website.
• The 34th District Democrats will have a table at this event. If you can
volunteer to work at the table, contact Ivan Weiss at 206.463.4647 or via e-mail.
• Over 400 residents will attend, and 80 organizations,
neighborhood groups, and businesses to participate in the Expo. The purpose of
the Gathering of Neighbors celebration is to build stronger connections throughout
the West Seattle neighborhood, highlight and celebrate our community resources,
and promote civic pride and engagement.
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