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 Updated February 6, 2012
February District Meeting: State Bank
Our next meeting is February 8th, and features a discussion of the proposal to create a Washington State Investment Trust (Washington State Bank).
Our own John Repp and Cindy Cole will lead it. We'll also review the proposed 2012 budget (see it online here), and will have resolutions for and against the Charter Schools bill proposed by Seattle Democratic State Representative Eric Pettigrew. See the
Chair Tim Nuse's message below, the complete agenda on the website here, and download the February newsletter here.
Updated January 28, 2012 
Chair Tim Nuse's Message for February
"We can either settle for a country where a shrinking number of people do really well, while a growing number of Americans barely get by, or we can restore an economy where everyone gets a fair shot, and everyone does their fair share, and everyone plays by the same set of rules." ...
... continued on the Chair's message page ...
 Updated January 28, 2012
Planning for the 2012 Caucus Starts
Planning for the 2012 Washington State Caucuses has started, and you can become involved. 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 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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