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Posted June 2, 2007
King County Democratic Central Committee:
May 29, 2007
Tim Burgess, candidate for City Council against
David Della, assured us he really is a Democrat, but is
running because he feels Della has been ineffective.
Della is for rebuilding the viaduct. Burgess is not
because he feels a better solution can be hammered
out in the next couple years.
Several other candidates also spoke at the meeting:
Gayle Tarleton, who is running for Port
Commissioner against Bob Edwards, Sherry Carr,
School Board Position 2 and Lisa Stuebing, also
running for Position 2.
County Councilmember Larry Phillips spoke in favor of
the levies for King County Parks, showing that they
have to depend on levies since Eyman’s initiatives
took away their normal funding. Members from
Enumclaw gave him a bad time, fearing they would
not get their fair share of the money. There did not
seem to be much sympathy for divvying the pot up so
that every place in the county gets what it considers a
fair share.
Tom Rasmussen and Sally Clark were each given
unanimous early endorsement.
The same resolution to Save Lora Lake Apartments
that is up for approval at our meeting was passed. A
resolution opposing free trade passed, and a resolution
to the WSDCC to form a Convention Site Selection
Committee was approved. Presently, the Counties
compete against each other. Both King County and
Spokane competed for the 2008 Convention but it will
be in Spokane. Both King County and Spokane
County approved this resolution.
Posted March 9, 2007
King County Democratic Central Committee:
February 27, 2007
Port Commissioner Alec Fisken reported that the
Port and Unions had approved domestic partner
benefits for all employees. He asked for our
support in the next election and asked us to vote
for Jack Block, Jr. for the other Commissioner
seat. Alec Fisken was endorsed; the move to
endorse Jack Block, Jr. was tabled until next
month.
The 2008 Presidential Candidate Panel of special
guest Ed Cote, 41st District Board Member Jeff
Smith, KCDCC Third Vice Chair Sharon Mast,
and 41st KCDCC Representative Aaron Belenky
gave their impressions of the Winter 2007 DNC
meeting in Washington. It seems here is a
caucus for everything, including people of faith.
Ed Cote reported that we are making inroads
into that Republic bastion with a Religious
Caucus.
Several resolutions were presented. Two
resolutions were presented on the day and time
of the upcoming 2008 precinct caucuses. These
were combined into one with an amendment to
frame “any day other than Friday and Saturday.
The resolution passed.
A resolution in support of Lt. Ehren Watada
passed.
A resolution Requesting Congressional Inquiry
into Presidential Signing Statements passed.
A resolution to oppose SB6003 and JB1983 that
would take power of granting cable franchises
away from local communities and put it in the
hands of the State passed. Since local
communities traditionally allow multiple cable
franchises, it was feared the State might be
tempted to grant vast single franchises.
Robin Hess and Ernestine Pearl-Rosendale
Posted September 28, 2006
King County Democratic Central Committee:
September 26, 2006
KCDCC Considers Endorsements and Hears from Democratic Candidates
The KCDCC Chair Susie Sheary announced that the October meeting of the KCDCC would be different - it will be a rally at the Seattle Labor Temple headlined by Representative Jim McDermott. Also, the Spirit of Washington train ride is Saturday, October 7 at 11 a.m. This fundraiser costs $50 and includes not only the train ride, but rallies in Renton and in Woodinville.
ACTION: Turn out for these events. For details on the train ride or to order tickets log on to - http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=117231.
The reorganization of the KCDCC will be on December 2 at the IAM Hall. Details will follow.
ACTION: If you are an elected PCO, you should attend to vote for officers and other business.
Richard Conlin, Seattle City Councilmember, presented information on the city's Proposition 1, Bridging the Gap, which will raise money for street and bridge improvements that have been deferred as a result of competing needs.
ACTION: Educate yourself and the voters in your area on htis issue.
The Washington Cease Fire, a firearm safety organization, Planned Parenthood and Equal Rights Washington PAC have joined forces to conduct a fundraiser on October 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in support of Rodney Tom, a Democrat running against Luke Esser.
ACTION: Check out the website - http://www.savethe48th.org/ and attend this important fundraiser.
A brief presentation on the Transit Now proposal explained that this is a 0.1 percent sales tax to support expanded transit services provided by Metro throughout King County. The measure would, among other things, increase transit service on 35 routes and provide new bus rapid transit service on five high priority corridors. KCDCC passed a motion supporting this measure.
ACTION: For more information, check out this website - http://www.peoplefortransitnow.com/.
The Legislative Action Committee is gearing up for the next session. The committee will focus on voter integrity, audits, public source codes and other support for public financing of campaigns. They will use the adopted platform as a guide. The first meeting is October 15 at the Greenwood Library. The guest is Representative Joe McDermott.
Beside the Transit Now endorsement, the KCDCC endorsed Democratic candidates in the 30th, 32nd, 43rd, and 47th Districts and Mary Ann Ottinger for the NE Electoral District 2 (judge). Endorsement motions for HJR 4223, which would raise the tax exemption for taxable personal property from $3,000 to $15,000, and City of Seattle Proposition 1 (Bridging the Gap) were tabled until the October meeting.
All the Democratic legislative districts are busy getting their candidates elected. The 31st District in particular could use help identifying Democrats and encouraging them to get out to vote.
ACTION: Get out and volunteer to help however you can.
Posted September 1, 2006
King County Democratic Central Committee:
August 22, 2006
Pre-meeting activities included songs and poetry by the Wickline Family and Friends who stress Democratic principles in the lyrics. Their CDs were available for $10 or $6 for 10 or more. Check them out at www.wicklinemusic.com.
The King County Democrats, represented by Sharon Mast, will appear with the Republican party on Channel 13 TV on Friday, August 25. Tune in at 7:15 a.m.
After introductory remarks a brief presentation was made by Rob Johnson of the Transportation Choices Coalition about the Transit Now proposition, which would increase the sales tax by 1/10th of a percent to support transit and related activities. Later the body adopted a motion urging the King County to place this measure on the November ballot.
The remainder of the meeting was devoted to endorsements. The legislators from the 34th District (who are all candidates for reelection this year) were endorsed as a part of a slate of unopposed Democratic candidates. In the contested races in the 32nd, 43rd, 48th and 47th districts endorsements were as follows: no endorsement between Chris Eggen and Darlene Fairley, both of whom are running for the Senate in the 32nd District; Motions to endorse for Representative Position 1, replacing Ed Murray, were made for Bill Sherman, Jim Street, Lynne Dodson and Dick Kelley with a single endorsement going to Dick Kelley; a dual endorsement for Ed Crawford and Claudia Kauffman, who are running for the senate position in the 47th; and an endorsement for Deborah Eddy for Representative Position 2 in the 48th District.
Supreme Court and Court of Appeals positions were endorsed as a slate, which included the following: Susan Owens (Position 2), Gerry Alexander (Position 8), and Tom Chambers (Position 9) - Supreme Court; Ronald Cox (Position 4) and Marlin Appelwick (Position 7) - Court of Appeals. Frank LaSalata was endorsed for the King County District Courts, NE Electoral District 2. Motions opposing the candidacy of both Richard Pope and Jeanette Burrage passed resoundingly.
City Council Position 9 candidate and incumbant Sally Clark was endorsed.
King County Proposition 1, which would extend the property tax levy for the automated fingerprint ID system, was endorsed. Endorsements also passed for City of Seattle initiatives 87 and 88, which deal with the property tax lid and Seattle Public Schools, and Initiative 91, which requires a five percent net return on public investments in sports facilities.
Finally, a resolution regarding the interpretation of Senate Bill 6613, which banned on-line gambling in Washington State, was passed. The essence of the resolution was a request that the intent and the application of the law be clarified not to prohibit information distribution about internet gambling in magazines and on the Internet contending that this is a free speech issue and the distribution of information should not be a felony "aiding and abetting" an illegal activity.
Respectfully Submitted by Ann Martin
King County Committeewoman, 34th District
Posted July 29, 2006
King County Democratic Central Committee: July 25, 2006
The At its regularly scheduled meeting on August 25, the
King County Democratic Central Committee
(KCDCC) wrapped up its early endorsement of all the
federal races with endorsements for Adam Smith and
Jay Inslee. Other resolutions passed by the body
include endorsement of I-937, the renewable energy
initiative, and opposition to an elected auditor for
King County. The former passed without discussion;
the latter was subject to extended discussion. Issues
included the advisability of an elected auditor that
could be beholding to contributors versus the fact
that all the other counties in Washington have
elected auditors. Some of the support for an elected
auditor comes from prominent Democrats, but there
was concern expressed that the Republicans might
use this as a means of getting hold of this county’s
elections. In the end the body decided to support the
resolution opposing the elected auditor proposal.
Dale Murphy is running to unseat Fred Jarrett in the
41st District. He is a professor teaching international
relations and business and focusing on ethics. He
noted in particular Jarrett’s poor record on Health
Care votes. One in eight Washington state residents
is without health insurance. Dale will work to achieve
a goal of health care for all residents by 2010. He
also strongly supports public education. Anecdotally
he told of a Republican gathering at which a speaker
got a standing ovation for urging attendees to pull
their children out of public schools. Access to higher
education by the middle class also is an issue he
wants to tackle.
The KCDCC has a book entitled, “Why Mommy is a
Democrat,” Democratic values that moms teach
every day. It’s available for $10, a nice gift for the
Democratic mothers on your shopping list!
Candidate information is now available on the
KCDCC website at www.KCdems.net. The 2008
presidential campaigns are being added so that
Dems can learn about candidates and volunteer to
help the candidate they support.
“Slim Jims” are available for doorbelling. They can be
personalized by districts if desired.
The Legislative Action Committee has been working
on election reform and public financing of campaigns
(including a bill proposed by Representative Joe
McDermott). The next meeting, which will focus on
veterans’ issues, will be August 20th at the Kent
Regional Library.
The endorsement meeting will be on August 22.
Respectfully Submitted by Ann Martin
King County Committeewoman, 34th District
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