L.D. 2 General Meeting

5/3/2022 704pm gen mtg

 

Members in attendance:

 

Dave Little (DL), Leeroy Perkins (LP), Yanah Cook (YC), Bob Ackervick, Laura Crews (LC), Tim Kerfoot (TK), Jake Pool (JP), Susan Gordon (SG), Yolanda Markle (YM), Karelina Resnick (KR), Damon Townsend (DT), Kelsey Breseman (KB), Gene Hart (GH), The Zahirs (JZ)

 

Invited Speakers in Attendance:  Andre Stackhouse (Whole Washington), Damon Townsend (DT) Candidate for Pierce County Auditor. Jonah Wolff (Kim Schrier Campaign)

 

Call to order: 7:07 (34 of 2:15)

 

Pledge of allegiance (ALL)

 

Nisqually native lands acknowledged (YC)

 

Andre Stackhouse had a presentation regarding the initiative I-1471. The talk was regarding Univeral healthcare . He requested the endorsement from ld2. He requested volunteers for the  petition signature collecting.  andre.stackhouse@wholewashinton.org   206-715-7085  wholewashington.org

Approved agenda (Adopted by acclamation)

Approved March 2022 meeting minutes. Moved(YC), Seconded(BA)

Jonah Wolff, Kim Schrier’s organizing director for 8th Congressional District answered questions. wolff@dccc.org

Damon Townsend Candidate for non-partisan Pierce County Auditor.  www.electdamontownsend.com

Bethel School District (YC)    Turnout went from 17% to 31% passed by 54 points. 

(BA)  gave the treasurers report.  Operations $5,414.00  Events $456.00  Pierce Co. Fair paid for except insurance. 

(LP) requested that members sign up to volunteer for Pierce co fair slots Aug 11-14

DL requested members with community service information to bring it to the pierce co fair

DL reminded the members to sign up for PCO May20-26 online at https://www.wa-democrats.org/local/pco/

LP requested volunteers for May22 door knocking. Location to be announced at a later date

Good of the order- all present introduced themselves

* (DL) to send out canvasing literature touting Democratic Party successes.

Adjourn 8:40

 

EBoard meeting (4/26/2022)

In attendance:

David Little (DL), Leeroy Perkins (LP), Bob Akervick (BA), Yanah Cook (YC)

All experienced some level of difficulty logging in.  * Jeff will work to resolve this.

LP asked if he’s supposed to organize for amendments to resolutions. DL called Nathan to call together delegation for amendments and resolutions using Doodle Poll.  Offered that all would help him in shepherding this activity.  YC offered to send email to help Nathan.  There seems to be some problems with the Democratic website on including past resolutions as well as new ones.

Call to order 6:58 P.M.

Adopt Agenda

Approve Minutes 

To be done at the next meeting

Treasurer’s Report    

$5,414  Operations       $456 events,  Very little change from last time.  Paid for PC fair booth and 17 extra tickets.  YC do we need a town hall fund raising event after the Convention? Bring this up at the general meeting.  LP what do we need more than $5k for?  Maybe Marilyn Rasmussen could host it.

Bethel School District 

YC 19,665 ballots as of AM.  5,292 from parents.  Surpassed last year’s numbers. 

LD 2 could get involved in other community events as volunteers.  Can we get banners and t-shirts?

 

PCO Training

YC What do you think about doing one first week in June? 

State Convention Planning

*LP  will reach out to Kathy Orlando and Nathan to get things moving.  Will call Suzan Gordon on gun resolution. 

Kim Schrier Campaign

LP hasn’t reached out to them yet.  The opposition already has signs up.

YC sent out list of available seats.  We haven’t sold that enough to the new people.

 

Pierce County Fair

LP shared LD Booth schedule for 8/11 to 8/14.  Doesn’t want to send it out too early so will send it out the first week in June.  *Will introduce it at the general meeting.

Programs Future Meetings

YC Keep limited time.  Ask young people what they would like.  Cynthia Stewart from League of Women Voters to talk.  Have others come speak.  Nisqually River Council. 

BA skip introductions of people that are well known.  NAACP.  School Superintendents.  Indivisible.  Labor Unions.  Local Candidates. 

Eatonville Dispatch, Nisqually paper, library bulletin boards with notices including guest speakers.

DL Friends in High Places: reach out among PCOs and members to find a place for signs.  Make this a “meta” project by asking everyone for a list of potential properties.  Let’s tell Marilyn Strickland and Kim Shrier we need signs larger than 2’x2’.

LP had used vote builder to develop a list of democrats on major thoroughfares. 

Planning for the General Meeting

DL Review of General Meeting Agenda:  YC ask new members and guests for new ideas for LD2 (2-minute limit) 

Good of the Order

YC have a new candidate commit to earmarking taxes on Lottery and Marijuana for education and mental health.

LP Bethel SD levy has WON!!!

“Save our Yachts” Initiative to reverse recent 1% limit on Capital Gains.  

Adjourn: 8:45 P.M.

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L.D. 2 General Meeting

3/26/2022 1:30 P.M.

In attendance:

Jan Zahir, David Little (DL), Leeroy Perkins (LP), Yanah Cook (YC), Jeanne Archie (JA), Bob Akervick (BA), Susan Gordon, Debra Hartman (DH), Matthew Hartman, Tim Kerfoot, Yolanda Markle, Jake Pool, Kristen Pool, Rebecca Bailey, Mark Bailey, Laura Crews, Nathanial Stewart, Elmer Potts, Kathy Orlando (KO)

 

• Call to Order

• Introductions

• YC MOTION “That L.D. 2 will endorse all incumbent Democrats in the State and Federal elections.  BA Second.  Passed by Acclamation.

• BA Treasurer’s Report

  • $5,648 in Operations and $464 in Events

  • LP MOTION YC Second: Cover costs of additional tickets for volunteers to operate booth at P.C. Fair in August.  Passed by Acclamation.

  • Possible booth at Arts and Crafts fair.  Bob Potts will investigate.

• LP confirmed attendance of State Convention “In Person” vs “Virtual” with attendees.

• YC Bethel School District (and others) struggling to get their levies passed.

• JA Kim Schrier “House Party” on April 6th

• DL (Recused) put possible election of new chair and co-chair in May.  YC MOTION postpone this until our re-org meeting in December. (DH) Second.  Passed by unanimous vote.

• LP -> KO:  We made it official that Mark Bailey will be a Delegate to the Convention and Bob Akervick will become an alternate.

Adjourn: 3:55 P.M.

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2nd Legislative District Democrats

General Meeting

March 1, 2022    7:00PM to 9:00PM

Via Zoom Video Conference

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chairman David Little (DL).  We recited the Pledge of Allegiance and Yanah Cook (YC) acknowledged and thanked the Nisqually Tribe for sharing their tribal lands and resources with us and assured them the 2nd LD will work toward the good of these lands.  YC also asked that we offer a moment of silence/prayer for the peoples of Ukraine.

 

DL asked everyone to introduce themselves.

 

Approve Agenda

The Agenda was reviewed and approved.

 

Bethel School District Special Levy

DL introduced Thomas Seigel, Superintendent of the Bethel School District.  He announced that, because of the failure of both school bond levies in February, they are having a second special election levy on April 26.  He stressed the importance of passing these levies as $50 million is on the line to fund sports and extracurricular activities, bus transportation costs, security/resource officers/ band and music classes, and special ed as well as technology infrastructure, hardware, and staffing needs.  The reputation of the Bethel School District is in jeopardy and, without funding for these programs, it will be hard to recruit and retain good teachers.  Mr. Seigel asked for the support of the 2nd LD in encouraging parents in the district to vote yes for these levies.

 

Paul Marquardt of the Bethel School District also spoke.  He noted that, with the funding from these two levies, classroom sizes will be smaller.  He also noted that the schools’ activities become the “community” environment for its students as there is no city of Bethel to provide such a “community”.

 

Congressional Representative

DL welcomed Marilyn Strickland (MS), U.S. House of Representatives for the 10th CD, back to our group.  She is very supportive of the special levies of the Bethel School District.  MS spoke of the major accomplishments of the House – the American Rescue Plan and the infrastructure Bill.  She stressed that voting rights legislation needs to be passed and, in order to make that happen, we must pick up seats in the Senate in the 2022 election.  She spoke about the situation in Ukraine and then took questions from the group.

 

Treasurer’s Report

Bob Akervick (BA) reported we have a total of $5,679 in the Operating Account and $460 in the Events Account.  Operating Account transactions included receipt of $771 from our fundraiser, and 8 paid memberships and an expense of $323 for our annual Zoom license.  The only Events Account activity was the $3.99 monthly credit card processing fee.  BA reminded the group that 2022 dues are now due.

 

Elect New Secretary

Theresa Stauch, the current Secretary, is moving to the 25th Legislative District and has resigned her position with the 2nd.  DL nominated Jan Zahir as the new Secretary.  Motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously to elect Jan Zahir as the Secretary of the 2nd LD.

 

Approve Minutes

Motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the February 1, 2022 General Meeting.

 

Caucus March 26

DL explained that on March 26 we will hold our Caucus to elect delegates to the State Democratic Convention.  We are currently meeting to plan the Caucus and need volunteers from the general body to represent the 2nd LD on the Rules Committee, the Resolutions and Platform Committee, and the Cedentialing Committee.  Jeanne Archie is working with us to come up with an Affirmative Action Plan.

 

Leeroy Perkins, LP, stated the State has given us the target demographic mix that we need to attain and we need to reach out to all our communities in the 2nd in order to achieve this target.  DL and HC have developed marketing language to give to organizations in our district to help recruit delegate candidates.  When asked about time commitments, the various committees will meet as necessary to conduct the business of that committee.

 

Decision to Elect New Chair

DL reported that we have received a list of the PCOs in our LD as a result of redistricting.  Our obligation now is to recognize these new PCOs and allow them to elect a new chair if that is their wish.  Kathy Orlando, Chair of Pierce County Dems, stated that, in order to do this, we must have a call out to the PCOs in a timely manner.  She said that some LDs are calling a special meeting after the Caucus meeting adjourns on March 26.  DL asked LP to put the call out on Facebook and our website for a meeting on March 26.

 

DL asked KO if she would assist at the Caucus meeting by chairing that meeting.  She agreed to do so.  DL will put her name in nomination to chair the meeting.

 

Good of the Order

DL announced again that the Caucus Planning Group will meet on Friday at 7:00 and encouraged all those interested to come to the meeting.

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

 

2nd LD E-Board Meeting

February 22, 2022     7:00 p.m.

Via Zoom Video Conference

 

In attendance:  Dave Little (DL), Chairman

                                Bob Akervick (BA), Treasurer

Leeroy Perkins (LP), State Committee Person

Yanah Cook (YC), State Committee Person

                                Jeanne Archie (JA), LPO

                                Drew Estep (DE), State of Washington Democratic Party, Party Affairs Director

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. 

 

Agenda

The agenda was reviewed and approved.

 

Minutes

Motion was made, seconded, and carried unanimously to accept the final draft of the January 25, 2022 minutes.

 

Treasurer’s Report

BA reported that we have $5,679 in our Operating Account and $460 in our Events Account.  Operating Account expenses included payment for a 2-year license to Zoom for $323.79 and an $84.21 reimbursement for flowers sent to a 2nd LD member.  The account received $771.18 for our share of fundraising proceeds and $50 from dues payments. 

 

BA received information from the Pierce County Fair regarding registration for the August 11-14, 2022 fair.  Motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously to register for the fair and pay the requisite fees.

 

LP and YC voiced frustration that there was no representation at the Washington State Fair last year.  The Republicans had a heavy presence.  DL asked DE if he thought we could remedy that this year.  DE will bring it up with the State Dems.

 

Drew Estep – 2022 Caucus and Convention Process

DE explained the caucus process and emphasized the need to grow our LD so that we have representation of all sectors of the communities the 2nd encompasses.  Changes to the process this year include Affirmative Action goals. 

 

He explained the Caucus process and shared documents outlining the process.  There are also training videos as resources and forms that will be needed for the Caucus.  He provided an LD Caucus Check-List and timeline. 

 

DL inquired about getting an updated list of PCOs.  DE said all PCOs are uploaded to Votebuilder but precinct lines aren’t ready to be integrated into Votebuilder and won’t be until the end of May.  He said they have a workaround that should be out by the end of the week so that it reflects the redistricting changes.

 

DL thanked DE for his time and assistance in walking us through the process and he left the meeting.

DL suggested the E-Board meet as often as possible to complete the tasks necessary to conduct our Caucus.  The E-Board discussed roles in which they could fill in the Caucus process. 

 

DL asked the E-Board to consider having Kathy Orlando assist Dave in chairing the Caucus.  The E-Board agreed with this.  LP has offered to be the Chair of our delegation at the Convention and YC agreed to assist him.

 

Secretary Position

Jan Zahir has agreed to take on the role of Secretary of the 2nd LD.

 

Good of the Order

YC said she will outreach to her community to bring in people to the Caucus process and will partner with LP to speak to students at schools.  DL asked BA to reach out to Kristin ______ to encourage students to learn about the state convention process.

 

DL suggested that we look for new ideas to draw people in to our booth at the Pierce County Fair.  He is working on a list of public services to make available to our constituents.

 

Planning for General Meeting

The E-Board reviewed the agenda for the general meeting. 

 

Motion was made, seconded, and carried to adjourn at 8:50 p.m.

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2nd Legislative District Democrats

General Meeting

February 1, 2022    7:00PM to 9:00PM

Via Zoom Video Conference

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Chairman David Little (DL).  Sixteen members and guests were in attendance.

 

We recited the Pledge of Allegiance and Yanah Cook (YC) paid homage to the Nisqually Tribe and their lands.

 

Approve Agenda

The Agenda was reviewed and approved.

 

Representative Kim Schrier

DL welcomed Dr. Schrier back to our group and asked her to update us on activities in D.C.  She spoke of the present state of the economy, the bright spots but also the kitchen table issues families are facing.  She reported on the America Competes Act bill in the House which creates incentives for manufacturing in the U.S. and bringing the production of semiconductor chips back to the U.S.  She also stated that, even though there is much work to be done, the top priority right now is voting rights.  She and Devon Davenport took questions from the group.

Carolyn Barclift, Chair Build Back Better USA, Thurston County

DL welcomed Carolyn Barclift (CB) back to our group for a presentation of Messaging Huddles, a way to create and share effective messaging in a world overrun by disinformation and propaganda.  Her presentation focused on forming small groups of people to work on messaging.  She noted that training will be on February 8, 17, and 24 and she would send the link to DL to distribute to the group.

 

Approve Minutes

Motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the January 4, 2022 General Meeting. 

 

Treasurer’s Report

Bob Akervick (BA) reported we have a total of $5,102 in our Operating Account.  All disbursements for the fundraiser have been made. 

 

BA reminded us that per our Bylaws, each new calendar year we must approve our Dues schedule.  The E-Board is recommending that we make no changes to the existing schedule which is:

 

            Regular member         $25

            Patron                         $50

            Senior, disabled          $15

            Hardship                      -0-

 

Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to keep the schedule as presented above.

 

Amendments to Bylaws

1. The E-Board is recommending to the general body that they approve the following Amendment to Article V of our Bylaws. 

Article V.  Officers/Executive Board.

Add Section 5.

In the event that redistricting causes relocation of officers to another legislative district mid-term, officers affected by the redistricting would be allowed to remain in their positions until the next LD biennial reorganization meeting.

 

Motion was made, seconded, and carried unanimously to approve the Amendment to Article V as written.

 

2.   The E-Board is recommending to the general body that they approve the following Amendment to Article IV of our Bylaws. 

Replace Section 6 “Virtual Meetings” with the following:

 

Article IV.Section 6.Virtual Meetings

Ongoing factors affecting meeting accessibility are: transportation, meeting room fees, climate and health safety concerns, making the default option for Regular Meetings and Party Organization Meetings (Section 1 & 2 above).In person meetings may be scheduled by 51% vote of PCOs at any Regular Meeting.Such meeting times and locations must be determined 60 days in advance. (Last amended May 5, 2020).

 

Motion was made and seconded to approve Amendment to Article IV as written above.  There was discussion between YC, BA, and DL to change the language from “51% vote of the PCOs at any Regular Meeting.” to “by a majority vote of the Executive Board.” 

 

Motion was made, seconded, and carried unanimously to approve the amended language noted above.

 

 

 

Motion was then made, seconded, and carried unanimously to approve the Amendment to Article IV, Section 6.  Virtual Meetings.

 

Ongoing factors affecting meeting accessibility are: transportation, meeting room fees, climate and health safety concerns, making the default option for Regular Meetings and Party Organization Meetings (Section 1 & 2 above).By a majority vote of the Executive Board, in person meetings may be scheduled and meeting times and locations must be determined 60 days in advance. (Last amended May 5, 2020).

           

State Committee Meetings

Leeroy Perkins (LP) and YC reported that we should have resolution on the redistricting maps by February 10.

 

NAACP Update

YC has invited the President of the Tacoma Branch of the NAACP to our March meeting.  She also reported there will be a national call for The Mass Poor People’s & Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington on June 18, 2022.  She will have more to report next month.

 

Eatonville School District

Laura Crews (LC) reported on radical, right-wing members being elected to the school board in Eatonville.  Domestic extremism has made its way into the community and school board meetings are awash with vocal views of anti Vax, anti mask, anti CRT, anti sex-ed, etc.  LC said that there is talk of having a community meeting and she would let us know if one is scheduled.  Members of the 2nd LD could attend to show support for the moderate viewpoint.  DL suggested we can get our messaging out without branding ourselves, preventing further divisiveness.

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

 

 

 

Submitted by Theresa Stauch, Secretary

 

2nd LD E-Board Meeting

January 25, 2022     7:00 p.m.

Via Zoom Video Conference

 

In attendance: Dave Little (DL), Chairman

                        Yolanda Markle (YM), Vice Chair

                        Bob Akervick (BA), Treasurer

Leeroy Perkins (LP), State Committee Person

Yanah Cook, State Committee Person

                        Theresa Stauch (TS), Secretary

                        Tim Kerfoot, PCO (TK)

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. 

 

Agenda

We reviewed the Agenda and approved it.

 

Minutes

Motion was made, seconded, and carried unanimously to accept the final draft of the December 28, 2021 minutes.

 

DL shared a suggestion from the State Dems Chairs’ Meeting that we become familiar with and collect data on our LD’s resources of agencies and organizations that offer services such as rent assistance, vaccination services, food banks, etc.  This would help us when we go out and talk with our voters – if we find that they need assistance in these areas, we would have a list of resources to offer to them.  YC indicated there will be a count of homeless in Pierce County January 28-29 and that type of list would be valuable in meeting with homeless populations.

 

Treasurer’s Report

BA reported that we have $5,102.23 in our Operating Account and $2,510 in our Events Account.  Payments have been made to the Rainbow Center for their donation and BA will send the 29th their portion of the proceeds - $771 - along with their seed money of $500.

 

BA received verification from state party attorneys that we do not need to file the Form 8871 –state parties are evidently exempt from having to file.

 

BA discussed a new dues schedule for this calendar year.  Per the Bylaws, we are to approve a new schedule at the beginning of each year.  He is recommending no changes to our existing schedule of:

            Regular                                               $25

            Senior, Disabled, Limited Income       $15

            Patron                                                 $50

            Hardship                                              $-0-

 

It was the consensus of the group to keep the dues structure as is with no changes at this time.

 

CER WA

DL shared a list of 115 LD2 members that he would like us to call to determine if they are interested in attending our meetings, to let them know what the LD is doing, and what our work for the year will include.  He will divide up the list among the E-Board members and YC, BA, and YM will come up with a script for calling.

 

Eatonville 3%ers

BA discussed the fact that very radical conservatives  (3%ers) are being elected to the school board in Eatonville.  Three Percenter ideology promotes conspiratorial views about government overreach and promotes upheaval against perceived violations of the Constitution.  There is a group of Eatonville Progressives meeting tomorrow night regarding censoring of books.  BA noted that this same type of radical movement is happening across the nation and wondered if there was some organization on the Progressive side to counter their conspiratorial views.

 

Bylaws Changes

DL verified that we will be voting on two Bylaws amendments at our general meeting next Tuesday.

 

Increasing Membership

YC discussed the springtime get together of PCOs.  We need to set a date so that Jeanne Archie can hold that time open for us.  She stressed the fact that we need to increase membership and suggested a special meeting to come up with outreach and recruiting ideas.

 

It was suggested that we will have everyone sign in with their e-mail address under the Chat feature on our Zoom general meetings.  TS will capture that and send out meeting invitations to them.

 

Planning for General Meeting

The group finalized the Agenda for the general meeting. 

 

Motion was made, seconded, and carried to adjourn at 8:40 p.m.

 

Submitted by Theresa Stauch, Secretary

 

 

2nd Legislative District Democrats

General Meeting

January 4, 2022    7:00PM to 9:00PM

Via Zoom Video Conference

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. by Chairman David Little (DL).  Eighteen members and guests were in attendance.

 

We recited the Pledge of Allegiance and Phyllis Farrell (PF) paid homage to the Nisqually Tribe and their lands and assured them we will do our best to honor their heritage and traditions.

 

Approve Agenda

The Agenda was reviewed and approved.

 

Approve Minutes

Motion was duly made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the December 7, 2021 General Meeting. 

 

Treasurer’s Report

Bob Akervick (BA) reported we have a total of $5,523 in our Operating Account and $3,266 in our Events Account.  We will pay $661 (30% of the net proceeds of $2,203) to an LGBTQ organization as selected by the winner of the trivia contest.  The balance will be split between the 29th LD and us, each receiving $771. 

 

With regard to the notice from the IRS about Form 8871, he contacted the State Democrats for their advice but has not heard back from them.  He will follow up.

 

BA discussed recent attention on domestic extremism now found at school board meetings and local elections offices with attacks and threats made against citizens performing a public service. 

 

Carolyn Barclift, Chair Build Back Better USA, Thurston County

DL welcomed Carolyn Barclift (CB) back to our group for a presentation of voting rights.  She emphasized the importance of passing the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and the Freedom to Vote Act to enact national standards for voting.  Republican strategies are in play to suppress voting and voter turnout.  They are training an army of poll watchers in an attempt to interfere with and control legitimate elections.  It is projected they will spend $40 million on these efforts in the 2022 election. 

 

CB urged us to call our Senators and the White House to vote yes on the two voting rights bills and to change the filibuster rules.    She also reported a partnership has been formed between the DNC and grassroots groups to “Organize Everywhere”.  She is the State of Washington lead in this effort.

 

Redistricting

Leeroy Perkins (LP) reported that two suits have been filed against the Redistricting Commission purportedly because the Commission was in violation of open meeting laws, and now the case is being sent back to the Supreme Court of Washington.  The new boundaries approved by the Commission are to be voted on within the first 30 days of the legislative session.

 

Fundraiser Followup

LP reported that we received an inquiry from the emcee of our Fundraiser as to her payment.  We had not contracted with the emcee and was under the impression she was donating her services.  Since the Chair of the Event has moved out of state, we are not sure what was promised to the emcee.  However, one of the members of the Event Committee has agreed to “take care of it”.  BA noted that this might be an in-kind donation and would need to be reported.  LP will have the committee member contact BA with the details.

 

PCO Event

DL reminded the group of a proposed springtime event for PCOs.  YM suggested Cross Park on Canyon and Military to hold the event.

 

Northwest Progressive Institute (NPI)

DL received the completed voters’ opinion poll results conducted by the NPI and shared these with the group.  We can use this study for talking points when canvassing for votes. 

 

Amendments to Bylaws

The E-Board is recommending to the general body that they approve the following changes to our Bylaws.  We will post both proposals on our website giving 30 days notice to the body and will vote on both proposals at our February general meeting.

1. Proposed amendment to our Bylaws that would allow existing officers who have been relocated to another LD under Redistricting to remain in their positions until the next LD biennial reorg meeting. 

Article V.  Officers/Executive Board.

Add Section 5.

In the event that redistricting causes relocation of officers to another legislative district mid-term, officers affected by the redistricting would be allowed to remain in their positions until the next LD biennial reorganization meeting.

 

1. Replace Section 6 “Virtual Meetings” with the following:

 

Article IV.Section 6.Virtual Meetings

Ongoing factors affecting meeting accessibility are: transportation, meeting room fees, climate and health safety concerns, making the default option for Regular Meetings and Party Organization Meetings (Section 1 & 2 above).In person meetings may be scheduled by 51% vote of PCOs at any Regular Meeting.Such meeting times and locations must be determined 60 days in advance. (Last amended May 5, 2020).

 

Good of the Order

Julian Wheeler (JW) announced training for election observers will be held this Saturday, January 8 at 1:00 at the Puyallup Elks.

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

 

 

Submitted by Theresa Stauch, Secretary

 

 

2nd LD E-Board Meeting

December 28, 2021     7:00 p.m.

Via Zoom Video Conference

 

In attendance: Dave Little (DL), Chairman

                        Yolanda Markle (YM), Vice Chair

                        Bob Akervick (BA), Treasurer

Leeroy Perkins (LP), State Committee Person

                        Theresa Stauch (TS), Secretary

                        Tim Kerfoot, PCO (TK)

 

Absent:            Yanah Cook, State Committee Person

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. 

 

Agenda

We reviewed the Agenda and approved it.

 

Minutes

Motion was made, seconded, and carried unanimously to accept the final draft of the November 30, 2021 minutes.

 

Treasurer’s Report

BA reported that we have $5,523 in our Operating Account and $467.68 in our Events Account.  Expenses in the Events account included credit card processing fees of $40 and $6.99.  DL will inactivate the Gateway account, which is used for the fundraiser, and that will eliminate the $40/month charge.

 

BA is still awaiting instructions to distribute money to fundraiser recipients.  

 

Redistricting

LP reported that the Legislature must adopt the new maps by February 3. 

 

Proposal One – Retain Officers

The E-Board will propose to the general body the following Amendment to our Bylaws which will allow officers affected by redistricting to remain in their current positions until the next reorganization meeting.  This is being done to prevent disruption of the 2nd LD governance body.  This will be posted on our website and on Facebook to give the required 30-day notice to the membership and the general body will vote on the Amendment at their February meeting.

 

 

 

 

Article V.  Officers/Executive Board.

Add Section 5.

In the event that redistricting causes relocation of officers to another legislative district mid-term, officers affected by the redistricting would be allowed to remain in their positions until the next LD biennial reorganization meeting.

 

 

Proposal Two – Continue Zoom Meetings

With regard to how meetings will be held – whether in person or virtual – we will propose to the general body an amendment to our Bylaws to continue with virtual meetings with a provision that the membership can petition for in-person meetings when necessary.  The E-Board feels because of the large geographic area of the 2nd LD, for health safety concerns, and the cost of meeting rooms, it would be most convenient for members to meet virtually.  DL and TS will work on language to present for an amendment.

 

Homelessness

DL reported that the Northwest Progressive Institute has listed homelessness at the top of voters’ concerns.  Governor Inslee recently circulated plans to tackle the problem.  DL has summarized the Governor’s proposals and formatted them for a brochure type card that we can hand out to voters when we are doorbelling.  YM asked that he change the wording of “affordable” housing to “attainable and sustainable” housing.

 

Growth Management

YM reported that the WA Can’t Wait organization is starting a new phone campaign on their initiatives to fight sprawl to protect communities and our climate.

 

Planning for General Meeting

The group finalized the Agenda for the general meeting. 

 

Motion was made, seconded, and carried to adjourn at 8:40 p.m.

 

Submitted by Theresa Stauch, Secretary

 

 

2nd Legislative District Democrats

General Meeting

December 7, 2021    7:00PM to 9:00PM

Via Zoom Video Conference

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Chairman David Little (DL).  Fourteen members and guests were in attendance.

 

We recited the Pledge of Allegiance and Yanah Cook (YC) acknowledged and thanked the Nisqually Tribe for sharing their tribal lands and resources with us and assured them we will work toward the good of these lands.

 

Approve Agenda

The Agenda was approved with the addition of Northwest Progressive Institute and Growth Management Act topics.

 

Approve Minutes

Motion was duly made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the November 2, 2021 General Meeting.  It was suggested that we add the number of people in attendance at the meetings to the minutes.

 

Treasurer’s Report

Bob Akervick (BA) reported we have a total of $5,523 in our Operating Account and $514.67 in our Events Account.  We netted $2,203.38 from our fundraiser and will pay out 30% to an LGBTQ organization as selected by the winner of the trivia contest.  The balance will be split between the 29th LD and us.

 

BA also reported he received an IRS Notice of a delinquency in filing Form 8871 for 527 organizations.  We have never filed one before.  He has a call into the State Democrats to get their advice.

 

BA reported we received a letter from the Kim Schrier campaign asking for a donation.  This was discussed at the E-Board meeting to propose a $150 donation be approved by the general body.  Motion was made and seconded to approve a donation of $150 to the Kim Schrier campaign.  During discussion, it was suggested that the amount be $200.  An Amendment to the Motion was then made and seconded for a $200 donation.  The Amendment passed by a vote of 10-2.

 

 

 

Congresswoman Schrier Update
Devon Davenport(DD), Campaign Manager for Ms. Schrier, updated the group on legislation passed by the House.  Of course, the Infrastructure Bill was signed into law which will bring many opportunities for the 8th District.  The Legacy Roads and Trails bill, sponsored by Ms. Schrier, will repair roads, trails, tunnels, and bridges under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service and restore waterways and natural migration of fish and other aquatic species.  The Build Back Better Plan passed the House.  This bill reduces the cost of insulin to a co-pay of $35, allows for the negotiation of prescription drug prices, and provides a major investment in a clean energy economy.  The bill now is headed to the Senate for a vote.  Schrier is also supporting affordable and accessible health care for all.

DD announced that Ms. Schrier has a challenger in her re-election campaign.  Reagan Dunn, son of former Congresswoman Jennifer Dunn, has announced his candidacy.  He has much institutional support in the Republican party and has raised a large amount of campaign money.  The 2nd LD has committed to support Representative Schrier in her campaign.

Carolyn Barclift, Chair Build Back Better USA, Thurston County

DL welcomed Carolyn Barclift (CB) back to our group for a presentation of how and why we must hold on to our Democratic majority in the House and elect Democratic Senators in 2022.  CB stressed that we have only 48 weeks to the mid-terms.  We all agree that our Democracy is under attack and we must get involved now and stay involved year round and fight to protect our freedom to vote and fight against election sabotage.  The BBB USA organization works to combat disinformation, share truthful information in positive ways, and hold the Media accountable.  She reported that many Republicans are staffing up to become poll watchers.  We need Dems to do the same. CB provided much important information on how we can promote the BBB Plan and learn to talk about the benefits of the Plan and spread the word.  She will provide links to her presentation and upcoming events.

 

Redistricting

Leeroy Perkins (LP) reported that the State Supreme Court voted to accept the Redistricting Plan as presented by the Redistricting Commission.  Under this new plan, the 2nd LD will lose two officers and one active PCO.  This is the final plan and it would take 2/3 majority of both houses of the State Legislature to change the plan.

 

PCO Event

YC proposed a springtime event for PCOs to plan for getting the vote out by connecting with our neighbors and sharing the information about the BBB Plan, the Infrastructure Plan, and the American Rescue Plan and the benefits they provide to us.  Jeanie Archie volunteered to host the event at her place.

 

 

 

Northwest Progressive Institute (NPI)

YC read a resolution adopted by NPI this week which outlines what they believe should be legislative priorities for Washington State in 2022.  Some of their priorities are:

• Ending the practice of state elections in odd numbered years

• Abolish Tim Eyeman’s polls (advisory votes)

• Levy a wealth tax and strengthen the estate tax

• Insure K-12 schools have the resources to address staffing shortages caused by the Pandemic

• Protect school students and staff by repairing seismically vulnerable buildings

 

Growth Management Act

Yolanda Markle (YM) reported on the meeting of Washington Can’t Wait Campaign that she attended today.  They focused on land use and climate change. 

                   

Vote to Retain Officers

DL explained that our Bylaws require that officers be residents of the 2nd LD.  With the new Redistricting Maps being drawn, we will lose two of our officers to other districts.  In order to prevent disruption to the governance of our LD, the 2nd LD Board is proposing to the general body that we amend our Bylaws as follows: 

Article V.  Officers/Executive Board.

Add Section 5.

In the event that redistricting causes relocation of officers to another legislative district mid-term, officers affected by the redistricting would be allowed to remain in their positions until the next LD biennial reorganization meeting.

 

We will post this Amendment on our website as notice to the general body and will vote on the amendment at our January meeting.

 

Vote to Continue Zoom Meetings

The EBoard discussed how we would proceed with our meetings when Washington’s Pandemic State of Emergency is lifted – do we continue Zoom meetings, continue with in-person meetings, or utilize a combination of both types?  Zoom meetings allow for a greater participation of members so it is likely we will want to at least continue some meetings on Zoom. We will keep this on our agenda for further discussion.

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.

 

 

Submitted by Theresa Stauch, Secretary

 

 

2nd LD E-Board Meeting

November 30, 2021     7:00 p.m.

Via Zoom Video Conference

 

In attendance:  Dave Little (DL), Chairman

                                Yolanda Markle (YM), Vice Chair

                                Bob Akervick (BA), Treasurer

Leeroy Perkins (LP), State Committee Person

Yanah Cook (YC), State Committee Person

                                Theresa Stauch (TS), Secretary

                                Tim Kerfoot, PCO (TK)

                                Leo Stauch, PCO (LS)

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. 

 

Agenda

We reviewed the Agenda and approved it.

 

Minutes

Motion was made, seconded, and carried unanimously to accept the final draft of the October 25, 2021 minutes.

 

Treasurer’s Report

BA reported that we have $5,523 in our Operating Account and $514.67 in our Events Account.  Our fundraiser netted $2,203.38 and now we need to distribute 30% to charities and divide the balance between the 29th LD and us.  BA requested documentation as to payment amount and named charity in order to distribute the funds.

 

Redistricting

LP reported that November 15 was the deadline for the Redistrictiing Commission to finalize new political boundaries.  The Commission failed to submit before the deadline, but did submit new maps after the deadline.  The WA State Supreme Court now has the jurisdiction to adopt a new redistricting plan or they can use the plan presented by the Commission.  Their deadline for adopting a new redistricting plan is April 30, 2022.

 

Proposal One – Retain Officers

If the maps proposed by the Commission are adopted, the 2nd LD would lose members of its Board and an active PCO to another district.  This would create a hardship on the LD and disrupt our governance.  DL suggested that we ask the general body to suspend the rules of residency for affected officers until the next reorganization meeting (January 2023) and allow them to stay on in their positions.

 

There was some discussion as to whether the proposal could be in the form of a suspension of rules or if it had to be an amendment to our Bylaws.  In any event, TS will draft a proposal for review by the E-Board prior to our general meeting next week.

 

YC recommended that we let the PCOs know they may be affected by the redistricting changes.  She and Leeroy will work on a plan to communicate to our PCOs when the time comes.

 

Proposal Two – Continue Zoom Meetings

If the State ends the “state of emergency” put in effect because of the Covid pandemic, do we need to change our Bylaws so that we can continue to have virtual meetings.  The Board feels we would want to have a mix of in-person and virtual meetings so that we can draw a larger attendance to our meetings.  Because of the large area our LD covers, it is not always possible for members to attend in-person meetings and it would be more convenient for members to attend virtually.

 

It was decided to keep this item on the Agenda for future meetings and work toward drafting language for this proposal.

 

Growth Management

YM reported that she continues to attend Pierce County Council meetings and raise concerns about the commercial development in the wetland.  She also reported on her involvement with Revenue for Housing in Pierce County, an organization that is trying to come up with solutions to solve the affordable housing problem.  They are proposing a 1/10 of 1% tax, along with state and federal matching funds, to construct up to 360 units per year.

 

Planning for General Meeting

The group finalized the Agenda for the general meeting. 

 

Good of the Order

YC suggested we ask Representative Schrier to come speak to the body about the Infrastructure Bill and what it will do for WA State.  TK also asked that we invite the CD3 candidate to a meeting in January or February.  DL asked him to connect with the candidate.  We discussed the need to connect with voters and let them know what the Democrats have done for them in passing major pieces of legislation this year with the Rescue Plan and the Infrastructure Plan and how these laws will help them.

 

Motion was made, seconded, and carried to adjourn at 8:50 p.m.

 

Submitted by Theresa Stauch, Secretary

 

 

2nd Legislative District Democrats

General Meeting

November 2, 2021    7:00PM to 9:00PM

Via Zoom Video Conference

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chairman David Little (DL).  We recited the Pledge of Allegiance and Yolanda Markle(YM) acknowledged and thanked the Nisqually Tribe for sharing their tribal lands and resources with us and assured them we will work toward the good of these lands.

 

DL called on everyone to introduce themselves.

 

Approve Agenda

The Agenda was approved as presented.

 

Approve Minutes

Motion was duly made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the October 5, 2021 General Meeting.

 

Treasurer’s Report

Bob Akervick (BA) reported via e-mail that we have $5,523 in our Operations Account after remitting $100 to each of the three Olympia Port Commissioner candidates – Iyall, Hansen, and Simmons.  Our Events account totals $3,171. 

Fundraiser

Leeroy Perkins (LP) reported that all auction items have been delivered to buyers.  We still need to finalize the Events account and distribute 30% of the proceeds to local Rainbow organizations and divide the balance between us and the 29th LD.

 

Kim Schrier Campaign

Ali Erdmann reported on activities of Congresswoman Schrier.  Schrier recently co-wrote an op-ed stating that it is the morally right thing and the politically smart thing to do to pass the healthcare, education and climate bill.  She will be hosting a town hall tomorrow on the subject of vaccines for children.  Ali will post a link in our chat room for those interested in attending.

 

Schrier also wrote a letter to President Biden urging him to use his Executive Order power to fast track Covid testing in the US which will make it more accessible.  She co-introduced a bill to overhaul and improve our emergency stockpile supplies and PPE equipment.  This bill, which passed in the House, would also provide resources to states to improve their stockpiles.  Ms. Schrier also introduced the National Forest Restoration and Remediation Act to provide long-term funding for the Forest Service.  This bill is awaiting a floor vote.

 

Her campaign is phone banking weekly and building its volunteer base.  Ali will put information in the chat room on how to become involved in the campaign.

Purged Voter List

Leo Stauch(LS) reported on feedback he received from individuals that participated in calling.  Most of the information on the voter lists is not correct information, is duplicated several times, and very few calls actually reached a live person.  It was the consensus to wrap up this effort and spend our time on phone banking or another activity that will produce better results.

 

Redistricting

LP reported the Commissioners have published their proposed State Legislative and Congressional district maps. Commissioner maps are available for viewing online now. The deadline for the Commission to submit their new Congressional and Legislative maps to the Legislature is November 15th, 2021.  LP will put the link to the redistricting website in our chat room.

 

Growth Management

YM reported that developers are now digging a hole in the aquifer near 208th Street and this will result in the loss of ground water for their neighborhood.

 

The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

 

 

Submitted by Theresa Stauch, Secretary

 

2nd LD E-Board Meeting

October 25, 2021     7:00 p.m.

Via Zoom Video Conference

 

In attendance: Dave Little (DL), Chairman

                        Yolanda Markle (YM), Vice Chair

                        Bob  Akervick, Treasurer

Leeroy Perkins (LP), State Committee Person

Yanah Cook (YC), State Committee Person

                        Theresa Stauch (TS), Secretary

                        Tim Kerfoot, PCO (TK)

                        Leo Stauch, PCO (LS)

                        Sarah Coe (SC)

                        Laura Crews (LC)

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. 

 

Agenda

We reviewed the Agenda, made a couple of edits and approved it.

 

Minutes

Motion was made, seconded, and carried unanimously to accept the final draft of the September 28, 2021 minutes.

 

Treasurer’s Report

BA reported  that we have $5,823 in our Operating Account and $3,171 in our Events Account.  We donated $500 each to Joe Colombo, running for Puyallup City Council, and to the Northwest Progressive Institute from the Operating Account and paid $2,400 to our fundraiser coordinator from the Events account.

 

Phone Banking

TK, SC, and LC have been active in the Eatonville area with local elections.  SC is running as a non-partisan candidate for the Eatonville School Board.  DL suggested that she employ GOTV and phone banking methods of campaigning so as not to inform voters that she is backed by the Democrats.  BA is also active in phone banking in his locality.  SC reported on sign-waving events coming up.

 

South Sound Democrats Fundraiser

LP reported that all expenses have been paid for the event and auction items are being delivered.  We are still receiving deposits from Auctria, so don’t have a final accounting of the event.  When we do have a final accounting, we will distribute 30% of the proceeds to local Rainbow organizations and split the balance with the 29th LD.

 

It had been suggested that the split of the event proceeds be distributed 60% to the 29th and 40% to us because Cassandra had done a considerable amount of work pulling the event together.  The E-Board discussed and came to the consensus to keep the split at 50/50.

 

Elections and Endorsements

YC reported that we have not received any endorsement questionnaires from candidates.  DL suggested that we donate $200 to each of the Democratic candidates  Joel Hansen, Bob Iyall and Jesse Simmons, all running for the Olympia Port Commissioner position.  Motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously to recommend to the full body that we contribute $100 each to the campaigns of Joel Hansen, Bob Iyall, and Jesse Simmons.

 

NAACP

YC attended the NAACP ALASKA OREGON WASHINGTON STATE-AREA CONFERENCE.  Topics of discussion centered around voter suppression, police accountability and other issues of discrimination and inequality affecting members in our communities and at the state Purged Voter List

LS reported on feedback he received from individuals that participated in calling.  Most of the information on the voter lists is not correct information, is duplicated several times, and very few calls actually reached a live person.  It was the consensus to wrap up this effort and spend our time on phone banking or another activity that will produce better results.

 

Redistricting

LP reported the Commissioners have published their proposed State Legislative and Congressional district maps. Commissioner maps are available for viewing and public comment online now. The deadline for the Commission to submit their new Congressional and Legislative maps to the Legislature is November 15th, 2021.

 

Growth Management

YM reported that she continues to attend Pierce County Council meetings and object to the county’s development work in wetland areas in her neighborhood.  They are now digging a hole in the aquifer which she says is illegal.  Discussion ensued about the legality of their work and whether she should contact an environmental law attorney.

 

Planning for General Meeting

The group finalized the Agenda for the general meeting. 

 

Motion was made, seconded, and carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.

 

Submitted by Theresa Stauch, Secretary

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2nd Legislative District Democrats

General Meeting

October 5, 2021    7:00PM to 9:00PM

Via Zoom Video Conference

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chairman David Little (DL).  We recited the Pledge of Allegiance and acknowledged and thanked the Nisqually Tribe for sharing their tribal lands and resources with us and assured them we will work toward the good of these lands.

 

DL called on everyone to introduce themselves.

 

Approve Agenda

The Agenda was approved as presented.

 

Approve Minutes

Motion was duly made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the September 7, 2021 General Meeting.

 

Treasurer’s Report

Bob Akervick reported we have a total of $7,288 in both accounts.  We paid $67 for a six month rental for our Post Office Box.  The first check he wrote for the P.O. Box was lost in the mail, so he put a stop payment on it and issued a new check.  The fee for the stop payment was $34.

 

The events account includes $1,426 of seed money from the 2nd and 29th LDs for the upcoming fundraiser plus $940 in ticket sales for the event which hasn’t hit our account yet.

Candidate Time – Kim Schrier

DL welcomed Ali Erdmann (AE), DCCC Organizing Director for Kim Schrier.  She updated us on Representative Schrier’s work in Congress – her work for the Build Back Better agenda and the Women’s Health Protection Act.  On campaign activities, she has been endorsed by the Sierra Club and they will be working with the Schrier campaign on environmental issues.  A recent Republican poll shows a one point spread in favor of an unnamed Republican opponent for this race.  This race is expected to be a close race and this is why the DCCC has invested so early in this race and why AE is here in WA State helping the Schrier campaign.  AE announced there are opportunities for phone banking and encouraged members to volunteer.  She will post the information in the chat room.  She also announced the redistricting meetings this weekend and they are mobilizing people to testify on the proposed maps.  She took questions from the members and left the meeting.

 

 

 

Candidate Time – Port of Olympia

Bob Iyall and Jessie Simmons answered a set of questions delivered by DL around certain issues of the Port.  The questions were:  what are two greatest challenges to you if you were elected Port Commissioner, what you would do with rising sea levels, should Port Commissioner serve needs of citizens or needs of corporations, what about environmental concerns with regards to dredging the harbor or shipping lanes, do you favor a solar farm adjacent to the Olympia airport, and what are the benefits or detriments of removing the Capital Lake dam to create an estuary.  They also answered questions from the general membership.

 

Fair Vote Washington

Volunteers from Fair Vote Washington - Kit Muehlman, Lisa Yeager, and Zachary McCauley - attended the meeting to explain rank-choice voting.  They pointed out problems with our current system being wasted votes and driving polarization.  Benefits include having a say in the final count, promoting civil, issues-focused campaigns, giving the voter a stronger voice and more choices, saving money and encouraging new candidates.  They presented an illustration of how it works.

 

HB 1156 is likely to be voted upon by the State legislature next January to allow local jurisdictions to use rcv.  A new bill for rcv for the presidential primary is also expected to come before the state legislature.  San Juan and Clark Counties are working on charter amendments to use rcv in local elections.  There will be a statewide supporter call on October 16 via Zoom and we are all invited to attend.

 

The presenters took questions from the group and left the meeting.

 

Redistricting

LP reported that Tina Podlodowski sent out an “all hands” bulletin last week to encourage all democrats to write to the Redistricting Commission or personally testify to object to the Republican mapping recommendations.

Tim Kerfoot reported that he has been listening to the Commission’s meeting, and most comments are coming from the Democrats.

 

Fundraiser

Last committee meeting is tomorrow.   We are all set with an emcee from the pride community.  Speakers include Kathy Orlando, Kim Schrier, Laurie Jenkins, and AG Bob Ferguson.  There will be a trivia game and a silent auction is underway.

 

Candidate Conribution

DL reported that the E-Board is recommending to the general body that we donate $500 to the campaign of Joseph Colombo, a candidate for Puyallup City Council.  Motion was duly made, seconded and passed unaminously to donate $500 to the campaign of Joe Colombo.

 

Good of the Order

LP reported that Yanah Cook has  been in the hospital for 4 days and was dismissed today.  He sent her a small bouquet of flowers from the 2nd LD.  Motion was made, seconded, and passed unanimously to reimburse LP for the flowers.

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

 

 

Submitted by Theresa Stauch, Secretary

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2nd LD E-Board Meeting

September 28, 2021     7:00 p.m.

Via Zoom Video Conference

 

In attendance:  Dave Little (DL), Chairman

                                Yolanda Markle (YM), Vice Chair

Leeroy Perkins (LP), State Committee Person

Yanah Cook (YC), State Committee Person

                                Theresa Stauch (TS), Secretary

                                Tim Kerfoot, PCO (TK)

                                Leo Stauch, PCO (LS)

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. 

 

Agenda

We reviewed the Agenda, made a couple of edits and approved it.

 

Minutes

Motion was made, seconded, and carried unanimously to accept the final draft of the August 31, 2021 minutes.

 

Treasurer’s Report

BA reported via e-mail that we have $6,807.61 in our Operating Account and $514.67 in our Events Account.  We paid $67 to renew our Post Office box for another six months.

 

Elections and Endorsements

YC reported that we have not received any endorsement questionnaires from candidates.  She did recommend that we contribute to Joe Colombo’s campaign for Puyallup City Council.  We also discussed whether we should contribute to the campaigns of Bob Iyall and Jesse Simmons, both running for the Olympia Port Commissioner position.  Both are Democrats and have similar platforms.  We decided to hold off donating to these two candidates – they are invited to our general meeting next week and we will make a decision regarding contributions to them following the meeting.

 

Motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously to recommend to the full body that we contribute $500 to the campaign of Joe Colombo.

 

Purged Voter List

LS reported that he sent lists of 50 voters to each member of the E-Board and to Jeanne Archie, Tim Kerfoot, and Denise Moody.  He also sent the lists for other counties to Kathy Orlando who will distribute to her counterparts.

 

YC reported that she has called most of her list and finds that, per the information provided by LS, much of the voter information is incorrect – duplicate information, wrong addresses and phone numbers, deceased voters, etc.    She mostly was able to leave messages.  Dave reported similar experiences with his phone calling.

 

YC asked if we are doing anything as a group to Get Out the Vote (GOTV).  DL said that we should each make ourselves useful to campaigns that reach out to us.  He reported that he is making calls for the Schrier campaign.  He noted it is still early in the campaign cycle, but she is ramping up her campaign now.  LP suggested that she may face a tough election depending on the results of redistricting.

 

DL and LP noted an email from Tina P, State Chair, regarding the need for ALL DEMOCRATS to respond to the re-districting committee and object to the proposed redistricting maps as being Republican gerrymandered.  If every Democrat voices their opposition to this attempt by Washington Republicans to gerrymander the existing districts, then the approval will move to the State Supreme Court where their oversite will prevent gerrymandering.

 

South Sound Democrats Fundraiser

LP named speakers for our event, including Kim Schrier, Tina Podlodowski, and Bob Ferguson.  We have secured a host who will also provide entertainment.  We haven’t secured many auction items, so we could use more help in this area as well as increasing ticket sales.  LP cautioned the group that we may lose money on the event.  LP showed us the website for the event with the latest graphics.

 

Growth Management

YM reported that she continues to attend Pierce County Council meetings and persists in her efforts to question and attempts to halt measures that hurt our wetlands and environment.

 

Planning for General Meeting

The group finalized the Agenda for the general meeting.  We will contact Bob Iyall and Jesse Simmons, both running for Olympia Port Commissioner, to attend our next general meeting and answer questions from the group.  It was decided to have a forum type of questioning – DL will create a set of questions to ask both candidates so that we will have a better idea of who we want to support for the Port of Olympia Commissioner.

 

Motion was made, seconded, and carried to adjourn at 9:30 p.m.

 

Submitted by Theresa Stauch, Secretary