Robert Kangas

I'm the volunteer webmaster for the 11th LD Democrats. I'm a software engineer by day, photographer by night.

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Newsletter – October 2013

The newsletter for October 2013 has been posted to the archive. You can view it here: 2013-10-October

Check out our sponsors

We currently have two paid sponsors.  Two wonderful women, who we endorsed, are running for school board in Seattle, Suzanne Dale Estey and Sue Peters.  Please check out their websites and vote for them! Suzanne Dale Estey: http://suzanne4schools.com Sue Peters: http://suepeters4schoolboard.org/about/

Dwight Pelz is resigning

Dwight Pelz, Chair of the Washington State Democrats, is resigning.  This will be effective February, 1st, 2014.  The letter can be found here: Dwight Pelz Resignation 09302013

Endorsements – General Election 2013 (Updated 9/17/2013)

Our downloadable, printable list is located here: 11th LD 2013 Endorsements 09172013 11th Legislative District Democrats – Endorsements 2013 (updated 9/17/2013) City of Seattle Mayor: Mike McGinn (http://mcginnformayor.com/) Mayor: Ed Murray (http://murray4mayor.com/) Council Position 2: Richard Conlin (http://www.seattle.gov/council/conlin) Council Position 4: Sally Bagshaw (http://sallybagshaw.com) Council Position 6: Nick Licata (http://www.nicklicata.org) Council Position 8: Mike O’Brien (http://www.obrienforseattle.com) …

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General Meeting Agenda – 9/17/2013

11th LD General Meeting September 17, 2013 AGENDA 7:00 Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance 7:05 Endorsements Acceptance of the Rules (9-17-13 Endorsement Meeting Rules) Vote Mayor of Seattle Mike McGinn/Ed Murray Seattle School Board District 4 Suzanne Dale Estey/Sue Peters Seattle School Board District 5 Stephan Blanford/LaCrese Green Tukwila School Board District 1 Mary Fertakis/Jennifer Johnson 7:45 …

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E-board meeting agenda, 9/10/2013

Our e-board meeting will be held on 9/10/2013 at the Old Georgetown City Hall building.  The agenda is as follows: 11th LD E-Board September 10, 2013 AGENDA 7 pm Update on Endorsements 7:15 September 17 meeting agenda (see below) 7:45 September 23 – Adam Smith Event 7:50 Newsletter – Bill 8:05 October meeting program 8:30 …

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Comment On This Bill – A review

The Washington State Legislature put out a survey of what people throught of their new online commenting system for bills.  If you’d like to see what the survey respondants thought, check it out here: E-Comments Survey- Responses from Public

Primary Elections Results – 2013

King County Elections just posted their final elections results for the primary.  340,236 ballots were counted.  1,187,888 registered voters were eligible to vote. Here is King County’s page: http://your.kingcounty.gov/elections/2013aug-primary/results/ Here are the results based on the candidates / campaigns / positions we endorsed: City of Seattle Mayor: Bruce Harrell (http://www.electbruceharrell.com) (does not advance to the general …

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Dave Upthegrove Campaign kick-off: Monday August 5th

Please join King County Councilmember Julia Patterson and other local community leaders for good food, drinks, and fun at the campaign kickoff for Dave Upthegrove for King County Council. What: Official Kick-off of Dave’s Campaign for King County Council When: Monday, August 5th Time: 6:00-8:00pm Where: Kent Senior Activity Center – 600 E Smith St, …

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King County Elections needs observers!

Calling all King County residing democrats,   Do you know what goes on behind the scenes in the elections office? Or do you think it’s magic that all the ballots, including yours, gets counted after you return it? Want to know more? Here is your opportunity to volunteer to be the King County Democratic Party’s official …

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Primary election ballots are in the mail!

The ballots for the primary election have been mailed today.  Here’s time timeline for this election: July 17:  Primary ballots mailed July 18:  Ballot drop boxes open July 29:  Deadline for in-person voter registration August 6:  Primary Election http://www.kingcounty.gov/elections.aspx

Seattle School Board candidates

KUOW posted a nice guide to the candidates for the Seattle School Board.  We didn’t endorse any Seattle School Board candidates for the primary.  Here’s the link… check them out and become an informed voter: http://kuow.org/topic/seattle-school-board-primary-candidate-platforms

Newsletter – July 2013

The archive of the July 2013 newsletter has been posted here: 2013-07-July

General meeting minutes draft, 6/18/2013

The minutes from the June 18th, 2013 meeting are posted for your review / approval at the 7/16 meeting.  The minutes are here: 11th LD General Meeting 06182013 draft

General Membership Meeting Agenda – 7/16/2013

Our next general membership meeting is on Tuesday, 7/16/2013 at Renton Carpenter’s Hall (231 Burnett Ave North, Renton, WA) from 7-9pm. Here’s the agenda for the meeting: 6:30pm: Doors open 7:00pm Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Approval of previous membership meeting minutes 7:15pm: Presentation: Peace for the Streets by Kids from …

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