Just a reminder: the 11th LD Democrats are having their holiday party at Jack’s BBQ (3924 Airport Way S, Seattle 98108) at 6:30pm on Tuesday, December 8th. We hope to see you all there!
Oct 22
11th LD Democrats Endorsements – General Election 2015
On Tuesday, June 16th 2015, the 11th LD Democrats had their primary endorsements meeting. Here are the endorsements we are proud to present (note, links to each candidate’s website is embedded in their name):
- King County Assessor: Lloyd Hara
- King County Council
- Position 8: Joe McDermott
- King County Elections Director: Zack Hudgins
- King County Superior Court Judge Department 21: Veronica Galvan
- Port of Seattle Commission:
- Position 2: Courtney Gregoire
- Position 5: Dual Endorsements: Ken Rogers, Marion Yoshino
- Renton City Council: Position 4: Ryan McIrvin
- Seattle City Council:
- Position 1: Dual Endorsements: Lisa Herbold
- Position 2: Bruce Harrell
- Position 8: Dual Endorsements: Tim Burgess, John Persak
- Position 9: Lorena Gonzales
- Seattle School Board Director
- Position 2: Rick Burke
- Position 3: Jill Geary
- Position 6: Leslie Harris
- Tukwila City Council: Position 6: Kate Kruller
- Tukwila Mayor: De’Sean Quinn
- WAMend: Yes on I-735: Endorsed
- Seattle I-122 Honest Elections: Endorsed
Oct 06
Event to support Lloyd Hara, King County Assessor (Oct 8, 2015)
You Are Invited To:
O’Asian Kitchen + Lounge
An event to support
King County Assessor Lloyd Hara
Thursday, October 8, 2015
5:00pm – 7:00pm
O’Asian is located at 800 Fifth Avenue, Seattle
(Between Marion and Columbia)
Free parking* under building after 4:30pm with restaurant validation
Enter parking on the Columbia Street side of the block
Contribute What You Can – Suggested Donation $100
Enjoy complimentary dim sum hors d’oeuvres
plus Happy Hour prices on drinks until 6!
Special thanks to our sponsors:
Senator Maralyn Chase – Ruth Woo – Senator Bob Hasegawa
Philip Sit – Karen Wong – Sandra Newton-Hinton – Tre Maxie
32nd LD Chair Carin Chase, 46th LD Chair Phillip Duggan
RSVP for more information to: citizensforhara@comcast.net or phone 206-726-8053
* Free parking for dinner (after 4:30pm) weekdays. Parking ticket must be validated to receive the complimentary parking, so be sure to bring your parking ticket upstairs to the event!
Labor and Printing Donated *
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Paid for by Citizens for Hara 466 Smith St. Seattle, WA 98109 206-726-8053 www.LloydHara.com |
Jul 17
Campaign Material of Monique Taylor-Swan Inaccurate (We did not endorse her)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: 425-246-4348
Contact Person: Rick Polintan
11th Legislative District Democrats
Email Address: chair@11thlddems.org
Campaign Material of Monique Taylor-Swan Inaccurate
Renton, Washington, July 17, 2015 – On July 15, 2015, the 11th Legislative District Democrats found a piece of campaign literature from the Monique Taylor-Swan for Renton City Council campaign that showed our organization endorsed her. We did NOT endorse her. The 11th Legislative District Democrats sole-endorsed Ryan McIrvin for Renton City Council Position 4.
The rest of our endorsements for 2015 can be found at: http://www.11thlddems.org/2015/06/11th-ld-democrats-endorsements-primary-2015/
We asked that Monique Taylor-Swan cease distribution of said campaign materials that states the 11th Legislative District Democrats endorsed her.
Jun 26
June 29th Port Commissioner Forum
Environmental Priorities Coalition
A network of over 20 leading environmental groups in Washington that influence policy at the state level.
Hi Emily,
The Shell Polar Pioneer that just departed Terminal 5 is a reminder of the decision making power the Port of Seattle Commission has on Seattle’s working port. In 2015, King County residents will vote on Port of Seattle Commissioner Position No. 5. This local election is crucial in determining Washington’s economic future and our impact on climate change.
Join us on Monday, June 29th for non-partisan candidate forummoderated by KIRO TV’s Graham Johnson to hear directly from the Port of Seattle Commissioner Position No. 5 candidates about how they will address pressing environmental and economic issues facing the Port, including:
- A Working Waterfront: ensuring the Port of Seattle remains competitive with other west coast ports and creating living wage jobs
- Environmental Health: focusing on air pollution and the Duwamish River and Superfund cleanup
- Transparency: in government processes
- And much more!
Event details:
Date: June 29th, 2015
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm (Doors open at 6:00)
Location: Town Hall Seattle, Great Hall (upstairs), 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Tickets are FREE but limited. Reserve your spot today.
Can’t make it? Share the event to your Facebook friends.
Local elections, like this Port Commissioner’s race, have a direct impact on Washington State’s economy and job growth, and our environment and climate action. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to hear directly from the candidates on a broad range of issues. Join us on June 29th!
Sincerely,
Cathy
Cathy Lehman
Voter Education and Outreach Director
Jun 17
11th LD Democrats Endorsements – Primary 2015
On Tuesday, June 16th 2015, the 11th LD Democrats had their primary endorsements meeting. Here are the endorsements we are proud to present (note, links to each candidate’s website is embedded in their name):
- King County Assessor: Lloyd Hara
- King County Elections Director: Zack Hudgins
- King County Superior Court Judge Department 21: Veronica Galvan
- Port of Seattle Commission:
- o Position 2: Courtney Gregoire
- o Position 5: Dual Endorsements: Ken Rogers, Marion Yoshino
- Renton City Council: Position 4: Ryan McIrvin
- Seattle City Council:
- o Position 1: Dual Endorsements: Lisa Herbold, Brianna Thomas
- o Position 2: Bruce Harrell
- o Position 8: Dual Endorsements: Tim Burgess, John Persak
- o Position 9: Lorena Gonzales
- Seattle School Board Director Position 6: Leslie Harris
- Tukwila City Council: Position 6: Kate Kruller
- Tukwila Mayor: De’Sean Quinn
- WAMend: Yes on I-735: Endorsed
Jun 16
Endorsements meeting reminder: Tuesday, June 16th 2015
A reminder: Our primary endorsements meeting will be on Tuesday, June 16th at Renton Carpenter’s Hall at 7pm. (231 Burnett Ave N)
Important things to note:
- Are you eligible to vote? You must be an active member (with a 2015 paid membership as of our May meeting). Or… you must be an elected or appointed PCO.
- Have you read our endorsements rules? http://www.11thlddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/11th-Endorsement-Rules-Primary-2015.pdf
Here are plenty of videos so you can make yourself familiar with the candidates BEFORE the meeting. We’ve given everyone ample time to ask the candidates questions. You won’t be able to ask the candidates questions at the endorsements meeting. Here are the videos:
- King County
- Assessor
- John Wilson (3/17/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar6M-JmA6VM
- Lloyd Hara (3/17/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nCXHXbYHR0
- Elections Director
- Zack Hudgins (5/19/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wee41HI_mJU
- Chris Roberts (5/19/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jcy-QaPX9d8
- Superior Court
- Veronica Galvan (4/21/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okdywjKrc1w
- Assessor
- Seattle City Council
- Position 1
- Shannon Braddock, Lisa Herbold, Brianna Thomas, Phillip Tavel (4/21/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CArIyZ2noec
- Chas Redmond, Phillip Tavel, Lisa Herbold (5/19/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yu8f0jDdiGE
- Position 2
- Bruce Harrell, Tammy Morales (4/21/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MK-31g-VNs
- Position 8
- Tim Burgess, Jon Grant, John Persak (5/19/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1J5jeHaRlM
- John Persak (3/17/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXTMbnf6A_g
- Position 9
- Bill Bradburd, Lorena Gonzales (5/19/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lBWMpfhhyQ
- Position 1
- Seattle School Board
- Leslie Harris (5/19/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnbvM56cSZ8
- Port of Seattle
- Position 2
- Courtney Gregoire (5/19/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhZyc-04UlM
- Position 5
- Ken Rogers, Marion Yoshino (5/19/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNrIk48z5zU
- Position 2
- Renton
- City Council
- Ryan McIrvin (5/19/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIRkAhRSaOo
- City Council
- Tukwila
- City Council
- Kate Kruller (5/19/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P37v3IZrskk
- Mayor
- De’Sean Quinn, Alan Ekberg (4/21/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajJPHzI0zko
- City Council
- Initiatives
- WA Amend – YES on I-735 (4/21/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH0pk2fX4To
Jun 12
11th LD Pre-Primary PCO Training
CALLING ALL PCO’s to attend the 11th District Dem’s Pre-Primary Voter Engagement Training scheduled Saturday, July 18th, 9:30-12:00 p.m. at the Renton Carpenters Hall.
Featuring guest speaker Erin Cheuvront, former Statewide FIeld Director of the SDCC, and others! Coffee and Lunch provided by 11th District Dems. Please RSVP to Toshiko at toshikograce@gmail.com by Saturday, July 11th.
Jun 09
Be prepared for our endorsements meeting on June 16th!
As most of you already know, our endorsements meeting is coming up. It’ll be on Tuesday, June 16th at Renton Carpenter’s Hall at 7pm. (231 Burnett Ave N)
Important things to note:
- Are you eligible to vote? You must be an active member (with a 2015 paid membership as of our May meeting). Or… you must be an elected or appointed PCO.
- Have you read our endorsements rules? http://www.11thlddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/11th-Endorsement-Rules-Primary-2015.pdf
Here are plenty of videos so you can make yourself familiar with the candidates BEFORE the meeting. We’ve given everyone ample time to ask the candidates questions. You won’t be able to ask the candidates questions at the endorsements meeting. Here are the videos:
- King County
- Assessor
- John Wilson (3/17/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar6M-JmA6VM
- Lloyd Hara (3/17/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nCXHXbYHR0
- Elections Director
- Zack Hudgins (5/19/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wee41HI_mJU
- Chris Roberts (5/19/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jcy-QaPX9d8
- Superior Court
- Veronica Galvan (4/21/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okdywjKrc1w
- Assessor
- Seattle City Council
- Position 1
- Shannon Braddock, Lisa Herbold, Brianna Thomas, Phillip Tavel (4/21/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CArIyZ2noec
- Chas Redmond, Phillip Tavel, Lisa Herbold (5/19/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yu8f0jDdiGE
- Position 2
- Bruce Harrell, Tammy Morales (4/21/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MK-31g-VNs
- Position 8
- Tim Burgess, Jon Grant, John Persak (5/19/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1J5jeHaRlM
- John Persak (3/17/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXTMbnf6A_g
- Position 9
- Bill Bradburd, Lorena Gonzales (5/19/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lBWMpfhhyQ
- Position 1
- Seattle School Board
- Leslie Harris (5/19/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnbvM56cSZ8
- Port of Seattle
- Position 2
- Courtney Gregoire (5/19/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhZyc-04UlM
- Position 5
- Ken Rogers, Marion Yoshino (5/19/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNrIk48z5zU
- Position 2
- Renton
- City Council
- Ryan McIrvin (5/19/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIRkAhRSaOo
- City Council
- Tukwila
- City Council
- Kate Kruller (5/19/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P37v3IZrskk
- Mayor
- De’Sean Quinn, Alan Ekberg (4/21/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajJPHzI0zko
- City Council
- Initiatives
- WA Amend – YES on I-735 (4/21/2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH0pk2fX4To
May 13
“Want Our Votes? Know Our Neighborhood: South Park Shows Up”
Wednesday, 5/27/2015 from 7-9pm
South Park Neighborhood Center @ 8201 10th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
https://www.facebook.com/events/826194567434460/
This year, voting for Seattle City Council positions will be by district, a result of a measure Seattle voters passed in 2013. In the upcoming primary and general elections, voters will elect seven out of nine councilmembers by district. The remaining two positions (8 and 9) will be elected “at large” (citywide).
South Park residents live in District 1–along with West Seattle and Delridge residents. Candidates have been campaigning to the larger neighborhoods in the district. We want to bring them to South Park!
They want our votes? They need to know our neighborhood!
We’re providing food, a space to entertain your kids while you participate, and an entertaining (yet informative) format.
Here are the goals for this event:
*****Engage the community of South Park in the political process, including residents who speak English as a second language–translation provided!
*****Teach the candidates about the unique qualities of South Park (i.e…one of the most ethnically diverse neighborhoods in the city, more children per capita than any other Seattle neighborhood)
*****Bring favorable media attention to South Park–and remind the rest of the city how awesome it is!
******Provide an easy & convenient way to get voters in South Park registered for the upcoming election
******Give time for candidates to share their positions on South Park issues
May 13
South King County Democrats Spaghetti Dinner
Just a reminder, the South King County Democrats Spaghetti Dinner is this Saturday at the IAM Hall in South Park.
Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/827439240678855/
Iam District Lodge 751
9121 15th Pl S, Seattle, Washington 98108
5pm
May 06
Seattle City Council Positions 8 & 9 (At-Large) Candidates Forum
Join the 37th District Democrats, 11th District Democrats, and the 34th District Democrats as we co-host a South Seattle Forum for candidates for Seattle’s two at-large city council positions.
We will be accepting questions from the audience via email BEFORE the forum begins. If you have a question that you would like asked of the candidates, please email it to chair@37dems.org.
Thursday, May 14th from 7-9pm
Georgetown – South Seattle College
6737 Corson Ave S, Seattle, Washington 98108
Apr 20
4/21/2015 General Meeting – Proposed Agenda
PART 1 – Starting Activities
1. Flag Salute
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes from last meeting (where available)
4. Chair’s Report
a. Endorsement Meeting – Tuesday, June 16, 2015
PART 2 – Community Updates
1. Community Updates – US Congressman Adam Smith’s Office.
2. Community Updates – Other local elected officials
PART 3 – Election Presentations*
* Members are reminded to take good notes as these presentations are REQUIRED for candidates or initiatives to be considered for endorsement, according to our 2015 Endorsement Rules (approved March 17, 2015). No other presentations will be allowed during the Endorsement Meeting on June 16, 2015.
** Election Presentations will be recorded and viewed for later review for the benefit of our members.
1. Initiative Presentation – Honest Elections (City of Seattle Initiative)
2. Candidate Presentations – Seattle City Council, Position 2
3. Candidate Presentations – Seattle City Council, Position 1
BREAK
PART 4 – Business Meeting
1. King County Democrats – Legislative Action Committee
2. King County Democrats Central Committee Reports
3. Washington State Democrats Central Committee Reports
4. Final Announcements
5. Good of the order
Apr 20
Endorsements Rules 2015
We’ve posted our updated endorsements rules for 2015. The rules are here: http://www.11thlddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/11th-Endorsement-Rules-Primary-2015.pdf