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
Sep 24
Happy National Voter Registration Day!
We need to make sure our friends, neighbors, co-workers and family members are registered to vote! It’s super easy to register. Simply go www.registerinwa.org and get to it!
Here in the great state of Washington, ensuring you’re registered at the correct address is equally as important as being registered in the first place. The post office will not forward your ballot! Are you registered at your current address? Not sure? Go to the Secretary of State’s MyVote website to find out. http://www.sos.wa.gov/
Sep 23
Salmon Bake Tomorrow with Congressman Adam Smith
Remember Congressman Smith’s salmon bake is tomorrow from 6 – 730 pm at Lake Boren Park. Hope to see you there! For more information, click on this link: Congressman Smith Salmon Bake – September 23rd
Sep 19
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) (dual endorsement)
- Council Position 8: Albert Shen (http://albertshen.com) (dual endorsement)
- Attorney: Pete Holmes (http://www.holmesforseattle.com)
- School Board, District 4: Suzanne Dale Estey (http://suzanne4schools.com) (dual endorsement)
- School Board, District 4: Sue Peters (http://suepeters4schoolboard.org) (dual endorsement)
- School Board, District 5: Stephan Blanford (http://blanfordforseattleschools.com/)
King County
- Executive: Dow Constantine (http://dowconstantine.com)
- Position 5: Dave Upthegrove (http://upthegrove.com)
- Position 9: Shari Song (https://www.facebook.com/votesharisong)
- Sheriff 9: John Urquhart (http://johnforsheriff.com)
Port of Seattle Commissioners
- Position 1: John Creighton (http://johncreighton.org)
- Position 2: Courtney Gregoire (http://courtneygregoire.com)
- Position 3: Michael Wolfe (https://www.facebook.com/WolfeforPort)
City of Tukwila
- Council Position 7: De’Sean Quinn (http://www.quinnfortukwila.com)
City of Kent
- Mayor: Tim Clark (http://timclark2013.com)
- Council Position 4: Dennis Higgins (http://www.ci.kent.wa.us/content.aspx?id=16350)
- Council Position 6: Bailey Stober (http://www.baileystober.com)
Levies and Initiatives
- Levy: King County Parks Levy (http://www.kingcounty.gov/recreation/parks/about/levy.aspx)
- I-522: Labeling of Genetically Engineered Food (http://yeson522.com)
Sep 12
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 Health Exchange Enrollment: What you need to know for October 1
Katie Ross - King County Public Health
8:20 Good of the 11th
8:45 Adjourn
For more information about candidates and ballot measures visit King
County Elections:
http://www.kingcounty.gov/elections/currentelections/201311.aspx
Important Dates:
Sept 23: Congressman Adam Smith Salmon Bake
Oct 7: Deadline to register to vote for general election
Nov 5: General election
Sep 09
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 Other business
PROPOSED AGENDA
September 17 Membership Meeting
7:00 Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance
7:05 Endorsements
Mayor of Seattle
Seattle School Board
Seattle Districts Now
Other
7:35 Health Exchange Discussion
A speaker from King County Public health to discuss upcoming health care
as related to the October 1st Obamacare open enrollment date in WA
state.
8:30 Raffle
8:35 Other Updates
8:45 Adjourn
Aug 30
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:
Aug 22
Save Schlicher in the Senate!
This year, we witnessed the crippling effect of having Republicans control the Washington State Senate.
Although there are no legislative races in King County in 2013, we do have a critical race this summer in the 26th Legislative District (Pierce and Kitsap Counties).
Retaining Senator Nathan Schlicher is the first step to winning Democratic control of the Washington State Senate. Senator Schlicher was appointed to the seat and faces the Republican machine who is working non-stop to replace him with a Tea Party candidate. We must do all we can to keep Nathan Schlicher in the Senate.
YOU CAN HELP!
Get on the phone and make calls for Schicher! LD volunteers from throughout King County are meeting each Thursday from now until election day at the WA State Party headquarters at 2nd and Cherry in Downtown Seattle.
Interested in learning more? Email: chair@11thlddems.org
Aug 22
20th Annual “Maggie” Awards Winners Announced
Washington State Democrats announced the winners of the 20th Annual Warren G. Magnuson Awards (the Maggies). The Maggies will be held on September 15th at the Washington State Convention Center. Keynote speaker: Governor Ted Strickland, former Governor and Congressman from Ohio
For more information go to www.wa-democrats.org/maggies
Award Winners
Jeff Smith
Lifetime Achievement
Lives in Seattle and is the former State Democratic Party Executive Director
Senator Nick Harper
Elected Official of the Year (Male)
Represents the 38th LD
Senator Sharon Nelson
Elected Official of the Year (Female)
Represents the 34th LD
Jennifer Slemp
Chair of the Year
Chair of 20th LD and Lewis County Democrats
Jan Connolly
State Committeewoman of the Year
Franklin County Democrats State Committewoman
Kent Verbeck
State Committeeman of the Year
Kittitas County Democrats State Committeeman
Jim Sommerhauser
Volunteer of the Year (Male)
Lives in Bremerton as is the 23rd LD Democrats State Committeeman
Ginger Sommerhauser
Volunteer of the Year (Female)
Lives in Bremerton and is the Kitsap County Democrats Treasurer
Monisha Harrell
Rising Star of the Year (Female)
Lives in Lynnwood and is the 21st LD Democrats Treasurer
Josh Castle
Rising Star of the Year (Male)
Lives in Seattle and is the 43rd LD Democrats Events Vice-Chair and 36th LD Democrats Events Coordinator
Aug 21
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 election)Mayor: Peter Steinbrueck (https://www.peterforseattle.com)(does not advance to the general election)- Council Position 2: Richard Conlin (http://www.seattle.gov/council/conlin) (advances to the general election)
- Council Position 4: Sally Bagshaw (http://sallybagshaw.com) (advances to the general election)
- Council Position 6: Nick Licata (http://www.nicklicata.org) (advances to the general election)
- Council Position 8: Mike O’Brien (http://www.obrienforseattle.com) (dual endorsement) (advances to the general election)
- Council Position 8: Albert Shen (http://albertshen.com) (dual endorsement) (advances to the general election)
- Attorney: Pete Holmes (http://www.holmesforseattle.com) (advances to the general election)
King County
- Executive: Dow Constantine (http://dowconstantine.com) (advances to the general election)
- Position 5: Dave Upthegrove (http://upthegrove.com) (advances to the general election)
- Position 9: Shari Song (https://www.facebook.com/votesharisong) (advances to the general election)
- Sheriff 9: John Urquhart (http://johnforsheriff.com) (advances to the general election)
Port of Seattle Commissioners
- Position 1: John Creighton (http://johncreighton.org) (advances to the general election)
- Position 2: Courtney Gregoire (http://courtneygregoire.com) (advances to the general election)
- Position 3: Michael Wolfe (https://www.facebook.com/WolfeforPort) (advances to the general election)
City of Tukwila
- Council Position 7: De’Sean Quinn (http://www.quinnfortukwila.com) (advances to the general election)
City of Kent
- Mayor: Tim Clark (http://timclark2013.com) (advances to the general election)
- Council Position 4: Dennis Higgins (http://www.ci.kent.wa.us/content.aspx?id=16350) (advances to the general election)
- Council Position 6: Bailey Stober (http://www.baileystober.com) (advances to the general election)
Levies and Initiatives
- Levy: King County Parks Levy (http://www.kingcounty.gov/recreation/parks/about/levy.aspx) (approved)
- I-522: Labeling of Genetically Engineered Food (http://yeson522.com) (advances to the general election)
Jul 31
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, Kent, WA, 98030
Click here to see the location and find directions on Google maps.
Please RSVP and invite your friends on Facebook.
Enjoy an Italian dinner provided courtesy of Mama Stortini’s Restaurant. Learn more about Mama Stortini’s at their website: http://www.mamastortinis.com
Also, be sure to visit them in their downtown Kent location at Kent Station.
Jul 28
Phone Bank for Shari Song – July 30
11th District Dems – please join Team Smith in supporting Shari Song! In order to ensure that the Shari Song for King County Council Campaign reaches their goal of calling 8,000 people before the primary in August, please join Team Smith next Tuesday July 30th anytime from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the campaign offices in Bellevue. Contact Rebecca at rebecca@electadamsmith.com or info@votesharisong.com to join us!
Congressman Smith was pleased to endorse Shari Song for King County Council. Shari has what it takes to represent the people who live in the 9th District and will serve the residents of King County with true commitment and dedication.
Shari Song Campaign Office Address:
1319 142nd Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98007
Jul 19
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 representative at the elections office before and after “election day” observing how the County receives and processes each ballot from King County voters. You will have access to the processing areas that’s available to only official, trained representatives.
If you need to go through Observer training, King County Elections has currently scheduled two opportunities:
Session 1 on Saturday, July 20th from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, or you can attend:
Session 2 on Saturday, August 3rd from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Both sessions will be at:
King County Elections
919 SW Grady Way
Renton, Washington 98057-2906
Jul 17
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
Jul 17
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
