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October 30, 2009
In This Issue
I-1033 - Difficult to Find on King County Ballots
Sample Ballot
Rep. Chase selected to White House Task Force
Success for the Public Option
KC Dems Support Cindy Ryu
Negative Campaigning and Future Steps
Institute for a Democratic Future
Help our Endorsed Candidates
Upcoming Community Events
2009 Membership Dues
Quick Calendar
District GOTV Activities

Literature Drop
October 31 meet between 10 and 12
November 1 meet between 12:30 and 1

509 NE 165th St
Shoreline, WA

GOTV Calls
Daily - 11 am - 8 pm
Call from your home

Contact Chris for more details
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Election Night Party
Tuesday, November 3
7:00 pm

15005 Aurora Ave
Shoreline, WA
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Drinking Liberally
Tuesday, November 3
8:30 pm

Jersey's Food & Spirits
1306 175th St
Shoreline, WA
Quick Links
Quick Quotes
"Only you can help prevent another Sarah Palin."

- The Stranger
Dear ,

Elections are essential to democracy.

- 32nd District Democrats Platform(.pdf)

The 32nd District Democrats encourages and reminds everyone to postmark their ballots by November 3, or delivers them to a dropbox location by 8:00 pm on Tuesday.

As Democrats, we all agree that the defeat of I-1033 and the approval of R-71 are of utmost importance in this November's election. It is up to you to make sure that we preserve funding for our schools and other services. It is up to you to ensure equal rights for all Washingtonians. What will you do help these causes?

The 32nd District Democrats encourages votes for our endorsed candidates. We believe our candidates best exemplify our shared Democratic values. Our candidates went through a thorough evaluation process by our members and were supported by at least 60% of our membership.

This weekend, please come out to support our endorsed candidates and issues. If you are unable to help, please let me know and I can set you up with a way to make GOTV calls from your computer.

Fired up! 

Chris Roberts
32nd LD Campaign Organizer

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I-1033 - Difficult to find on King County Ballots

The layout of the King County ballot puts I-1033 into the bottom, left-hand corner of the first page, immediately below the instructions. Please be sure to remember to find and vote against this initiative.

For more details please click here (.pdf). H/T the Slog.
32nd District Democrats Sample Ballot

In non-partisan elections, it is often difficult to know what values candidates hold. In order to receive the endorsement of the 32nd District Democrats, each candidate was vetted by an endorsement committee and/or the membership and endorsed by at least 60% of the District's membership.

A full list of endorsements can be found at http://www.32democrats.org/page/8988.

If you would like to share our endorsements with your friends and neighbors, a printer-friendly ballot can be found here (.pdf).
Nile 2Representative Maralyn Chase Selected to White House Clean-Energy Task Force

ST. PAUL, MN - State Rep. Maralyn Chase (D-Shoreline) has been selected to a national working group of state leaders working with the White House to advance federal clean-energy legislation in Congress. The group met for the first time in late September via phone, tackling energy policy issues that will put the country on course for significant progress in the clean-energy economy.
 
 "Washington and many other states have shown real leadership building a cleaner, more energy efficient future," said Rep. Chase. "State legislators play a unique role in clean-energy jobs policies. We're elected representatives of the people, we know the businesses and labor issues in our states, and many of us see federal action as the launching pad for the next generation of innovation and prosperity in America."

Washington is uniquely positioned to contribute innovative ideas for nationwide clean-energy policy reforms. Under the leadership of Governor Gregoire, Washington state is one of several states recognized as a model for the country's new clean-energy economy.

Rep. Chase will be participating in the working group along with 40 other state legislators from across the nation.

For more information:
State Rep. Maralyn Chase:  (206) 366-2604
Chase.Maralyn@leg.wa.gov
Health Care Bill to Contain Public Option

"Today marks a historic day for the health of all Americans and a huge victory for the people of Washington state," said Congressman Inslee. "The Affordable Health Care for America Act (.pdf) will insure 36 million Americans, makes coverage affordable for those who don't have it, ensures families won't be turned away from coverage for pre-existing conditions or face losing their coverage if they become sick; and will reduce the federal deficit and begin to reduce costs for working families struggling to keep up with rising health care costs.  We have accomplished what no Congress has before; health care legislation that ends decades of discrimination against Washington state, and our providers, for the high-quality care they provide; and moves the health care system to one based on quality of results rather than quantity of services - saving the American tax payer billions of dollars."
 
Rep. Jay Inslee serves as a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the primary committee of jurisdiction over this landmark legislation.  Inslee was appointed a lead negotiator by Speaker Nancy Pelosi to resolve the longstanding problem of some states, like Washington, being penalized by their efficient, quality care.  The provision that Inslee successfully incorporated into today's health care legislation will ensure that Washington doctors and hospitals receive equitable reimbursement rates for their services, while putting in place a mechanism to drive down health care costs in the most expensive places across the nation.

Bill Summary: http://majorityleader.gov/members/health_care.cfm
King County Democrats stand united behind Cindy Ryu

October 30, 2009
 
Dear Democrats,
 
Earlier this year, the King County Democrats were proud to endorse Cindy Ryu for re-election to the Shoreline City Council. Cindy was first elected in 2005, and is currently the Mayor of Shoreline, which makes her the first Korean American Woman Mayor in the United States. She is an active member of the Democratic Party, where she currently serves as State Committeewoman for the 32nd District Democrats.
 
As Mayor, Cindy's record has been impeccable. She ran on a platform of transparency and opening up Shoreline City Government to all - and that's exactly what she's done. Thanks to Cindy, Shoreline now has long term plans to grow it's economy, create jobs and protect our natural environment. She is smart, tough and stands on a solid base of Democratic values.
 
Please, I urge you to support Cindy in this year's campaign. Make sure to postmark your ballot by Tuesday, November 3rd.  
 
With warm regards,

Susan C. Sheary
KCDCC Chair
Statement on Negative Campaigning and Future Steps

The 32nd District Democrats hold ourselves and our endorsed candidates and elected officials to high standards of ethical conduct.  Our platform states: "Campaigns should focus on the issues, and should be positive and should not include personal attacks." We encourage our endorsed candidates to sign our Civility Pledge.  Our efforts are designed to promote the Democratic Party in our district, support all of our Democrats in office, and champion our endorsed candidates and issues.

With the 2009 elections coming to a close, we must identify our unifying values and what we expect from our national, state and local governments and of our elected officials. We still have much work to be done as we partner with our elected officials in Olympia and D.C. to enact our platform, especially under these economic conditions.

At the November meeting, Stephanie Harris is going to lead small group discussions about why we are Democrats and we plan to use these discussions as a first step in creating a platform that we can adopt at the LD Caucus in 2010. We know that many of you have been unable to participate in the regular business of the organization because of work or family commitments but we encourage you to share your views of how we can move our Party forward together.
Institute for a Democratic Future - Now Recruiting for 2010!

The Institute for a Democratic Future (IDF) is now recruiting for the Class of 2010. We'd love to have a good showing from the 32nd District this year.

What is IDF?  IDF is a six-month program for young adults (ages 21-36 from diverse backgrounds and from all over Washington state) intended to develop and promote emerging Democratic and civic leaders in Washington state.  The program focuses on three core areas:  public policy, the legislative process and campaigns/elections.  IDF is accepting application through November 20th.  For more information on the program and to apply online, please click here.
Our Endorsed Candidates

King County Executive - Dow Constantine - www.dowconstantine.org - (206)484-7921

King County Assessor - Lloyd Hara - www.lloydhara.com - (206) 726-8053

Port of Seattle:
Rob Holland - www.robforport.com - (206) 353-0689
Max Vekich - www.maxforourport.com - (206) 658-3514
John Creighton - www.johncreighton.org - (206) 320-1238

Kenmore City Council:
Diane Brennan - www.votedianebrennan.com - (425) 486-8369
Bob Hensel - (425) 485-5599
Patrick O'Brien -  (425) 486-5190

Kirkland City Council:
Brad Larssen - www.bradlarssen.com - (206) 963-2815

Lake Forest Park City Council:
Jean Thomas - www.jeanthomaslfp.com- (206) 363-9673
Alan Kiest - www.alankiest.com/ (206) 365-4731

Shoreline City Council:
Cindy Ryu - www.cindyryu.com - (206) 533-1251
Chris Roberts - www.robertsforshoreline.com - (206) 708-1734
Wendy DiPeso (write-in) - www.wendydipeso.com - (253) 740-6569
Will Hall - www.electwillhall.com - (206) 801-7249

Shoreline School Board - Corey Murata - coreyforschools.murata60.com - (206) 818-2459

Finn Hill Park Commissioner - Matthew Pruitt - www.mathewpruitt.com - (360) 204-0763.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY

Edmonds City Council:
Priya Cloutier - www.votepriya.com - (425) 231-4749
Adrienne Fraley-Monillas - (206) 890-4562
Strom Peterson - www.votestrom.com - (206) 799-7363
Diane Buckshnis - www.dianebuckshnis.com - (425) 672-5119

Edmonds School Board - Susan Phillips - www.susan4schools.com - (425) 712-9557

Snohomish County Superior Court - Joe Wilson- www.joewilsonforjudge.com - (425) 791-6582

INITIATIVES

No on 1033 - www.no1033.com
Approve Referendum 71 - www.approvereferendum71.org/
Yes on King County Charter Amendment #4
Upcoming Community Events
If you have an event that you would like to see here, please email chris.roberts@32democrats.org

For more events, check out our district calendar.

Election Night Parties
Ryu Plaza - 15005 Aurora Ave 7:00 pm
Drinking Liberally - Jersey's Shoreline 8:30 pm

Ongoing until November 3
Phonebank for the 32nd District Democrats
Location - your home 11 am - 8:30 pm
For details - contact Chris at chris.roberts@32democrats.org
32nd District Democrats 2009 Membership Dues

It is not too late to become a member of the 32nd District Democrats!

We want you to become a member of the 32nd District. Our dues help our organization to fund campaign activities, hold regular meetings and special events, and maintain a presence in our community.

Join us to become an official member of the Democratic Party. Benefits of becoming a member include:
  • Meeting fellow Democrats who share your values
  • An official membership card
  • Our monthly newsletter
  • The right to vote on the District's endorsements
  • The right to propose & vote on motions and resolutions
  • Learn first about special events in your area
Member dues for the 2009 year are as follows:
  • Individual - $20
  • Family (two or more persons in a household) - $32
  • Student/Senior - $5
  • Silver - add $25
  • Gold - add $50
  • Diamond - add $75
If you join at a premium level, please make out a second check for the additional amount, and make it payable to the "32nd LDDO Campaign Fund."  State law requires two separate accounts.