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December 31, 2009
In This Issue
2009 Inauguration Ceremonies
Democratic Values
2010 Calendar
2010 Membership Dues
Upcoming Community Events
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January Meeting
Wednesday, January 14
7:00 pm

American Legion Hall
14521 17th Ave NE
Shoreline, WA
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Drinking Liberally

Tuesday, January 5
8:00 pm
Tuesday, January 19
8:00 pm

Jersey's Food & Spirits
1306 175th St
Shoreline, WA
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"[The Health Care bill] is historic"

- Patty Murray
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"We hope that you have a spectacular New Year"
- the 32nd District Democrats

2010 stands to be a transformational year in the 32nd Legislative District. Beginning at our January meeting, we will begin the process of updating our party platform, culminating in the adoption of our platform at our LD Caucus in March and the State Party's platform in June. Our party platform informs our elected officials about the priorities of the District and the candidates we endorse.

During the first week of January, we will celebrate the inauguration of many of our endorsed candidates from the 2009 election (A full list is below). Even as we are enthusiastic for their term of office, we must remain vigilant in ensuring that our voices and your concerns are part of the public record.  

This year is also a short session in Olympia. The state currently is forecasting a revenue shortfall of $2.6 billion. We will continue to press our legislators to protect public services in health, education, economic security and in our communities as we endeavor to improve the business climate in our area.

We wish you the very best this upcoming year.

Fired up! 

Chris Roberts
Washington State Democratic Party Central Committee Delegate

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Inauguration Ceremonies

Celebrate our 2009 endorsed candidates as they are sworn into office over the next few weeks. We also express best wishes to all of our newly elected officials and returning councilmembers and commissioners for their upcoming terms.

Edmonds: Celebrate the inauguration of Councilmembers Adrienne Fraley-Monillas and Strom Peterson

Tuesday, January 5, 2009. 7:00 pm. Public Safety Complex 250 5th Ave. N. Edmonds, WA.

Finn Hill Parks and Recreation District: Celebrate the inauguration of Commissioner Matthew Pruitt

Tuesday, January 5, 2009. 7:00 pm. Starbucks Conference room at the Juanita Starbucks, 9721 N.E. 119th Way, Kirkland, WA.

Kenmore: Celebrate the inauguration of Councilmember Bob Hensel

Monday, January 11, 2009. 7:00 pm Northshore Utility District, 6830 NE 185th St., Kenmore


Shoreline: Celebrate the inauguration of Councilmembers Will Hall and Chris Roberts

Monday January 4, 2009 6:00 pm Shoreline City Hall.
Democratic Values:
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  1. We support the rights extended under the Constitution. All the rights. For all those to whom the Constitution extends them.

  2. We support thoughtful, pragmatic solutions that protect American lives, American standards, and American pocketbooks. This includes finding solutions that don't require bombing anyone.

  3. We support an America that has diversity in race, thought, background, and religion not out of some hazy idealism, but because it is our nation's greatest strength.

  4. We oppose torture in any form, in any place, at any time, for any reason.

  5. We support American business, and recognize that an unregulated market is an unfair market, an unstable market, and a market doomed to failure.

  6. We support American workers, and know that when workers are allowed to organize they make their jobs, their companies, and their nation stronger.

  7. We believe that the reputation of our nation is valuable and must be zealously guarded against those who place expediency ahead of law.

  8. We believe in spreading democracy and human rights to the rest of the world by vigorously upholding those ideals here at home.

  9. We believe that access to our government is not for sale. Not in the courthouse, not in the White House, and not in the legislature.

  10. We believe that the health of our planet is not a zero-sum game, not a game of "you go first," and not a game.
2010 32nd District Democrats Calendar
Subject to change

Wednesday, January 13 - Monthly Meeting
Program "Identify your Democratic Values"
 
Tuesday, February 9 - Special Election
 
Wednesday, February 10 - Monthly Meeting
 
February 11 - 20 - Issue Caucuses/ Community Meetings
                        Locations and Times TBD
 
Sunday, March 14 - 1:00 pm 32nd Legislative District Caucus/Auction
                        Shorecrest High School Gymnasium
                        15343 25th Ave NE Shoreline

Saturday, April 10 - 10:00 am King County Democrats Convention
                        Aerospace Machinists Hall 9225 15th Place S, Seattle, WA
                        - 10:00 am Snohomish County Democratic Convention
                       Location TBD

Wednesday, April 14 - 32nd LD Nominating Convention/Monthly Meeting
 
Wednesday, May 12 - Monthly Meeting
 
Wednesday, June 9 - Endorsement Meeting
 
Saturday, June 26 - State Convention
                        Vancouver, Washington
 
Wednesday, July 14 - Candidate Forum
 
Saturday, July 31 - Summer Picnic
                        Location TBD
 
Wednesday, August 11 - Monthly Meeting
 

Tuesday, August 17 - Primary Election
 

Wednesday, September 8 - Monthly Meeting
 
Wednesday, October 13 - Monthly Meeting
 
Tuesday, November 2 - General Election
 
Wednesday, November 10 - Monthly Meeting
 
Saturday, December 11 - Festivas Party

32nd District Democrats 2010 Membership Dues

It is now time to renew your membership for 2010 or join us and 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 2010 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.
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.


Washington State Democratic Party Central Committee Meeting
January 29-30, 2010
Seattle Hilton
1301 6th Avenue,
Seattle, Washington, United States 98101-2304


For more King County Events - see
http://wa-demchairs.org/kcdems/