|
January 30, 2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Greetings! ,
As the deadline for Bill filing in Olympia nears there are many important issues under consideration - one of which is the issue of Charter Schools.
Our February 8th, 7PM program will address Why Democrats are opposed to Charter Schools with Sarajane Siegfriedt, Chair of the King County Democrats Legislative Action Committee.
Please come early to get a seat - everyone welcome!
Looking forward to seeing you next week.
Carin Chase, Chair
http://www.32democrats.org
425 312-3056
|
|
|
32nd District Democrats Program
February 8, 7pm
Why Democrats Are Opposed to Charter Schools
It would be hard not to notice the intense lobbying efforts to promote charter schools by Stand for Children, the League of Education Voters and, now, the Washington State PTA.
Lining up against charter schools are the League of Women Voters, NAACP, the state teachers union (WEA) and most Democrats.
Charter schools have been rejected by the voters three times, most recently in 2004, and both the State party platform and the King County platform affirm our opposition.
Sarajane Siegfriedt, Chair of the King County Democrats Legislative Action Committee, recently traveled to Olympia in an ice storm to testify against the current bill, which is sponsored by Democrats. She will discuss:
- What's behind the current push?
- Who is using whom?
- What's the truth about New Orleans charters?
- Is this why we lost Race to the Top?
- Would you want your kid to sign up for one?
Let's follow the money. Of course, Q&A and lively discussion will ensue.
|
|
 32nd District Democrats
Monthly Meeting
February 8, 2012 Wednesday
Masonic Hall Shoreline, 753 N 185th St, Shoreline
(map)
Agenda
6:30 PM Socialize and Set-up
7:00 PM Meeting Called to Order
Pledge
Agenda and Minutes Approval
7:10 PM Reorganize as New 32nd Legislative District
Committee Ratification
Bylaws update
7:20 PM Why Democrats are Opposed to Charter Schools
Sarajane Siegfriedt, Chair
King County Democrats Legislative Action Committee
8:15 PM Break - Raffle!
8:20 PM Early Endorsement Consideration
Representative Cindy Ryu, Representative Ruth Kagi
Congressman Jim McDermott
8:35 PM Business Meeting
Resolutions: (click resolution for full document)
State Convention Committees appointment, Committee Reports,
2012 Caucus Updates
8:45 PM Unfinished Business
New Business
Good of the Order
9:00 PM Adjourn
|
|
2012 Redistricting Resources
 | | New Map - 32LD 2012 |
The Redistricting Commission has finished the task of redrawing the Legislative District and Congressional District Maps.
If you live in Lake Forest Park or Kenmore the link to the 46th - your new LD - is below.
If you live in Kirkland see the link to the1st LD
A few Edmonds precincts are now in the 21st LD.
Neighboring LD Chairs and links to websites:
46th LD Chad Lupkes
21st LD Jennifer Gregerson
1st LD - Nicholas Carlson
Washington State Redistricting Commission
http://www.redistricting.wa.gov/
|
|
32nd District Legislative District Representatives
  
State Legislative Contacts
You can also follow:
Senate Democrats blog: The Hopper
House Democrats blog: The Advance
for up to the minute information from our elected officials in Olympia.
Additionally, TVW is offering a new legislative tracking service called SCOUT.
:
"As the 2012 Legislative Session begins, citizens who want to monitor specific legislation or track the public policy issues they care most about now have a free new tool to use from TVW.
The new public service, called SCOUT, will transform the way citizens use TVW to access information about the State Legislature, the Supreme Court, state government and the public policy process, according to TVW President Greg Lane
"SCOUT gives anyone the ability to quickly and easily follow the issues they care most about," said Lane of the new public legislative tracking service launched today by TVW.
|
32nd Legislative District Democratic Organization Membership
Join 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 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
- 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 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
Mail Checks to:
32nd Legislative District Democratic Organization (32LDDO) PO Box 65258 Shoreline, WA 98155
|
 ELECTION 2012
Edmonds
The post office will be delivering the ballots for the Edmonds School District Technology/capital levy. This levy will fund energy efficiency in all 24 schools, ongoing work to increase the number of mobile computers labs and replace aging technology tools. Also to pay off remaining debt for the newly build Lynnwood High School, which open 9/2009; also the new Meadowdale Middle School which opened 9/2011.
Support your public schools!
King County
King Conservation District Board of Supervisors Election
Candidate Announcement:
Christopher "Kit" Ledbetter of Issaquah has been verified as the single eligible candidate for the 2012 Board of Supervisors election for position #3. A candidate profile will be posted by February 10.
The online election is February 28 - March 13, 2012. More details to come.
2012 Caucus Calendar April 15, Sun - Precinct Caucuses April 28, Sat- Legislative District Caucus April 29, Sun - County Conventions June 2,3 - Washington State Democrats Convention September 3-6 -National Conventionin Charlotte, NC Nov 6, Tue - General Election
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
