February Club Meeting
Thursday, February 27
6:30 p.m. - Social
Please bring a snack item to share. The club will provide beverages.
7:00 p.m. - Business Meeting
Joyce Beers Uptown Community Center
Uptown District Shopping Center
3900 Vermont Avenue, Hillcrest
(Free parking in the Uptown District underground garage; do not park in the surface lot)
Election of 2014-15 Club Officers
Candidate Forums/Presentations
and Consideration of Endorsements or Ratings:
San Diego City Council, Districts 2 and 8
San Diego County District Attorney
San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk
Chula Vista Mayor
Chula Vista City Council, Seats 1 and 2
Political Action Report
The Executive Board is recommending friendly incumbent endorsements for David Alvarez for the Eighth District, San Diego City Council and Patricia Aguilar for Chula Vista City Council, Seat 2. The club will hear presentations and consider endorsements for Sarah Boot, Second District, San Diego City Council; Mary Salas, Chula Vista Mayor, and Susan Guinn, San Diego Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk. Bob Brewer, candidate for San Diego County District Attorney will address the club and request consideration for an "acceptable" rating (since he is not a registered Democrat, he does not qualify for an endorsement). There also will be a candidate forum for Chula Vista City Council, Seat 1, with Steve Padilla and Rob Corcilius seeking the club's endorsement.
The Executive Board is recommending to the membership that the club submit a letter to the members of the San Diego Council supporting the appointment of club member Don Mullen as the interim Councilmember for the Second District.
The Executive Board is also recommending that the club send a letter to the City Council asking for an independent review/audit regarding the pattern of sexual harassment/abuse by San Diego Police Department and the use of City monies by the City Attorney's office to fund a recent investigation of a victim of police sexual abuse.
Nominating Committee Report
The membership will vote on new club officers at this month's meeting. The Nominating Committee recommends David Warmoth for President, Will Rodriguez-Kennedy for Vice President for Resource Development, Georgette Gomez for Vice President for Political Action, Lyn Gwizdak for Secretary, and Jeri Dilno for Treasurer. Nominations from the floor will be accepted. The club members serving on the Nominating Committee are Stephen Whitburn (Chair), Larry Baza, Greg Bolian and Elaine Graybill.
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Save the Date
34th Annual Roosevelt Dinner
Saturday, April 5, 2014
6:00 Reception / 7:00 Dinner
San Diego Hilton Bayfront Hotel
One Park Blvd., Downtown San Diego
$100 for Democratic Club Members