5 Days of Action 2018
If you’re anything like me, watching the news these days makes me wonder what I can do here at home to make sure Washington remaining a safe haven for liberal ideas and an example for the country of progressive policies in action. Control of Olympia is anything but certain, with only a one seat majority in the state senate and a two seat majority in the state house of representatives and vulnerable Democrats running for their political lives in tough primary battles in purple districts. But there is allot to be hopeful for! These LD races can often come down to razor thin margins, which means that if we put in the effort, and push at the grassroots level, these are all winnable races.
So what can we do in the fighting 46th? It’s time to go on offense! We are headed to 4 nearby LDs to help turn out their voters, support awesome local Democrats, and maybe flip a couple seats BLUE!
In order to make this a reality WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Would you commit to help us canvass at one of these upcoming Days of Action?
- Saturday, July 21st- 47th LD, Kent/Covington
- Sunday, July 22nd- 48th LD, Redmond
- Saturday, July 28th- Our very own 46th LD!
- Sunday, July 29th- 30th LD, Federal Way
- Saturday, August 4th- 5th LD, Sammamish/Issaquah
These canvasses are open to all, so bring family and friends! The more people we can involve, the bigger the Blue Wave! You can also share the sign-up link directly on your social media or share the Facebook events posted by the 46th District Dems!
So please take a moment to sign-up with this handy form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dDnliujPabta4hA7R-KJz3TYlY0I4cLiEsla4cwLQmU/edit?ts=5b35c38d
You can choose to volunteer for one canvass or even all five; every door, every voter makes a difference!
Thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication!
In Solidarity,
Anna Borris
Elections@46dems.org | 206.201.1714
Elections Committee Co-Chair | PCO Coordinator | Executive Board Member, At-Large
Picnic post
YOU’RE INVITED!
46th Legislative District Democrats Annual Picnic
Pinehurst Playfield
Saturday July 14, 2018
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Curious who represents you in your district?
Want to get involved in local politics but don’t know how?
Do you have an issue that you’d like to see addressed by your local legislators?
Come on out to your FREE local legislative district annual picnic! Learn more about what we do, meet your current legislators, hear new candidates speak, and make your voice be heard. Got a winning dessert? Register for our 1st annual dessert bake-off, buy your awesome Democratic swag, register to vote, or just have an opportunity for a free lunch with your community!
Don't Miss our First Annual Dessert Bake-Off! Calling all bakers to bring your best dessert you’ve got on down to our picnic. There is a $10 registration fee to enter. The winner will receive 25% of the total entry money. The remainder of the pot will be donated to the general 46th LD Democratic Fund!
Make sure to bring your wallet for some really cool Democratic Swag like t-shirts and buttons to show your democratic pride!
Plus! Bring your dollar bills for our candidate straw poll!
There will be plenty of opportunities for you to sign up to volunteer to make the Democratic party stronger. You may also meet your local legislators too!
This is an entirely FREE picnic, so please bring your neighbor and your passion for making your community a better place. Again, while this is a FREE event, we are always welcoming to a one time donation. If so, please visit our donation page to keep our local Democrats a powerful representation of our community. We look forward to seeing you!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email us at info@46dems.org
Online PCO Filing
2018 Legislative Review with Sen. Frockt and Reps. Pollet and Valdez!
April 19th - Meet and Engage with your 46th District Legislators!
Join us on Thursday, April 19 at 7:00pm, in the Seattle Mennonite Church Auditorium for a fascinating look behind the scenes of how big ideas become important laws from the 46th District's own legislative delegation Senator David Frockt, Representative Gerry Pollet, and Representative Javier Valdez, as they share experiences and thoughts on the 2018 Session of the Washington State Legislature.
Hear about: McCleary funding for schools, improved access to voting, capital investments within the district, putting women of Washington first legislation, partnerships between law enforcement and advocates for the mentally ill, and many other important hot topics.
This will be an interesting program for anyone who cares about how state government really works and all the difference one state Senate seat in the hands of the Democrats can make. Consider asking a friend to join you!
We will also consider endorsements of signature-gathering campaigns for initiatives proposed to be on the ballot this year, and we will adopt our endorsement rules for the Sunday, May 20th endorsements meeting.
All this, along with like-minded friends and neighbors makes for a delightful evening.
Won't you join us?
46th District Democrats April General Meeting
Thursday, April 19th, 2018
Doors Open at 6:30pm
Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Seattle Mennonite Church Auditorium, 3120 NE 125th St, Seattle, WA (In the heart of the Lake City Business District)
Parking behind the building, or across the street in the Chase/Veterans Affairs Building Parking Lot. Covered, secure place for bikes in the lobby of the auditorium.
Many buses serve 125th and Lake City Way - plan your trip here: https://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/
Hope to see you Thursday!
We, The Young: UW Dinner Featuring Attorney General Bob Ferguson
Join the Young Democrats at the University of Washington and our featured guest, Attorney General Bob Ferguson, for a dinner in support of youth political advocacy and organizing efforts. All students, alumni, and Democrats are welcome!
This event is sponsored by: Congresswoman Jayapal, the Washington State Democratic Party, the 32nd LD Democrats, the 34th LD Democrats, the 43rd LD Democrats, the 46th LD Democrats, Senator David Frockt, Rep. Nicole Macri, and Rep. Noel Frame.
Location: HUB South Ballroom (2nd Floor)
UW Campus Map: https://www.washington.edu/maps/
Please consider joining us with your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/yduwdinner
Night Parking Permits can be purchased at campus gatehouses located throughout the University.
North Gatehouse: uw.edu/maps/?north-gatehouse-memorial-way-ne
West Gatehouse: uw.edu/maps/?west-gatehouse-ne-40th-street
East Gatehouse: uw.edu/maps/?east-gatehouse-pend-oreille
Questions? Contact us at Youngdemexec@gmail.com
Professional Attire is recommended. Ticket sales will end at 5 PM on Monday.
NICK LICATA at March 15th General Meeting
NICK LICATA will be speaking at the March 15th Meeting
Learn to be a great Citizen Activist!
We're looking forward to seeing you at our meeting the evening of Thursday March 15th , with another engaging agenda! Nick Licata, the legendary activist, Seattle City Councilmember, and author of How to Be A Citizen Activist will join us to share best practices and fresh ideas in how to be an effective activist to influence lawmaking and policy at the grassroots level! After the presentation, Nick will take questions and sign your copy of his book! Remember to bring your copy, and we will have a few available for purchase, as well.
About his book: From post-inauguration rallies to #NoDAPL and the Black Lives Matter movement to the global Women’s March on Washington, the people are exercising their power through protest and community organizing in a way that hasn’t been seen in years. For those looking to organize for the first time or for seasoned activists looking to update their repertoire, the time is ripe for a playbook like Becoming a Citizen Activist. A longtime Seattle city councilmember and one of the city’s most effective and inspiring leaders of progressive political and social change since the 1960s, Nick Licata outlines how to get organized and master the tactics to create change by leveraging effective communication strategies (such as creating community through online channels like Facebook and Twitter), how to effectively engage traditional media channels, and how to congregate local and national people power. Licata demonstrates by example that we can fight city hall. Balancing an idealistic vision of a better world with the clear-eyed pragmatism necessary to build it from the ground up, this smart and powerful book will empower any activist with the tools they need to effect change.
Also at the meeting, we'll be hearing from judicial candidates on the ballot in 2018, voting to approve our 2018 budget for our district, considering and possibly combining multiple resolutions calling for the resignation of the King County Democratic Central Committee Chair, and hearing updates from our hard-working board on building our organization to win!
Doors open at 6:30pm, Meeting starts at 7:00pm.
Our monthly membership meetings take place at the Mennonite Church Auditorium on 125th St in the business district of Lake City. The Mennonite Church Auditorium's address is 3120 NE 125th, with the doors opening towards 125th street, although parking is in the back of the building.
Our full agenda is below. Times are approximate.
6:30 Doors Open
7:00 Call to Order, Flag salute, Approve Minutes from February, etc.
7:10 Guest Judicial Candidates
7:20 Caucus Planning Report
7:30 Program - NICK LICATA!
8:10 Resolutions
8:30 Budget
8:45 Officer Reports
