46th LD Blog

Greetings, Fearless 46ers!

We hope that your summer has been either productive or relaxing, or both.  As we enjoy the last days of the season, it's time to look towards autumn, and all that fall brings to us, especially the General Election!

On August 31, we will have our second meeting of the year that is principally focused on endorsements.  We have some ballot measures to consider, some races that did not appear on the ballot for the Primary, and of course, State House Position 2. 

This is the formal call to the August 2022 Meeting of the 46th LD Democrats on Wednesday 8/31/22 at 7:00pm - held via Zoom.

Click here to register for the August regular + endorsements meeting.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting via Zoom.

We should also take a moment to congratulate Darya Farivar and Lelach Rave on advancing to the General Election in the House Position 2 race, and to thank Nina Martinez, Melissa Taylor, and Dr. Nancy Connolly for their well-run races and thoughtful dialogue with the community on the issues facing us all.

Are you wondering if you, your family members or friends are members in good standing, and eligible to vote at the endorsement meeting?  Find the complete membership list here:

46dems.org/members_in_good_standing 

Agenda for August Regular Meeting + Endorsements

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

7:00pm!

Zoom link to register for August 31 meeting

Credentials and a voting code will only be provided by email in advance of the meeting to those registered for the meeting.  Save yourself and other members some time before the meeting by registering in advance.

6:00pm -  Virtual Doors open for credentialing

7:00pm - Proposed Agenda:

• Call to Order
• Land Acknowledgement
• Adoption of Agenda 
• Preview Endorsement Meeting Procedure in Brief.  Link to Endorsement Rules 
• Practice Vote using electronic ballots
• Candidates Races with no Democrat who is a challenger  (considered as a slate)
• Presentation on King County Charter Amendment 1 
• Presentation on King County Proposition 1 with County Executive Dow Constantine 
• Presentation on Seattle I-134, Propositions 1A and 1B
• • Announcement of final candidates after May endorsements who have submitted a questionnaire
  • Order of Races if they are flagged for individual consideration, or have more than one Democratic candidate:
    • King County Charter Amendment
    • King County Proposition 1
    • Seattle Propositions 1A & 1B
    • State House of Representatives Position 2
    • Misellaneous Municipal and District Court Positions not considered in May
• Treasury Report
• Time Sensitive: Resolution Opposing Use of Gasoline Powered Leaf Blowers in the City of Seattle  (Click on Link, and Scroll to bottom of documents page for Resolutions)
• Review of June Minutes
• Other Committee and Officer Reports if time allows
• Good of the Order if time allows

If you have any questions about anything on either meeting agenda, feel free to respond to inquire at [email protected].

Newsletter – June 29, 2022

Picnic!  It’s Picnic Time!

After a long two years without the Annual 46^th District Democrats Summer Picnic, WE ARE BACK!  In person!  On green grass!

Please join us for the 46^th District Democrats’ Summer Picnic!

Who:  District members, former and current, friends, family – any Democrats and friends, really!

When:  12:00 Noon – 2:30pm, Saturday, July 9, 2022

Where:  Northgate Community Center and Lawn, 10510 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125

More information: 

Rain or Shine (as we have both the multi-purpose room and the lawn rented!)

ADA Accessible parking in the lot shared with the Library.  Additional parking 1 block away.

• Fun and Games!
• Playground for the littles!
• Elected Officials!
• Food, food, food!
• Pick up your literature!

Help us order the right amount of food - please fill out our picnic survey:  Click Here!

Canvass for Dr. Kim Schrier!

US Rep. Kim Schrier of the 8^th District is the Republican’s #1 target in Washington for November.  We cannot let Kim down!

Ken Albinger from the 45^th District shares with us that the 45th has a canvass for Kim Schrier: this Saturday, July 2^nd at the Starbucks on Avondale Road and NE 116th Street in Redmond at 10am and 1pm.

Feel free to just show up!  Or, for more information, text Ken at (425) 941-5906.

Public Meeting on Redistricting Justice for Seattle

Monday, July 11^th from 6:00PM – 7:30PM (via Zoom)

To Register: http://www.bit.ly/rjs-map

Each city has different redistricting processes, rules, and city council district map structures. The Redistricting Justice for Washington coalition is working with community leaders and organizations to ensure that voting rights of people of color are protected, and that city council lines across Washington will create fair representation for communities—not partisan or special interests.

On Monday, May 11^th, join the Redistricting Justice for Seattle campaign to learn about why redistricting Seattle City Council is important, how to participate in the process, and help inform a community-led citywide map proposal.

Share the Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/2yd6osITJ

Green residential energy codes advance – stay tuned!

At our last meeting, we approved signing on to a letter to the Washington State Building Code Council, urging the adoption of new “Build Green” residential energy codes.  These proposals have been voted to advance, and will soon be open for public comment.  Stay Tuned!

Below, we are sharing 4 messages which can be cut and shared to your social media:

The WA State Building Code Council voted to advance the *most* #climate friendly state residential energy codes in the country 👏 These proposed code amendments will be open for public comment in the coming weeks — stay tuned!! #CleanCodes #HealthyHomes

Homes & buildings are one of the largest & fastest-growing sources of #climate pollution in WA. The WA State Building Code Council has voted to advance #cleancodes that would change this, including making homes more comfortable with #heatpumps for new construction.

The WA State Building Code Council voted to advance #cleancodes that will reduce the harmful outdoor & indoor air pollution associated with the use of gas systems in new homes. Let’s build with #electric heat & cooking instead! Public comment opportunities coming soon.

Why #BuildElectric? Children in homes with gas stoves have a 42% increased risk of asthma symptoms. The WA State Building Code Council voted to advance #cleancodes to build new homes with clean electric appliances like #heatpumps ⚡️🔌💡