Hello 46th District Democrats --

I regret to inform you that we need to reschedule this month’s Regular Membership Meeting, due to an issue with the Call to Meeting email, that was sent out on Saturday, February 10. We’ve discovered that the email did not get sent to all members, as required by our Bylaws, Section 4.8.

The short version:
We are rescheduling the February Regular Membership Meeting for Tuesday, February 27, 2024; still at 7pm, and still on Zoom. Please register here. If you have previously registered for the February meeting, you do not need to register again. Your registration has been moved to the rescheduled meeting date and the link in your confirmation email for the Feb. 20 meeting will still work for the Feb. 27 meeting.

The long version:
We use a system called NationBuilder to manage our membership lists, as well as our website and email lists. A few months ago, in an effort to reach a broader audience, we began sending our emails to a list that included all email addresses in our system (instead of only sending our emails to our current members). Again, we did this to reach a broader audience, but did not realize that the new list was not automatically updating to include new members, as they joined our organization. This means that a number of new members were not sent proper notice for the November Regular Membership Meeting (7 members affected), the January Regular Membership Meeting (13 members affected), and for this month’s February Regular Membership Meeting (117 members affected). To address this, we are rescheduling the February Regular Membership Meeting for Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

We are incredibly sorry for the oversight, and are taking steps to make sure it does not happen again.

The above being said ...

This is your official CALL TO MEETING for the February 27, 2024 46th District Democrats Regular Membership Meeting, on Zoom.

DATE: Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024
TIME: 7:00pm
LOCATION:  This meeting will be held on Zoom

🔵 PLEASE REGISTER TO ATTEND:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIude6tqzgiHNMENl3XlsqbpyBPQmIa25hO

To request an accomodation, please follow the steps outlined on the 46th Dems Accommodations Request Process. Fourty-eight hours notice is appreciated.

Your voting code for balloted votes will be sent to the email address you provided for your 46th District Democrats membership, and will be sent within a day of the scheduled meeting.

🔵 REVIEW MEMBERSHIP STATUS:

Memberships expire on January 31 of each year, in accordance with our Standing Rules. Those who were paid members in 2023 can renew at any time (or be granted a dues waiver), and your membership will become active 24 hours later. All others will have their memberships become active 21 days after paying dues (or being granted a dues waiver). For questions on the status of your membership, email Membership Chair, Scott Alspach at [email protected]

Refer to the Bylaws and Standing Rules for more information. Renew and learn how to receive a waiver here: https://www.46dems.org/become_a_member

🔵 PLEASE REVIEW OUR VIDEO TUTORIALS ON PARTICIPATION:

• How to Vote
• Meeting Norms
   

🔵 ITEMS TO BE VOTED ON:

• Consent Agenda:
  
  • February 27, 2024 Regular Membership Meeting Agenda
  • January 16, 2024 Regular Membership Meeting Minutes
• Consider Endorsement of House our Neighbors Social Housing Initiative 136
  
• Executive Board Vacancy - Member At Large
  
  • See below for self-nomination rules. The names of all candidates eligible for nomination, and their questionnaires, can be found at Candidates for EBoard - 46Dems.org
• Motion to limit debate on amendments to resolutions, during this meeting only, such that debate on amendments will be “limited to a maximum of two speakers in favor and two against, each of whom may speak for up to one minute.” (current rules allow speakers to speak for up to two minutes)
• Resolutions:
  • Proposed Land Use Action Sign Format
  • Resolution In Support of an Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza
    • NOTE: Amendments need to be submitted in writing. Please consider doing so in advance of the meeting, so our membership has ample time to consider your amendment. Instructions for submitting amendments, and amendments submitted in advance of the meeting can be viewed here, and will be posted as they're received.  

🔵 EXECUTIVE BOARD VACANCY SELF-NOMINATION RULES:

We have one Executive Board position, to consider during our February Meeting:

• Member-at-Large
  

PCOs and Members in good standing are eligible to vote for this position. 

** UPDATED RULES FOR SELF-NOMINATION: PCOs and Members in good standing interested in filling this vacancy must:

• Self-nominate by Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 5pm by emailing [email protected], and CC’ing [email protected] and [email protected]
• Use put "EBoard Candidate for Member-at-Large" in the Subject line.
• Include your preferred pronouns

You may also provide a written statement of up to 500 words, with or without a headshot. If you would like to submit a written statement, please do so when you self-nominate. Nominations and Statements will be posted to the website in the order they are received, but not later than Monday, February 26, 2024. 

The names of all self-nominated candidates and their statements will be added to our website here: https://www.46dems.org/candidates_for_eboard

🔵 IMPORTANT MEETING RESOURCES:

• Bylaws of the 46th District Democrats of Washington
• Standing Rules of the 46th District Democrats of Washington
• 46th Democrats Endorsement Rules
• 46th PDC Committee Page

🔵 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:

If you have any questions regarding the meeting or registration, please email [email protected]

We hope to see you at the meeting!

– Hunter Brown

Chair, 46th District Democrats

[email protected]

Hello 46th District Democrats ­– 

Here's what our organization was up to in January!

⭐ January 16 Regular Membership Meeting

Our January meeting was called to order at 7:05pm and adjourned at 9:54pm. Approximately 102 members and guests attended, and here are some highlights from the meeting:

Following a welcome and declaration of quorum, by Vice Chair Lisa Rivera, and a Land Acknowledgement, by Member At Large Erica Lee, we covered the following business item:

• We approved the Consent Agenda.
• Following introductions from three King Conservation District Candidates, we held an endorsement vote.
  
  • King Conservation District Supervisor Seat #1 Results
    63 Total Votes
    Aaron Ellig - 27 votes - 42.9%
    Brittney Bush Bollay - 52 votes - 82.5% ENDORSED
    Erik Goheen - 22 votes - 34.9%
• We approved three Resolutions:
  • Support Expanding Access to Community Solar in Washington State
  • Support Compost, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Legislation in Washington State
  • Resolution to Declare March 2024 Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
• We approved an Eboard Recommended Motion to adopt an inflation-based dues increase, as proposed by Membership Chair, Scott Alspach, effective January 16, 2024.
  • Our new Contribution Levels are:
    • Student / Limited Income ($10)
    • Individual ($40)
    • Couple/Family ($60)
    • 4600 Club ($100)
    • Friend of the 46th ($250)
    • Benefactor of the 46th ($500)

Per our Standing Rules, memberships will expire after Jan 31 of each year. Those who were members in 2023 can renew anytime this year, and your membership and ability to vote will begin 24 hours later. For new members, your membership and ability to vote will begin 21 days after joining. Visit https://secure.actblue.com/donate/46membershiprenewal to join or renew today!

We also received legislative updates from our delegation members, Rep. Darya Farivar, Rep. Gerry Pollet and Sen. Javier Valdez.

See the January 16, 2024 Meeting Chat Links and Messages for the meeting Agenda and all your need-to-know info from the meeting.

⭐ DON'T MISS the KCD's 2024 Kickoff event, Feb. 11

2024 is a pivotal year for our democracy. Can you join the King County Dems for its 2024 Kickoff event to meet statewide candidates and hear more about how you can help with elections near and far?

Featured guests include:

• Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
• Congressman Adam Smith
• Congresswoman Kim Schrier
• King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci
• King County Councilmember Jorge Baron
• King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove
• King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski
• King County Councilmember Girmay Zahila
• Statewide Candidates:
• Lt. Governor: Denny Heck
• Attorney General: Manka Dhingra, Nick Brown
• Commissioner of Public Lands: Patrick De Poe
• Insurance Commissioner: Patty Kuderer
• Superintendent of Public Instruction: Chris Reykdal
• State Treasurer: Mike Pellicciotti
  More to come ...

There will be action stations to learn about being a delegate to the state and national conventions, becoming a PCO, boosting presidential primary turnout, postcard writing, canvass training and more! Food and drinks will be provided.

Schedule:
11am – event registration opens
12pm – speaking program
2pm – event closes

Space is limited. You must be on the RSVP list to attend.

If you're able to volunteer, please sign up here.

🗳️ Vote in the King Conservation District Supervisor election by Feb. 13

GO ONLINE to vote in the King Conservation District election for Seat #1 on the Board of Supervisors. Voting began January 23 and ends February 13. King Conservation District includes all registered voters in King County (excluding the cities of Enumclaw, Federal Way, Milton, Pacific, and Skykomish).

CLICK HERE TO VOTE at https://vote.kingcd.org/app/home

At our January Regular Membership Meeting, we heard from all three candidates in this race and voted to give the 46th District Democrats endorsement to Brittney Bush Bollay. 

For more information on this race, and the King Conservation District, visit https://kingcd.org/about/board-of-supervisors/elections-and-appointments/

State Committee Meeting in Bellingham

The 46th District Dems made a big showing at the state committee meeting the last weekend of January. Our State Committee members Tara Gallagher and Scott Forbes were there, along with 46th District Dems Chair Hunter Brown, Vice-Chair Lisa Rivera, DNC members David McDonald and Javier Valdez, Environment and Climate Caucus Vice-Chair Arvia Morris, and Treasurer Melissa Taylor (all pictured above) who attended all delegate selections trainings.

Saturday was a full day of learning about the delegate selection process for this year’s state and national Democratic conventions. Our members will be hearing more about that soon.

Sunday’s State Central Committee meeting saw the re-election of DNC members McDonald and Valdez (along with Sophia Danenberg and Sharon Mast); a vote to pass the budget, which includes a new project to support local organizations; and passage of several resolutions. Resolutions passed included, among others: calling for a ceasefire in Gaza; in favor of ranked choice voting in presidential primaries, and supporting creation of a beaver ecosystem management plan

⏰ Looking Ahead ….

• 46th District Democrats Environmental Caucus – Monday, Feb. 5, 7:00-8:00pm
  These monthly meetings are now being held on the 1st Monday of each month. Click here to log on.
  
  
• 46th District Democrats Executive Committee Meeting – Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 7:00pm
  These monthly meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month. RSVP here.
  
  
• 46th District Democrats Bylaws & Rules Committee – Tuesday, Feb. 13, 7:30-8:30pm
  Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpd-uoqjIjGNOgAWyhlyYcSnOHmNmjLtOy
  
  
• 46th District Democrats Regular Membership Meeting – Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 7:00pm
  These monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each. RSVP here.
  
  
• 46th District Democrats Policy Committee Meeting – Thursday, Feb. 22, at 6:30pm
  These monthly meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of each month. RSVP here.
  
  
• 46th District Democrats Bylaws & Rules Committee – Thursday, Feb. 29, 6:30-7:30pm
  Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkdOmupzwjE9H5R57WwXPkeKWHgrEbC4EG

🏛️ Connect with our 46th Legislative Delegation

Find out what State Senator, Javier Valdez, Representative, Gerry Pollet and Representative, Darya Farivar are up to by signing up for their newsletters:

Sen. Javier Valdez: https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/valdez/e-newsletter/
Rep. Gerry Pollet: https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/pollet/e-news/
Rep. Darya Farivar: https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/farivar/e-news/

📢 Looking for a past meeting?

No problem! You can find recordings of many of our past meetings on our 46th District Dems YouTube Channel (subscribe today!) And now that we live stream Regular Membership Meetings directly on YouTube, most recordings can be found under the "Live" tab.

📌 Last but not least ….

Renew your membership (or start a new one) TODAY!

Dues support the costs associated with running the 46th Legislative District, and give you voting power at Membership Meetings, for such items as endorsing candidates, ballot measures and resolutions; electing some executive board positions like At-Large Members of the Executive Board; and adopting and amending our budget.

We have several contribution levels:

• Student / Limited Income ($10)
• Individual ($40)
• Couple/Family ($60)
• 4600 Club ($100)
• Friend of the 46th ($250)
• Benefactor of the 46th ($500)

Join at https://www.46dems.org/become_a_member. For questions about the status of your membership, email Membership Chair, Scott Alspach, at [email protected]

As always, THANK YOU to everyone who has chosen to join us in our mission to support democratic candidates, initiatives and causes! It's going to be a pivotal year, and we're excited to be walking and working along side you.

Hunter Brown and Lisa Rivera
Chair and Vice-Chair
46th District Democrats