46th LD Blog
GOTV! Weekly Phone Banking starting 8/31
This week’s Republican National Convention was a shocking reminder: Democracy itself is on the ballot in November. The breathtaking display of gaslighting, lawlessness, hatred, and bigotry was truly shocking.
We are in the fight of our lives, for our lives. It's clear that even 5 years into the Trump’s poisonous presence in our politics, the media isn’t plainly communicating what he is doing to our country. Institutions like the media, laws like the Hatch Act aren’t going to save us.
We have to do the work to save our country.
Starting Monday August 31st, the 46th LD Democrats will be hosting weekly Monday night phonebanks from 5-8pm working with the Washington Democratic Coordinated Campaign.
We know that phonebanks aren’t everyone’s cup of tea; they certainly aren’t my favorite outreach method. But the extended effects of COVID due to lack of a cohesive Federal resolonse is the 2020 disaster that the GOP has delivered us, and it is the primary outreach we can engage in responsibly. We have to recognize the stakes of this election, dig deep, and do things we might find uncomfortable to meet the moment.
We need you!
The phonebanks will be held through a manual dialing system, and simultaneously, we’ll be hosting a Zoom meeting. They will be co-hosted by the local Washington Democrats Coordinated Campaign field team for training, mutual support, and to help rapidly answer questions as they inevitably pop up. So make sure to sign up for both to be ready for Monday's phonebank party!
Register for the Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpf-GvpjwiE9DPVDBLMVbjCrPZU5NaXr5z
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Register for the phonebank:
https://secure.ngpvan.com/z3d9hoJOQkC-T9vAAvWZfg2
Because we are working closely with the Coordinated Campaign during these weekly phonebanks, please expect that sometimes we’ll be calling into our own home 46th District and identifying Democratic voters, and sometimes we’ll be calling into other districts with critical races where we can help boost Democratic turnout by reminding known Democratic voters to vote.
This year it is just as crucial that not only does everyone vote, but everyone knows how to vote.
The rough schedule will look like this:
- 5:00 – 5:20: Meet and Greet, Phonebank system training
- 5:20 – 7:30: Make those calls!
- 7:30 – Debrief, trade stories, huddle up
Make sure to reach out if you have any questions. You can send your questions to [email protected] or [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you there! And stay tuned for more ways to be involved in our GOTV efforts.
Yard signs, including Biden-Harris, will be available next week!
46th August General Monthly Meeting August 26th, 2020
August 26 Meeting Agenda (click for full agenda)
- Environmental Caucus: 5:30 - 6:30pm
- Meet-n-Greet: 6:30pm - 7:00pm
- Program: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
- Business Meeting: 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Zoom link for All:
When: Aug 26, 2020 05:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/upQqdu6ppzwiaJwPMttxw5zaZm3IoVmbJQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Pre-registration will be required of members in good standing for voting at the meeting - link for voting credentials will be active the Sunday before the meeting and found on the home page.
For our main program, as a part of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion series, we have a discussion on Seattle’s History of Housing Policy with Ubax Gardheere, Equitable Strategies Manager; 46th LD State Rep. Javier Valdez, Chair, State House Members of Color Caucus; and King County Councilmember Rod Demobowski
For more on the Agenda, see below:
Endorsements:
We will also be endorsing another group of our candidates and ballot measures for the November General Election. Up for consideration:
Washington State Referendum 90 - A vote to approve Referendum 90 supports allowing Senate Bill 5395 to take effect, thereby requiring public schools to provide comprehensive sexual health education for all students and requiring students to be excused if requested by their parents.
Governor - Jay Inslee
Secretary of State - Gael Tarleton
Attorney General - Bob Ferguson
State Auditor - Pat McCarthy
State Treasurer - Mike Pelliciotti
State Insurance Commissioner - Mike Keridler
Superintendent of Public Instruction - Chris Reykdal
State Supreme Court, Positions
County (text of King County measures not available at time of call to meeting - these may need to be held for September meeting)
King County
Charter Amendment No. 1
Inquests
King County
Charter Amendment No. 2
Disposition of Real Property for Affordable Housing
King County
Charter Amendment No. 3
References to Citizens
King County
Charter Amendment No. 4
Office of Law Enforcement Oversight - Subpoena Authority
King County
Charter Amendment No. 5
Making the King County Sheriff an Appointed Position
King County
Charter Amendment No. 6
Structure and Duties of the Department of Public Safety
King County
Charter Amendment No. 7
Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Family Caregiver, Military or Veteran Status
King County
Proposition No. 1
Harborview Medical Center Health and Safety Improvement Bonds - $1,740,000,000
Resolutions:
Resolution in Opposition to Budget Cuts and in Support of Taxing the Rich