46th LD Blog

It's Endorsements Season! By Friday, we will know who will be on the August ballot, and on Sunday, we need YOU to help decide who will get the 46th Dems Endorsement. Endorsed candidates will be featured on our GOTV fliers that PCOs and volunteers will take to voters' doors.

** This post contains links to materials you’ll need for our Endorsements Meeting on Sunday, May 21, starting at 1 pm. **

Essential information on how we endorse here

• Register for the Zoom meeting here
• The Endorsement Rules are here 
• The Candidate Forum Recording is here
• The Candidate Questionnaires are here 
  • Each candidate was asked to complete the King County Democrats Questionnaire before our upcoming endorsement meeting. Questionnaires will be added as they come in, so check back often. 
  • Only candidates submitting questionnaires to KCD by 9 am on Saturday are eligible for endorsement (there may be a delay in when they are in our folder).

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone on May 21, 2023. We will open the Zoom line at 12:30pm to get everyone credentialed. The meeting will begin promptly at 1pm.

• Please register in Zoom in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the link and dial-in information for joining the meeting. 

Eligibility to Vote

• Only current members may vote. This includes newly appointed PCOs.
• If you are not a current member but were a member in 2022, you have until 1pm on Saturday to pay your dues and become eligible to vote. (Note: this is an update to our Standing Rules.)
• If you were not a member in 2022, the deadline to become a member and vote in this meeting has passed (it was April 30th). 

Agenda for the 46th District Democrats May Endorsement Meeting

1. 12:30 to 1 pm - Members can log in to be credentialed
2. 1 pm - Call to Order
3. 1:05 pm - Acknowledgment of Tribal Lands
4. 1:10 pm - Agenda Approval
5. Open Nominations of Individual Candidates
   1. Via written submission during the meeting
6. 1:15 pm - Endorsement Rules Refresher
   1. Review of Candidates Eligible for Endorsement
7. Close Nominations
8. 1:30 pm - Endorsements
   1. Races in order of voting (2-minute speeches, in groups by position/district)
      1. County Assessor
      2. County Director of Elections
      3. Port of Seattle Commission
         1. Position 2
         2. Position 5
      4. King County Council
         1. District 2
         2. District 4
      5. Seattle City Council
         1. District 6
         2. District 5
         3. District 4
9. Planning upcoming Primary Election work
   1. Precincts requiring volunteers
   2. Fundraising target
   3. Summer Picnic, July 9, 2-4 pm
10. Good of the Order
11. Adjournment

For more information on our forums or endorsement process, visit the 46th Dems 2023 Candidate Information for Seeking Endorsement page. 

⭐ Save the Date! 

• Tuesday, June 20, 7 pm: 46th District Democrats Endorsement Meeting - School Board and Judicial candidates
  • Register (by selecting the June 20 date) at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIude6tqzgiHNMENl3XlsqbpyBPQmIa25hO
  • [Note: this Endorsement meeting will be held during our June Regular Membership Meeting, so be sure to choose the June 20 date at the link above]

Thank you for being part of this important process!

Christy Wood

Elections Chair, 46th District Democrats

[email protected]

Hello 46th District Democrats –

This is your official CALL TO MEETING for the May 16, 2023 46th District Democrats Regular Membership Meeting.

DATE: Tuesday, May 16, 2023
TIME: 7:00pm
LOCATION:  This meeting will be held on Zoom

🔵PLEASE REGISTER TO ATTEND:

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

The Effective Meetings Committee has again decided that it is impractical for the district to hold a set in-person meeting location for our membership meetings this month. In addition to the reasons outlined last month - limited location options and the toll on volunteer resources - the meetings this month present additional challenges because of the increased attendance expected during these meetings and the unknown number of people who would utilize an in-person location - making booking and assigning volunteers even more difficult. Therefore, the meetings for the month of May will continue to be Zoom-only. Thank you for your understanding. To request an accomodation, please follow the steps outlined on the 46th Dems Accommodations Request Process.

🔵 RENEW MEMBERSHIP FOR 2023:

Memberships expire on January 31 in accordance with our Standing Rules. To be eligible to vote, new members must pay dues or be granted a dues waiver 21 days in advance of the meeting. However, if you were a member the prior year, you will be eligible to vote 1 day after you renew your dues or receive a dues wavier. 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_today

🔵REVIEW OUR VIDEO TUTORIALS ON PARTICIPATION:

• How to Vote
• Meeting Norms
   

🔵 ITEMS TO BE VOTED ON:

• Consent Agenda
  
  • May 16, 2023 Regular Membership Meeting Agenda
  • April 18 Regular Membership Meeting Minutes
  • Appointment of Uncontested PCOs
• Appointment of PCOs to Contested Precincts
• Policy Committee Recommended Motion
  • Metro Transit Service Resolution
  • Resolution on Decriminalization of Controlled Substances

🔵 IMPORTANT MEETING RESOURCES:

• April 18 Regular Membership Meeting Minutes
• 2023 46th District Democrats Endorsement Rules
• 46th PDC Committee Page
  • March 31 PDC Report: https://apollo.pdc.wa.gov/public/registrations/campaign-finance-report/110142501

🔵 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]