King County Initiative 26
There are two votes on the August 19th ballot that we need to bring to your attention.
Initiative 26, and the council proposed alternative, would change the King County Executive, Assessor and Council from Partisan (Republican or Democrat) to Non-partisan.
At the Executive Board Meeting on Tuesday, August 5th, the following resolution was presented and passed:
Resolved, that the Executive Board of the 46th District Democrats oppose changing the King County Charter to make the Executive, Assessor and Council positions non-partisan.
Resolved, that the Executive Board of the 46th District Democrats urge our members and allies to vote no on the first question.
Resolved, that the Executive Board of the 46th District Democrats urge our members and allies to vote for the Council-provided alternative in case the first question passes on August 19th.
Upcoming events
Next General Membership Meeting
Thursday, August 21st
7:00 social, 7:30 meeting begins
Olympic View Elementary School
NE 95th St. & 8th Ave. NE
Program Agenda:
Join the 46th District Democrats to watch Barack Obama accept the Democratic Nomination for President of the United States!
When: Thursday, August 28, 5:30PM
Where: Varlamos Pizzeria, 3617 NE 45th St., Seattle, WA US
Come join the celebration! You're invited to join the 46th District Democrats as we watch Barack Obama accept the Democratic nomination for President on August 28.
We've reserved the Party Room at Valarmos, complete with a big-screen TV. All ages welcome - bring the kids for this historic event!
What to expect? Free snacks, a cash bar, an inexpensive menu, and lots of good cheer!
Suggested donation: $10-$15 for the District's Get-Out-the-Vote efforts.
Questions? Please email Betty at bmeans56@comcast.net or call (206) 523-5702.
Lost and Found: If you left something at the LD Caucus, and several people did, please contact Barbara Whitt with a description of what you are missing and she will check the box.
The Road to Victory:
The Washington State Neighborhood Challenge
It’s simple. To guarantee a Democratic win in the White House, for our own Washington State governor, and for many other State and local officials, we need to ensure that every Democrat in Washington State 1) is registered and 2) votes in the August 19 primary and November 4 general election. The State Party has initiated the Neighborhood Challenge to help us accomplish this goal.
WE NEED YOU!
Please help us canvass your neighborhoods for new voter registrants and in get-out-the-vote efforts. If you can help, please contact 46th LD members Kathryn Lewis at kathryn@kathrynelewis.com, Tim Keller at timothykeller@mac.com, or Javier Valdez at airjav@msn.com.
PCO NEWS
The Primary Election is August 19th. Plan to walk your precinct and Get-Out-The-Vote!!
Walking lists and campaign literature will be available for pick-up at Sylvia Haven’s:
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, July 26,
Sunday, July 27
Monday, July 28.
If you are unable to make one of those days, please contact Sylvia Haven at sylviahaven@mac.com or 206-522-3943 to make alternative arrangements. Campaign literature must be picked up by August 9th.
Literature will be at the Haven Household, 10418 12th Ave NE.
Literature will not be available on the Miller-Pollet front porch.
There will be plastic bags available for $1.00 per pack; please feed the kitty if you take the plastic sleeves. Some of us have found using rubber bands to bind the literature works well also.
Pick-up your literature on Saturday, July 26th after the platform meeting and join other PCOs for some political chatter, drinks and snacks. Dems love to talk and this is your chance to meet some other PCOs and discuss the issues.
Before July 19!!
PCOs: Please make sure to canvass your own precinct by July 19, the registration deadline for the August 19 primary. Contact Kathryn Lewis at kathryn@kathrynelewis.com if you need walking lists, sample scripts, tally sheets, or just someone to walk with you (it is more fun as a team!)
If you are unable to walk your precinct for the primary, please contact Bernadette Laqueur at blaqueur@comcast.net or 206-525-8911. For more information about: http://www.46dems.com/2008/challenge.php.
