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The
next
meeting
of
the
31st
LD
Democrats
will
be
on
Wednesday,
February
17,
at
the Marion Grange
j
Rose Ehart,
Secretary for the Pierce County Democrats, will talk to us about the
formation of a Legislative Action Committee, and their plans for
positive action in Olympia and Pierce County.
Expected guests: Ron Weigelt,
candidate for State Senate, and Raymond
Bunk, candidate for State Representative. Come meet the
candidates and rate them using our new endorsement process!
Other business: We will vote on
changes to the By-Laws, including a new endorsement process.
2010
DUES
REMINDER:
If
you
have
not
yet
renewed,
please
do
so
at
the meeting
or by mail
King County Voter Alert:
February 9, 2010
Special Election:
31st LD Dems endorses
Proposition
1 to provide continued funding
for the
normal operation and maintenance of the King County library system.
Ballots are in the mail. Please VOTE
YES!!
The 2010 Legislative Session Begins
January 11
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Last
year
the
legislature
cut
$3.6
billion
from
the
state
budget
slashing
education
and
healthcare, programs that support kids, the elderly and
disabled, and projects that clean up toxic waste sites and protect
clean air and water. This year we
face another $2.6 billion in cuts, including $1.3 billion from
education alone!
Fortunately there is a better way forward! We can take a more balanced
approach by closing unjustified tax loopholes and raising other sources
of revenue to fund essential programs.
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TAKE
ACTION: If you want to
prevent more devastating cuts, the Governor and
Legislature need to hear from you! Click to sign the petition
and begin Rebuilding
Our
Economic
Future
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Justice
Must
Not
Be
For
$ale!
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In the 2010
legislative session,
Washington
Public Campaigns is pushing hard for a judicial bill which will
establish public financing of campaigns for the Washington State
Supreme Court.
Public
financing for judicial races DOES matter! The state supreme court
makes decisions that affect every aspect of our lives -- on tax policy,
growth management and environmental regulation, safety on the job - and
even deciding what laws and citizen initiatives are constitutional.
The
supreme court is as influential as the governor and the legislature,
and it should be impartial, not bought and controlled by any special
interest.
NEW! At our January meeting, the
31st LD Dems unanimously adpoted this resolution!
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TAKE ACTION: Contact your
legislator and/or make a donation
to
WPC
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What
is
a
Conservation
District?
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What is a
Conservation District?
The mission of Conservation Districts in Washington State is to promote
the sustainable use of natural resources through responsible
stewardship.
What can they do for
me?
They provide practical services to landowners such as farm management
planning; guidance on pasture rotation, fencing, gutters &
downspouts, and waste storage; design and installation of stream,
wetland, estuarine and marine beach enhancement projects. All done using economically
feasible best practices proven to reduce pollution and preserve
wildlife.
How
do
I
reach
them?
Have a project in mind for the back 40? Click the links to the right to
contact your county's Conservation District and find out how they can
help.
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We
need
your
ideas!
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The mission of
Democrats Work is to help mobilize grassroots Democrats to perform
community service projects. We can help you connect with volunteers who
are ready to help with community service projects that will make a
difference where you live.
So what needs to be
done in
your neighborhood? Tell us.
Click
the
link
below
to
see
pictures
of
past
events:
Democrats Work
Photostream on Flickr
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Offices YOU can run for!
The 31st Legislative District has a list of offices, from fire
commission to school board to city council that will be filled by
election this November. We want to help you run for those offices and
help put more Democrats everywhere. Write us for the list.
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Check out these photos of the 2008 Banquet at the
Eagles Club in Buckley.
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Are
you
a
candidate
for
office
seeking
the
endorsement
of
the
31st
LD Democrats?
If
so,
click
here to
download our
candidate questionnaire.
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