 JUNE 2025 NEWS & EVENTS |
| THANK YOU to everyone who came out to protest at No Kings day. 70,000 protesters in Seattle is an amazing number, but 800 in our neighboring town of Enumclaw is almost as incredible. The vibe was amazing: so many people excited to be there with their signs, and so many honks of support! Events like this give us strength to fight amidst the constant terrible national news. (To all the trans folks reeling from Wednesday’s SCOTUS decision regarding gender-affirming care, I am so, so sorry.) Now our job is to turn that energy into regular action. If you’re looking for ways to get more involved, we have suggestions! Come to one of our biweekly coffee meetups! Find strength, hope, and community with like-minded folks. This coming Saturday we’re meeting at Post and Pour in Tehaleh, 10am. I hope to see you there.Sign up to help us at a fair booth! Chill in the shade, chat with interested folks, and share information. Help others get plugged in, too! Our first event of the season is the Buckley Log Show, June 28-29, and we still need lots of help. Sign up here, or see our full list of fairs here.Come to our regular meeting on Wednesday, June 25 at 7pm, and hear from Lydia Zepeda of the League of Women Voters Pierce County. Lydia is going to tell us about the work the league is doing and needs help with, including voter registration and reporting on local public meetings, like city council and school board. You can attend our meeting in person or on Zoom. All info for how to attend is here. Don’t give up hope, friends. We have work to do. Sarah Edwards, Chair  |
| Call To Meeting – June 25thYou are invited to participate in our next monthly meeting, which will be held Wednesday, June 25, at 7:00 pm ON-SITE at the Marion Grange Hall in Buckley, AND on Zoom. We will hear from Lydia Zepeda from the Pierce County League of Women Voters, about the work they’re doing in our communities and the ways we can help them get it done! We will also be hearing from a number of candidates for races in King County — Dan Knox and Randy Wilson running for positions at the Port of Tacoma; Erica Tomas, running for Auburn City Council, Position 4, and Jude Anthony for King County Council District 9. The questionnaires for these endorsements can be found on our website, so make sure to visit our Seeking Endorsements section and read up on them and bring your questions! If you will be joining us virtually at the June 25th meeting, the meeting link button below will allow you to pre-register in advance or join the meeting once it is in progress. A link to the meeting’s agenda is provided below and will be updated prior to the meeting. If you’re available to join us in person, we can’t wait to see you at the Marion Grange Hall, 27725 Sumner Buckley Highway, in Buckley. Social hour starts at 6:30pm and meeting at 7pm. Coffee will be provided and anyone who’d like to bring a snack or baked good to share, feel free!Register/Join June 25 Meeting ZoomClick Here to View Agenda |
| Summer Fair Booths:Volunteer Sign-Ups Open!For those folks looking for a way to participate with the 31st LD and hang out with a fun, likeminded crew, it’s time again for our summer fairs! You’re invited to choose one of the events we’ll be at with our booth and come help us with outreach! Spending a couple of hours at a local community event is a very low key and fun way to meet people while enjoying yourself and having some fun! Just click the links below to volunteer for shifts, come meet new people and enjoy getting to know the communities in the 31st LD. Buckley Log Show June 28-29 Sign up for a shift here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080449AEAC22A7FE3-50016997-buckley#/ Auburn 4th of July Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080449AEAC22A7FE3-50039828-auburn#/ Edgewood Community Picnic (New Location) July 19Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080449AEAC22A7FE3-50040631-edgewood#/ Plateau Pride July 26 – we are a sponsor of this one and it returns to Donald Eismann Elementary School in Tehaleh!https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080449AEAC22A7FE3-50040233-plateau#/ Milton Days August 16https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080449AEAC22A7FE3-50040976-milton#/ |
| WA State Dems Legislative Priorities SurveyThe Washington State Democrats, and specifically the Advocacy Committee, are pleased to present the 2026 Legislative Priorities Survey! Please let us know what is most important to you for the next legislative session by completing the survey and sharing your views. This data will be used to create the data sheet given to legislators during next year’s session. Feel free to share with other Democrats in your social circle that may not be getting our newsletter! Find the survey HERE. |
| Exploring New Meeting Locations!The 31st LD is still considering a new location for our in-person monthly meetings. The ideal location would be available to us on the 4th Wednesday of every month between 6pm and 9pm; be easily accessible for residents of our sprawling district; have heat, A/C, and good, stable wi-fi internet connection for our hybrid meetings; and enough space to comfortably seat up to 100 attendees. Our budget for rental of meeting space is reasonable and if anyone has any suggestions or a space that they’d like to offer, please reply to this newsletter or email our Chair, Sarah Edwards! |
| 2025 Membership – Join or Renew!One of our most important resource streams is memberships and recurring donations, and membership definitely gives you a lot of bang for your buck! In exchange for your $31 per year (or as low as $5 to accommodate all types of circumstances) you get to have a vote and voice on different decisions that the 31st LD makes such as which candidates we endorse, candidates or initiatives we support with money or other resources, what types of membership projects we undertake, you get access to local and national candidates and elected officials at meetings and events, and you get to have a role in driving progressive priorities in our district! Renew your membership or join today to enjoy full membership for the remainder of the 2025 calendar year, and please help spread the word about the benefits of membership to your likeminded friends and neighbors that live in the 31st District. Renew or Become a Member Today! |
| Looking for Volunteers! The 31st District has all kinds of projects that could use your help, with a variety of different time commitments and activity levels. Interested in working together, giving back, and making a difference? Click below and let us know — we’ll help you find a volunteer opportunity that matches your schedule!Be a Volunteer!DONATIONS Make the Difference! While dues have historically made up the majority of our budget, we are stepping up our fight to make the 31st District a truly inclusive, equitable, and welcoming place to live. Please consider helping us achieve our goals by contributing today!Donate NowPrecinct Committee Officers Needed! PCO’s are the “boots on the ground” for the 31st District! If you are interested in volunteering to help GET OUT THE VOTE and spread the word about initiatives in your neighborhood, click below to learn more about Precinct Committee Officers and how to help!PCO InformationIf you have info or events you’d like included in the monthly newsletter, please let us know!Email the EditorImportant Links Our website ______________________________ Find your representatives, including your PCO (and what precinct you are in). ______________________________ Young Democrats of WashingtonSeeking to “empower young people through voter registration, campaign activities, petitions, and grass-roots lobbying efforts.” ______________________________ League of Women Voters WashingtonWe envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate. Empowering voters. Defending Democracy. ______________________________ Washington State DemocratsThe official web resource for the Washington State Democratic party. Browse for events, elected officials, platform positions, news, and more! ______________________________ Pierce County DemocratsThe 31st Legislative District is interesting in that it spans two counties! For those of you residing in Pierce, here is your county party’s official web resource. ______________________________ King County DemocratsThe 31st Legislative District is interesting in that it spans two counties! For those of you residing in King, here is your county party’s official web resource. ______________________________ Washington State LegislatureEverything you ever wanted to know (and more!) about our state government. ______________________________ Our Facebook GroupJoin us on FB for local info, events, discussion, and local calls to action, updated frequently by members of our community. |
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