31st Democrats General Meeting – November 19, 2025
Minutes by Sarah Edwards.
Sarah called meeting to order 7:02.
Motion to approve agenda: Michelle moved, Mary seconded.
Motion to approve minutes: Leslie moved, Mary seconded.
Ed Hatzenbaler on Orting School bond: Won with 64.6%
- Knocking and door-to-door
- Huge increase in social media engagement
- 8200 postcards
- 45 square miles
- Votebuilder access to target the postcards
- Significant shift, from 60/40 to 50/50 and similar shifts
Kevin Collins on Orting School Bond – his precinct went 60% for Trump, but 73% for the bond. Local relationships matter!
Time of sharing:
Member 1:
- Read book Poverty by America, by Matthew Desmond. Said it was very good.
- Continues to work with Results.org – fighting for SNAP benefits
Member 2:
- Working at food bank
- Daughter advocating for a neighbor picked up by ICE
Chair’s report, treasurer’s report, committee reports shared.
Motion to adjourn by Mary Sullivan, second by Cora. Motion passes. Meeting is adjourned.
