WHEREAS there shall be an election in 2017 for the Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), voted on by state party chairs and vice-chairs as well as DNC members from the several states; and WHEREAS Democratic Congressman Keith Ellison (MN-5), who has been elected to six terms in the…
31st Legislative District Reorganization January 7, 2017 Marion Grange Hall, Buckley, WA The meeting was called to order by PCDCC Chair, Gina Bua, who was introduced by outgoing Chairman Mark Boswell. The flag salute was given. Appointments of officers pro-tem were made as follows: Chair Gina Bua; Secretary Linda Wagenblast;…
I’m Supporting the Moratorium on Coal Leases When I ran for State Representative in 2012, I walked downtown Auburn neighborhoods with a petition calling on Washington State leaders to deny permitting of coal export terminals. The folks who signed the petition agreed that increased coal train traffic through our city…
Pushing ‘right-to-work,’ other attacks ALEC-inspired bills to undermine public employee unions and promote their decertification are being heard Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee chaired by Sen. Michael Baumgartner (R-Spokane): SB 5226, sponsored by Sen. Randi Becker (R-Eatonville), would create new administrative reporting burdens for…
