Updated September 23, 2008 Neighborhood Leader Campaign
Across this country and the 34th District, from Maury Island to the Admiral District to Burien, hundreds of people have been inspired to get involved in the Campaign for Change. As we head into the final weeks of this election, we need all hands on deck. Join Kimber McCreery, David Ginsberg and others to become a Neighborhood Leader by clicking here. Get involved. Take action. Take back the country we love.
Updated September 24, 2008
Chair Ivan Weiss' Message for October
What Barack Obama's Candidacy Means to Me
From the minute I open my mouth, people know I'm not "from here," and it's true.
I have lived in King County, Washington for most of my life, but my accent is pure Philadelphia, PA, where I was born and raised.
Philadelphia means "City of Brotherly Love." It isn't. Philadelphia sent a lot of soldiers to fight for the Union in the Civil War to free the slaves, and it still has a lot of Civil War monuments, yet when I lived there it was, and it remains, bitterly polarized along racial lines.
When I was born, my neighborhood ...
Updated September 12, 2008 New Endorsements!
At our September 10th meeting we endorsed Barack Obama, Adam Smith, the Seattle Parks Levy, I-1029, Tim Bradshaw, Susan Parisien. See the complete list of our endorsements here.
Updated September 11, 2008 Seven Years
In a moment of bipartisan unity, Senators John McCain and Barack Obama plan to come
together Thursday at the World Trade Center site in New York to commemorate the seventh
anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The two campaigns issued a rare
joint statement Saturday announcing the plans of the Republican and Democratic nominees.
They also will appear together at a forum later that day at Columbia University.
"All of us came together on 9/11 - not as Democrats or Republicans - but as Americans," the candidates said in their statement. "In smoke-filled corridors and on the steps of the Capitol, at blood banks and at vigils - we were united as one American family. "On Thursday, we will put aside politics and come together to renew that unity, to honor the memory of each and every American who died, and to grieve with the families and friends who lost loved ones."
Updated September 5, 2008 34th District Members in the News at the Democratic National Convention
These media stories - spotted by our own eagle-eyed and google-endowed Chrerisse Luxa - mention our member/delegate Chris Porter:
• The Stranger Slog
• The Telluride News
• National Public Radio (see 3rd photo down)
• The Boston Globe
And the Denver Post proclaimed Chris Porter's attire the "most creative costume" the last night at Invesco Field. See story here.
This article states our delegate Nick Bordner is the second youngest Delegate at the Convention:
• USA Today
The photo above left on this page was taken by Robyn Beck, appears in the NPR story, and is copyright Getty Images.
Updated August 29, 2008
Chair Ivan Weiss' Message for September Crunch Time
The primary election is over and the last of the numbers are trickling in. In this chairman's opinion, one statistic is more relevant to the 34th District Democratic Party organization than any other:
King County voter turnout: 31.88 percent.
This more than anything illustrates the task we have at hand between now and November 4 - Get Out The Vote, GOTV.
We know the turnout in the 34th will be higher than 31.88 percent. It's probably higher for the primary than the King County average. Our turnout in 2004 was 85 percent, with a 72 percent Democratic vote for the top of the ticket. We can meet or beat this, and that is our goal. After Labor Day, it's crunch time for this election ...
Thursday, September 4, 2008 West Seattle Women's Group
• The very first meeting of this group will be on Thursday, September 4 at 11:30 at Daystar, across the street from Westwood on Barton Street.
• During the first meeting there will be a discussion of where the group wants to go from here. Call Lois Elenich at 932-6088 or Judy Kinsman at 932-7069, or e-mail Jackie Dupras at jdupras@quidnunc.net for reservations.
Saturday, September 6, 2008 Statue of Liberty Plaza Dedication
• We will have a booth registering voters at this celebration. If you are interested, contact Les Treall at 948-5423 or les.treall@gmail.com to schedule a time.
• And while you're there, be sure to check out the schedule of events at www.sealady.org. There is entertainment from 11:30 to 8:45 PM. It should be a fun event.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 "Elect Obama" Event in West Seattle
• Hosted by Renee Cunningham, Laurie Werner, Neelima Shah, Nyla Fritz, Dawn Griffey and Diane Pilon at the Cunningham's 7909 California Ave SW, 5:30-8pm on September 10th. Kids welcome! Bring the whole family!
• RSVP to Renee' at 206-906-9042 or via e-mail.
• Come support the Obama campaign for presidency at our "Elect Obama" event on September 10th! Thanks to those of you who are coming, and we'd love to see others join us! We will have a live jazz ensemble, catered Greek food (by Petro Fotopoulos from Cristo's on Alki), beer, wine, and hopefully sunny weather!
• We have two speakers joining us for the evening--King County Councilmember Bob Ferguson, and Dr. Hubert Locke Professor and Dean Emeritus of Evans School of Public Affairs. Plus someone from the campaign to tell us how we can help the campaign in our area. Overall a great excuse to get together with good food and drink and support a good cause, which you can do with donations, signing up to volunteer, and adding to the overall spirit for change.
• Please let us know if you can make it (if you haven't already sent an rsvp through the Obama website) and feel free to pass the word to other friends to come! We have about 60 people committed already and want to hit 100!
Saturday, September 13, 2008 Canvass for Change
• Canvass with Senator Obama's Campaign for Change this Saturday September 13.
• Governor Howard Dean will join us at 11:00am at Renton Carpenters Hall, 231 Burnett Ave. N., Renton, to help kick off the event.
• A second canvass shift will be held at 2pm, for those who cannot canvass in the morning.
• RSVP now on the website here and help ensure a victory this November.
Saturday, September 13, 2008 WSDW: Fundraiser for John Ladenburg
• The West Seattle Democratic Women's organization is sponsoring a fundraiser for Democratic Attorney General Candidate John Ladenburg on Saturday, September 13, 2008
• 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Lynne Ingalls's home, 7120-39th Av SW, Seattle, WA. Please contact Lynn, (206) 933-2547 for directions. Park on street; there is a steep driveway and 2 flights of entry stairs. NOTE: the street address as published in the hardcopy 34th District newsletter newsletter is incorrect. It should read 7120 - 39th Avenue SW.
• Hosted by - Lynne Ingalls, Beth Grieser, Margaret Ceis and Peggy Abby
• Sponsored by - State Senator Joe McDermott, State Representative Sharon Nelson, City Council Member Tom Rasmussen
• RSVP to Lynn at btrees@comcast.net or 206-933-2547
• $50 Suggested Donation; To make a contribution to the John Ladenburg campaign at this time, please contact www.upwardstech.net/ladenburg
Saturday, September 13, 2008 Walking-the-Logs Cleanup
• A crew will cut back the blackberries and other weeds in the area by the West Seattle Freeway from "Walking the Logs" to 35th. It will be the job of the volunteers to clean up afterwards.
• This event takes place in two hour shifts from 9:00 to 1:00 on September 13. To volunteer, contact Nancy Driver, Fairmount Community Association at 933 8204 or ndriver@quidninc.net.
Saturday, September 13, 2008 Jim McDermott Fiestas
• Please join Congressman Jim McDermott this Saturday, September 13th for the annual Fiestas Patrias parade, a part of the celebration of the diversity of Latino community and sponsored by Sea Mar Community Health Center.
• We will meet this Saturday morning at 9:45 am at the parade staging area, at Sea Mar Community Health Center, which is at 1040 S. Henderson Ave., Seattle, 98108.
• The parade will end at the South Park Community Center, at 8319 - 8th Ave S., about one mile from where we began.
• The parade begins at 11 am. I will be on-site at 9:30 am, with breakfast treats for our walkers. In the line-up, look for the float called the "Caribbean Park Pirates." We will be immediately behind them. Let me know if you have additional questions or can join us - or have friends that would like to join us as well! You can reply to this email or call the campaign, at 206-245-9609.
• Hope to see you Saturday! Many thanks for your support! Thomas Pitchford, McDermott for Congress, 206.245.9609
Sunday, September 14, 2008 Vashon Party for Washington Public Campaigns
• Please join us Sunday, September 14th, at a house party from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., hosted by Dan and Maryrose Asher, to benefit Washington Public Campaigns.
• The Asher's home is at 15120 Westside Highway, Vashon, just south of the road from Bethel Park. WPC Executive Director Craig Salins will be on hand, for a short briefing on our current work around the state, including the drive to achieve public funding for state supreme court races through a bill in the next legislative session. Read details here.
• Kindly RSVP, to Vashon@washclean.org, or call Terry Sullivan, 206-463-2812. In the meantime, take a look at our new website.
• If you are unable to join us, but would like to contribute, please do so on-line here - or mail a check to: Washington Public Campaigns (or WPC Education Fund, for a tax-deductible contribution), P.O. Box 70452, Seattle, WA 98127-0452.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 Southwest Youth and Family Services Breakfast and Silent Auction
• Salty's on Alki, Special Guest Tom Daschle, No Admission Fee, suggested donation is $150
• To RSVP see the SYFS website.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 CANCEL Comedy Night for Washington Public Campaigns
• Due to Comedy Underground not having had their building inspection yet in their new space. We will have to postpone our event of September 16th until further notice.
• We are very disappointed, as is Comedy Underground and Non-Profit Comedy. Marcee Stone 206.465.1963
• Tuesday, September 16; Showtime 8:30PM to 10:00PM; Suggested arrival time 8:00PM
• Cover is $12.00, no drink minimum; Food and beverage available
• HALF of all proceeds go to Washington Public Campaigns;
• All ages are welcome at this event, but remember, this is a free speech zone, so think twice if you are easily offended or are bringing impressionable youths.
Friday, September 26, 2008 Pedestrian Master Plan Advisory Group
• Another pedestrian has died in West Seattle - see the West Seattle Blog. Are you going to do something about it?
• The Pedestrian Master Plan Advisory Group meets Friday - the 26th. We have open public comment time at the beginning (8:00 am) and again at the closing (9:50 am). Location: Boards and Commissions Room on level L2 of City Hall, 600 Fifth Avenue.
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