34th District Democrats Board Meeting Minutes

September 21, 2022 – Virtual meeting held via closed ZOOM

7:20 pm – Call to Order by Chair Carla Rogers 

Attendees: 

Welcome & Introductions & Reminder of Social Contract

Review of Agenda and Minutes 

• Last month’s minutes approved by unanimous consent 
• Agenda for tonight approved by unanimous consent

Chair’s Report 

• Update on lawsuit
• First in-person meeting last month, attendance was a little low, perhaps continue with Zoom.  Cost and labor seem out of balance with attendance. Perhaps in-person meetings should be quarterly. 
• October Meetings via Zoom 
• November 16 in person at Carla’s house? 
• Board members should work recruit their replacements, present a role description at October meeting
• “Stay Housed, Stay Healthy” letter going to Burien City Council has requested 34th Dem sign-on; Rachel Glass moved that we sign on to the letter as the Executive Board, Steve Butts seconded to sign on, 7 yeses and 10 attending so a quorum of the board approved the request. 

End of Year Tasks

• Need volunteers to organize the Holiday Service Project, may choose 180 this year, contact Carla or Rachel to assist.  The project is in lieu of a December meeting. 
• Planning for Reorganization, hosted by King County 
• Must continue through the end of the year:
  • Financial Tracking 
  • Membership drive; all memberships expire (except PCOs) at the end of the year and everyone must re-submit their membership 
    • New forms on website, please promotion and communicate
• Planning meeting on October 3rd for November in-person meeting and a toast to Eileen Cody 
• November 9 meeting will be focused on Caucus and Awards 

Initiative Donations Recommendation 

• General support for initiative 1B, for Highline School. Chris Porter moved to donate $750 toward the initiative, Ted Barker seconded, and unanimous vote to affirm the recommendation to the membership. 

Final Outreach Event

• One outreach item remains, Steve has 2 volunteers and the 33rd will be there as well. 
  • B-Town Fiesta – Saturday, September 24, 10am-6pm – Burien Town Center Park 

PCO Activities 

• Sign up for Schrier Field Trip https://www.mobilize.us/schrierforcongress/event/474468/?emci=8f20602c-5236-ed11-ae83-281878b83d8a&emdi=aae6df9e-a537-ed11-ae83-281878b83d8a&ceid=23339162 

• PCOs need to cover their precincts

Committee Reports

• State Committee – First in-person State Party meeting was held in September with a high number of proxies in part due to Covid. Party is considering the future of in-person meetings. 

• • King County Dems – Bunny Hatcher and Ted Barker reported on endorsement by King County Dems, four resolutions, one for reinstating child tax credit, one for saving our democracy, one for Covid, and one for Preserve our Futures/parks levy.

• Endorsements & Resolutions – discussion postponed due to Jan 6th investigation 

• Programs – planning a panel on public safety 

• PLAC – Carla is working on a Q&A with legislators, finding volunteers who are comfortable asking the questions 

• Equity & Social Justice – Soleil is not present 

• Fundraising Events – Gina Topp working on November meeting and toast to Eileen Cody, wants help on Holiday Party (planning meeting on Oct 3rd at 6pm).  Event will be at the Hall with a champagne toast, cash bar, bring a potluck side dish to share 

• Membership – Trey Lykins reports  working with membership is mostly preparing for next year, November and early December tasks   

• Communications – Carla working on additional Eileen Cody materials to encourage turn-out in the November meeting, requested everyone to attend and encourage attendance in November. 
• Awards Committee – Chris Porter: committee is forming and will give out awards in the last meeting in November 9th meeting. Bunny, Preston, and Julie on the committee, Chris will check and confirm the form is good so Carla can put it out in email. Need nominations by the 30th for judging.  
• Caucus & Elections, Young Dems – positions are OPEN, so no reports

Adjourned at 8:42 pm by Carla Rogers, Chair 

September 14, 2022 Membership Meeting  Minutes

The Hall at Fauntleroy

6:30pm Pre-meeting Program

• A 9-11 remembrance was given by Annabel Quintero, a survivor of the attack on the World Trade Center in 2001. She is the author of Step Step Jump, a book inspired by that event.
• A presentation about the advocacy group, the Northwest Progressive Institute was given by its founder Andrew Villeneuve.

7:30pm Call to Order by Chair Carla Rogers

Opening Ceremonies

• Chair Rogers thanked those who helped with organizing the meeting, our first in-person since February 2020.
• Land & First Peoples Acknowledgment – 1st Vice Chair Rachel Glass

VIP Acknowledgements:

• Leslie Harris – discussed the tentative agreement between the Seattle School District and the Seattle Education Association.
• Joe Nguyen – chose not to speak.
• Chris Porter – will be seeking reelection to the board of the King Conservation District.

• Speak Up Survey question for September – Is there interest in attending an informational meeting about 34th Executive Board Roles for 2023/2024?

Approval of Tonight’s Agenda and Last Month’s Minutes

• Ann Martin moved, and Bunny Hatcher seconded to approve the agenda. Passed by unanimous consent.
• Ann Martin moved, and Chris Porter seconded to approve minutes from August meeting. Passed by unanimous consent.

Budget and Membership Report

• Treasurer Julie Whitaker reported on the financials since the last meeting.

• Outsized spending for August includes printing of PCO doorbelling material
• Current membership stands at 273, including 94 PCOs.

Chair’s Announcements

• Pop Up Social – September 24 at Ounces
• The October membership meeting will be on Zoom, Lisa Herbold will be speaking.
• The Executive Board meeting will be on Wednesday September 21 on Zoom.
• Adopt-A-Street work party will be on Saturday September 17th.
• The Awards Committee needs additional Volunteers.
• The Outreach Committee will have a booth at the B-Town Fiesta on Saturday September 24
• The November meeting will be in person and will feature “Cheers” to retiring Eileen Cody.
• Reorganization will take place on January 11, 2023, when officers will be elected, and committee chairs are seated.

PCO Appointment and Campaign Activities

• Preston Anderson introduces Graham Murphy who volunteers to become PCO for SEA 34-1410.

• Chris Porter moves and Michael Parker seconds to appoint Graham as PCO.
• Graham is appointed by a voice vote to his new role.

• Two Coordinated Campaign Organizers speak about campaign volunteer opportunities. Ryan O’Connor will serve as the Organizer for the 34th LD.
• Leesa Manion’s campaign manager CS Wright speaks on her behalf.
• Candidates for 34th LD Representative Emily Alvarado and Leah Griffin speak in turn.
• Doorhangers were distributed to PCOs present at the meeting.
• Chair Rogers described the September 10th canvassing trip to Covington to doorbell for Kim Schrier.

• The next trip will be on Sunday, September 25. More will be planned for October.
• A short video of the story behind Barack Obama’s campaign cry “Fired up, Ready to go!” is shown.

Highline Schools Levy

• Lois Schipper describes the levy. Tyee and Evergreen High Schools, and Pacific Middle School will be rebuilt.

• Joe Nguyen moves and Chris Porter seconds to endorse the levy.
• Joe speaks in favor.
• Membership votes to endorse unanimously by show of credentials.

Seattle Proposition 1A and 1B – Approval and Ranked Choice Voting

Troy Logan from the group Seattle Approves describes Prop 1A – Approval Voting.

Two representatives from the group FairVote Washington describes Prob 1B – Ranked Choice Voting.

The ballot measure voting procedure is explained. It will be in two parts: Question 1 is a YES or NO vote to change the Seattle voting process. Question 2 is a choice between the two voting methods. Voters may choose 1A or 1B, regardless of their vote for Question 1. If YES prevails in the Question 1 vote, the majority winner between Prop 1A or Prop 1B prevails.

• Ann Martin moves and Richard Bartlett seconds to endorse Prop 1B.
• Ann speaks for. Ted Barker Speaks against.

• Members vote on Prop 1B:

• First Ballot: YES – 11, NO – 7, NO POSITION – 5. NO POSITION is dropped.
• Second Ballot: YES – 16, NO – 6

• Prop 1B is endorsed.

• Martha Koester moves and Daniel Pinsker seconds to endorse Prop 1A.
• Martha speaks for. Chris Lampkin speaks against.
• Members vote on Prop 1A:

• YES – 2, NO – 15, NO POSITION – 7.

• No Endorsement for Prop 1A.

General Election Contributions

• The Executive Board proposes these donation amounts:

$2,000 – Leesa Manion, King County Prosecutor.

$1,000 – Steve Hobbs, Secretary of State.

$1,000 – King County Proposition 1 – Conservation Futures Levy.

$1,000 – Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, he will share in tight legislative district races.

• Chris Porter moves, and Preston Anderson seconds to donate to Sen. Joe Nguyen, who also will put his contribution to work in more competitive LDs. To stay within the $5000 total Chris proposes this allocation:

$2,000 – Leesa Manion, King County Prosecutor

$ 750 – Steve Hobbs, Secretary of State.

$ 750 – King County Proposition 1 – Conservation Futures Levy.

$ 750 – Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon

$ 750 – Sen. Joe Nguyen

• Chris speaks for his motion.

• Membership votes to Approve unanimously via show of credentials.

• Art Chippendale moves and Daniel Pinsker seconds that we contribute $500 to Leah Griffin’s campaign.

• Art speaks for his motion
• Chris Porter speaks against

• Membership votes on Art’s motion. YES – 2, NO – 15. Motion Fails 

Good of the Order

• Ann Martin – West Seattle Democratic Meeting on September 22 will feature a speaker on the recent Dodd Decision on Abortion.
• Chris Porter – Covid is still a problem. Vaccinate, mask, and test.

The meeting is adjourned at 9:35pm by Chair Rogers.

34th District Democrats Executive Board Meeting Minutes

June 15, 2022 – Virtual meeting held via closed ZOOM

7:02 pm – Call to Order by Chair Carla Rogers

Attendees:

Welcome & Introductions & Reminder of Social Contract

Review of Agenda and Minutes 

• Last month’s minutes approved by unanimous consent 
• Agenda for tonight approved by unanimous consent

Endorsement Meeting Retrospective 

• Discussion of positives and negatives, technical issues, and improvements for the future
• Discussion of upcoming potential resolutions and ballot initiatives

Fundraiser Update

• Less than a month away!  
• Board members have all signed up to attend and/or volunteer 
• Saturday July 2, noon and final planning meeting 
• Chris is SERIOUSLY coming in BLUE and dressed to impress!! 

Upcoming Outreach Events

2022 Convention Update

1. 1. Two Resolutions submitted, both failed: 
      1. Climate Emergency Resolution was declared out of order because it had statements that dictated actions outside the authority of the jurisdiction 
      2. Resolution in favor of Publicly-Owned Utilities (PUDs) Replacing Privately-Owned Utilities and in Favor of PUDs Incentivizing their Users to Go Green
   2. Two of our resolutions were submitted by other LDs and were ‘Do Pass’
      1. Indian Boarding Schools Resolution was Submitted by the 46th ((which was duplicate of ours)
      2. Do Cares Resolution was submitted by 47th (which was duplicate of ours)

• Virtual attendees to convention will be via YouTube and communicate through the district level at Slack, and there were some concerns discussed about remote participant experience.  

Election Strategy / PCO Plan

• Primary Kick Off Event at C&P Coffee July 9th, 10 – 1pm 
  • Will have primary sample ballots and other handouts collated prior to Kickoff Event 
  • Will need volunteers to delivery items that do not get picked up at the Kickoff 
• General Election GOTV Kick Off
  • Membership meeting planning to meet at Fauntleroy Church 9/14 in person
  • General Election Walk Pieces distributed
• Working a coordinated campaign with Rep Schrier and the 8th congressional district 
• Brief discussion of pros and cons of phone banking versus canvassing

Upcoming Board Meetings 

• July – no planned meeting; may have a brief meeting only if urgent items arise
• August – hosted at Carla’s home 

Upcoming Membership Meetings 

• • August – planning an update regarding Police Reform, and Fraternal Order of Police perhaps from King County 
  • September – proposed location Fauntleroy Church
  • October – discussion determining in-person or Zoom, discussion decided for Zoom via Unanimous Consent
  • November – proposed location at the hall with sendoff for Eileen, and discussion re: awards at that time also  

• December – proposed doing a service project, perhaps Choose 180?  

Announcements & Upcoming Dates

• Deena officially resigned; Aaron has partially resigned, though he will try to help where he can 
• June pop up social at Logan Brewing Company June 17, 5:30 
• July pop up might be Vashon

Good of the Order 

• None

Adjourned at 8:38 by Carla Rogers, Chair 

34th District Democrats Membership Meeting Minutes

June 8, 2022 – Virtual meeting held via closed ZOOM

6:30 Call to Order by Chair Carla Rogers 

Opening Ceremonies

• Land & People Acknowledgement – First Vice Chair Rachel Glass 
• VIP Acknowledgements
  • Senator Joe Nguyen said a few words and thanked the 34th for having him. 
  • King County Conservation Supervisor Chris Porter reminded folks to remember native plants during gardening and yard work, to promote local pollinators. 

Approval of Tonight’s Agenda and Last Month’s Minutes 

• Rachel Glass moved and Ann Martin seconded to approve the agenda. Passed by unanimous consent.
• Ann Martin moved and Tamsen Spangler seconded to approve the minutes. Passed by unanimous consent.

Budget and Membership Reports

• Treasurer Julie Whitaker reported on the budget since last meeting.    
  • Budget increased largely due to membership renewals and donations 
  • Current membership is 257 as of 6/6, including 101 PCOs 

Annual Fundraiser Spotlight

• Paint the Night Blue: July 14, 6-8 pm at Arthur’s in West Seattle
• Buy your ticket tonight and get a t-shirt! https://secure.ngpvan.com/s7IxFM809EGI_IBM2bz4MA2 
• Funds raised go towards electoral vote and getting out the vote. We are a grassroots organization and run off of fundraising to continue our work. 
• Volunteer opportunities available in lieu of purchase, contact ginatopp@gmail.com.   

Zoom Tips 

• We must keep the timer up for speeches
• Those making speeches will be the first windows in the gallery

Endorsement and Voting Process

• Speaking, Motioning and Voting Eligibility

• • • 34th Member by deadlines (May 11 for new members and June 7 for renewing) 
    • Reside in the district

• We have validated our member list and our tally team will be using that to validate all the votes this evening

• Tally 

• • • Tally committee compares the membership list to the votes cast
    • External votes cast are added to the results

• Some or all of the results will be announced after the program
• Phone number provided for those who are unable to vote by Zoom

Endorsements 

• Board Proposed Slate:

• • • Sara Smith moved and Tamsen Spangler seconded to request unanimous consent for the endorsement of the block as recommended by the Board. Approved by unanimous voice vote. 

• King County Prosecutor

• • • Gina Topp moved and Nick Bonazza seconded to endorse Leesa Manion. Gina ceded her time to Leesa who spoke in favor of her endorsement.  Endorsed by unanimous consent. 

• House of Representatives Position 1

• Fiasili Svusa moved and Michelle Thomas seconded to endorse Emily Alvarado for House of Representatives Position 1. Fiasili ceded her time and Emily spoke to her endorsement.  Art Chippendale spoke against the endorsement. 

• • • Lauri Hennesy moved and Nick Bonazza seconded to nominate Leah Griffin for House of Representatives Position 1. Lauri spoke for Leah’s nomination. 
      • First ballot was split between nominees with 3 no endorsement votes
      • Second ballot was split between nominees 
      • See the tally report on our website for full details. 
    • Michelle Thomas moved and Ann Martin seconded a dual endorsement.  Michelle ceded her time to Ann who spoke in favor of the motion. 
      • Third ballot resulted in a dual endorsement.  

• Seattle Municipal Court Judge Position 3

• • Shirley Wilson moved to endorse Adam Eisenberg and Carolyn Ladd seconded. Shirley ceded her time to Adam who spoke for his nomination. 
  • Amy Sundberg moved and Katherine Woolverton seconded to endorse Pooja Vaddadi.  Amy spoke on behalf of Pooja’s nomination then ceded the remainder of her time to Pooja, who also spoke on behalf of their nomination. 
    • First ballot was split between nominees with 6 no endorsement votes
    • Second ballot was split between nominees 
    • See the tally report on our website for full details. 

• Shirley Wilson motioned and Adam Day seconded for a dual endorsement ballot.  Shirley ceded her time to Adam who spoke for the motion.
  • Third ballot won with dual endorsement.  

• Seattle Municipal Court Judge, position 7

• • • Seferiana Day moved to endorse Damon Shadid and Carolyn Ladd seconded.  Seferiana ceded her time to Damon who spoke for his nominations. 
    • Shirley Wilson moved to endorse and Soleil Lewis seconded Nyjat Rose-Akins.  Shirley ceded her time to Nyjat who spoke for her nomination. 
• Shadid won the endorsement on the second ballot with 62% of the vote. 

Program: Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, presented by Kate Stockart 

• Founded in 2013 by Shannon Watts 
• Supports BE SMART which teaches safe storage of firearms https://besmartforkids.org/ 
• Learn more: https://momsdemandaction.org/ 

Announcements

• • Campaign Events are posted all through the election
  • Pop Up Social – June 17, 5:30 – 8, Logan Brewing Co., Burien; they are getting bigger every month, come join the fun! 
  • NO MEETING in July, attend the fundraiser on July 14!
• Next meeting is August 10, 6:30pm 

Upcoming Outreach Events 

PCO Plan for the Primary and Beyond

• Primary Kick Off Event at C&P Coffee – July 9th, 10-1pm, 
• Primary Sample Ballot
• Primary Focus – 34th Precincts
• General Election GOTV Kick Off 
  • Membership Meeting, Wed, Sept 14th, 6:30pm IN PERSON!  Election walk-pieces and sample ballots will be distributed. 
• Focus – Rep. Schrier Field Trips to the 8th CD to maintain majority in the house 
• It’s election time, and time to get out the vote! 

Inspiration by Rachel Glass 

Kentucky Derby horse Rich Strick was 80 to 1 odds to win, and won after starting at 91st place.  Excellent jockey skills were key. Rachel sees ways to use this as inspiration to go against the prevalent narrative of the group in power in elections.  

Adjourned at 9:41pm by Carla Rogers, Chair

34th Dems Board Meeting Minutes

May 18, 2022 – Virtual meeting held via closed ZOOM

7:02 pm – Call to Order by Chair Carla Rogers 

Attendees: 

Welcome & Introductions & Reminder of Social Contract

Review of Agenda and Minutes 

• Last month’s minutes approved by unanimous consent 
• Agenda for tonight approved by unanimous consent

Endorsement Slate

Below are all races this cycle. Candidates in italics have spoken at a 34Th meeting.     Number in bold indicate a contested race. 

• King County Superior Court
  • Haydee Eneryda Vargas 12
  • Kristen Ballinger* 2
  • Matthew Segal 3
  • Jason Holloway 44
  • Adrienne McCoy 54
  • Jason Poydras 18
  • Matthew Lapin 8

• King County District Court West
  • Rebecca Robertson* 3
  • Kristin Shotwell 5
  • Kuljinder Dhillon* 2
  • Gregg Hirakawa 4
  • Lisa Paglisotti* 1

• State Supreme Court
  • Mary Yu* 1
  • Helen Whitener* 6
  • Barbara Madsen 5

• King County District Court SW
  • Brian Todd* 1
  • Andrea Jarmon* 2
  • Susan Mahoney 2
  • Laurel Gibson 3
  • Fa’amomoi P. Masaniai, Jr. 4
  • Elizabeth Stephenson 5

• Seattle Municipal Judge
  • Faye Chess* 2
  • Catherine McDowell 1
  • Anita Crawford-Willis 4
  • Adam Eisenberg 3
  • Andrea Chin 2
  • Willie Gregory* 5
  • Damon Shadid* 7

• Seattle Appeals Court
  • Janet Chung 7
  • Ian Burk 1

• US Senator
  • Patty Murray – endorsed

• US Representative 34th 
  • Pramila Jayapal

• WA Secretary of State
  • Steve Hobbs – endorsed

• WA Senator 34th 
  • Joe Nguyen

• WA Representative 34th
  • Leah Griffin
  • Emily Alvarado

• WA Representative 34th
  • Joe Fitzgibbon

• King County Prosecutor
  • Jim Ferrell
  • Leesa Manion
    

• Rachel Glass moved to add Pramila Jayapal to the slate, and there was unanimous consent.
• Nick Bonazza moved that Helen Whitener, Barbara Madsen, all judges in italics, Joe Nguyen, and Joe Fitzgibbon be added to the slate, and there was unanimous consent. 
  • King County District Court SW, no slate needed for this slide (with the bold #2’s) 
  • US Senator – already endorsed 
• The Slate will be presented to membership for endorsement. 

Endorsement Meeting

• Will be held on June 8, at 6:30pm, via Zoom
• Donations will be made AFTER the Primary
• GOTV Initiatives will come later in the summer
• Volunteers: 
  • Offline ballot manager and meeting support – Soleil Lewis 
  • Credentials — Trey Lykins
  • Tally manager – Chris Porter and Ann Martin
• To vote, you must join the 34th at least the night before 

Candidate Debate 

• Chris Porter and Ted Barker have been working with West Seattle Democratic Women on a 90-minute debate to be held between Leah Griffin and Emily Alvarado on May 26th at 6:30 pm 

PCO Recruiting/Filing

• Online filing is going on now 24/7 for PCOs through Friday at 4pm, this will be for the presidential election, and we all know what’s going on, and if you’re concerned about democracy, help GOTV! 

2022 Convention Update re: Resolutions

• Resolutions Workshop held Sunday
• 5 Resolutions submitted:
  • Calling for a Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Deaths of Tribal Children
  • Calling for Passage of the Local Journalism Sustainability Act
  • Declaring and Responding to a Climate Emergency
  • In Favor of Publicly-Owned Utilities (PUDs) Replacing Privately-Owned Utilities and in Favor of PUDS’ Incentivizing their Users to Go Green
  • In Support of the Keep Our Care Act
• Delegation is rank voting. Submissions due May 25. 
  • Working with other LDs to share resolutions, if possible, and avoid duplicates
• Carla sent email to the delegates to rank vote via email

Fundraising Update 

• Next meeting is Monday May 23 at 7pm at Arthur’s Restaurant, please volunteer and attend! 

Upcoming Outreach Events 

Plan to attend and/or volunteer for at least one: 

• Adopt-a-Street – Saturday, May 21, 1pm
• Burien Pride – Saturday, June 4
• Burien Wild Strawberry Festival – Saturday, June 18 & Sunday, June 19
• Morgan Junction Festival – Saturday, June 18
• Burien Independence Day Parade – Monday, July 4
• West Seattle Grand Parade – Saturday, July 23
• Boulevard Park Block Party – Saturday August 13
• B-Town Fiesta – Saturday, September 24

Announcements & Upcoming Dates

• General inquiry about interest in a small advocacy event to support Roe V. Wade?  Yes, agreed to plan offline. 
• Discussion about pros and cons of in-person versus zoom meetings, and reasonable cadence.  Decided October and December will be in person. 
• May Pop Up Social at Georgetown Liquor Company, May 20 – 5:30-8pm, Dow Constantine will be there. 
• June 15 Board meeting is at Carla’s home, light agenda and hors d’oeuvres 
• NO July membership meeting or board meeting

Good of the Order 

• Chris Porter SERIOUSLY outfitting for “Paint the Night Blue” so come prepared with your own festive outfit! 

9:15 Adjourned by Carla Rogers, Chair

April 20, 2022 – Virtual meeting held via closed ZOOM

7:00 pm – Call to Order by Chair Carla Rogers 

Attendees: 

Welcome & Introductions & Reminder of Social Contract

Review of Agenda and Minutes 

• Last month’s minutes approved by unanimous consent 
• Agenda for tonight approved by unanimous consent

Resolutions 

• Keep Our Care Act 
  • Bunny Hatcher presented on the resolution to preserve care options during the merger of healthcare organizations and to preserve equity. Bunny moved to present Roxanne Thayer spoke in favor of the resolution. Currently 49% of hospitals in Washington State are owned by faith-based corporate entities.  
  • Julie Whitaker moved Rachel Glass seconded to recommend approval to membership inclusive any changes by the board. 
  • Approved with unanimous vote.  Will be presented to the membership May 11.
• Gondola Study   
  • Q&A with Randy Litzenberger
  • Rachel Glass moved and Chris Porter seconded approval to the membership inclusive any changes by the board. 
  • Approved by unanimous vote.  Will be presented to the membership May 11. 

Budget Presentation

• Carla reviewed the budget in detail.  There was a Q&A on line items of interest. 
• Budget cycle is May 1st through April 30th. 
• Carryover note into 2023; 20k is designated for the presidential primary in 2024, while we are not sure what amount this event will cost given the new format (delegate caucus).  
• There was a net positive $7,000+ to take into 2023/24 if the budget goes as planned.
• Carla moved and Julie Whitaker seconded to approve the budget and recommend adoption by the membership.  
• Approved by unanimous vote. 

 2022 Convention

• Elected our representatives: Bunny Hatcher on Platform, Ann Martin on Rules, and Zach Ricketts on Credentials
• Up to 44 Amendments will be submitted after final edits and Delegate acceptance of final draft 

Endorsements

• Two endorsements are complete.  Remaining are:
  • US Rep
  • WA Reps and Senator
  • King County Prosecutor
  • Judicial (many seats) 
• Request for tech savvy endorsement committee volunteers
• Candidate forum and debate discussion resulted in the decision to hold a debate.   Chris Porter volunteered to lead organizing it and Ted Barker will assist.

Endorsements Meeting

• May 20 is the deadline for candidates and PCOs filing to run.  
• Need to form an endorsement committee.  Need 4 people tech savvy to help run the meeting.
  • Carla will ask Trey to help with this.  
  • Soleil volunteered to help.  
• Candidates who get past the primary will be eligible to receive our donations. 

Fundraising 

• Meeting tomorrow to discuss fun activities with the “Paint the Night Blue” theme. 

May Meeting

• May Meeting Legislative Q&A – Roxanne Thayer and Rachel Glass will organize. 
• KCDCC (male or non-binary) election to be held – Ted Barker will run
• 2 Resolutions
• Budget Review
• Bylaws Review

PCO Recruiting/Filing 

• May 16-20 
• https://kingcounty.gov/depts/elections/for-candidates/online-pco-filing.aspx 

Outreach Events (Subject to Change) 

• Sign up for events, especially for set up and take town.  This is the face of our organization. Please commit to at least one of these.  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1L3QiLNeHoh5ndrM-KBHU7OfjPIb1bePwBqHooLjiL54/edit#gid=0 
• Adopt-A-Street Saturday, May 21 1pm – 3pm 16th Ave SW at Roxbury
• Burien Pride Saturday, June 4 10am – 6pm Burien Town Center Park
• Burien Wild Strawberry Festival Saturday, June 18 10am – 6pm Burien Town Center Park – Sunday, June 19 10am – 4pm

• Morgan Junction Festival Saturday, June 18 Participation TBD
• Burien Independence Day Parade Monday, July 4 3pm – 5pm SW 153rd and 6th Ave. SW
• West Seattle Grand Parade Saturday, July 23 11am – 2 pm California and Lander
• Boulevard Park Block Party Saturday August 13 12pm – 6pm 1832 S. 120th St.
• Adopt-A-Street Saturday, September 10th 1pm – 3pm 16th Ave SW at Roxbury
• B-Town Fiesta Saturday, September 24 10am – 6pm Burien Town Center Park

Announcements 

• April Pop Up Social – please attend. April 22 at The Bridge 5:30-8
• May meeting is 6:30 start

9:15 Adjourned by Carla Rogers, Chair

April 13, 2022 – Virtual meeting held via closed ZOOM

Pre-Meeting Program: Choose 180 

• Presented by Sean Goode https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCON7J56wtBveqzF0xVywhrg 
• Contact sgoode@choose180.org  
• Learn more: https://choose180.org/

7:05 pm Call to Order by Chair Carla Rogers 

Chair’s Remarks

• Very successful Issues Caucus on March 26th 
• Earned 4 additional delegates by meeting affirmative action goals 
• Celebrating first black female confirmed to serve in the Supreme Court 

Opening Ceremonies

• Land & People Acknowledgement – First Vice Chair Rachel Glass 
• VIP Acknowledgements
  • Chris Porter spoke on the importance of conservation, farmers, and pollinators 
  • Eileen Cody spoke about looking forward to the upcoming race to fill her seat

Approval of Tonight’s Agenda and Last Month’s Minutes 

• Ann Martin moved and Eileen Cody seconded to approve the agenda. Approved with voice vote.
• Rachel Glass moved and Ann Martin seconded to approve the minutes. Approved with voice vote. 

Budget and Membership Reports

• Treasurer Julie Whitaker shared the March budget report.    
  • Budget increased due to membership renewals and beginning fundraiser ticket sales  
  • Current membership: 220, including 101 PCOs 
  • Renew (June 7) or join (May 11)  https://34dems.org/contribute/  to participate in endorsements! 
  • Donate to Change Makes $ense!: https://bit.ly/change-makes-sense 

Annual Fundraiser Spotlight

• Paint the Night Blue: July 14, 6-8 pm at Arthur’s in West Seattle
• Buy your ticket tonight and get a t-shirt! https://secure.ngpvan.com/s7IxFM809EGI_IBM2bz4MA2 
• Volunteer opportunities available in lieu of purchase, contact Gina Topp ginatopp@gmail.com.   

Candidate Spotlight

• Kristin Ballinger https://www.judgeballinger.com/endorsements 
• Catherine McDowell catherinemmcdowall@gmail.com 
• Adam Eisenberg – electjudgeeisenberg@gmail.com 
• Willie Gregory – info@WillieGregoryforJudge.com 
• Senator Patty Murray – video presentation 

2022 Early Endorsements 

• Leah Griffin moved and Rachel Glass seconded to endorse Senator Patty Murray. Leah Griffin spoke for Senator Murray’s endorsement.  
• Rachel Glass moved and Chris Porter seconded to endorse Steve Hobbs interim secretary of state.  Rachel Glass spoke for Hobbs’ endorsement.  
• Both nominations passed by unanimous consent.  

Presentation Regarding Gondola Feasibility Study 

• Presented by Carrie Avila-Mooney (carrie.avila-mooney@soundtransit.org) and Matt Shelden, Sound Transit 
• Learn more: https://www.soundtransit.org/sites/default/files/documents/sound-transit-feasability-report-regarding-aerial-gondola-from-west-seattle-20220407.pdf 

Presentation Against Privation of Medicare 

• Resolution to Stop Privatizing Our Medicare System, Presented by Karen Richter & David McLanahan, PSARA 
• Learn more: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cdn_sXrWqrKybyjhcQMcBKv8iu_t3GQ4/edit
• Questions?  Contact kerichter100@gmail.com
• Bunny Hatcher moved to adopt the resolution as presented. Sarah Koch seconded. 
• Voting by Zoom Poll, with results 100% in favor of support.  

Announcements

• Convention preparation is underway 
• Met Affirmative Action Goals (only 5 districts in the state met goals) 
• Deadlines – 
  • Submit Platform Amendments by Saturday 4/16, midnight https://bit.ly/2022PlatformAmendment  
  • Deadline for Resolution submission will be ~ May 6
• Pop Up Social – April 22, 5:30 – 8, The Bridge (6301 California Ave.) 
• Endorsements Committee needs volunteers for supporting technical needs, such as Zoom, Google 
• Next meeting is May 11, 6:30pm pre-meeting program is the Bylaws and Endorsement Review
• Next board meeting is April 20, 7-8:30 (Zoom)

Presentation on Ranked Choice Voting

• Sam Perera & Kit Muehlman of FairVoteWashington
• Learn more: https://fairvotewa.org/  and https://www.mobilize.us/fairvotewa/  

Good of the Order

• Soleil Lewis: Please check out the 34th LD Social Justice and Equity — Discussion w/African American Writers
  • Topic: 34th LD Social Justice and Equity Discussion w/ African American Authors Alliance
  • Time: Apr 14, 2022 05:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
  • Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83032619482?pwd=UlhPVG1HbzVYS1lBQldnUVBLM0lJdz09
  • Meeting ID: 830 3261 9482
  • Passcode: 4UWkSL
• Ann Martin: The West Seattle Democratic Women will have our legislative representatives Joe F. and Eileen and maybe Senator Nguyen at our April 28 meeting. Interested? Email martinhtam@gmail.com.  
• Aaron Garcia: Highline School District School Board recruiting applicants for the District 5 seat, due to a resignation. Anyone who lives in District 5 and is a registered voter in Washington State is eligible to fill this seat. Current District 5 boundaries and schools can be found on our District 5 web page. Learn more here district5@highlineschools.org and here https://www.highlineschools.org/about/school-board/director-district-5-application?fbclid=IwAR3onDoMhwtiNlOAc-8IAgbUKturtD-xt0Xf1maMCYvXAlt5tbaKAIlVWQA

Adjourned at 9:08 by Carla Rogers, Chair

Executive Board Meeting Minutes

March 16, 2022, – In-person meeting held at Youngstown Arts Center

7:05 pm – Call to Order by Chair Carla Rogers 

Attendees: 

Welcome & Reminder of Our Social Contract

Introduction of New Board Members

Carla introduced Soleil Lewis, new Social Justice and Equity Chair.  Soleil described her background and current activities.

Carla introduced David Toledo, 34th member for about 10 years, as a guest to the meeting.  He is interested in filling the 2nd Vice Chair (vacant since Jordan Crawley resigned) and/or Elections & Caucus Chair role (vacated by Colleen Hinton being redistricted to the 33rd) and is here to learn more about being on the Board.  Board members introduced themselves to David.    

Gina Topp suggested the Board invest in technology so that people attending Board meetings by phone can hear the meeting better.  

Review of Agenda and Minutes 

• February’s minutes approved
• Agenda for tonight approved

Fundraiser Update

Gina announced 30 people have signed up – we have a deal on the space and the food and we will be able to cancel if needed.  The goal is 100 tickets sold.  Arthur’s Restaurant on 2311 California Ave. is the venue.  Next planning meeting is March 24 6:0 pm, at the restaurant – please join on Gina’s tab!  Please attend the fundraiser and bring an interested friend – Gina plans to bring a friend who has attended some 34th meetings in the past and Gina wants her to get more involved.  Carla points out that we have not had a fundraiser in 2 years, so we are starting small, easing into in-person events again.  

We are in good shape financially but it would still be nice to have a really successful fundraiser.  

Carla stated that the Board is expected to attend events like this.  Gina stated that board members who do not want to attend can volunteer instead (day of event or prior).

Redistricting 

Redistricting process is complete even though there are lawsuits outstanding. We are gaining 5 PCOs and losing 14. We are gaining 23 precincts from Georgetown, Pioneer Square, SODO, High Point. We will do a pop up social in Georgetown in May. 

2022 Delegate Caucus 

The Caucus is Saturday and we are prepared with script, attendees and ballots. Immediate action will be needed post-Caucus and Convention planning activities will be going through May. Convention is June 24-26 in Tacoma.

Bylaws and Endorsement Rule Changes/Updates 

Each person received a printout of the section of the bylaws – Section VIII onward.  We focused mostly on material changes and debated any changes accordingly. After reviewing all sections, the board agreed to proceed to membership review. Move to approve as amended Leah moved to approve as amended and Rachel seconded. Motion passed with all members in agreement.

Carla will give notice to membership that we intend to change the bylaws and we will review them at the May meeting. The endorsement rules will become an addendum to the Bylaws. The current rules of endorsement will be used this cycle. 

Announcements

Budget committee member needed – does anybody know anyone with some financial skills?

We are being asked to do early endorsements in April – US Senate and WA SoS, the others will be in June.  

Good of the Order 

• Karen Richter has a request on behalf of Puget Sound Association of Retired Activists – this will be a resolution which we will vote on in Slack and take to the membership in April. 
• Colleen bade farewell to the Board, thanks Carla and Nick in particular for great mentoring and learning.  Hopes to continue to work with the 34th in partner projects with the 33rd.   

8:45 Adjourned by Carla Rogers, Chair