To be reviewed by the body at the November 8, 2023 monthly membership meeting. 

WHEREAS the 34th Legislative District Democrats’ platform supports a living wage tied to the median market housing rate; and

WHEREAS low wages contribute to housing insecurity, homelessness, and many other social problems that weaken our communities; and

WHEREAS, A full-time worker, putting in 40 hours per week at the minimum wage in unincorporated areas of King County, is required to allocate nearly 70% of their earnings to cover the average monthly rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in King County, which stands at $1,896 (Washington-Apartment-Market-Report-Q3-2023.pdf (uw.edu); and

WHEREAS in 2013 and 2014 the cities of SeaTac and Seattle respectively established local minimum wages higher than the state minimum wage; and

WHEREAS in 2022 Tukwila voted by over 82% to raise their city’s minimum wage to approximately the level of neighboring SeaTac, with a phase-in for smaller employers and an exemption for the very smallest employers; and

Whereas, unincorporated areas of King County, like Skyway and White Center, require workers to be paid just the statewide minimum; and

WHEREAS raising unincorporated King County’s minimum wage would boost the income of many of these workers and their families, as well as encouraging other cities to do the same, raising the floor throughout King County;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the 34th District Democrats endorse the campaign to raise the minimum wage in unincorporated areas of King County.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the 34th District Democrats supports legislation that upholds the rights and benefits of workers, ensuring that no wage penalties are imposed on tips or healthcare coverage.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the 34th District Democrats advocate for legislation that prevents franchisers, solely determined by employee count, from being categorized as small businesses for wage tier determination.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED the 34th District Democrats will work to urge the King County councilmembers to pass legislation this year to raise the minimum wage in unincorporated areas of King County.

Submitted to the 34th LD Democrats October 2023 by Rebecca Rego.

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Pre-Meeting Program

A presentation about the youth non-profit organization “Free 2 Luv” was given by Araya Sandis, a representative from the group and a resident in the 34th LD.

Free 2 Luv is a national organization serving approximately 20,000 under-resourced youth. They partner with 250 other organizations across the country. They use techniques such as Art-based therapy to help kids cope with mental health problems which can arise as they come to grips with such issues as gender identity, isolation, and other problems youth may encounter as they mature.

https://free2luv.org/

6:53 PM – Call to order by Chair Graham Murphy

Chair’s Opening Remarks and Announcements 

• Graham gave a rundown of the events over the past summer: The candidate forum, the July fundraiser, the Parades we attended, and other events such as the picnic the past weekend, and he called out individuals to thank them for their efforts in organizing those events.
• The Chair also noted a few upcoming events:
  • The Fiestas Patrias parade in South Park on September 16.
  • The Pop-Up Social with the 33rd Democrats at Elliott Bay Brewery in Burien on September 29th.
• In advance of canvassing for the General Election Chair Murphy directed PCOs to a survey that asked whether they would need materials to use for doorbelling.
• The October 11th meeting is to be in person at a location to be determined. There will be an option to attend online, with limited input ability.
• Graham expressed pleasure with how our endorsement process was conducted and with our diverse slate of endorsees.
• A review of our Bylaws will be undertaken. Suggestions for changes are to be submitted to Bylaws and Rules Committee Chair Jordan Crawley, who will present them for approval at a meeting sometime in the first quarter of 2024.

Opening Ceremonies

• The meeting agenda was presented. A motion to approve was made by Ann Martin. The agenda was approved without objection.
• The minutes from the August meeting were also presented. Ann Martin moved to approve. The minutes were approved without objection.
• Treasurer Julie Whitaker gave the financial reports for August.
  • There was $825 remaining in the budget for candidate contributions.
  • As of September 13th, we had 329 members including those who are also PCOs.
• KCDCC Committee Alternate Preston Anderson gave the Land Acknowledgement. He also suggested that we could further show support for Indigenous peoples in our area by giving a donation to the Seattle Urban Native Nonprofits organization: https://seattleurbannatives.org

Update on Homeless Encampments in Burien

Burien City Councilperson Cydney Moore gave an update on the homeless encampment situation in Burien. She urged members to contact council members with comments regarding this issue, and to attend the upcoming council meeting. People may attend in person or online. They will have the ability to comment at the proceeding either way.

Upcoming Canvassing Events for the General Election  – Carla Rogers

• Saturday October 7th at 10 AM – In Burien at the Burien Press Coffee Shop
• October 21 at 10 AM – In West Seattle at C&P Coffee
• Other canvassing opportunities are happening in the 34th. Contact Carla to participate.

Committee Chair Resignation

Chair Murphy announced that Dorothy Gesick has stepped down from chairing the Precinct Leadership Committee and thanked her for her efforts.

Endorsement for Seattle School Board Director, District 1. 

A 60% majority was required for endorsement. Although Director District 1 is not located in the 34th LD, the school board races will be city-wide in the November Election following district-only contests in the August Primary.

• Carla Rogers nominated Debbie Carlsen; Roxanne Thayer seconded.
• Bunny Hatcher moved to endorse Liza Rankin; Julie Whitaker seconded. 
• Carla spoke in favor of Carlsen, and ceded time to the candidate.
• Bunny Hatcher spoke in favor of Rankin, who was unable to attend.
  • Heather Barker rose to speak against Rankin.
  • Julie Whitaker speaks for Rankin.
• Debbie Carlsen is endorsed with 70% of those voting via Zoom poll ballot.

Port of Seattle Update

Commissioner Ryan Calkins gave a review of activities at both the waterfront port and at the SeaTac Airport. He answered questions following his report.

A resolution: In Support of Ranked Choice Voting in Presidential Primaries.

The resolution was submitted by Ann Martin. It was forwarded to the body after debate by the Executive Board for consideration without a recommendation. A 50% majority was required for adoption.

• Bunny Hatcher summarized the resolution.
• Ann moves to adopt; Stephen Lamphear seconded.
  • Ann spoke in favor.
  • Ted Barker spoke against.
  • Dorothy Gesick spoke in favor.
  • Chris Porter spoke against.
• The resolution was adopted by 61.9% via a Zoom Poll Ballot.

Campaign Contributions.

There was $825 remaining in the contribution budget from the August round of campaign donations. The Executive Board recommended that $500 go to Highline School Board Candidate Carlos Ruiz, and $325 to go to Seattle Prop. 1 – “Yes for Homes” Housing Levy Renewal.

• Chris Porter moved to approve; Roxanne Thayer seconded.
• Chris spoke in favor of his motion.
• The contributions are approved via a voice vote.

Appointment for Chair of the Young Democrats Committee.

• Hannah Cameron nominated Rebecca Rego; Ann Martin seconded.
• Rebecca introduced herself.
• Rebecca was appointed via voice vote.

Good of the Order.

• Ann Martin thanked everyone who rose to express their opinions on Ranked Choice Voting.
• Ted Barker informed us that the West Seattle Food Bank is holding its “Taste of West Seattle” fundraiser after a 4-year hiatus. It was to be on September 28th at the Hall at Fauntleroy.
• Araya Sandis from Free 2 Luv thanked us for having her at the meeting and for the discussion.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.

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A Resolution Supporting Ranked Choice Voting for the Presidential Primary in 2028

WHEREAS voter involvement in democracy is contingent on the belief that their vote means something; and

WHEREAS 25% of Washington State’s Democratic presidential primary voters effectively “wasted” their vote in 2020 because they cast their ballot for a candidate who dropped out of the race before election day; and

WHEREAS Washington state had the highest rate of “wasted” votes in the nation; and

WHEREAS Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) helps solve the problem of wasted votes by allowing voters to vote for multiple candidates in order of preference so that their vote may count for a candidate still in the race or achieving a threshold sufficient to be allocated delegates at the close of the primary; and

WHEREAS the Democratic National Committee approved every RCV delegate selection plan submitted in the most recent presidential cycle, and Maine is compelled by state law to use RVC in their 2024 state-run presidential primary.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the 34th District Democrats call on their representatives to support the passage of legislation to allow voters to rank their presidential preferences in the presidential primary in 2028.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the 34th District Democrats call upon the legislature to pass and the Governor to sign the RCV legislation for the 2028 presidential primary .

Submitted by Ann Martin, August 2023

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6:36 PM – Call to Order by Chair Graham Murphy

Chairs Opening Remarks and Announcements 

• Chair Murphy reviewed the evening’s activities
• The picnic will be September 9, in Lincoln Park at Shelter 3. Graham asked those who wish to attend to reserve at a link on our Facebook page. BBQ with vegetarian options, sides, and drinks are to be provided. Guests are to bring dessert. Admission is free, but there will be an ask for donations during the event.

Opening Ceremonies

• The agenda was presented. A motion to approve was made by Ann Martin; seconded by Chris Porter. The agenda was approved by unanimous consent.
• The minutes from the June meeting were also presented. Ann Martin moved to approve; Rachel Glass seconded.  The minutes were approved by unanimous consent.
• Treasurer Julie Whitaker gave the financial reports for both June and July. Current membership as of August 1 stood at 324 including PCOs.
• 1st Vice Chair Rachel Glass gave the Land Acknowledgement. She also suggested that we could further show support for Indigenous peoples by giving a donation to the Seattle Urban Native Nonprofits organization: https://seattleurbannatives.org

PCO Appointment

• Precinct Leadership Committee Chair Dorothy Gesick introduced Stephen Lamphear for appointment as PCO for BUR 34-1058.
• Dorothy moved to appoint; Gayle Sommers seconded.
• Stephen was appointed unanimously by all PCOs present.

Appointment of Membership and Hospitality Committee Chair

• Chris Porter nominated Hannah Cameron; Julie Whitaker seconded.
• Hannah is appointed unanimously via voice.

ENDORSEMENTS

• Chair Murphy reviewed the endorsement rules and voting procedures, and a link to our Code of Conduct was provided. Voting was to be done via Zoom poll, with texting as an alternative.
• A slide listing eligible candidates was shown which included only those who had completed the KC Democrats questionnaire.
• Except for the Board Block Vote item which only required a 50% majority, all endorsements needed at least 60% approval.

Seattle Housing Levy Block Vote

• Nimco Bulale gave a presentation on the 2023 Seattle Housing Levy. If renewed by voters would be a 7-year replacement of the current levy which is expiring. The Housing Levy was first approved in 1986.
• The Executive Board voted to submit the levy to the membership for approval at their July 19th meeting.
• Roxanne Thayer moved for endorsement; Chris Lampkin seconded.
• Both Roxanne and Chris spoke in favor.
• The motion passed unanimously via a ballot vote.

Vashon Island School District Director, Position 5

• Roxanne Thayer moved to endorse Juniper Rogneby; Steve Rubicx seconded.
• Roxanne spoke in favor of her motion
• Rogneby is endorsed by a vote of 94.7%.

Highline School District Director, District 1

• Sarah Moore moved to endorse Stephanie Tidholm; Motion is seconded by Kelsey Vanhee.
• Sarah spoke in favor.
• Tidholm is endorsed by a vote of 97.3% in favor.

Highline School District Director, District 4

• Carla Rogers moved to nominate Carlos Ruiz; Chris Porter seconded.
• Carla spoke in favor of her motion and ceded time to Ruiz.
• Ruiz was endorsed by 100% of the vote.

Burien City Council Position 4

• Pamela Jorgensen moved to endorse Patricia Hudson; Dow Constantine seconded.
• Pamela spoke in favor and ceded time to Hudson.
• Hudson was endorsed by 98.4 percent of the vote.

King County Councilmember Position 8

• Alexia Inigues rose to move to endorse Sofia Aragon; Eileen Cody seconded.
• Chris Lampkin nominated Teresa Mosqueda; Art Chippendale seconded
• Alexia spoke in favor of Sofia Aragon then ceded time to Aragon.
• Kelsey Vanhee spoke in opposition to Aragon
• Eileen Cody spoke again in favor.
• Stephen Lamphear spoke against.

• Chris Lampkin spoke in favor of Mosqueda and then ceded time to the candidate.
• Alexia Inigues spoke against endorsing Mosqueda.
• Art Chippendale spoke in favor and gave a portion of his time to Chris Porter.
• Teresa Mosqueda was endorsed by 85.2%

Presentation on Ranked Choice Voting

• Kari Bull, a representative from FairVote Washington was on hand to provide a presentation and answer questions on ranked choice voting. It is the hope of FairVote WA that this method can be in place for the 2028 Presidential Primary.

Candidate Contributions

Chair Murphy put forward the contribution recommendations of the Board, based on the budgeted amount of $5,500 approved earlier in the year by the membership.

• $250 to Teresa Mosqueda for KC Council District 8 
• $250 total to Rob Saka for Seattle City Council District 1
• $1,175 to Gina Topp’s campaign for Seattle School District Director District 6
• $750 to Patricia Hudson for Burien City Council Position 4
• $750 to Krystal Marx for Burien City Council Position 6
• $500 to Stephanie Tidholm for Highline School Board Director District 1
• $500 to Carlos Ruiz for Highline School Board Director District 4

$500 was previously donated to the King County Democrats and deducted from the $5,500, and $750 remained free that had been designated for Burien City Council Position 2, in which we did not endorse a candidate. A balance of $825 remained.

Chair Graham Murphy made a motion in favor of making the recommended donations.

• Art Chippendale made a motion to amend to give an additional $750 to Teresa Mosqueda and spoke briefly to his amendment; Chris Lampkin seconded the motion.
  • Dorothy Gesick spoke against.
  • Roxanne Thayer spoke in favor.
  • Chris Porter spoke against.
  • The amendment failed by a vote of 60% against to 40% in favor.
• The original motion put forward by the Chair passed with a 97% YES vote.
• Graham noted that the remaining $825 could be utilized before the General Election as is warranted in reaction to outside spending.

Good of the Order

Members were allowed to rise at various points of down time during the meeting to make announcements or relay points of personal interest.

• Ann Martin announced that the West Seattle Democratic Women would be having their annual picnic on August 24th. It will be held at her home.
• Carla Rogers urged us to canvass for our candidates, especially in Burien. She offered to get members in touch with campaigns there.
• King County Executive Dow Constantine rose to thank us for helping to pass the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy renewal in the August 1st Primary.
• Steve Butts commented about the noise from the SeaFair Pirates’ cannon that plagued our unit during the West Seattle parade.
• Bunny Hatcher informed us of the passing of Robbie Roberson, a member of The Band, the influential rock group of the ‘60s and ‘70s.
• Chris Porter reminded us of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. He said we must remember to value this right and to ensure we preserve it in the face of ongoing efforts to erode it.
• Aneelah Afzali noted that August 28th is the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. She will provide information on events to celebrate the date.

Chair Murphy adjourned the meeting at 9:10pm.

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June 14 2023 Endorsements – Tally Report

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34th Democrats Membership Meeting – Held via closed Zoom

7:01 – Call to Order by Chair Graham Murphy

Chair’s opening announcements

• Our Candidate Forum will be Saturday, June 10 at the Youngstown Community Arts Center for King County Council District 8, and Seattle City Council District 1.
• The Endorsement Meeting will be held on June 14. New members were to have joined by the start of the May Membership meeting; 2022 members were given until June 13 to renew to participate.
• The Summer Social and Fundraiser will be held on July 22 at C & P Coffee. Graham handed the mic to Acting Fundraising Chair Gina Topp, who directed members to buy tickets; If they did so during the meeting, they would also get free admission to the summer picnic.

Opening Ceremonies

• A motion to approve the agenda was made by Ann Martin; seconded by Chris Porter. The agenda was approved by unanimous consent.
• A motion to approve the minutes from the April meeting was made by Ann Martin; seconded by Chris Porter. The minutes were approved by unanimous consent.
• 1st Vice Chair Rachel Glass gave the Land Acknowledgement. She also suggested members could further show appreciation to the Indigenous Peoples of the 34th District by giving a donation to the Chief Seattle Club https://www.chiefseattleclub.org/

VIP Acknowledgements

• Seattle Port Commissioner Fred Felleman spoke of activities and goals of the Port of Seattle.
• King Conservation District Board member Chris Porter rose to thank the members of the 34th for their support during his tenure. His term ended in May.
• Carla Rogers introduced newly elected King County Prosecutor Leesa Manion, who gave updates on her first few months in office.
• Chris Porter introduced Washington State Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz, who had officially announced her candidacy for Governor earlier in the day. She spoke of her achievements in her current position and for her goals as Governor if elected.

Legislative Debrief

• First Vice-Chair Rachel Glass introduced our delegation to the State Legislature. Senator Joe Nguyen and Representatives Joe Fitzgibbon and Emily Alvarado were present. 
• Rachel Glass and Second Vice-Chair Jordan Crawley presented questions that were answered by each in turn.
•  It was noted that they would shortly return to Olympia for a Special Session to redraft expired state regulation on drug use and possession which failed to pass before adjournment.

Candidate Spotlight 

• Candidates for Seattle Council District 1
• Phil Tavel lives in Arbor Heights. He has served on various boards and has been a fundraiser for local non-profit organizations. He is a graduate of Camp Wellstone and ran for the D1 position in 2019. https://tavelforseattle.com/
• Jean Iannelli Craciun is originally from Cleveland, Ohio. She moved to Seattle with her wife after spending 30 years in Alaska, involved in entrepreneurship, starting several businesses. https://www.jeanforseattlecitycouncil.com/
• Candidate for Port Commissioner
• Jesse Tam, a 40-year King County resident, was born and raised in Hong Kong. He is a banker by profession and has served as the former Parks Commissioner for the City of Newcastle. https://www.electjessetam.com/

Election for King County Committeeperson (Male or Non-Binary)

• Chris Porter is nominated by Ted Barker; Karen Richter seconded.
• Chris Speaks for himself.
• Ted Barker speaks in favor of his motion.
• Chris Porter is elected by 100% of the vote of PCOs present via ZOOM poll.

Good of the Order

• Chair Murphy announced Dow Constantine’s Filing Day luncheon, which features a special price for 34th members.
• Outreach Chair Steve Butts announced an Adopt-A-Street work party on May 13th. The 34th will also have a table at both Burien and White Center Pride Festivals on June 3rd.
• State Committeeperson Roxanne Thayer reported that representatives from Vashon Island have been meeting with Port of Seattle Commissioners to express concern over new flight plans for SeaTac Airport traffic over the island causing noise pollution.
• Chair Murphy announced that the next Pop-Up Social would be May 19th at Locust Cider on Alki Avenue.

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34th Democrats Membership Meeting – Held via closed Zoom

6:36 PM – Call to Order by Chair Graham Murphy

Chairs Opening Remarks 

• Chair Murphy stressed the need to endorse solid Democrats as we move through our endorsement process. He also reminded us of the July Fundraiser.

Opening Ceremonies

• A motion to approve the agenda was made by Ann Martin. The agenda was approved by unanimous consent.
• A motion to approve the minutes from the April meeting was also made by Ann Martin which were approved by unanimous consent.
• Chair Murphy gave the financial report for May.
• 1st Vice Chair Rachel Glass gave the Land Acknowledgement. She also suggested that we could further show support for Indigenous peoples by giving a donation to the American Indian College Fund: https://collegefund.org/

ENDORSEMENTS

Endorsement Process

• Chair Murphy introduced the requirements necessary to be considered for endorsement. and laid out courtesy expectations for member participation.

• Candidates must identify as Democrats and have filled out a King County Democrats questionnaire to be considered for endorsement.
• The Chair directed members to our Code of Conduct.

• The Chair presented a review of the rules as set by our organizational Bylaws.
• Leah Griffin and Chris Porter served as Zoom Co-Hosts during the meeting.
• Votes were submitted via Zoom Poll Pop-Ups, or via phone text.

Block Endorsement

• A block of candidates was presented. This required only a 50% threshold to approve.

• King Co. Superior Court Judge Pos. 30 – Coreen Wilson.
• King Co. Superior Court Judge Pos. 39 – Joe Campagna.
• King Co. Assessor – John Wilson.

• Ann Martin made a motion to endorse the block; Chris Porter seconded.

• Ann Spoke in favor of her motion.

• The block was endorsed by 98.9%.

Port of Seattle Position 2

• Carla Rogers moved to endorse Sam Cho; Rachel Glass seconded.

• Carla spoke in favor of her motion.

• Cho is endorsed by a vote of 95.7%

Port of Seattle Position 5

• Ted Barker moved to endorse Fred Felleman; Bunny Hatcher seconded.

• Ted Spoke in favor of his motion.
• Fred spoke on his own behalf.

• Felleman was endorsed by 87.6%

King County Council District 8

• Chris Lampkin moved to endorse Teresa Mosqueda; Art Chippendale seconded.
  • Art spoke in favor of Mosqueda. 
• Alexia Inigues made a motion to endorse Sofia Aragon; Andre Dickerson seconded.
  • Alexia spoke in favor of Aragon.
• 1st Ballot results: Neither candidate reached the 60% threshold. Aragon – 37.6%, Mosqueda – 59.4%, No Endorsement – 3%.
• Deb Barker moved for a dual endorsement; Art Chippendale seconded.

• Art spoke in favor of a dual endorsement.
• Chris Lampkin spoke against.
• In his time to rebut the speech of opposition, Art repealed his second in support of a dual endorsement.
• Chris Porter spoke against.
• Eileen Cody provided a second to the motion of a dual endorsement.
• Deb Barker spoke in favor of a dual endorsement.
• Chris Lampkin spoke again against the motion.

• 2nd ballot results: Yes – 45.2%, No – 54.7%. The dual endorsement failed. However, the race can be revisited after the August 1st Primary.

Seattle City Council District 1

• Eileen Cody moved to endorse Rob Saka; Chris Porter seconded.
  • Eileen spoke in favor of her motion and ceded time to Saka.
  • Saka spoke for himself.
• Deb Barker moved to endorse Phil Tavel; Jordan Crawley seconded.
  • Deb spoke in favor of Tavel.
  • Tavel also spoke on his own behalf.
• Nick Bonazza moved to endorse Preston Anderson; Steve Butts seconded.
  • Nick spoke in support of his motion.
  • Anderson spoke for himself.
• Carla moved to endorse Maren Costa; Teresa Mosqueda seconded.

• Carla spoke in favor of Costa.
• Costa spoke in favor of herself.
• 1st ballot results: Anderson – 11.1%, Tavel – 11.9%, Costa – 24.6%, Saka – 50%. Maren Costa and Rob Saka went to a second ballot as no candidate received 60%.
• 2nd ballot results: Rob Saka was endorsed with 63.7% of the vote, with Costa receiving 39.3%.

Seattle School Director for District 6

• Rachel Glass moved to endorse Gina Topp; Chris Porter seconded the motion.

• Rachel spoke in favor of her motion.
• Topp spoke for herself.

• Gina Topp is endorsed with 98% of the vote.

Burien City Council

Burien City Council Position 2

• No motions were made to endorse in the race for Position 2.

Burien City Council Position 4

• Carla Rogers moved to endorse Patricia Hudson; Julie Whitaker seconded.

• Carla spoke in favor of her motion.
• Hudson spoke on her own behalf.

• Terrance Jorgensen moved to endorse Daniel Reed Martin; Pamela Jorgensen seconded.

• Martin spoke for himself.

• Phil Tavel moved to endorse Kevin Schilling; Sofia Aragon seconded.
  • Schilling spoke for himself.
• 1st Ballot: Schilling – 44.9%, Hudson – 39.3%, Martin – 6.7%.
• 2nd Ballot: Schilling – 54.4%, Hudson- 45.8%.
• Steve Butts moved for a dual endorsement; Ted Barker seconded.

• Steve Butts spoke in favor of his motion.
• Chris Porter spoke for a no endorsement.
• Ted Barker spoke in favor.
• Carla Rogers spoke for no endorsement.

• 3rd Ballot results: Dual Endorsement – 45.6%, No Endorsement – 54.4%. There was no endorsement for Burien Position 4.

Burien City Council Position 6

• Carla Rogers moved to endorse Krystal Marx. Sarah Moore seconded.

• Carla spoke in favor of Marx.
• Marx spoke on their own behalf.

• Krystal Marx was endorsed by a vote of 85.4%.

King County Prop 1

• King County Executive Dow Constantine moved to change the agenda to allow for a vote to endorse King County Prop 1, The Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy; Deb Barker seconded. 80% approval was required.

• Dow spoke in favor of changing the agenda.

• Votes in favor were 89% and the agenda was altered.
• Executive Constantine moved to endorse the levy; Chris Porter seconded.

• The Dow spoke in favor of an endorsement.

• The levy was endorsed by 91%.

Special Recognition

Chair Murphy thanked those who had helped behind the scenes during the meeting: Hannah Cameron, Carla Rogers, Jordan Crawley, Ann Martin, Chris Porter, and Leah Griffin.

Good of the Order

• Chris Porter rose to speak in favor of the effort to increase the Burien Minimum Wage.
• Steve Butts announced that the 34th would be participating with the 33rd Democrats at the Burien Strawberry Festival on June 17th and 18th.
• Deb Barker promoted the Morgan Junction Festival Sunday June 18th, at which the 34th Democrats are participating. 
• Kelsey Vanhee promoted concerts by the Seattle Trans and Non- binary Coral Ensemble (Stance) to be on June 16th and 17th.
• Carla Rogers announced that the Pop-Up Social for June would be on the 23rd at Bridges in the Morgan Junction.
• Hugo Gracia brought news that Sili Savusa, director of the White Center CDA, is stepping down. He thanked her for her service to the community.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM.

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