Election 2013

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Let's take back the state Senate, for starters.

Today, I need your help to ensure the Democrats retake the majority in the Washington State Senate.

I am now the Chair of the Washington Senate Democratic Campaign and we are using the this time before special session to raise funds to fight for Democratic seats in 2013 and 2014. The next four days are critical to our success and you can help in two ways:

Please donate to the Washington State Democratic Campaign at:
https://wasenatedemocrats.fastercampaigns.com/

Our organization is stronger than ever and we need your support in order to recruit and support candidates for the Washington State Senate. Individual donations to the WSDC are not subject to a campaign limit and every dollar will help.

Also, please consider a donation to Senator Nathan Schlicher to help him retain his seat in the 26th Legislative District. He is up against a tea party candidate named Jan Angel and Rob McKenna is determined to get her elected.

Nathan is an incredible candidate and senator and his website is:
http://www.nathanforsenate.org

Whether you can donate $25, $250 or $900 – having you go online and donate in the next four days is important.

Donations must be received by midnight on Sunday, May 12th -- before we enter special session.
Thank you for your help!

Sharon K. Nelson
Senator, 34th LD

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1. Pinky Vargas for Bellingham City Council kickoff 5/14

Please join me in supporting PINKY VARGAS for Bellingham City Council

Dear loyal supporters,

Thanks to everyone who turned out for Rud Browne's campaign kick-off last month. It was a smashing success, and with your help Rud will have the momentum and support needed to win his election to County Council.

NEXT UP – PINKY VARGAS! Pinky is new to politics, but not new to working for a better community. I hope you can come next Tuesday and meet her, and join me in supporting her. Pinky is running for Bellingham City Council, Ward 4, being vacated by Stan Snapp, who has endorsed her. She has one announced opponent.

Pinky Vargas's Electrifying Kickoff Event
Please join our hosts Mayor Kelli Linville, City Council Members Stan Snapp, Cathy Lehman, Gene Knutson, and Natalie McClendon

To kick off the campaign to elect Pinky Vargas to Bellingham City Council
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 5:30-7:00pm
Spark Museum of Electrical Invention
1312 Bay Street, Bellingham
www.sparkmuseum.org
Enjoy nibbles and an open bar.

RSVP: http://www.piersystem.com/go/survey/4775/14323

Join us to meet and mingle with progressive community leaders and hear Pinky Vargas share about her campaign platform and why YOU should get involved.

If you cannot attend, but want to show your support you can help our campaign reach out to every voter individually with your financial contribution.

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2. Whatcom Democrats Launch Coordinated Campaign for County Council

The Whatcom County Democrats is launching a coordinated campaign to elect leaders to the Whatcom County Council who will protect the county's drinking water, ensure the viability of our farm and fishing economy, and work for family-wage jobs for county citizens. The campaign will support incumbents Carl Weimer (District 3) and Ken Mann (District 2), and challengers Barry Buchanan (District 1) and Rud Browne (At-Large).

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This election is a priority. The County Council has a responsibility to work with the City of Bellingham to protect the drinking water for half the people in the county. Despite this clear need and legal requirement, the majority on the County Council continues to drag their feet. Without leadership, Lake Whatcom will continue to degrade and water drinkers will pay substantially more in years to come.

Responsible planning makes good financial sense for families and for county government. That’s why many are puzzled that incumbents Kathy Kershner and Bill Knutzen continue to fund out-of-town attorneys to prolong a minor planning issue. They’ve spent more than $140,000 fighting compliance with a law that’s been on the books since 1990. It’s time to sit down and talk with people, figure out how to follow the law, and move forward. In addition to paying the legal fees, the county is missing out on important state and federal grants because we’re not following the law.

The Whatcom County Council holds one of the few votes or decisions on the proposed coal export terminal at Cherry Point. If built, this will be the largest coal export terminal in North America. While promising economic benefit to the county, it will also cause environmental and economic harm, including unmitigatable harm to cultural values and treaty rights of local tribes.

"We need critical thinkers on the County Council who will gather all the information they need and look at all the facts before voting. It's important that our decision-makers understand the scientific method and the real danger and costs of a degraded drinking water reservoir, the long-term costs of subdividing farmland and the impacts of climate change to all of us," said Mike Estes, Chair of the Whatcom Democrats.

A campaign office has been established on the main floor of the Herald Building in downtown Bellingham where the four candidates' campaigns will be based. A Campaign Director has been hired to coordinate voter contact efforts. The office can be reached at 360-220-7828, and online at whatcomwins.com.


CAMPAIGN OFFICE OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, July 11th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Main floor of the Herald Building at 1155 North State Street, Bellingham

This is an opportunity to meet the four County Council candidates
endorsed by the Whatcom Democrats,
meet the campaign staff of the Whatcom Wins! 2013 Campaign and
learn more about how you can get involved.

Light refreshments will be provided.
Please join us as we kickoff this historic election for 2013!
Invite friends on Facebook

This local county election has already garnered national press, including MSNBC and the National Journal, and in the works is coverage by the Toronto Star and a Showtime documentary.

Because of the national and international impacts of a coal export terminal, there has been speculation and concern about the potential for a lot of outside money coming into Whatcom County to influence these races.

"Out-of-state corporations can buy a lot of annoying TV ads, as we've seen in past elections, but in a local election like this, it will be boots on the ground that will make the difference. Our money and time will go to organize local folks to get the message out, neighbor to neighbor," Estes said.

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3. Sue Peters for Seattle School Board

(She's a cofounder of Parents Across America

I have recently been endorsed by State Representative Gerry Pollet, King County Councilmember Larry Gossett, the Metropolitan Democratic Club, the 32nd, and the 43rd District Democrats, and the M. L. King County Labor Council, so the momentum for my campaign is building wonderfully.

Please let me know if you would like to join my campaign as a volunteer, make a contribution, or simply join my mailing list for news and events.

In the meantime, please come to a house party in West Seattle this Saturday, July 13, hosted by the McCormicks. Here are the details:

Meet Sue Peters
Candidate for School Board, District IV
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Drop in anytime from 1-4 pm
at The McCormicks’
11260 37th Ave S.W., Seattle 98146
Children welcome.
Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages served.

Best regards,

Sue Peters


VOTE - SUE PETERS FOR SEATTLE SCHOOL BOARD - District 4 - August 6, 2013

www.suepeters4schoolboard.org / [e-mail]
2212 Queen Anne Avenue North, #611, Seattle, WA 98109 - 206-375-3814

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34. Yes, there is a corporate conspiracy to attack public education

https://seattleducation2010.wordpress.com/2013/10/27/lisa-macfarland-of-wa-dfer-and-her-conspiracy-theories/

Lisa Macfarlane, Director of Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) for Washington State, who received a $10,000 grant from the Walton’s as an “Education Reformer to Watch” for her work on pushing charter school initiative 1240 in the state of Washington and former Director of External Affairs with the League of Education Voters (LEV), just sent out an e-mail regarding the Seattle school board race.

In this e-mail, Ms. Macfarlane said that Sue Peters’ was a conspiracy theorist because of the connections that Sue and I made a few years back between Bill Gates and Eli Broad and their agenda regarding public education that was described in our post The Lines of Influence in Education Reform.

Funny thing is, Ms. Macfarlane is probably the only person in the US and beyond who thinks that the relationship between Gates, the Walton’s, members of ALEC and Eli Broad, et al, and the privatization push is some kind of theory and nothing more. It’s ironic that the same person who is living off of corporate money is the only individual so far that’s saying it’s all just some big story that the rest of us have made up.

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4. Dave Upthegrove kickoff for King County Council in Kent 8/5

What: Official Kick-off of Dave's Campaign for King County Council
When: Monday, August 5th
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Kent Senior Activity Center - 600 E Smith St, Kent, WA, 98030

Click here to see the location and find directions on Google maps.
Please RSVP and invite your friends on Facebook.

Enjoy an Italian dinner provided courtesy of Mama Stortini's Restaurant. Learn more about Mama Stortini's at their website: http://www.mamastortinis.com
Also, be sure to visit them in their downtown Kent location at Kent Station.

Donations to "Elect Upthegrove" will be graciously accepted. RSVP appreciated but not required.

The Kent Senior Activity Center is easy to find and has plenty of convenient parking. The Kent Senior Activity Center is located two blocks from the Kent Station Transit Center.

If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact Campaign Manager David Corrado at [e-mail] or at [phone].

Thank you for the support.

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5. Volunteer for Eastside candidates (that is, east of Lake Washington)

This listing covers Eastside female candidates facing a Republican opponent.

Shari Song for King County Council, District 9. Phone Banking.
Please sign up for one or more shifts at the campaign office

OR

Request a phone list for making calls from home (and return the data to the campaign manager).
Mobile phones will be available at the campaign office.

Contact: Jonathan Parramore, Campaign Manager, Friends of Shari Song, [phone]

Tu 7/23 6-8 pm
W 7/24 6-8 pm
Th 7/25 6-8 pm
Sat 7/27 10-12, 12-2, 2-4
Sun 7/28 12-2, 2-4
M 7/29 6-8 pm
Tu 7/30 6-8 pm
W 7/31 6-8 pm
Th 8/1 6-8 pm
Sat 8/2 10-12, 12-2, 2-4
Sun 8/4 12-2, 2-4
M 8/5 6-8 pm
Tu 8/6 10-12, 12-2, 2-4, 6-8

My-Linh Thai for Bellevue School Board – Sign Holding Events

Thursday, 7/25th - Bellevue Farmers Market (Bellevue Presbyterian Church) - 5-6:30 PM
Friday, 7/26th - Corner of Bel-Red Rd and 148th Ave. NE - 4:30 - 6:00 PM
Saturday, 7/27th - Corner of Bellevue Way NE and NE 4th St. 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Please give at least one hour of your time!)
Tuesday, 7/31st - Corner of Factoria Blvd SE and Coal Creek Pkwy SE - 4:30 - 6:00 PM
Tuesday, 8/6th - morning - location TBD

[e-mail], www.mylinh4education.org

Compiled by Linda Seltzer
2012 King County Democrats Candidate Support Chair
2013 Eastside Democratic Women 2VC Candidate Support Chair


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6. FUSE phonebank for Nathan Schlicher--do it from home if you like

The path to retaking the Senate runs through Kitsap County this November.

With the Senate divided by only a single vote, we can't lose another seat. We must defend Sen. Nathan Schlicher and defeat his far–right challenger, Rep. Jan Angel.

We've seen Angel's priorities in the state House over the last five years and they aren't pretty. She co–sponsored a bill to ban all abortion, even in cases of rape and incest.1 She voted to block important health insurance reforms that expand access to mammograms, birth control, and health coverage for kids.2 And Angel is the state chair of ALEC, the infamous right wing front group that turns bills sponsored by corporations into laws.3

We're organizing statewide phonebanks to defeat Angel and keep her disastrous priorities out of the Senate–all from the comfort of your couch. All you need is a phone and a computer to call 26th district voters from home.

Fuse members from Port Angeles to Pasco are coming together on Thursday, August 1 from 5:30–8 pm for a statewide phonebank. We'll give you all the training and materials you need to educate progressive voters who still haven't voted. Click below to sign up:

http://fusewa.me/Aug1Phonebank

Thanks to Senate Republicans, we just finished one of the most dysfunctional legislative sessions in history. After 153 days and two special sessions, Rodney Tom's Senate Republicans refused to compromise on common–sense bills to protect women's health, support immigrant students, and close tax loopholes.

Adding a far–right Republican like Jan Angel won't make Senate better – it will just worsen the gridlock caused by conservative ideologues.

If we're going to protect women's health, fund our kids' schools, and keep hard–line Republicans like Jan Angel out of the Senate, we need everyone working together to educate voters in the 26th district.

Join Fuse members on Thursday August 1 from 5:30–8 pm for our statewide phonebank day. We'll give you all the training and materials you need to educate progressive voters who still haven't voted. Click below to sign up:

http://fusewa.me/Aug1Phonebank

Thanks for all that you do,

Erin and the entire team at Fuse

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9. Confernence call on strategy.

I wanted to make sure you knew about the conference call that we're hosting with consultants from Northwest Passage about the state of play in the 26th district. This will give you the inside scoop on the state of the race and how we can push on to victory in November, and you'll have the opportunity for questions.


Here's the call-in information you'll need.



The call starts at 7:00pm tomorrow (Thursday, 9/5), and will run 15-20 minutes. To join, dial 1-800-364-2312 and use the passcode: 206-786-9100#.


If you need any assistance, call my cell phone [phone]). Thanks for all that you do!

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10. Also, State Dems doing phonebanking every Thursday, 5:30pm to 8:00pm

1402 Third Ave., Suite 310
Seattle, WA 98101
(o) 206.420.0133 x115

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11. More locations for September

http://fusewa.me/ RetakeTheSenate

Where:
Fuse Office
1402 Third Avenue, Suite 310
Seattle, 98101

When:
Sept 16, 5:30pm–8:00pm
Sept 25, 5:30pm–8:00pm
Oct 2, 5:30pm–8:00pm
Oct 9, 5:30pm–8:00pm

Tacoma
To sign up, email here: [e-mail]

Where:
IBEW Hall
3049 S 36th Street (Second Floor)
Tacoma, 98409

When:
Sept 16, 5:30pm–8:00pm
Sept 18, 5:30pm–8:00pm
Sept 23, 5:30pm–8:00pm
Sept 25, 5:30pm–8:00pm

Olympia
To sign up, email here: [e-mail]

Where:
Washington State Labor Council
906 S Columbia Street, Suite 330
Olympia, 98501

When:
Sept 16, 5:30pm–8:00pm
Sept 18, 5:30pm–8:00pm
Sept 23, 5:30pm–8:00pm
Sept 25, 5:30pm–8:00pm

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12. Washington Conservation Voters also phonebanking

[e-mail]

Ask any kid and they'll tell you - an 11% score is an F. One of the candidates running for State Senate in the 26th district only received an 11% score for protecting the environment on Washington Conservation Voters’ scorecard . She voted against everything from banning toxic chemicals from children’s toys to cleaning up Puget Sound!

That’s why Washington Conservation Voters is doing everything we can to elect a proven environmental champion, Senator Nathan Schlicher. This is the only legislative race on the ballot this year and has huge statewide implications in building back an environmental majority - we need your help.
Will you join us September 19th to spread the word about this vital race?

What: Phone bank with Washington Conservation Voters and the Washington Bus
When: Thursday, Sept. 19th from 5:30 to 8:30
Where: 1100 E. Union St., Unit 1E, Seattle

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13. Also the Labor/Neighbor project

The Washington State Labor Council’s 2013 Labor Neighbor program will be laser-focused this fall on the special election in the 26th Legislative District between incumbent state Sen. Nathan Schlicher (D) and Republican challenger Jan Angel. In addition to conducting neighborhood walks to visit union households in the Gig Harbor, Port Orchard and Bremerton areas, union members have the opportunity to volunteer for phone banks both inside and outside that district — from Bellingham to Spokane.



If you are interested in participating in either walks or phonebanking, sign up at http://www.thestand.org/2013/09/labor-neighbor-schedule-posted-for-effort-to-retain-sen-schlicher/

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7. Matt Ready for Hospital Commissioner

Hope you've enjoyed your summer! My campaign for hospital commissioner has been endorsed by Wa State Representative Sherry Appleton (sponsor of HB1085 Washington State Health Insurance Security Trust), please check this out: http://readyforhealthcare.org/?p=142

I successfully smoked out my opponent and made him reveal his true feelings about single payer healthcare. He is opposed to single payer for many of the common misguided reasons. He believes a profit driven healthcare system spurs innovation, etc...

As you may remember, I am running against an MD, so it could really help my campaign to have some endorsements from other MD's- like yourself. If you are interested here are 3 things that you could do to help!

Would you be willing to write an endorsement letter to the editor of one of our local papers?

Advocates of single payer Healthcare reform, it is time to act. You can help energize a new grass roots strategy for educating and mobilizing voters to understand and support single payer healthcare.

Our healthcare payment system is broken. Many people are suffering without adequate financial access to healthcare due to lack of insurance and underinsurance. One in seven residents of Jefferson county did not seek medical attention in the last 12 months due to cost barriers. Our healthcare system wastes billions of dollars in our current multi-payer system, sending billions of unnecessary profits to insurance and pharmaceutical corporations. The clear solution and obvious foundation to a sustainable healthcare system for all people is single payer healthcare. Matt Ready, a vocal advocate for single payer healthcare, is running for Hospital Commissioner of the East Jefferson County Public Hospital District in Washington State and his campaign needs your help.

Matt’s opponent, the incumbent, never had to reveal his true position on single payer healthcare until this campaign. Matt believes hospital commissioners must be advocates
 of all our healthcare concerns and that includes the big issues and big problems in our healthcare system. In his campaign, Matt strongly advocates and discusses single payer healthcare and it has forced his opponent, after five years in office, to finally reveal his opposition to single payer. Matt’s opponent and current hospital commissioner is strongly opposed to single payer healthcare. He writes on his blog:

"My opponent [Matt Ready], if elected, says he will use his position as a Health Care Commissioner to lobby for a single payer healthcare system. He claims that, “single payer healthcare is the only way to make healthcare accessible to everyone.” … Using the Commissioner position in this way is impractical and potentially destructive to Jefferson Healthcare. His claim that a single payer system is the only way to make health care accessible to all is simply wrong … Single payer health care may sound great, but such a system makes the healthcare industry a monopoly. Monopoly status lessens incentives for quality, service (access) and innovation."
You can read his full blog post at this link:
http://www.marcmauney.com/blog/?p=33

As many advocates of single payer must constantly point out, a free market profit-driven healthcare system has been tried in the U.S. and it has failed us. We pay twice as much per capita as other single payer countries, we get worse outcomes, and have less access. Nonetheless, Matt’s opponent has bought into the free market healthcare ideology.

This local hospital commissioner race is an important new front in state and national campaigns for single payer healthcare. If Matt wins, the first thing he will do is ask our hospital district board to endorse single payer healthcare and call on other hospital boards to do the same. He will strongly push for our state and federal representatives to join the single payer movement. He will push for the Washington State Hospital Association and the American Hospital Association to endorse single payer. He will encourage all district doctors, nurses, and all healthcare professionals to become educated about the benefits of single payer. His goal is to help spark a growth of learning and single payer advocacy across all the public hospital districts in Washington State, and believes we might be able to get Washington State House Bill 1085, Healthcare for all Washington, finally out of committee and onto the floor for a genuine debate.

In 2017, the Affordable Care Act will enable states to enact a single payer healthcare plan. If we act now, spread education by making as many public hospital district commissioner races talk about single payer healthcare, we might join Vermont in being one of the first states to get true single payer healthcare reform. It starts with our local commissioner races right here and now.

If you are an advocate for single payer healthcare, you can help. Matt’s campaign needs intelligent thoughtful letters to the editor at our two local newspapers: The Port Townsend Leader (http://www.ptleader.com/) and The Peninsula Daily News (http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/). Please write your informed critique of Matt’s opponent’s views on single payer and express your support for Matt’s campaign.

If you do write a letter, please cc the letter to Matt’s campaign at [e-mail]. That way the campaign can print the letters on our website, even if they do not get published.

If you are interested in supporting Matt’s campaign with a financial donation, you can also do that at his campaign website: http://readyforhealthcare.org

If you would like to hst a meet-and-greet in your neighborhood, have a yard sign dropped off, or just talk to Matt about the issues in this campaign, please contact him through the campaign website. You can also call him directly at: 360-477-1447.

Finally, please forward this letter to anyone you know who cares about single payer healthcare reform.

Let me know what you think!

Matt Ready
http://readyforhealthcare.org

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8. Yes on Prop 1 to fix Tacoma streets

http://www.thepierceprogressive.org/tacomastreetsprop1

Everyone who lives in Tacoma knows that our City has been too strapped in recent years to do a good job maintaining our streets. Now, the Tacoma City Council has a proposal to try to solve this problem with funding designed to be not just a one-time fix, but a sustainable source of revenue for the long term. Tacoma voters can decide whether this plan goes forward or not by voting for or against Proposition 1 on their November ballot. In a nutshell, if Proposition 1 passes, it would add 2 percent to the taxes paid by each of the three utility companies (natural gas, electric, and phone). Those additional revenues would be dedicated to the maintenance and improvement of our streets and would add nearly $11 million to the $48 million currently earmarked for streets – that’s a 22 percent increase. This proposition would bring the three utility companies’ taxes to 8 percent, which matches what all the other utility companies (waste water, surface water, solid waste, water, rail, and cable TV/Click!) are already paying.


City council members and other officials have begun a series of helpful information sessions in many locations around the city. Check for the one that suits you best.

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14. Fundraisers for Democrats

Please join us for the following events in support of House and Senate Democrats and Candidates. For more information on all upcoming events, please visit the HDCC's Calendar page or contact Mina Mercer at [e-mail].

Fundraiser for Senator Nathan Schlicher and the WA Senate Democratic Campaign
What: Senator Karen Fraser and Representative Sam Hunt invite you to a fundraiser to re-elect Senator Nathan Schlicher, 26th District, and support the WA Senate Democratic Campaign. Minimum contribution is $50.
When: Monday, September 23rd, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Where: State Capital Museum Coach House, 214 22nd Avenue Southwest, Olympia, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please contact Wanda at 360-943-4048.

Human Services Event for the WA Senate Democratic Campaign
What: Please join Lonnie Johns-Brown, Marcy Bowers, Nick Federici, Kate Baber, Melanie Smith, Pam Crone, Tony Lee, Robin Kosky, Donna Christensen, Laura Groshong, Jennifer Allen, Vicki Wagner, Zach Carstensen, Robin Zukoski, Alex Hur, Laurie Lippold, Majken Ryherd, Jim Theofelis, Kelsey Beck, and EJ Juárez at an event to benefit the Senate Democratic Caucus.
When: Tuesday, September 24th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Where: Home of Laurie Lippold, 4030 NE 88th St, Seattle, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please email [e-mail].

Senator Ranker's Orcas Island event for WA Senate Democratic Campaign
What: Help protect reproductive choice, equality and civil rights and the environment! Join Senator Kevin Ranker for an incredible farm-to-table dinner on at the Red Rabbit Farm on Beautiful Orcas Island to support the WA Senate Democratic Campaign. Suggested minimum contribution $150 per person and limited to 40 people. RSVP is required.
When: Saturday, September 28th, at 4:00 pm
Where: Red Rabbit Farm, Orcas Island
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please contact Michele at 425-773-2826 or [e-mail].

Healthcare Event for WA Senate Democratic Campaign
What: Please join Senator Karen Keiser for a fundraiser to support the Washington Senate Democratic Campaign and political action committee, the Kennedy Fund. The event will feature a timely and stimulating discussion: "What comes next, after the ACA?" and mark the next big milestone for the Affordable Care Act - the opening of our state's health exchange on October 1st.
When: Monday, September 30th, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Where: South Lake Union Discovery Center 101 Westlake Ave. N. Seattle, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please contact Adam Bartz at [e-mail] or [phone].

Higher Education Event for Reps. Ross Hunter and Reuven Carlyle
What: You're cordially invited to an evening reception recognizing higher education advocates Ross Hunter (48th LD) and Reuven Carlyle (36th LD). Please join us for this fundraising event recognizing two key higher education champions in the Washington State House of Representatives.
When: Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Where: Rep. Reuven Carlyle's Queen Anne Home, 608 W. Kinnear Place, Seattle, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please contact Jim Justin at [e-mail].

Representative Cyrus Habib's Oktoberfest Celebration
What: Please join special guests Congressman Adam Smith and Congresswoman Suzan Delbene for Representative Cyrus Habib's Oktoberfest Celebration. General tickets are $75 per person and include delicious Oktoberfest food and beer from the Bellevue Brewing
Company. VIP tickets are $250 and include an informal gathering with special guests, details upon purchase. You can purchase your tickets online at cyrushabib.com.
When: Sunday, October 6th, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Where: Bellevue Brewing Company, 1820 130th Ave NE #2, Bellevue, WA
To RSVP: Tickets available online at cyrushabib.com. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Katherine Bobman at 206-325-5013 or [e-mail].

Senators Rolfes and Rockefeller's Bainbridge Island Event for the WA Senate Democratic Campaign
What: Please join Senator Rolfes and Former Senator Rockefeller for an event to benefit the WA Senate Democratic Campaign.
When: Sunday, October 20th, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Where: Phil and Anita Rockefeller's Home, 6207 NE Tolo Road, Bainbridge Island, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please contact Adam Bartz at [e-mail] or [phone].

16th Annual Fighting for a Majority
What: Please join us for the 16th annual Fighting for a Majority Event. A Democratic majority is the strongest assurance that LGBT voices will be heard in our state legislature and money raised at this event supports strong Democratic candidates in key races around the State of Washington. For more information or to make a secure online donation, visit www.fightingforthemajority.org.
When: Wednesday, October 30th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Where: South Lake Union Discovery Center, 101 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please visit www.fightingforthemajority.org or email [e-mail].

HDCC & WSDC Autumn Fundraising Reception during Olympia Committee Days
What: Please join members of the House and Senate Democratic Caucuses for our annual Autumn Fundraising Reception featuring famous deep fried turkey, Jo Jo potatoes and hot wings prepared by Snohomish County Executive John Lovick. Funds raised support the House Democratic Campaign Committee and the WA Senate Democratic Campaign and suggested contribution to each caucus is $900 for PACs or $100 for individuals. We would like to thank Executive John Lovick for his generous support of this event.
When: Thursday, November 21st, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Where: Woman's Club, 1002 Washington Street Southeast, Olympia, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP please contact Mina Mercer at [e-mail] or 206-381-1220.

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15. Campaign events for Democrats 9/18-9/19

SEPT. 18-19 – THURSDAY, FRIDAY

Shari Song for King County Council District 9

Help get a mailer out on short notice

Door opens at 10am Thursday and at 10am on Friday morning. It shouldn't take more than a few hours to complete but we'll take whatever time you could give.

Location: 1319 142nd AVE SE Bellevue, WA 98007

[e-mail], [phone].



PUT UP SIGNS IN BELLEVUE – MY-LINH THAI for Bellevue School Board

[e-mail]



Nathan Schlicher for State Senate LD26
Make Calls from Your Home

WEDNESDAY SEPT 25 and other Wednesdays

https://secure3.convio.net/pn/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=4061

Sign up now with Fuse to make phone calls from your home on Wednesdays

See fusewashington.org for more information

Phone banks
Attend Labor Neighbor phone banks around the state for Nathan Schlicher

http://www.wslc.org/cope/LN-sched.htm



House Democratic Campaign Committee Fundraisers

Seattle, Olympia, Bainbridge Island, Orcas Island



Fundraiser for Senator Nathan Schlicher and the WA Senate Democratic Campaign
What: Senator Karen Fraser and Representative Sam Hunt invite you to a fundraiser to re-elect Senator Nathan Schlicher, 26th District, and support the WA Senate Democratic Campaign. Minimum contribution is $50.
When: Monday, September 23rd, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Where: State Capital Museum Coach House, 214 22nd Avenue Southwest, Olympia, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please contact Wanda at 360-943-4048.

Human Services Event for the WA Senate Democratic Campaign
What: Please join Lonnie Johns-Brown, Marcy Bowers, Nick Federici, Kate Baber, Melanie Smith, Pam Crone, Tony Lee, Robin Kosky, Donna Christensen, Laura Groshong, Jennifer Allen, Vicki Wagner, Zach Carstensen, Robin Zukoski, Alex Hur, Laurie Lippold, Majken Ryherd, Jim Theofelis, Kelsey Beck, and EJ Juárez at an event to benefit the Senate Democratic Caucus.
When: Tuesday, September 24th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Where: Home of Laurie Lippold, 4030 NE 88th St, Seattle, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please email [e-mail].

Senator Ranker's Orcas Island event for WA Senate Democratic Campaign
What: Help protect reproductive choice, equality and civil rights and the environment! Join Senator Kevin Ranker for an incredible farm-to-table dinner on at the Red Rabbit Farm on Beautiful Orcas Island to support the WA Senate Democratic Campaign. Suggested minimum contribution $150 per person and limited to 40 people. RSVP is required.
When: Saturday, September 28th, at 4:00 pm
Where: Red Rabbit Farm, Orcas Island
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please contact Michele at 425-773-2826 or [e-mail].

Higher Education Event for Reps. Ross Hunter and Reuven Carlyle
What: You're cordially invited to an evening reception recognizing higher education advocates Ross Hunter (48th LD) and Reuven Carlyle (36th LD). Please join us for this fundraising event recognizing two key higher education champions in the Washington State House of Representatives.
When: Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Where: Rep. Reuven Carlyle's Queen Anne Home, 608 W. Kinnear Place, Seattle, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please contact Jim Justin at [e-mail].

Senators Rolfes and Rockefeller's Bainbridge Island Event for the WA Senate Democratic Campaign
What: Please join Senator Rolfes and Former Senator Rockefeller for an event to benefit the WA Senate Democratic Campaign.
When: Sunday, October 20th, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Where: Phil and Anita Rockefeller's Home, 6207 NE Tolo Road, Bainbridge Island, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please contact Adam Bartz at [e-mail] or [phone].

16th Annual Fighting for a Majority
What: Please join us for the 16th annual Fighting for a Majority Event. A Democratic majority is the strongest assurance that LGBT voices will be heard in our state legislature and money raised at this event supports strong Democratic candidates in key races around the State of Washington. For more information or to make a secure online donation, visit www.fightingforthemajority.org.
When: Wednesday, October 30th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Where: South Lake Union Discovery Center, 101 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please visit www.fightingforthemajority.org or email [e-mail].

HDCC & WSDC Autumn Fundraising Reception during Olympia Committee Days
What: Please join members of the House and Senate Democratic Caucuses for our annual Autumn Fundraising Reception featuring famous deep fried turkey, Jo Jo potatoes and hot wings prepared by Snohomish County Executive John Lovick. Funds raised support the House Democratic Campaign Committee and the WA Senate Democratic Campaign and suggested contribution to each caucus is $900 for PACs or $100 for individuals. We would like to thank Executive John Lovick for his generous support of this event.
When: Thursday, November 21st, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Where: Woman's Club, 1002 Washington Street Southeast, Olympia, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP please contact Mina Mercer at [e-mail] or 206-381-1220.



Compiled by:

Linda Seltzer

2012 King County Democrats Candidate Support Chair

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16. Warning – Tidal wave of coal export money about to hit Whatcom County election

http://voteweimer.com/

Normally, local elections are best left to the local citizens who will be affected by the outcome. But this year, in Whatcom County, there is an Obscure County Election That Could Change the Planet. This election may very well decide the fate of the largest proposed coal export terminal in North America, and will certainly affect many more people than just the voters of Whatcom County.

Most political analysts who have looked at this race believe there will soon be a tidal wave of outside money flooding Whatcom County in an attempt to put in place candidates who will make the coal port permit decision based on money and politics instead of facts and science. Even though you cannot vote in the Whatcom County election, you can play an important role in helping counter this tidal wave of money that threatens our region.

That is why I have made the extraordinary decision to reach out to people outside of my own jurisdiction for support. By donating to my campaign you can help ensure that this crucial decision will be made by an elected official who pledges to make the decision based on the best science regarding climate change, ocean acidification, rail traffic and health impacts.

I am strongly endorsed by the Washington Conservation Voters and the Sierra Club. And recently Fuse of Washington, one of the largest progressive organizations in the state, declared in their endorsement of me that this race is “too close to call.” They went on to explain:

"Whatcom County is almost always a key battle ground between progressives and conservatives across a range of issues, particularly the environment. The stakes this year are higher than ever.

The seven-member Whatcom County Council has an important role in the outcome of a proposed coal export facility in Bellingham. Peabody Energy, the world’s largest private coal company, is aiming to ship tens of millions of tons of Rocky Mountain coal to China. The proposed coal terminal would facilitate a fuller build-out of coal power in China, with devastating consequences for global warming.

Carl Weimer has been a consistent environmental leader on the Whatcom County Council for the past eight years. He has been a powerful advocate for smart land use, clean water, and a full scoping of the proposed Cherry Point coal terminal. In addition to his work on the Council, he works as Executive Director of the National Pipeline Safety Trust and serves on several committees devoted to environmental protection. His opponent, Michelle Luke, describes herself as “right of center” and narrowly lost to Weimer (by 835 votes) in 2009."

I know it is out of the ordinary to be asked to support a candidate in an election that you cannot even vote in, but this is no ordinary election and the outcome will affect you.

If you, like I, are concerned about the potential impacts of endless coal trains, and care deeply about Puget Sound and the environment we will leave our children and grandchildren, then I hope you will donate as generously as you can to my campaign (individual limit $900 or $1800 from couples). You can use your credit card on my website’s donation page or can send a check to: Weimer for Whatcom County, 1055 W. Laurel Rd., Ferndale, WA 98248.

I would be honored to have your support! Together, we can turn back the tide of outside money. Please don’t sit this one out. Every dollar will count.

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29. And it hits!

Big coal violates law to elect Republicans
Whatcom County citizens call on Attorney General and PDC to act immediately
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Mike Estes, 360-220-1100
Lisa McShane, 360-201-0779


BELLINGHAM – Groups supporting the proposed coal terminal at Cherry Point have set up political committees to deliberately hide $154,000 from the public and in doing so, violated state law at least 12 times.

The political committees, which share the same treasurer, Orphalee Smith, CPA, of Bellingham, are set up in a way to illegally impact local elections in Whatcom County.

With critical races in the balance, community leaders in Whatcom County are calling on the Washington State Attorney General to step in and make Saving Whatcom PAC and their big coal donors comply with the laws of Washington.

Washington state law requires the five largest donors to an advertisement to be printed on a piece of mail or television advertisement. They have set up two committees and transferred money between them, in an attempt to hide donor names from the public.

“We always knew the SSA Marine and the big coal companies would do whatever it took to win this election, but these are flagrant violations of the law,” said Mike Estes, chair of Whatcom Democrats. “Big coal clearly believes they can buy a local election in Whatcom County and just deal with the legal details later.”

“I’m not surprised that they’re trying to buy the election,” said Lisa McShane, the co-chair of Whatcom Wins, the coordinated campaign working to elect Democrats to the county council and defeat the tea party Republican slate. “But the truth is, this is a local election and we’ve got hundreds of volunteers talking to voters. I think on election day they’ll see that people are more powerful than coal money.”

The coal companies are supporting the four Republican candidates, Bill Knutzen, Kathy Kershner, Michele Luke and Ben Elenbaas.

Background on the top 5 donors

SSA Marine - $12,000
SSA Marine is the applicant for North America’s largest coal export terminal. They have applied for permits to build this north of Bellingham, at Cherry Point. The Whatcom County Council is a local 7-member body with a yes or no vote on the terminal.

Corby and Barbara Robertson of Quintana Minerals - $32,000
Corby Robertson of Quintana Minerals has significant investment in coal. In 2003 Forbes wrote that “Robertson sits atop the largest private hoard in the nation – 21-billion tons of reserves he has quietly amassed over three decades.”
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2003/0120/060.html

Quintana Minerals had $286,650 in donations in 2012 alone. $12,500 to Ted Cruz and $12,500 to John Boehner was a small part of their giving
http://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/summary.php?id=D000036912

Corbin Robertson Chair of Quintana donated $50,800 to Boehner for Speaker Committee and Barbara Robertson chipped in $11,000.
http://data.influenceexplorer.com/contributions/#b3JnYW5pemF0aW9uX2Z0PVF...

Kevin Cramer, a State Commissioner in North Dakota charged with mine permits received $9,800 in 2011. He is now a US Congressman
http://bismarcktribune.com/news/opinion/mailbag/questions-about-campaign...

Cloud Peak Energy - $50,000
Cloud Peak is the fourth largest coal producer in the US and donated $50,000 to the Whatcom County Council focused PAC. That’s a large donation for them. In 2012 Cloud Peak Energy donated just $32,240 total.

Just last week Cloud Peak stepped up their activity in getting permits for GPT, according to the Sheridan Press. This was at a Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce meeting where they also discussed their relationship with the Alliance for Northwest Jobs.

http://thesheridanpress.com/?p=13046

Global Coal Sales - $50,000
Global coal sales of Columbus appears to be a small company that markets coal for larger partners. According to corporate information available online, their annual revenues are around $500,000. Donating 1/10 of their revenue to elect Republicans in a Whatcom County Council race seems like an unusual allocation of funds.

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17. Statewide funding events for Democrats

Fundraiser for Senator Nathan Schlicher and the WA Senate Democratic Campaign
What: Senator Karen Fraser and Representative Sam Hunt invite you to a fundraiser to re-elect Senator Nathan Schlicher, 26th District, and support the WA Senate Democratic Campaign. Minimum contribution is $50.
When: Monday, September 23rd, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Where: State Capital Museum Coach House, 214 22nd Avenue Southwest, Olympia, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please contact Wanda at 360-943-4048.

Human Services Event for the WA Senate Democratic Campaign
What: Please join Lonnie Johns-Brown, Marcy Bowers, Nick Federici, Kate Baber, Melanie Smith, Pam Crone, Tony Lee, Robin Kosky, Donna Christensen, Laura Groshong, Jennifer Allen, Vicki Wagner, Zach Carstensen, Robin Zukoski, Alex Hur, Laurie Lippold, Majken Ryherd, Jim Theofelis, Kelsey Beck, and EJ Juárez at an event to benefit the Senate Democratic Caucus.
When: Tuesday, September 24th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Where: Home of Laurie Lippold, 4030 NE 88th St, Seattle, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please email [e-mail].

Senator Ranker's Orcas Island event for WA Senate Democratic Campaign
What: Help protect reproductive choice, equality and civil rights and the environment! Join Senator Kevin Ranker for an incredible farm-to-table dinner on at the Red Rabbit Farm on Beautiful Orcas Island to support the WA Senate Democratic Campaign. Suggested minimum contribution $150 per person and limited to 40 people. RSVP is required.
When: Saturday, September 28th, at 4:00 pm
Where: Red Rabbit Farm, Orcas Island
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please contact Michele at 425-773-2826 or [e-mail].

Healthcare Event for WA Senate Democratic Campaign
What: Please join Senator Karen Keiser for a fundraiser to support the Washington Senate Democratic Campaign and political action committee, the Kennedy Fund. The event will feature a timely and stimulating discussion: "What comes next, after the ACA?" and mark the next big milestone for the Affordable Care Act - the opening of our state's health exchange on October 1st.
When: Monday, September 30th, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Where: South Lake Union Discovery Center 101 Westlake Ave. N. Seattle, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please contact Adam Bartz at [e-mail] or [phone].

Higher Education Event for Reps. Ross Hunter and Reuven Carlyle
What: You're cordially invited to an evening reception recognizing higher education advocates Ross Hunter (48th LD) and Reuven Carlyle (36th LD). Please join us for this fundraising event recognizing two key higher education champions in the Washington State House of Representatives.
When: Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Where: Rep. Reuven Carlyle's Queen Anne Home, 608 W. Kinnear Place, Seattle, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please contact Jim Justin at [e-mail].

Representative Cyrus Habib's Oktoberfest Celebration
What: Please join special guests Congressman Adam Smith and Congresswoman Suzan Delbene for Representative Cyrus Habib's Oktoberfest Celebration. General tickets are $75 per person and include delicious Oktoberfest food and beer from the Bellevue Brewing
Company. VIP tickets are $250 and include an informal gathering with special guests, details upon purchase. You can purchase your tickets online at cyrushabib.com.
When: Sunday, October 6th, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Where: Bellevue Brewing Company, 1820 130th Ave NE #2, Bellevue, WA
To RSVP: Tickets available online at cyrushabib.com. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Katherine Bobman at 206-325-5013 or [e-mail].

Senators Rolfes and Rockefeller's Bainbridge Island Event for the WA Senate Democratic Campaign
What: Please join Senator Rolfes and Former Senator Rockefeller for an event to benefit the WA Senate Democratic Campaign.
When: Sunday, October 20th, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Where: Phil and Anita Rockefeller's Home, 6207 NE Tolo Road, Bainbridge Island, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please contact Adam Bartz at [e-mail] or [phone].

16th Annual Fighting for a Majority
What: Please join us for the 16th annual Fighting for a Majority Event. A Democratic majority is the strongest assurance that LGBT voices will be heard in our state legislature and money raised at this event supports strong Democratic candidates in key races around the State of Washington. For more information or to make a secure online donation, visit www.fightingforthemajority.org.
When: Wednesday, October 30th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Where: South Lake Union Discovery Center, 101 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please visit www.fightingforthemajority.org or email [e-mail].

HDCC & WSDC Autumn Fundraising Reception during Olympia Committee Days
What: Please join members of the House and Senate Democratic Caucuses for our annual Autumn Fundraising Reception featuring famous deep fried turkey, Jo Jo potatoes and hot wings prepared by Snohomish County Executive John Lovick. Funds raised support the House Democratic Campaign Committee and the WA Senate Democratic Campaign and suggested contribution to each caucus is $900 for PACs or $100 for individuals. We would like to thank Executive John Lovick for his generous support of this event.
When: Thursday, November 21st, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Where: Woman's Club, 1002 Washington Street Southeast, Olympia, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP please contact Mina Mercer at [e-mail] or 206-381-1220.

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18. Diane Ravitch supports Seattle School Board candidate Sue Peters

http://seattleducation2010.wordpress.com/2013/09/25/seattle-school-board-candidate-sue-peters-supported-by-education-expert-diane-ravitch/
Seattle School Board Candidate Sue Peters Supported by Education Expert Diane Ravitch

Seattle School Board candidate Sue Peters

A national spotlight has been cast on the Seattle School Board race this year as candidate Sue Peters wins the support of former U.S. Undersecretary of Education, Dr. Diane Ravitch.

The local parent and education journalist has also been endorsed by Ravitch’s national organization, the Network for Public Education. “Help elect Sue Peters to Seattle School Board, a champion of public education,” Ravitch tweeted to her thousands of supporters.

Ravitch, an historian and professor at New York University, served in the Department of Education in both the Bush I and the Clinton Administrations. She has since become a foremost national authority on public education and a powerful critic of controversial “corporate ed reform” policies that emphasize charter schools, high-stakes testing and teacher evaluations based on standardized test scores.

Ravitch is currently touring the country with her new book, Reign of Error: The Hoax of the Privatization Movement and the Danger to America’s Public Schools (Knopf, 2013) and will speak in Seattle this Thursday, Sept. 26, 7 p.m., at Kane Hall, Room 130, University of Washington. This event is free.

Her previous book, The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education (Basic Books, 2011) was a widely acclaimed bestseller.

“Help elect Sue Peters to Seattle School Board, a champion of public education.” — Diane Ravitch

“I am thrilled and honored to have Dr. Ravitch’s support,“ says Peters. “I greatly respect the years of experience and research Dr. Ravitch has dedicated to public education, and I have drawn many of the same conclusions she has. Privatizing public education via charter schools, excessive testing, and blaming teachers are failed policies that have done great damage to our schools and the morale of our students and teachers.”

“Instead, I support an investment in rich, engaging curriculum for all students, not excessive testing; respect and support for teachers, and keeping public education public.”

Peters is a professionally trained journalist with a Master’s degree in Communication from Stanford University. She has researched and written about local and national public education policy and practices for the past five years, for the Huffington Post, the Seattle Education Blog and elsewhere.

Peters is also a founding member of Parents Across America (PAA). In Feb. 2011, she served on a panel with Ravitch at the organization’s kickoff event in New York. In the fall of 2010, Peters emceed a forum at Seattle University featuring Ravitch via Skype.

A parent of two who attend Seattle Public Schools, Peters had a strong showing in the August primary election, finishing with 43 percent of the vote in a three-way race. Her grassroots campaign has earned a wide range of progressive and community endorsements, and now national attention.

When supporters of Peters’ well-funded opponent launched negative attacks during the primary, Ravitch covered the story on her widely read blog: Seattle: Status Quo Crowd Fears Sue Peters.

“Sue Peters is an experienced journalist and parent leader who is running for Seattle school board. I have blogged about Sue because I have met her and I know how committed she is to strengthening the public schools of Seattle and standing up to the powerful corporate raiders.

These corporate forces, the ones who wield great power in Seattle, do not want her elected to the school board. They fear her brave and honest voice.”— Diane Ravitch

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19. Support pro-environment Whatcom County Council candidates 9/30

The obscure county election that could change the planet. A little-watched race in Washington state will determine how America uses its coal—and the future of the global climate.” - The National Journal, May 23, 2013

A Benefit for the Pro-Environment Candidates for Whatcom County Council
Carl Weimer, Ken Mann, Rud Browne, & Barry Buchanan

Monday, September 30th, 5:30-7pm
At Washington Conservation Voters, 1402 Third Ave, Suite 1400, Seattle
RSVP to [e-mail]
Please bring credit or debit card to simplify the giving process.
Or, click here to give online.

Hosted by WCV, Cathy Allen, Len Barson, Dave Bricklin, Brendon Cechovic, Beth Doglio, Robin Everett, Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon, Mitch Friedman, Edie Gilliss, Peter Goldman, Councilmember Cathy Lehman, Rep. Kris Lytton, Ross Macfarlane, Lisa McShane, Shannon Murphy, Frank Ordway, Kathleen Ridihalgh & Joelle Robinson.


Yes, it's an obscure local election but it matters. And this year it's not just me saying that (I always think it matters), it's the National Journal:

Thanks - hope to see you next Monday at WCV!

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23. Attend Buchanan fundraiser in Bellingham on 10/11

Join us at a fundraiser for Barry Buchanan for Whatcom County Council!

It will be on Friday, October 11 from 5:30 – 7:30. The event will be held at 334 Bayside Road in Bellingham.

This is an important election and we are in the home stretch! We need your help in our last fundraising push to help us fight against the money coming in from outside interests. The event will be a great time, with homemade pizza, Acme ice cream, Boundary Bay beer, and lots of great people and conversation.

Please bring friends, all are welcome!

Co-Hosted by: Sen. Kevin Ranker; Rep. Kris Lytton; Mayor Kelli Linville; Gene Knutson; Cathy Lehman; Stan Snapp; Tim & Joanne Douglas; Judy Hopkinson; Frank Ordway



Barry Buchanan for Whatcom County Council
http://www.electbarry.com/
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Barry Buchanan for Whatcom County Council · United States

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20. CANDIDATE SUPPORT, Early October

TOMORROW – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1

Meet and support Issaquah School Board Candidate Lisa Callan
Marcie Maxwell, Connie Fletcher, John Stokes, Jan Colbrese, Carolyn Kennedy & Kari Leon invite you to a casual evening of Treats & Conversations!
Tuesday, October 1, 8:00-9:30pm
Zeeks Pizza, 2525 NE Park Dr., Issaquah, WA 98029

RSVP 206-979-5274


SUNDAY OCTOBER 6

Rod Dembowski for King County Council
Fall Fiesta
1-3 pm, Mountaineers Club, 7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle

Sponsorship levels $25 through $900
[e-mail], 206-527-1725


SUNDAY OCTOBER 6

Re-elect State Rep. Cyrus Habib LD48 - 3 pm, Oktoberfest - Bellevue Brewery. [e-mail]



MONDAY, OCTOBER 7

SHARI SONG for KING COUNTY COUNCIL
The first event is Monday October 7th with special guests Congressman Adam Smith Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland.
We will be joined by Representatives Steven Bergquist and Cyrus Habib, Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO's Secretary Treasurer Lynne Dodson and Democratic National Committeewoman Sharon Mast
From 6:00-8:00 pm

15612 SE 83rd Court
Newcastle Washington 98059
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10

SHARI SONG for KING COUNTY COUNCIL
The second event is with hosts Ramina Dehkoda-Steele, Marcie Maxwell, Representative Sharon Tomiko-Santos, Claudia Kauffman, Karen Cooper and Jerri Wood.
Thursday October 10th from 5:30-7:30pm at:
Wong & Fleming Law Firm
2340 130th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98005
Contribution Levels for both events*

Host: $500 Friend: $250 Supporter: $100

Donate Here or RSVP to Nick at [e-mail] or [phone]
I hope to see you there!
Shari Song
*The maximum donation allowed by law is $900



TUESDAY OCTOBER 8

Re-elect State Rep. Cindy Ryu LD32 - October 8 at 7 pm, Meridian Park Elementary School, Shoreline
https://www.facebook.com/events/210400275792267/

Please RSVP to Marcie, or to Kari Leon at 206-979-5274 or [e-mail]
Please RSVP to Marcie, or to Kari Leon at 206-979-5274 or [e-mail] RSVP to Marcie, or to Kari Leon at 206-979-5274 or [e-mail] RSVP to Marcie, or to Kari Leon at 206-979-5274 or [e-mail]

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21. Kirkland and Bellevue candidate events

Strickland.
We will be joined by Representatives Steven Bergquist and Cyrus Habib, Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO's Secretary Treasurer Lynne Dodson and Democratic National Committeewoman Sharon Mast
From 6:00-8:00 pm

15612 SE 83rd Court
Newcastle Washington 98059
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10

The second event is with hosts Ramina Dehkoda-Steele, Marcie Maxwell, Representative Sharon Tomiko-Santos, Claudia Kauffman, Karen Cooper and Jerri Wood.
Thursday October 10th from 5:30-7:30pm at:
Wong & Fleming Law Firm
2340 130th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98005
Contribution Levels for both events*
Host: $500 Friend: $250 Supporter: $100
Donate Here or RSVP to Nick at [e-mail] or [phone]


JOHN CREIGHTON for PORT COMMISSION

This event will take place on Thursday, October 3rd, from 6-8PM at Anthony's Homeport Restaurant, 135 Lake St S, Kirkland, WA 98033.
Suggested Donation: $150 - $250 - $500
Please RSVP to [e-mail]
If you cannot attend, please visit www.JohnCreighton.org to make a donation



KRISCHANNA ROBERSON for BELLEVUE SCHOOL BOARD

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Krischanna-Roberson-for-Bellevue-School-Board/167732896733686

http://krischannaforedu.org/endorse-me/



PUT UP SIGNS IN BELLEVUE – MY-LINH THAI for Bellevue School Board

[e-mail]



LYNNE ROBINSON for BELLEVUE CITY COUNCIL
http://www.allinforlynne.com/



DOREEN MARCHIONE FOR KIRKLAND CITY COUNCIL

Come by campaign headquarters ASAP and pick up one of three packets to help. (Each packet is about 1.5 hours of work). Please sign out your packets so I can track where they are!

· 6 more addressing envelope packets

· letter packets (write personal "Hope they can count on your vote!" note and write actual voter name on the letter)

· folding and stuffing packets

To make the most impact, these letters need to be in the mail on Wednesday, Octobeer 16


WHAT: Mailing Preparation Party (soup or chili or Indian & bread + wine will be served--pizza for kids)

WHEN: Sunday, October 6th

TIME: 3pm - 8 pm

WHERE: 338 Tenth Avenue in KIRKLAND

RSVP 425.736.8011

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22. Phone bank for SeaTac living wage initiative

Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action
Uniting Generations for a Secure Future

What: Phone Bank Seniors in SeaTac
Why: Support Good Jobs In SeaTac
When: Monday, Oct. 7 - Thursday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Where: UFCW Local 21 office,5030 1st AV S., #200, Seattle

PSARA is supporting the Good Jobs in SeaTac Initiative that would help some 6000 SeaTac workers who are locked into poverty wages while the large corporations operating in and around our airport thrive. The initiative would require a minimum wage of $15 per hour, ensures access to paid sick leave and greater opportunity for full time work. Small businesses inside and outside the airport are specifically exempt.

We have been asked to provide volunteers who will phone bank seniors who live in SeaTac. Phone bankers will be asking these seniors to support the initiative. You can volunteer for any and all of the days of phone banking listed above.


If you are willing to help, please email [e-mail]

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24. HDCC's calendar of events supporting Democrats

Please join us for the following events in support of House and Senate Democrats and Candidates. For more information on all upcoming events, please visit the HDCC's Calendar page or contact Mina Mercer at [e-mail]. http://hdcc.org/calendar/

Transportation Breakfast with Representative Clibborn and Senator Eide
What: Please join House Transportation Chair Judy Clibborn, Senate Transportation Co-Chair Tracey Eide and Senator Annette Cleveland for breakfast and a conversation about transportation infrastructure, hosted by Schwabe, Williamson and Wyatt. Coffee and refreshments will be served and the suggested contribution to HDCC and WSDC is $100 for individuals or $900 for PACs and companies.
When: Tuesday, October 8th, from 7:30 to 9:00 am
Where: Schwabe, Williamson and Wyatt, 700 Washington Street, 2nd Floor Community Room, Vancouver, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please contact Mina Mercer at [e-mail] or 206-381-1220.

Representative Cindy Ryu's Re-election Kickoff Party
What: Help Rep. Cindy Ryu kick-start her re-election to the 64th Washington State Legislature (32nd LD). Meet your neighbors, elected officials and great candidates on the November 5th ballot while enjoying Korean Bul-go-ki and non-alcoholic beverages.
When: Tuesday, October 8th, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Where: Meridian Park Elementary School Cafeteria, 17077 Meridian Avenue North, Shoreline, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please contact email [e-mail].

Representative Chris Reykdal's Bowlorama II
What: Please join Rep. Chris Reykdal for Bowlorama II, a wild and crazy fundraiser for his 2014 re-election campaign (22nd LD). We'll bowl, drink, eat, and showcase some incredible candidates running for local office. We rent out the entire bowling alley for this private event. Just show up and have a great time, even if you don't bowl. Kids are welcome and there will be bumper lanes available for the little ones. If you cannot make the event but would like to support Rep. Reykdal's re-election, please donate online at: https://secure.piryx.com/donate/ZgCtZE9m/Chris-Reykdal/.
When: Saturday, October 12th, at 6:30 pm
Where: Tumwater Lanes, 204 T St SW, Tumwater, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please visit the event Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/507329379357327/?ref=2&ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming.

Fundraiser for Reps. Brian Blake and Dean Takko
What: Please join Nisbet Oyster Company and Co-Hosts Bill Taylor - Taylor Shellfish Farms, Bill Dewey - Taylor Shellfish Farms, Tim Boyd - Port Blakely Tree Farms, Patti Case - Green Diamond Resource Company, Dan Coyne, Coalition of Coastal Fisheries, Jim Gibbons - Seattle Shellfish, Jean Leonard & Annie McGrath - Washington Wine Institute, John & Linda Lentz - Chelsea Farms, Nick Jambor - Ekone Oyster Company, Mark Doumit, John Ehrenreich, and Deb Munguia - Washington Forest Protection Association, Tim Morris - Coast Shellfish, Billy Plauchéand Amanda Carr - Plauché & Carr LLP, Brian & Marilyn Sheldon - Northern Oyster Company, Bill Stauffacher - Rayonier, Dave Steele - Rock Point Oyster Company, Dick Wilson - Bay Center Mariculture, Washington Potato & Onion Association, Wheat Industry Council, and Jim Jesernig for an evening at the Nisbet's home on Willapa Bay to support the 19th House District Delegation, Brian Blake and Dean Takko. Requested Donation for Co-Host is $250 to each Representative ($500 total) or $50 to each candidate for Guests ($100 total)..
When: Thursday, October 17th, at 5:30 pm
Where: The Nisbet's home on Willapa Bay, 9 Cedar Court Lane, South Bend, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please call 360-432-3334 or e-mail to [e-mail].

Senators Rolfes and Rockefeller's Bainbridge Island Event for the WA Senate Democratic Campaign
What: Please join Senator Rolfes and Former Senator Rockefeller for an event to benefit the WA Senate Democratic Campaign.
When: Sunday, October 20th, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Where: Phil and Anita Rockefeller's Home, 6207 NE Tolo Road, Bainbridge Island, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please contact Adam Bartz at [e-mail] or [phone].

Health and Human Services Fundraiser for the HDCC
What: Please save the date for an event to support the House Democratic Campaign Committee with the Health and Human Services community. More details to follow.
When: Tuesday, October 29th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Where: Home of Tony Lee, 8048 21st Avenue NW, Seattle, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please contact Alex Hur at [e-mail].

16th Annual Fighting for the Majority
What: Please join us for the 16th annual Fighting for the Majority Event. A Democratic majority is the strongest assurance that LGBT voices will be heard in our state legislature and money raised at this event supports strong Democratic candidates in key races around the State of Washington. For more information or to make a secure online donation, visit www.fightingforthemajority.com.
When: Wednesday, October 30th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Where: South Lake Union Discovery Center, 101 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP, please visit www.fightingforthemajority.com or email [e-mail].

HDCC & WSDC Autumn Fundraising Reception during Olympia Committee Days
What: Please join members of the House and Senate Democratic Caucuses for our annual Autumn Fundraising Reception featuring famous deep fried turkey, Jo Jo potatoes and hot wings prepared by Snohomish County Executive John Lovick. Funds raised support the House Democratic Campaign Committee and the WA Senate Democratic Campaign and suggested contribution to each caucus is $900 for PACs or $100 for individuals. We would like to thank Executive John Lovick for his generous support of this event.
When: Thursday, November 21st, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Where: Woman's Club, 1002 Washington Street Southeast, Olympia, WA
To RSVP: For more information or to RSVP please contact Mina Mercer at [e-mail] or 206-381-1220

[eridani]

25. Fundreaiser for SeaTac minimum wage proposition in Seattle 10/17

This November, the City of SeaTac will vote on the adoption of a $15 minimum wage for 6000 people working at the airport and big airport hotels. If approved, SeaTac will join a small number of cities that lead the way in the battle for a living wage for all Americans.

On October 17th the Yes! for SeaTac campaign will be hosting at fundraiser in the Dome Room of the Arctic Club Hotel in downtown Seattle. We hope that you can join us, along with elected and community leaders from throughout the Puget Sound region.

If you would like more information on the campaign, visit http://www.yesforseatac.com.

WHAT: Yes! for SeaTac fundraiser

WHEN: Thursday, October 17th
5:30pm - 7:30pm

WHERE: Dome Room of the Arctic Club Hotel
700 3rd Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

To RSVP, contact Casey at [phone] or [e-mail].

[eridani]

27. Canvass for prop 1 10/26 and 10/27

Sea-Tac Prop 1 is recruiting volunteers for their Community/Faith weekend on Saturday Oct 26th from 9-5 and Sunday Oct 27th from 11-7. Volunteers can choose to go for the day or part of the day. All canvassers meet at IBEW 77, 19415 International Blvd., Seatac 98188. Interested people should email Sera at [e-mail].


Thank you so much for considering spreading the word for fare wages for workers in Sea-Tac!

[eridani]

32. Seeking some balance in disparity city

http://www.eoionline.org/blog/seeking-some-balance-in-disparity-city/

Those flying enjoy substantially better incomes than the people on whom they depend for service. Almost half of all passengers have incomes exceeding $80,000; two-fifths have incomes over $90,000; and over one-third have incomes over $100,000. You can tell they have money to spend when 20,000 copies of “Fifty Shades of Grey” were bought in Sea-Tac bookstores last year — plus 90,000 neck pillows … which, by the way, I always found useless after I bought them!

The workers at the airport are paid a wage that puts them right on the brink of poverty. They can’t use a paid sick day if they get sick or if their children get sick and need their parents’ TLC. They can’t take a day off of work without fear of losing their job — even if they are trying to flee an abusive partner.

Right now, the economic rules we’ve written as a society consign workers at the airport to subservience. The message of those rules is clear: your work isn’t respected, and neither are you. You exist to serve, and you are expected to make sure that travelers’ needs for comfort and safety are met — whether that be providing food, magazines, or a massage, getting our baggage, or fueling the planes.

So the citizens of SeaTac have called the question by putting Proposition 1 on the city’s ballot: If the typical airport passenger has an income of $80,000, how about the typical airport worker having an income of $31,000? Proposition 1 would make that happen, by raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour.

How about a sense of respect so that a worker can get a paid sick day when she is ill, instead of muddling through a shift at Anthony’s in the airport or the nearby Cedarbrook Lodge and being a human vector for disease? Proposition 1 would do that creating a workplace standard for paid sick days.

It is that simple: change the rules of our economy, and you change the results. Under Proposition 1, we might begin to see one airport in SeaTac, a city of workers, passengers, and managers who all have a sense of hope, of opportunity, of security, of being Americans together. Sea-Tac Airport can start to be a place that truly resonates with liberty and justice for all … as Ben Franklin would have expected.

[eridani]

35. Donate to SeaTac Proposition 1

Support the SeaTac economy by voting Yes on Prop 1 by Tuesday, November 5. Here's why:

- Puts Our Health and Safety First: Right now, many employees working in and around our airport must make a choice go to work sick, or lose their pay. Prop 1 provides up to 5 days of paid sick leave for fulltime airport employees, preventing the spread of dangerous disease and keeping our families and community safe. (Proposition 1, Section 7.45.020)

- Creates Full-Time Job Incentives: Right now, many of the big overseas and multinational corporations working at the airport are gaming the system, providing more part-time jobs with low pay we can’t live on. Prop 1 incentivizes airport-related businesses to employ full time workers, creating jobs our neighbors can count on to make ends meet. (Proposition 1, Section 7.45.030)

- Ensures Tip Fairness: Right now, many hotels and restaurants in SeaTac pocket the tips and service charges that many guests and customers believe go to their servers. Prop 1 requires SeaTac hotels and hotel restaurants to do the right thing and give tips and service charges to the employees who perform the actual services. (Proposition 1, Section 7.45.040)

- Boosts SeaTac’s Economy by allowing more of our family, neighbors and friends to buy locally: Prop 1 ensures that SeaTac residents employed at and around the airport can receive a living wage of $15 helping them make ends meet. Because thousands of local employees will now have more money to buy locally, it’s estimated that Proposition 1 will create 412 new jobs , with millions of additional dollars pumped into SeaTac’s struggling economy.

Learn more at http://yesforseatac.com

Thanks!

[Laelth]

26. k&r for exposure. n/t

-Laelth

[eridani]

28. Dow Constantine for King County Executive fundraiser 10/23 in Seattle

Attorney General Bob Ferguson and co-hosts Bob Drewel, Bill Hochberg, Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes, Hyeok Kim, Larry Shannon, Michael Temple, Becky Roe, and Yvonne Ward

for a reception to support the re-election of King County Executive Dow Constantine

Wednesday, October 23 | 5:00pm
Alki Arts at the Harbor Steps
55 University Street | Seattle (between First Avenue & Western Avenue)

Guest $100 | Friend $250 | Supporter $500 | Sponsor $900

Contributions can be made online at www.DowConstantine.com
For questions or to RSVP contact Gina at 206.328.2969 or [e-mail]

[eridani]

30. A word from a Bellevue progressive on the city council elections.

The General Election ballots have been mailed. If you are like me, you vote before the "mud-slinging" of the last couple of weeks gets into full volume. It invariably is not full of truths! The false robo calls and mailings from the Wallace campaign have already started.

I recommend two very qualified candidates. First for Position 6 on the Bellevue City Council....Lynne Robinson. Second, for Position 4 on the Bellevue City Council....Steve Kasner.

Many of us, including Lynne and Steve have worked for decades doing community service to help develop both the City of Bellevue and Bellevue School District to be among the best in the United States.

For the last 4 years our Council has been very acrimonious! and not focused on the needs of all of the people who live in Bellevue. Too much time has been spent on conflicts of interest, transit in the downtown and on maximizing the Downtown as a profit center, while ignoring the needs of the rest of Bellevue. This self dealing and acrimony has already wasted a million dollars of taxpayer money. This must stop! Help eliminate the self dealing, gamesmanship and sleaze. VOTE to make positive change on the City Council.

Lynne Robinson knows Bellevue, its people, its local government policies and operations, and the broad scope of issues facing our city beyond the Downtown! She has lived and run a business in Bellevue for more than two(2) decades. She is highly qualified, having served as the Chair of the Parks and Community Services Board, and The Bellevue Network on Aging and is a small business owner who understands the issues facing 80% of the businesses in Bellevue--our small businesses! She has been active in the Woodridge community, and in Bellevue schools. In other words, unlike her opponent, she is ready from day one to provide non-partisan leadership on the City Council because she knows Bellevue and its residents and is not aligned with any faction of the current Council.

Her website is allinforlynne.com

Steve Kasner also knows Bellevue, its people, it's local government policies and operations, and the broad scope of issues facing our city. He has lived in and been active in Bellevue for nearly four (4) decades. He is highly qualified, having served on the Parks and Community Services Board, and East Bellevue Community Council(current chair) and in many other capacities. He has a Master in Teaching(SPU), a law degree(JD-Seattle U) a BA in business from UofW and is a graduate of the community training program Advance Bellevue. He is bright, engaging, can be very funny, and is very knowledgeable about our City and understands the issues facing the residents and smaller businesses in Bellevue.


In other words, he is well prepared to provide leadership and a calming influence on City Council. He has a track record of being open, fair, and getting things done in a thoughtful engaging manner. He would be a breath of fresh air on the City Council.

His website is stevekasner.org


Please share my email with your friends, neighbors and others who care about Bellevue. We are doing our best to continually improve our community and all Bellevue citizens need a high quality, conflict and sleaze free, City Council.


Chuck Kimbrough

Past member of Bellevue Park Board, Planning Commission and Co-chair of several campaign's including the 1988 Bellevue Park Bond Campaign.

Bellevue citizen 50+ years.

[eridani]

31. Labor walk + pancake breakfast for Shari Song in Tukwila 10/26

Please join labor leaders and activists for a Pancake Breakfast and Labor Doorbelling event for Shari Song. Recent polling shows that Reagan Dunn is vulnerable and that with boots on the ground from labor he can be beat! Working families deserve a new voice who will fight for them. Please help Shari retire Reagan Dunn by helping her get the message to voters.

Meet at Joint Council of Teamsters Office at 9:30 for breakfast 10:00 to walk

14675 Interurban Ave S. Tukwila, WA 98168 14675 Interurban Ave S. Tukwila, WA 98168 View Map · Get Directions.Please join labor leaders and activists for a Pancake Breakfast and Labor Doorbelling event for Shari Song. Recent polling shows that Reagan Dunn is vulnerable and that with boots on the ground from labor he can be beat! Working families deserve a new voice who will fight for them. Please help Shari retire Reagan Dunn by helping her get the message to voters.

Meet at Joint Council of Teamsters Office at 9:30 for breakfast 10:00 to walk

14675 Interurban Ave S. Tukwila, WA 98168 14675 Interurban Ave S. Tukwila, WA 98168 View Map · Get Directions.

[eridani]

33. Last week for campaigning

Steve Kasner for Bellevue City Council

Phone banking – Attend a phone bank or pick up a list and call from home. Please contact [e-mail]. (I hope folks from Seattle will help make some calls and turn Bellevue Blue.)

Shari Song for King County Council, Position 9

October 27th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Comfort Suites Airport
7200 Funcenter Way
Tukwila, WA 98188

Host: $500 Friend: $250 Supporter: $100

Donate Here or RSVP to Nick at [e-mail] or [phone]


October 28th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Morning Star Cultural Center

15206 18th Ave W Lynnwood, WA 98087

Host: $500 Friend: $250 Supporter: $100

Donate Here or RSVP to Nick at [e-mail] or [phone]

October 29th 5:30pm - 7:30pm
At Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant 801 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98104

Graciously hosted by U.S. Senator Patty Murray, First Lady Trudi Inslee, Liz Berry, Martha Choe, Pam Eakes, Lorena Gonzalez, Anne Levinson, Lisa MacLean, Linda Mitchell, Tracy Newman & Elaine Rose.

Host: $500 Friend: $250 Supporter: $100

Donate Here or RSVP to Nick at [e-mail] or [phone]


Lynne Robinson for Bellevue City Council – BELLEVUE FUNDRAISER

Event title - Support Lynne Robinson for Bellevue City Council!
Date - October 29th
Time - 5:30-7:00pm
Location - Bellevue Brewing Company - 1820 130th Ave. NE Suite 2 Bellevue, WA 98005
Directions - (from Seattle) Take I-5 N to 520 East, Take the exit toward 124th Ave NE, Turn left on Northup Way, Turn right onto 130th Ave NE, destination will be on your left.
RSVP e-mail and phone number - Katherine - [e-mail] or 206-325-5013
Day of event contact information - Katherine - 253-227-4954
Details / description - Fundraising event to elect Lynne Robinson to the Bellevue City Council hosted by: Representative Ross Hunter, Dale Bright, Mike Nesteroff, Bill Ptacek, Ron Sher and Judy Petrie.



Doreen Marchione for Kirkland City Council
Sign Holding Events

Friday, Nov. 1, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m., Juanita, 98th Ave. & NE 116th St., near Michael’s.

Friday, Nov. 1, 5-6 p.m., Rose Hill, 85th St. & 124th Ave. NE, corner near McDonald’s.

Monday, Nov. 4, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Totem Lake, 124th Ave. NE & NE 124th, near the pharmacy

Monday, Nov. 4, 5-6 p.m., Houghton, NE 68th St & 6th St. S

RSVP Sue Contreras [e-mail], 425-827-6870



Linda Seltzer

2012 King County Democrats Candidate Support Chair