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Jul 23 – Monthly Meeting – Democratic Party Mechanics for Non-mechanics

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Steve Rivera is a long time member of the California Democratic Party and  former Regional Director for our area, Region 20. At this month's meeting Steve explains the structure of the Democratic Party and in particular the local and State party organization. Steve will cover Party basics, where he thinks there will be changes and how we can make it better. From the national level on down changes are being demanded by regular Party members. Last year the Democratic National Convention Rules Committee agreed to change the rules regarding superdelegates. Just this last week San Diego County Democratic clubs proposed changing the Bylaws of the San Diego County Democratic Party to insure that clubs are consulted on rule changes that affect clubs and their members. These are exciting times to be a Democrat and its important to understand what that really means. We need to better understand the makeup of our Party so we can work together to improve it. Across the country from local governments, to state houses to national offices the Democratic party has …

May 28 – Democratic State of Play Moving into 2018

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Dr. Cody Petterson will discuss the current state of play within the San Diego County Democratic Party and describe a progressive path to victory throughout the County in 2018. His talk will begin with an overview of the results of the California Democratic Party’s 2017 Convention. He will then discuss the lingering effects of the 2016 Democratic Primary and continue with a brief description of the current San Diego Democratic political environment, including the current split in the county Labor movement and the ongoing conflict on the City Council. After a brief review of the local races that are likely to draw the Party’s attention in 2018, Dr. Petterson will detail some of the ways in which the local progressive movement is working to revitalize the Party and insure strong, populist progressive victories across the county in 2018. Jonathan ‘Cody’ Petterson is a lifelong Democrat, born, raised, and now raising a family in La Jolla, California. He is committed to making San Diego, California, and the United States more equitable, sustainable, and democratic. He is …

Apr 8 – Unite * Act * Transform – 37th Annual Roosevelt Dinner

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You Are Cordially Invited to Join San Diego County Democrats At The 37th Annual Eleanor and Franklin D. Roosevelt Dinner It’s the largest party fundraiser of the year, and this year will be the best attended ever. Let us know if you’d like to sit with other club members. If you’re interested in car pooling we’ll try to coordinate. California’s new Attorney General will be the keynote speaker at the San Diego County Democratic Party’s Roosevelt Dinner on April 8. “Xavier Becerra is on the verge of becoming one of the Party’s lead adversaries against a Trump administration,” as NBC News reported when his appointment was announced in December. “Becerra will be in a key position to challenge … Donald Trump’s policies and mandates that seek to undo those of California and other states on everything from energy and the environment to immigration, marriage equality, and health care.” Tickets are selling out quickly, so be sure to get yours now at http://www.sddemocrats.org/dinner. (Please note that the reduced price for Democratic Club and GO Team members is valid …

Mar 26 – Monthly Meeting – Now Is the Time: Healthcare for Everybody

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For seven years the GOP has vowed to repeal Obamacare. We recently learned what they intend to replace it with. Trumpcare will reduce the number of people covered by 24million over the next 10 years Millions of Americans will be worse off – tax credits will be replaced by smaller subsidies For Californians – Federal support for MediCal will be gutted The proposed $600 billion repeal of taxes will benefit the wealthiest citizens and harm the poorest – families with incomes between $24,600 and $98,400 per year Steven Rattner, a long-time Wall Street financier, examines more of the details of the proposed legislation in this article for the New York Times: Trumpcare: Fiction and Fact. Now Is the Time: Healthcare for Everybody As Doug Case informed us at our February meeting, Senators Lara and Atkins have proposed a Senate Bill SB562 to “make findings and declarations with regard to the availability and affordability of health care coverage and would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would establish a comprehensive universal single-payer health care coverage program …

Notes from February Meeting – Political Climate – Doug Applegate on Taking the Hill, Carl Yaeckel from Citizens Climate Lobby

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Club President Susan Peinado called the meeting to order at 4:02 PM. Susan thanked everyone for coming and asked all Club members who joined that day to stand and be recognized. She then introduced the following people who wished to speak: Dave Myers, candidate for Sheriff of San Diego County, said that when he started working in the department 22 years ago, his model was to police and respond to calls for help as if his mother was calling. He complained that they’ve gotten away from that today and treat marginalized communities differently. James McCord, a volunteer with California Clean Money Campaign, spoke about AB 14, the Disclosure Act, that’d require political ads to clearly show their top funders. He urged people to sign his petition and visit their website, http://www.YesFairElections.org. Later, Susan responded to his request that the Club endorse AB 14 by entertaining a motion that we consider endorsing at the next meeting; the motion was made, seconded, and it passed. Doug Case, State Senator Toni Atkins’ Political Outreach Coordinator, spoke about two …

Mar 19 – AD78 CADEM Delegates Town Hall

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We’re pleased to sponsor a Town Hall event for you to meet your Assembly District 78 delegates to the 2017 California Democrats State Convention. Come along and let your delegates know your thoughts on issues important to you. Delegates will update us on their recent activities and address comments and questions. There will also be discussions on ways to get involved in local actions and activities. Sunday, March 19, 3:00PM – 5:00PM Point Loma Assembly, 3035 Talbot St, San Diego, CA 92106 For additional info call (619) 800-5098 Directions and parking information