Notes from February’s Meeting – Labor and the Democratic Party
Club President Susan Peinado called the February 22, 2015 meeting to order at 3:31 PM. She thanked everyone that brought snacks. Welcome and Introduction of Elected Officials and Candidates Susan welcomed and introduced guests: reporter Doug Porter; Kimberly Beatty, School Board President of Poway Unified; Barbara Bry, Founder of Run Women Run; Joe LaCava of the San Diego Community Planners Committee; John Hartley; Howard Singer; Mike Bower, Chair of CA Democratic Party Progressive Caucus; new Patron members Toni Atkins and Jose Castillo, and new members Max Coterill, Michael Thaller, Pamela Hughes, Greg Robinson, Maria Leal, Sara Shon, and Jimmy Tabb. She also thanked labor guests including Nephi Hancock, Andy Ishee and Ricardo Ochoa. Susan also thanked Frank Gormlie of the OB Rag for his write up that encouraged attendance. Susan welcomed the candidates present and each spoke on their candidacy: Barbara Bry – running for City Council District 1 Justine DeCesare – running for City Council District 7 Gil Cabrera – running for City Attorney Joe LaCava – running for City Council District 1 Rafael …