West Seattle Blog and the West Seattle Junction Association present a mayoral forum, days before the ballots go out and voting starts for the August 3rd primary field narrowing the field of 15 down to 2. Streamed live on WSB YouTube channel and West Seattle Junction Association Instagram channel. Also live on our website, and will be recorded for later access. All 15 candidates were invited; 10 have RSVP'd: James Donaldson Colleen Echohawk Jessyn Farrell Lorena González Bruce Harrell Andrew Grant Houston Lance Randall Don Rivers Casey Sixkiller Bobby Tucker To attend in person: 20 seats, vaccinated (proof required), first-come first-served. Senior Center doors open at 11:30 and will close at 11:50.

WEST SEATTLE VOLUNTEERS will host a Candlelight Vigil Honoring Legacy of Rep. John Lewis and Demanded Congress Pass National Standards to Protect Freedom to Vote Residents will urge Congress to Pass the For the People Act (S.1) and Realize John Lewis’ Vision for Democracy Alaska Junction Saturday 7/17/2021 7:30 to 8:30 pm More info and to sign up: Mobilize.us/democracyvigils/event/400693

West Seattle Live Q&A With Colleen Hosted by Colleen Echohawk for Seattle Mayor Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM West Seattle Farmers Market West Seattle Jct at California and Alaska, Seattle, WA 98116 We're taking our final West Seattle town hall live and in-person! Please join us on July 18th from 12pm - 12:45pm at the West Seattle Farmers Market! This event will be between our morning and afternoon canvasses in West Seattle neighborhoods. This casual meet & greet and Q&A session will be an opportunity for West Seattle residents to share your thoughts and ideas about the direction of your neighborhood and the City of Seattle. You will be able to meet Colleen and ask her questions directly in your own neighborhood. We encourage EVERYONE to attend, even if you don’t normally feel you have a voice in what happens at City Hall. Our challenges are big, and we need everyone’s help and involvement in returning our City to wellness. We look forward to seeing you there!

Seattle Charter Amendment 29 on the November ballot attempts to codify particular policies for dealing with homelessness, Announced by the 34th District Democrats - their August meeting will be preceded by an informational forum with reps from both sides. Supporters call their compaign Compassion Seattle, opponents call theirs House Our Neighbors, and participants from both will be part of the online event, open to all, 6-6:45 pm Wednesday, August 11th. You can register here to get the viewing link. The 34th DDs' regular August meeting will start afterward, at 7 pm (same link if you plan to stay), and they may take endorsement votes during the meeting,

From the 34th District Democrats: Your voting power starts here. Where the lines are drawn for legislative and congressional districts affects your voting power for the next 10 years. Political flashpoints loom as Republicans and Democrats prepare to hash out new maps for the state’s 10 congressional and 49 legislative districts, a process controlled by a bipartisan redistricting commission. Attend this session and learn about the history and process of redistricting. Alison McCaffree, who is leading redistricting efforts for the League of Women Voters of Washington, which has had a long history of involvement on the subject, will provide the presentation. August 17, 7-8:30 pm. No need to register, just click the link below the day/time of the session. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83762789313

Our September monthly meeting will be held via Zoom meeting on August 11th from 7:15 – 9pm. There will be a pre-program at 6:30pm and when you register for the meeting, you will have the link for both. Sept Membership Meeting Agenda 9/8/21 6:30pm – Zoom opens for mini-program “What is the Whole Washington Health Trust”? 7:15pm – Call to Order Opening Ceremonies (15m) Approval of Agenda and Minutes (2m) Budget and Membership Report (3m) Announcements (10m) Endorsements (10m) Candidate Spotlight (10m) Vivian Song Maritz – Seattle School Board District 4 (not eligible for endorsement) Highline School Levy Renewal Campaign and others Resolutions to Consider (20m) PCO Announcements and GOTV Details (5m) Good of the Order Adjourn 9pm

The City of Seattle has the 18th largest population in the United States, yet has the third highest number of individuals experiencing homelessness, with over 10,000 people. The present discussion around the topic of homelessness is at its most contentious point in recent memory. Exacerbated by the pandemic and the subsequent impacts to the shelter system, the prevalence of unsheltered homelessness and its increased visibility has fueled a noticeable rise in tension around the subject and a public yearning for a governmental solution. The next Mayor will arguably be decided based on their stance toward folks experiencing homelessness and their policies for housing displaced individuals in our community. In this special event hosted by Resolution to End Homelessness, we will be joined by the 2021 Mayoral finalists of the City of Seattle-- Lorena Gonzalez & Bruce Harrell -- to discuss the most urgent issue facing our region. We will hear their thoughts about the state of homelessness and their proposals for policies that will ensure that every person in our region has access to adequate housing. This event is open to the public. Anyone that is interested in learning more about homelessness and hearing the solutions proposed by our mayoral candidates to address the crisis are encouraged to attend. Registration is limited, so sign up today. If you are unable to attend the discussion live, a recording of the conversation will be shared after the event. Where: Virtual via Zoom Webinar. Register at: bit.ly/SeattleMayor2021 or (https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uM2C96d7QeSDr31Pb2uSjQ). When: Wednesday, September 29th at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Sunday, October 3, 2021, 6:00-7:15PM Zoom Link: us02web.zoom.us/j/85390205667 Building on our successful primary election Zoom forum, SFG and the below listed neighborhood organizations are sponsoring a Citywide Neighborhood Candidate Zoom Forum. Questions will concern issues of interest to neighborhoods. Candidates who have agreed to participate include: • Mayor: Bruce Harrell & Lorena González • Council Position 8: Teresa Mosqueda & Kenneth Wilson • Council Position 9: Nikkita Oliver & Sara Nelson Sponsoring organizations: Seattle Fair Growth, Beacon Hill Council, Central Area Neighborhood District Council, Cherry Hill Community Council, Green Lake Community Council, Madison-Miller Park Community Group, Magnolia Community Council, Morgan Community Association, Phinney Ridge Community Council, Ravenna-Bryant Community Association, Seattle Displacement Coalition, Duwamish Valley Neighborhood Preservation Coalition: South Park & Georgetown, TreePAC, University District Community Council, University Small Businesses, Wallingford Community Council

Tune in to hear a debate between your King County Executive Candidates: current King County Executive Dow Constantine and State Senator Joe Nguyen. Plus, stick around for a Q & A session with Seattle Mayoral Candidate Bruce Harrell. Please submit your questions for the candidates to info@wschamber.com Livestream link here

Racial equity is one of the burning issues of Seattle’s 2021 mayoral contest. Ask the candidates your questions in our Zoom forum! Each candidate will be given 40 minutes. They will speak briefly regarding their experiences and priorities related to racial equity. The remainder of the time will be devoted to Q&A. The questions will come from you! Click here to register and receive the Zoom link.

Our October monthly meeting will be held via Zoom meeting on October 13th beginning at 6 pm. With homelessness being one of the key issues this election, we invited Derrick Belgarde - the new Exec Director of the Chief Seattle Club - to provide a presentation. Chief Seattle Club is a Native-led housing and human services agency. The agency operates on the belief that a world without homelessness is possible by leading with Native values. Derrick will be focusing on the state of the housing and homelessness crisis in Seattle, specifically the struggle of the unhoused in the Native American communities, and what we can do to be part of the solution. This program will begin at 6 pm on Wed Oct 13. The Zoom registration is here: https://bit.ly/Oct-2021-Mtg-Reg

City Council Candidate Forum in West Seattle on October 18. The event is being hosted by the Westside Interfaith Network amd the League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County. The forum will consist of the four candidates who advanced through the primary to the General Election. Position 8 Teresa Mosqueda Kenneth Wilson Position 9 Nikkita Oliver Sara Nelson It will be at the Walmesley Center at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church at the corner of 35th and Myrtle (3410 SW Myrtle St). The event will be at 7:00 PM.

Join a conversation on October 528th with Port of Seattle’s Port Commissioner candidates, Norman Sigler and Ryan Calkins (Position 1), Stephanie Bowman and Hamdi Mohamed (Position 3), and Toshiko Hasegawa and Peter Steinbrueck (Position 4) as they discuss their views on pressing climate change and environmental justice issues facing Seattle. As a valued community leader and Environmental Justice partner, we want to ensure you have a seat at the virtual table – and the opportunity to ask your questions to the future leaders of the Port of Seattle. Twenty years ago, the Duwamish River, Seattle’s only river, was designated as a federal Superfund site due to its troubling legacy of pollution challenges. During the Trump administration, the Port of Seattle was among those lobbying the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to gut Duwamish River cleanup efforts and allow more dangerous chemicals to remain. Seemingly in response to this advocacy, the EPA has now made public a proposal to weaken cleanup efforts. The Oct. 28 port commissioners’ forum will create critical space for candidates to weigh in on proposed changes to the Duwamish River cleanup efforts, among other timely issues of interest to the local community, which shoulders the burden of Seattle’s environmental injustices and is directly impacted by the Port’s operations. This event is presented by Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition and Seattle Parks Foundation but we want your voice to be heard too! REGISTER HERE for the link

The West Seattle Democratic Women invite you to our virtual meeting on Thursday, April 28th , which starts at 11:00 am with a discussion of “Saving the Free Press.” Please also join us for our program starting at 11:45 am as our state senator and representatives talk about the most recent legislative session--what worked, what didn't, and a peek behind the podium to see what really happened. Senator Nguyen will drop by (he's running for re-election) and Representative Cody (she's retiring) and Representative Fitzgibbon will chat with us. RSVP by emailing Ann Martin at martinhtam@gmail.com by 5 pm on Tuesday, April 26th, to receive the Zoom link.

Register: bit.ly/May2022MtgReg Agenda - May 11, 2022 6:30 pre-program: Legislator Q&A 7:15 Call to Order Opening Ceremonies (10m) Approval of Agenda and Minutes (2m) Chairs Announcements & Convention Updates (10m) Candidate Spotlight (10m) PCO Appointments & Filing Details (10m) Resolutions (20m) 2022-2023 Budget Vote (5m) Bylaws Amendments Review and Vote (20m) Adjourn (9 pm)

The Democratic candidates for the 34th District State House Position 1 seat, Emily Alvarado and Leah Griffin, will debate online, presented by the 34th District Democrats and West Seattle Democratic Women. All welcome to attend. REGISTER HERE.

6:30 Call to Order Opening Ceremonies & Chair Remarks (10m) Approval of Agenda and Minutes (2m) Fundraiser Highlights (5m) Endorsements (40-60m) Board Proposed Slate King County Prosecutor WA House of Representatives, position 1 Seattle Municipal Court Judge, position 3 Seattle Municipal Court Judge, position 9 Motions from the Floor Program (during Vote Tally) (30m) PCO Plan for the Primary Season (5m) Convention Resolutions (10m) Chairs Announcements (5m) Good of the Order (5m) Adjourn (9pm) Registration link for ZOOM meeting: bit.ly/June2022-MtgReg

UPDATE - MEETING CANCELED: Because of overlap with the January 6 hearings on Thursday, June 23, the West Seattle Democratic Women have cancelled their regular meeting and encourage everyone to watch historical hearings protecting or democracy. Previous announcement: Please join the West Seattle Democratic Women as we continue our focus on protecting our democracy. On June 23, our midday meeting will invite you to discuss the importance of good journalism to our democratic participation (at 11 am) followed by a program on Dark Money in Politics, what it is, how it works and what can be done about it {at 11:45) led by Cindy Black the ED of Fix Democracy First. RSVP to martinhtam@gmail.com to receive a link for this online meeting.

Please join the West Seattle Democratic Women as we continue our focus on protecting our democracy. On July 28 at 6:30 p.m., we will meet by Zoom to hear a presentation followed by a discussion on Dark Money in Politics. What is this? Why did our state attorney general file and win a suit relating to dark money? How does it threaten our democracy and what can be done about it led by Cindy Black, the ED of Fix Democracy First. RSVP to martinhtam@gmail.com by Wednesday, July 27th, to receive a link for this online meeting.

We have had an amazing turn-out for our regular Tuesday Postcards for Voters at C&P Coffee and lots of people have participated at our Pop-Up events there, as well. Our next Postcard for Voters Pop-up events at C&P Coffee are: Thursday, August 4: 5:30 - 7 pm We feel people are getting involved to help manage their anxiety around the current political environment.

Sept 14: Pre-meeting program begins at 6:30 pm - Andrew Villanueve from the Northwestern Progressive Institute 7:30 pm - Call to Order Opening Ceremonies & Chair Remarks (10m) Approval of Agenda and Minutes (2m) Chairs Announcements (5m) PCO Appointments & Recognition, Endorsed Candidates & Get Fired Up! (25m) Initiatives & Motions for Endorsement of Ballot Initiatives (5m) Resolutions (10m) 9/11 Remembrance (20m) Good of the Order (5m) Adjourn (9 pm)

The West Seattle Democratic Women will host Leah Rutman, Healthcare and Liberty Counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) virtually at its September 22 meeting. Leah will speak on the US Supreme Court's Dodd Decision (aka overturning of Roe v Wade) and its direct and indirect effects on the constitutional protections we have come to expect over the last 50 years. Here's a chance to clarify your concerns about the future of abortion in the U.S. as well as in Washington State. Please join this Zoom session for the program and for the social and meeting time before. The Zoom link, which you will be sent on the Wednesday before the meeting, will allow access at 6:15 pm with a brief meeting at 6:30. Please RSVP by emailing Ann Martin at martinhtam@gmail.com by Tuesday, September 20, so that the Zoom link can be sent to you.

North Highline Unincorporated Area Council Meeting October 6, 7 pm - Via Zoom NHUAC is pleased to be hosting a forum for the candidates for the 34th Legislative District, Leah Griffin and Emily Alvarado. This is a great opportunity to hear from the candidates and ask questions on issues that impact our lives in North Highline/White Center. Additionally, we will be joined by Deputy Bill Kennamer who will provide information on crime trends and Vickie Fisher, who will provide information on the Highline School District Levy. Join Zoom Meeting us02web.zoom.us/j/89441720967?pwd=Z2NWdTJ2dzZMd2E5TnBSbVFQOFRvdz09 Meeting ID: 894 4172 0967 Passcode: NHUAC2022 (Case Sensitive) Or by Phone: 253 215 8782 Meeting ID: 894 4172 0967 Passcode: 758440156

bit.ly/2022OctoberMtgReg - zoom Pre-meeting program begins at 6:30 pm - Public Safety Panel: Jimmy Hung -- King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Chief Deputy Prosecutor-- Juvenile Division Saroeum Phoung--Founder & CEO of PointOneNorth Consulting, Sean Blackwell--SW LEAD Project Manager Marvin Marshall--Director of Violence Prevention Programs, Y Social Impact Center Young Adult Services Lisa Herbold—Seattle City Councilmember, District One 7:30 pm - Call to Order Opening Ceremonies & Chair Remarks (10m) Veterans Day Recognition (10m) Approval of Agenda and Minutes (2m) Chairs Announcements (5m) PCO Appointments and GOTV Reminders (10m) 2023 Reorganization Board Roles Overview (40m) Final Campaign Contribution (5m) Good of the Order (5m) Adjourn (9 pm)

West Seattle Democratic Women's next meeting is October 27, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Zoom. In keeping with this year's theme of Protecting Democracy, the topic for the meeting will be Citizen Influence on WA State Legislation. We will have a short presentation by Linda Morris, a local citizen who originated a bill that became a law. We will follow the journey of a bill in the legislature and hear about examples of citizen influence. You will learn how to make a difference! All are welcome. Email Ann Martin at martintam@gmail.com by end of day Tuesday, 10/25th, to receive the zoom link.

630-730 - Pre-session Q&A with legislators 34th Awards Toast to Eileen Cody (speeches etc.) In-person, no Zoom. RSVP: https://bit.ly/Nov22-Mbr-Mtg-RSVP

The West Seattle Democratic Women invite you to a virtual meeting and presentation on Thursday, January 26th, at 6:30 p.m.. Did you know the people of Seattle will soon be getting ballots for an election ending on February 14? Do you know what is on that ballot? What is "Social Housing" and what is I-135 anyway? These will be the topics at our first meeting of the year. RSVP to Ann Martin at martinhtam@gmail.com on or before January 24. A Zoom link will be sent to you the day before the meeting.

6:30 pm program spotlights Black History Month; 7:30 pm business meeting. Agenda here.

Thursday, February 23rd, The West Seattle Democratic Women invite you to their monthly meeting to learn more about the Washington State Capital Gains Tax. Is it an income tax or an excise tax? Is it legal? How would this tax impact you? Join us to learn about his important issue in a presentation by Treasure Mackley of the Invest in Washington Now organization will be our speaker. Meeting agenda: 11:00 a.m. - Discussion Group - topic is Reproductive Health Care post Roe v Wade, 11:30 business meeting, 11:45 Capital Gains Tax Presentation. ALL ARE WELCOME. Join us by Zoom and RSVP by emailing Ann Martin at martinhtam@gmail.com by Tuesday, 2/21, to receive a zoom link.

Meet and Greet with Maren Costa for D1 Saturday 5/27 330-430 pm at C and P coffee 5612 California Ave SW Come out and meet Maren Costa to learn about her campaign for city council and share your priorities and concerns for our local community and government! Maren is a 21 year west Seattle resident who has gone from working low wage retail jobs to a long career in tech where she founded Amazon Employees for Climate Justice and led the successful fight for the company’s climate action plan until she was illegally fired for speaking out about working conditions for warehouse workers at the start of the pandemic. She wants to bring her skills and experience to fight for a safe affordable city that can lead the way on building a green economy of the 21st century without leading anybody behind. Learn more at: www.marenforseattle.org

Neighborhood/community organizations' info fair starting at 6, then by 7 pm, candidates take the stage. All candidates who file during the mid-May filing week will be invited. Presented by WSB and local organizations (list TBA). More info coming up.

Maren Costa Campaign Kick Off Thursday June 8th 7-9 PM Credo Pizza 4520 California Ave SW Join us for a fun evening with good people and a chance to meet and hear from a candidate for our district! Maren Costa is a 21 year resident of West Seattle and public school mom running to represent District 1 on Seattle City Council. As a senior leader in tech at Amazon she put her career on the line by leading her co-workers to push the company to take action on climate change and warehouse worker safety during the pandemic winning major results like the Amazon Climate Pledge before she was illegally fired for her advocacy. She is running to bring her leadership skills and ability to bring people together to see critical projects through to completion to fight for a thriving city that can rise to the challenges of our time. Come meet her in person with pizza and drinks or learn more on her campaign website at MarenForSeattle.org

Doors open at 12:30. 1 pm, County Council D-8 candidates. 1:45 pm break. 2:05 pm, City Council D-1 candidates.

Upcoming Mobility Candidate Forums District 1 Forum: Wednesday, June 14th Location: Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, Dewitty Theater 4408 Delridge Way SW, Date: Wednesday, June 14th Time: 5:00-6:30 pm Moderator: Crystal Fincher Zoom and in-person registration link

Eight candidates are vying for a Seattle City Council seat and all will be here at the Senior Center for the forum. Wednesday, July 26, 2023 2-4 p.m. Hatten Hall (second floor) They are Preston Anderson, a clinical social worker; Lucy Barefoot, an outreach specialist; Stephen Brown, president of Eltana bagels; Maren Costa, a climate activist; Jean Iannelli Craciun, a sociologist; Mia Jacobson, a longshoreman; Rob Saka, an attorney; and Phil Tavel, an administrative law judge.

So many candidates; so little time (to decide)! The West Seattle Democratic Women invite you to our July event on Thursday, July 27th at which we enjoy a buffet dinner ($20.00) at 6 p.m. and then at 6:45 p.m. hear candidates or their representatives for the Seattle City Council District seat currently held by Lisa Herbold, who is retiring. We meet at the Seattle Golf Course, 4470 35th Ave. SW. To RSVP, please email Ann Martin at martinhtam@gmail.com by the morning of Friday, July 21st, at which time you can submit questions for candidates. Contact Ann if you have questions about the event. ALL ARE WELCOME!

Agenda and registration link are here. Pre-meeting presentation starts at 6 pm.

Morgan Community Association is part of a coalition sponsoring Seattle Fair Growth's forum for candidates from all districts, online Monday night (September 18th). The announcement says, "The questions will concern density, affordable housing, our tree canopy and how they fit in our Comprehensive Plan." District 1, 2, 3, and 7 candidates will be questioned starting at 7 pm. The viewing link and other details can be found here.

The Vashon Island Chamber of Commerce is hosting a forum that you can attend in person or online - the County Council candidates are of interest here too: Please join us to Meet our Prospective Local Candidates for the November Election! Date: Thursday, September 21 Time: 7 pm to 9 pm Place: Vashon Presbyterian Church OR on Zoom, at this link: Join Zoom Meeting us06web.zoom.us/j/85484976761?pwd=dmduMk5BSXZpN0wwTHRsSTMyT25KQT09 Meeting ID: 854 8497 6761 Passcode: 185563 Or call in to the meeting: Dial by your location 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Highlights for the September 21st Candidates Night Meeting at the Presbyterian Church: Facilitated by Amy Drayer, Executive Director, Vashon-Maury Chamber of Commerce We are inviting all candidates in contested elections for Vashon as well as the King County Council race for our district: Metropolitan King County, Council District No. 8 Teresa Mosqueda Sofia Aragon

WSB-coordinated forum: City Council District 1 contenders Maren Costa and Rob Saka, 7-8 pm (County Council forum canceled due to one candidate's illness but the city candidates are STILL ON!) No livestream - will be videorecorded and published on WSB afterward. Questions you'd like to see asked? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com

West Seattle Democratic Women presentation Thursday, September 28th, via Zoom. Following a discussion group at 11 a.m., the presentation will start at 11:30 a. m. The topic is privatization of Social Security. Not a sexy topic? If you are a current recipient or if you pay into the program and anticipate receiving benefits, the proposed changes will greatly impact you. Our presenter, Karen Richter, who is co-president of the Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action (PSARA) and works with the Social Security Works, WA Coalition, will address this issue of privatization of Social Security which, by the way is not an entitlement! ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US. Email Ann Martin at martinhtam@gmail.com by end of day Tuesday, Sept. 26th, to receive the Zoom link.

Presented by CityClub and GSBA. Attend in-person - register here - or watch the stream.

Town Hall Q&A with Rob Saka and Maren Costa with emphasis on issues of specific importance to residents of Alki and Harbor Avenues, Alki Beach and Beach Drive. To be held Thursday October 5 at 7:00 PM at Admiral Church, 4320 SW Hill Street. The public is invited but space is limited. It is not required but registration is recommended: email diedrehaines@gmail.com . Potential questions can also be submitted in advance to the same email contact.

From Carla Rogers: We will all be voting on ALL of the Seattle School Board directors this November, not just the 6th. The 34th LD Dems have endorsed Debbie Carlsen for District 1. I am hosting an open house Coffee with Debbie on Saturday, October 21st from 12-2 at C&P Coffee to allow parents, teachers and staff to meet Debbie and ask her why she is the right choice in D1. debbie4seattleschools.org

Meet your District 1 City Council candidates and hear their thoughts on issues impacting older adults and aging in our city. Hosted on October 23rd, from 3:00 to 4:30 pm, by Age Friendly Seattle and Senior Center of West Seattle located at 4217 SW Oregon St. This event is co-sponsored by the Mayor’s Council on African American Elders and the Advisory Council for Aging and Disability Services. REGISTER AND SUBMIT A QUESTION HERE

The West Seattle Democratic Women invite you to our November event on Thursday, November 16th at which we enjoy a buffet dinner ($20.00) at 6 p.m. and then at 6:45 p.m., Leesa Manion, King County Prosecutor, who was elected last year, will talk about what the Prosecuting Attorney's office does, how she is reshaping the office and answer our questions about her work. Past projects she spearheaded at the office include protecting public safety, reducing racial disproportionality, strengthening victim services, and holding repeat perpetrators accountable. We meet at the Seattle Golf Course, 4470 35th Ave. SW. To RSVP, please email Ann Martin at martinhtam@gmail.com by noon this coming Friday, Nov. 10th. Contact Ann if you have questions about the event. ALL ARE WELCOME!

The 34th District Democrats meet monthly on second Wednesdays (third Wednesday in February 2024). Agenda and format varies - check 34dems.org for updates.

The West Seattle Democratic Women (WSDW) invite you to join us for a meeting with Shasti Conrad, Chair of the Washington State Democrats. She will be joining us on February 29 for a presentation we are entitling "Leap into the 2024 Elections." There will be plenty of time for questions from the audience. Shasti Conrad (she/her) is the first woman of color and youngest person to serve as chair of the Washington State Democrats. She is also the first South Asian woman to lead a state party organization anywhere in the country. Previously, Shasti worked in the Obama White House's Office of Public Engagement and for President Obama's Senior Advisor. The meeting is Thursday, February 29th at the West Seattle Golf Course, 4470 35th Ave. SW. Doors open at 5:45; buffet dinner at 6 and program at 6:45. Cost is $20 ($15 for members) paid by cash or check. RSVP BY THIS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd, by email (martinhtam@gmail.com) or phone (206 612-6239) to Ann Martin.

Please join the West Seattle Democratic Women as we meet with our 34th District legislators for their observations about what really happened in Olympia this session. Thursday, April 25, at the West Seattle Golf Course, 4470 35th Avenue SW. Doors open at 5:45 PM and a delicious buffet meal is served at 6 followed by our conversation with Sen. Joe Nguyen, Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon and Rep. Emily Alvarado. Cost for non-members is $20 (cash or check only). Please RSVP and submit your questions by end-of-day Thursday, April 18th to Elizabeth Heath at purrfull@aol.com. ALL are welcome!

Virtual Meeting - Register here: Meeting Registration - Zoom Our membership meeting will kick off at 6:30 PM. Call to Order (2 minutes) Meeting Business (8 minutes) Approve Agenda Approve Minutes Budget Report Opening Ceremonies (10 minutes) Land Acknowledgement 34th LD VIP Acknowledgements and Announcements PCO Appointments - PCO Only Vote (5 minutes) Brief Overview of Endorsements Process (10 minutes) You can review the Article IX of our bylaws that details the process here: 34th District Democrats Bylaws - 34th Democrats (34dems.org) Vote on the Endorsing Candidates in the Board Block - Members Only Vote (15 minutes) The Board approved sending a block of candidates for approval. There will be a 2-minute presentation of the block before a motion is made. Once a motion to adopt is made, there will be up to four speeches allowed before voting. Here are the candidates in the block: Lieutenant Governor - Denny Heck WA Secretary of State - Steve Hobbs Superintendent of Public Instruction - Chris Reykdal WA Supreme Court Justice Position 2 - Salvador “Sal” Mungia King County Superior Court Position 23 - Nikole Hecklinger King County Superior Court Position 41 - Paul Crisalli Candidate questionnaires can be found here: 34 Dems June 24 Endorsements Questionnaires Endorsements of Consideration (45 minutes), only if motions made by eligible members and PCOs: Commissioner of Public Lands Eligible candidates - Jeralee Anderson, Patrick Depoe, Kevin Van De Wege, Allen Lebovitz, Dave Upthegrove WA Attorney General Eligible candidates - Nick Brown, Manka Dhingra Seattle City Council Position 8 Eligible candidates - Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Saunatina Sanchez, Tanya Woo, Tariq Yusuf Candidate questionnaires can be found here: 34 Dems June 24 Endorsements Questionnaires Good of the Order Adjournment