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General Membership Meeting May 16, 2019 - JOIN US!
6:00 pm - 8: 30 pm
Quilcene School, 294715 US-101, Quilcene, WA 98376
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 We are excited that John Nowak, Co-Executive Director of CHIP, COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN and Care Coordination for Jefferson County, will share with all of us the important work of the group in our community.
Healthcare is the most important topic on voters minds, especially this year.
John's talk will be a good opportunity to find out more about the efforts made in our county to serve the comprehensive health needs in our community. CHIP conducts an online community health assessment that we encourage you to complete at this link: Community online survey.
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 1. House Resolution 109 (Green New Deal) was introduced at the April WSDCC meeting.
It went through review by the WSDCC Resolutions committee on April 5, and the State Resolutions Committee recommended to the WSDCC that House Resolution 109 be supported, adopted, and passed - and the WSDCC passed the resolution on April 7, 2019. You can read the resolution at this link: WSDCCRES – 918 – 1904050 - PASS – ENV – GREEN NEW DEAL
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 2. There will be a vote on whether to support a NO vote on Initiative 976 which will be on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.
What is it? From the SOS:
Ballot Title
Initiative Measure No. 976 concerns motor vehicle taxes and fees. This measure would repeal, reduce, or remove authority to impose certain vehicle taxes and fees; limit annual motor-vehicle-license fees to $30, except voter-approved charges; and base vehicle taxes on Kelley Blue Book value. Should this measure be enacted into law? Yes [ ] No [ ]
Ballot Measure Summary
This measure would repeal or remove authority to impose certain vehicle taxes and fees; limit state and local license fees to $30 for motor vehicles weighing 10,000 pounds or less, except charges approved by voters after the measure’s effective date; base vehicle taxes on Kelley Blue Book value; require regional transit authorities to retire bonds early where allowed; and either reduce or repeal taxes pledged to bonds depending on whether bonds are retired by 2020.
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 3. There will also be a vote on supporting Initiative 1000.
Recommend for a YES supporting Initiative 1000 allowing the state to employ affirmative action in employment, education and contracting. I-1000 passed in the legislature, and the leadership of the JCD had recommended endorsement. However, it is anticipated that a referendum campaign will be launched on I-1000. If that happens, the board will place before the membership the opportunity to take a NO position on the referendum at the June 20 General Meeting. From the SOS:
Ballot Title
Initiative Measure No. 1000 concerns remedying discrimination and affirmative action.This measure would allow the state to remedy discrimination for certain groups and to implement affirmative action, without the use of quotas or preferential treatment (as defined), in public education, employment, and contracting. Should this measure be enacted into law? Yes [ ] No [ ]
Ballot Measure Summary
This measure would allow the state to remedy documented or proven discrimination against, or underrepresentation of, certain disadvantaged groups. It would allow the state to implement affirmative action in public education, employment, and contracting if the action does not use quotas or preferential treatment. It would define affirmative action and preferential treatment. The measure would establish a Governor’s commission on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and require the commission to draft implementing legislation and publish reports.View Complete Text
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Resolutions passed at the April 7, 2019 Washington State Democratic Central Committee Meeting:
BREAKDOWN: ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CRISIS (4), EDUCATION (1), PARTY AFFAIRS (3), MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS (2), LABOR (3), HEALTH CARE (2), LAW (2).
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REMINDERS!
- JCD will be participating in the Rhody Parade on May 18, 2019. Come out and show your support! Contact John Hamilton at 360-437-4046.
- Our annual fundraiser is fast approaching, August 25, 2019. The Fish Feast Committee Chair is Claire Roney and volunteers are needed. You can reach Claire at clairesmithroney@yahoo.com.
- The June General Membership Meeting Program will be "State of the County" with Legislative updates. Our elected officials will be there to update us on the legislative state of our county and state and answer questions!
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Fun with Dems Events!
HOW IT WORKS: Sign up for an event, donate to Jefferson County Democrats, and have some fun with other Dems! All events have limited space so you must pay in advance for most events/classes. Jill Hamilton or Linda Abbott-Roe will be at most JCD scheduled meetings and you may sign-up and pay them at that time. Contact Linda at labbottroe@msn.com for sign-ups.
- Ice-dye your own silk scarf! Linda Abbott-Roe will teach this simple & fun technique in a class on either of 2 dates: May 23, 10am, or July 6, 1pm. $25per person. Limited to 5 students at each class. Sign up and pay at the next Dems event.
- Hike up Mount Walker! Saturday, June 1 (2 rain dates t.b.a if necessary) Join Stacie Prada for a hike at this beautiful time of the year. Bring your own sack lunch and enjoy a picnic at the top of Mount Walker with a truly splendid view. $25 per person. Sign up and pay at the next Dems event.
- Savor a delightfully fresh, exotically flavored Israeli meal with Al Bergstein at his home. 3 courses, both vegetarian and non-veg. Only 8 guests. Wednesday, June 19, 6pm, $25 per person. Sign up and pay at the next Dems event.
- Learn to play the Ukulele: George Yount will teach a group of 6-8 how to play the uke in 3 2-hour classes set up at your convenience. The ukulele is very IN and you'll soon be playing this fun & unique instrument with the best of 'em. $25 per person.
- Play some good, old-fashioned croquet! Rules of play are variable but you simply must wear white! This will be on the exquisite lawn of Ron Hayes and Melinda Bryden, Sunday June 23, 3pm. Refreshments included, of course. $25 per person at sign-up plus $1 cash per mulligan during game.
- Cast a concrete leaf with artist Melinda Bryden at her home. Create your own beautiful garden art. Limited to 6 students. $25 per person.
- An evening with renowned acoustic guitarist John Maxwell! This is sure to be a memorable event. Date to be announced at a later time. $25 per person.
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 The PUD has just launched its 2019 Internet Survey!
It will be live on our website through June 30th. We need as many East Jefferson County residents and businesses as possible to take it. The survey is on our website at jeffpud.org/broadband/survey. There are separate buttons for both residential and commercial surveys.
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 Congratulations to Liz Bumgarner - new chair of Clallam County Democrats!
Liz is a life-long Democrat. She brings years of experience in working for Democratic issues: women’s rights, human rights, health for all, better education, jobs, environment and needed regulations for government, banking and industry. |
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 Senator Murray & Representative Kilmer Reintroduce Wild Olympics Bill with Groundswell of New Support from Peninsula Tribes, Mayors & Businesses
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MAY 2019
May 14 Dems Dine Out!
May 15 FYI: Jeffco Planning Commissioners Meeting
May 16 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING – JCD
May 17 FYI: Final day for all candidates to file for office
May 18 FYI: Rhody Parade
May 19 FYI: Mason County Dems Annual Kennedy Dinner
May 20 FYI: County Commissioners Meeting
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May 20 FYI: Port Townsend City Council Meeting
May 21 FYI: PUD Commissioners Meeting
May 22 FYI: Port Commissioners Meeting
May 23 Fun With Dems: Ice-dye your own silk scarf!
May 27 Memorial Day
May 27 FYI: County Commissioners Meeting
May 30 Central Committee Meeting – JCD
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Our Monthly Calendar
Jefferson County Democrats have meetings and events every month that we would love to see you attend!
You can access the details related to each event on our monthly calendar.
JOIN US!
https://jeffcodemocrats.com/calendar/
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Jefferson County Democrats have an active WEBSITE and FACEBOOK where you can access loads of information about upcoming events & legislation, presidential candidates, party leaders and elected officials. Check them out!
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