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West Seattle, Burien , White Center, Vashon and Maury IslandsChair’s Message for DecemberOn this day after Thanksgiving, I feel thankful forthe honor to have led the 34th District Democrats.Challenging and rewarding to be sure but the 34thDems’ work is far from done. Now, more than ever,we need to re-commit to fight actual evil poised tolead our country to ruin. Abuse of power in our nationis not new but the hubris of this newly-elected President is unparalleled and should challenge us to action. A stranger to truth and civil discourse, he can’t befought with resolutions or infernally slow process. Wemust challenge him door-to-door, neighbor-byneighbor. We live in a blue district but we can make adifference in the 2018 Congressional and state houseelections. What can you personally do to help localparty organizations? Do you have the energy, thefunds, or the time to engage? Did you help this year inthe 41st or the 30th, where out-of-district volunteersreally made a difference? If you didn’t help, I hopethat bubble you live in has permanently burst becausethe country can’t afford you now. Recently, I’ve beencontacted by many new folks who want to find out howthey can help the local party. Each conversation, I’vehad to start from scratch. It takes more than one person. What can you do to help your neighbor, your district, your country? Show up. Just show up. Out ofmany, one.My sincere thanks to everyone whoever did anything to help during my terms! You know who you are.Please celebrate the season with the 34th Dems onDecember 14th at 6:30. Please bring a main dish, appetizer, or dessert to share. If you picked up a NavosGiving Tree card, please remember to bring your unwrapped item.The last Drinking Liberally of 2016 is December6th. Please join me at Pizzeria 22 in Admiral for conversation and great food and drink.Marcee Stone-Vekich34dems.orgJoin us at our annualDec. 14, 20166:30pmPlease bring a main dish, appetizeror dessert to share.At The Hall at Fauntleroy9131 California Ave SWAcross from the YMCAIn This IssueChair’s Message.Page 1Reorganization Information.Page 2Bulletin Board.Page 3Sandy Trent Obituary .Page 4Election Results.Page 5Last Meeting Summary.Page 6KCDCC Report .Page 7Martha Koester News .Page 7Treasurer’s Report .Page 7
Executive BoardKing County Democrats ReorganizationSunday, December 4, 12pmChairMarcee Stone Vekich206-465-1963First Vice ChairTed Barker206-954-7755Second Vice Chair, Finance ChairCarol Frillman425-785-7502TreasurerKaren Chilcutt206-935-3216SecretaryKathryn Sprigg206-933-6754State CommitteewomanLisa Plymate206-937-5050State CommitteemanChris Porter206-856-0182King County CommitteewomanMartha Koester206-762-6417King County Committeewoman AlternateBrianna ThomasKing County CommitteemanSteve Butts206-935-0798Seattle Machinists Hall, 9125 15th Place S., SeattleEvery person elected as a PCO this past August is part of the King CountyDemocratic Central Committee (KCDCC) for 2017-2018. If you have beenelected as a PCO, it is extremely important that you plan to attend onDecember 4th, because you are the only person who may cast votes onbehalf of your precinct at that meeting. We have nine countywide electedofficer positions:ChairFirst Vice ChairSecond Vice ChairThird Vice ChairFourth Vice ChairSecretaryTreasurerState Committee Member (must be a person identifying as male)State Committee Member (must be a person identifying as female)More information at www.kcdems.org/King County Committeeman AlternateChris Langler503-913-6486BylawsBrian Earl and Steve KarbowskiCommunications ChairMike Parker206-935-3731Diversity Committee ChairLois Schipper206-919-6914Hospitality ChairMike Heavey206-755-1576Legislative Action Committee ChairTamsen Spengler206-932-2772Membership ChairJoy Pakulak206-380-5448Outreach ChairSteve Butts206-935-0798PCO Committee Chair, Sgt at ArmsLes Treall206-948-5423Program CommitteeMarcee Stone, Ted Barker, Sofia Aragon34th Legislative District ReorganizationWednesday, January 11, 7pmMake plans to attend our January meeting as we selectthe officers for the next 2 years.All 34th LD Democratic PCO’s elected in 2016 will be voting for thefollowing officers:ChairFirst Vice ChairSecond Vice ChairState CommitteewomanState CommitteemanKing County CommitteewomanKing County CommitteemanKing County Committeewoman Alt.King County Committeeman Alt.Technology ChairRichard BartlettAll members will vote for these officers:ParliamentarianAllan MunroSecretaryTreasurerWebsiteBill Schrier206-937-8045Newsletter EditorSteve Butts206-935-0798More information coming soon. Watch our website: www.34dems.org/2
34th District Bulletin Board34th District Democrats MeetingsAll meetings of the 34th DistrictDemocrats are open to any of ourmembers.Executive BoardNo Executive Board meeting is scheduledfor December.Other Meetings or Events:Town Hall Seattle events that may be of interest:Can Rapid Rehousing Solve Seattle’s Homelessness Crisis?6:00PM, Thursday, December 8, 2016Great Hall - FreeAs the problem of homelessness in Seattle becomes ever more prevalent,debates over the best course of action are heating up. Seattle’s newestplan involves Rapid Rehousing—rent subsidies that get people housed butonly last a few months. Can this lead to long-term stability when rent is skyrocketing? How can our community address the root causes of housinginstability? Join Solid Ground for a panel discussion, moderated by KUOW’sLiz Jones.Register at t Seattle Drinking LiberallyPizzeria 22, 4213 SW College St.Tuesday, Dec. 6, 6:00 p.m.Seattle Human Rights DayEvergreen Democratic ClubAngelo’s Italian Restaurant601 SW 153rd St., BurienTuesday, Dec. 13, 11:30 a.m.This event is to be held off site at Seattle First Baptist Church at 1111 Harvard Ave. Doors open at 6:30PM.Metropolitan Democratic ClubWinter Holiday PartyColman Mansion,Home of Maryanne Tagney andDavid Jones9343 Fauntleroy Way SWSunday, Dec. 11, 5-8pmBurien Drinking LiberallyNo Meeting Scheduled for DecemberWest Seattle Democratic WomenHoliday PartyLuncheon and “White Donkey”Gift exchange. Help prepare packets forthe White Center Food BankThursday, Dec. 22 10:30Check westseattledemocraticwomen.orgFor information.Jose Antonio Vargas7:30PM, Thursday, December 8, 2016Seattle First Baptist Church - FreeThis Human Rights Day celebration puts a spotlight on local organizationsand initiatives who are making waves in the community, and places themin context with broader issues happening in America. Program featuresjournalist, filmmaker, and immigrants’ rights activist Jose Antonio Vargas.Register at: /A Workshop:Transforming Pain, Fear and Anger to ActionSunday, Dec. 4th, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.Westside Unitarian Universalist, 7141 California Ave SWWith Donald Trump’s victory, our country now faces extensive uncertainty as Trump moves to address his campaign promises which pittedcommunities against each other, setting the table for continued angerand possible violence going forward.This event is to counter this negativity and help bring our communitycloser while providing tools to help us all get back to working together. This will be educational and participatory and will provide toolsfor transforming pain, fear and anger to action. This forum will be professionally facilitated and is being supported by multiple partnering organizations.Please register for forum at:http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/27163183
Back to Work Contact Information andCommittee Assignmentsfor Our LegislatorsOn a Nov. 15 conference call with Democratic National Committee members, Barack Obama gaveDemocrats a prescription for post-election hope:10 or so days of moping, followed by grass-rootsorganization across the country.SenatorSharon Nelson“Senate Democratic LeaderRules316 Legislative BuildingPO Box 40434Olympia, WA 98504(360) 786 - 7667I want to say how proud I am ofHillary Clinton on a history-makingrace. We did not get the result we wanted,but we took a step, in shattering a barrierthat’s still there. And little girls and littleboys are going to have a different sense ofthe possible thanks to her nomination andher candidacy.That doesn’t mean we don’t hurt, forwhat was an unexpected loss. Expectedlosses are hard enough. Unexpected onesare just worse. And that’s okay. I was telling my team: You’re allowed to mope fora week and a half—maybe two if youreally need it. But after that, we have tobrush ourselves off and get back to work.”RepresentativeEileen CodyChair, Health and WellnessAppropriations303 John L. O'Brien BuildingPO Box 40600Olympia, WA 98504(360) 786 - 7978RepresentativeJoe FitzgibbonChair, EnvironmentFinance305 John L. O'Brien BuildingPO Box 40600Olympia, WA 98504(360) 786 - 7952Local GovernmentRemembering Sandy Trent 1937 - 2016Long-time 34th District Democrat Sandy Trent passedaway recently at age 79.She was an elected Democratic PCO for 28 years.Originally from San Francisco, she fell in love withSeattle while stationed atFt. Lawton in the Magnolianeighborhood while servingin the US Women’s Army Corps and upon her retirement, she settled in Seattle. In addition to herinvolvement with the local Democratic Party, shealso was a stanch Presbyterian and assumed numerous positions within the larger regional Presbyterian Church organization. Sandy also took onroles in various community organizations, and onthe boards of several neighborhood agencies.Letters and Submitted ArticlesWe are Democrats, and like most Democrats we havestrong opinions and like to express them. We welcomeletters and articles. .All submissions are subject to editing. If submissions needto be shortened, you will be given the option of editing yourown work.Photos and notices of upcoming events are alwayswelcome.The deadline for the January newsletter will beWednesday Dec 21.Mail to Steve Butts,10254 36th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98146or email to swbutts@comcast.netShe is survived by her daughter, Joyce Williams,her son Ian Hagemann, and a host of other relatives.4
Election ResultsWe are disappointed with the outcome of the Presidential election, but Washington State did its part.State-wide and locally we held our own. King County had a turnout rate of 81%, and 84% of voters in the34th LD returned their ballots.well outpacing the nation. Below are the results of the 2016 general elecFederal OfficeKing County CourtPatty Murray, U.S. SenatorPramila Jayapal, U.S. Representative Dist. 7Nicole Gaines-Phelps, Superior Court Pos. 14David Keenan, Superior Court Pos. 26Helen Halpert, Superior Court Pos. 31Cathy Moore, Superior Court Pos. 44Kristen Richardson, Superior Court Pos. 52Mariane Spearman, Superior Court Pos. 53Laurel Gibson, Southwest District Pos. 3Lisa Paglisotti, West District Pos. 1Gregg Hirakawa, West District Pos. 4State OfficeJay Inslee, GovernorCyrus Habib, Lieutenant GovernorKim Wyman, Washington Secretary of StateDuane Davidson, Washington State TreasurerPat McCarthy, State AuditorBob Ferguson, State Attorney GeneralHilary Franz, Commissioner of Public LandsChris Reykdal, Supt. of Public InstructionMike Kreidler, Insurance CommissionerMary Yu, State Supreme Court Justice Pos. 1Barbara Madsen, Supreme Court Justice Pos. 5Charlie Wiggins, Supreme Court Justice Pos. 6State LegislatureEileen Cody, State Representative, Pos. 1Joe Fitzgibbon, State Representative, Pos. 2The 34th Democrats endorsed candidates andmeasures are highlighted in bold.MeasuresI-732 - Tax on Carbon- NOI-735 - Overturn of Citizens United Decision - YESI-1433 - Minimum Wage - YESI-1491 - Extreme Protection Orders - YESI-1464 concerns campaign finance laws and lobbyists.I-1501 - Penalties for Crimes against VulnerableIndividuals - YESAdvisory Vote No. 14 - RepealedAdvisory Vote No. 15 - RepealedSJR No. 8210 - Deadline for redistricting - ApprovedSeattle I-124 - Hotel Workers Protections - YESSound Transit Prop. 1 - YESHighline School District Bond Measure - YESHere is a look at the phone bank operation at the Seattle Machinists Hall. Carol Zeigler (right) is using the predictive dialer program, calling across the state urging voters to return their ballots.5
In Case You Missed Our Last Meeting . . .Les Treall toasted to the fact we had a great electionin Washington State, thanked those who worked hardin the 30th LD. Rep. Eileen Cody noted that we willhave a majority of women in the State House Democratic Caucus for the first time. Sam Samanieg raisedher glass to the West Seattle High School students formarching down California Avenue that day. A toast tothe future of the party by Max Vekich and quoted JFK:“Don’t get Angry. Get Even. Better yet, get elected.”The remainder of the meeting was given over to members that wished to express their concerns. DavidGinsberg announced his candidacy for chair, citingconcern for his daughter. Catherine Tlapak passionately urged the party to support the working class, anote that was also made by Chris Weiss. Ann Martinasked us to support organizations that will providehelp to those most affected by Republican policies. BillShrier expressed concern that our organization hasbecome too automatic in our support for raising taxesand to the economic affect that can have on our constituents.Jason Chueng, who is half-Chinese, laments that thecandidate endorsed by racists and Nazis is electedThe mood of the meeting was definitely mixed as weattempted to digest the outcome of the general electionfrom the day before. The result of the presidential racewas unexpected and many had yet to come to acceptance of a Trump administration and what form thatwould take. The Chair emphasized the need to gatherand organize and, if necessary, take to the
305 John L. O'Brien Building PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504 (360) 786 - 7952 Local Government Remembering Sandy Trent 1937 - 2016 Letters and Submitted Articles We are Democrats, and like most Democrats we have strong opinions and like to express them. We welcome letters and articles. . All submissions are subject to editing. If submissions need to be shortened, you will be given
