Aug 24 — Annual Summer Party and Back to School Drive
Summer time is here, and instead of a meeting at the Assembly we will be partying!
Our Annual Summer Party and Back to School Drive is Sunday August 24, starting at 3:30PM — address supplied with entry donation. The food buffet will be open for service at 4:00PM.
Come join us and get the opportunity to meet elected officials, candidates and other clubmembers.
Please do not bring a dish, but instead we ask for a minimum donation of $20 to cover the delicious food from ¡Salud!
The club will furnish Carne Asada, Pollo Asado and Veggie tacos, beans, Mexican rice, guacamole, onions, cilantro, Cotija cheese, limes, red garlic, salsa, salsa verde, tortillas, quesadilla and mini tortillas, plus two drink tickets per person for wine or beer.
Come enjoy the holidays with your fellow Dems. Please click here to RSVP and donate — and share the QR code with your Democratic friends.
Note: no dogs allowed.
Western Service Workers Association Back to School Drive
Donations can be dropped off onsite, or you can bring them to our annual summer party this year.
WSWA needs thousands of school supplies donated for low-income children in families working through 40-year high inflation last year. Pens, notebooks, erasers and supplies of all kinds are needed in abundance so working families can put their hard-earned dollars toward rent and utilities. Donations are needed by August 7th, for the distribution on August 9th. You can drop off supplies 7 days a week between 9am - 9pm. And if you can’t make the deadline you can also bring donations to the Annual Summer Party, WSWA will take them all.
The following supplies are greatly needed: Pens (thousands), Spiral notebooks-college ruled -wide ruled, 1” binders, Loose leaf paper -college ruled -wide ruled, Pencils, Pencil sharpeners, Markers, Crayons, Glue Sticks, Rulers, Folders, Erasures, Children’s clothes (age 5-18), Backpacks (least needed)
Care to volunteer on the distribution, utility advocacy or transportation? Call WSWA today! (619) 238-9763.
Petition to Recall Scott Eckert
You may have heard about the egregious behavior of trustees of the Grossmont Union High School District Board who recently fired nearly every librarian in the district. If not, this article from the Voice of San Diego is worth a read — Grossmont Union Trustees Finalize Layoffs as Community Mounts Recall Effort.
If you can volunteer, please consider joining the recall effort, details here (PDF).
Aug 7 — Pacific Beach Democratic Club hosts State Senator Catherine Blakespear
The Pacific Beach Democratic Club’s speaker this month is our State Senator Catherine Blakespear and this meeting will be held at the Pacific Beach library at 4275 Cass St, Thursday, August 7th starting at 6PM.
California Democratic Party Region 22 Delegates back Resolution to Reallocate Funding from Automated License Plate Readers to Community Programs
At their recent July 20 meeting Democratic State Central Committee (DSCC) delegates representing Assembly Districts 77, 78, 79 and 80 unanimously approved the following resolution, with one delegate abstaining (clubmember Nicole Crosby) . It will now to sent to the California Democratic Party resolution committee for consideration by the state party.
WHEREAS, Automated License Plate Reader systems present significant privacy and civil rights concerns, with data potentially accessible to federal immigration agencies, putting immigrant and marginalized communities at risk;
WHEREAS, the continued investment in Automated License Plate Readers diverts critical resources away from essential community programs such as parks, libraries, and safety net services that foster healthy, thriving neighborhoods;
WHEREAS, local leaders, organizations, and community members have expressed overwhelming opposition to Automated License Plate Reader funding, citing its potential misuse, lack of regulation, and threats to democratic freedoms and community trust;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the California Democratic Party advocates that funds previously designated for Automated License Plate Reader technology be reallocated towards community-based programs such as extending library hours, public park maintenance, increased recreation activities, more public restrooms and wash stations, and improved fire response times.
Additionally the following members of region 22 asked to be listed as co-sponsors:
Ann Crosbie AD77
Cody Petterson AD77
Marcelo Ramirez AD78
Lori Saldaña, Assembly speaker Pro Tempore emerita, AD78
Tajhay Banks AD79
Michelle Krug AD79
Sara Ochoa AD80
Rafael Perez AD80
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