Forty Third District Dems

• King County Executive: No candidate got 60% required for endorsement
• Mayor: No candidate got 60% required for endorsement
• Seattle City Attorney: Peter Holmes (http://holmesforseattle.com/)
• Seattle City Council Position 2: Richard Conlin (http://www.richardconlin.net/)
• Seattle City Council Position 4: David Bloom (http://bloomforcouncil.org/)
• Seattle City Council Position 6: Nick Licata (http://www.nicklicata2009.com/)
• Seattle City Council Position 8: No candidate got 60% required for endorsement
• Port of Seattle Position 1: John Creighton (http://www.johncreighton.org/)
• Port of Seattle Position 3: Rob Holland (http://robforport.com/)
• Port of Seattle Position 4: Max Vekich (coming soon)

43rd District Democrats

June 16, 2009

Endorsement Meeting

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

(*note 6:00 start time*)

AGENDA

5031 University Way NE

Seattle, WA 98105

6:00 p.m. Call to Order

Introduction to Format and Endorsements Rules

6:15 p.m. Seattle City Council Candidates Forum

Format: Each candidate will have 2 minutes to introduce herself/himself. After all candidates have spoken – floor opens to audience Q&A.

6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Position No. 2 roughly 12 minutes

6:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. Position No. 4 roughly 28 minutes

6:45 p.m. 7:05 p.m. Position No. 6 roughly 18 minutes

7:05 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Position No. 8 roughly 34 minutes

7:30 p.m. Endorsements Meeting

Format: Each candidate will have roughly 1.5 minutes to speak.

7:30 p.m. King County Executive

7:45 p.m. Mayor of Seattle

8:00 p.m. Port Commission (position no.1, 3, and 4)

8:15 p.m. Seattle City Attorney (position no. 2, 4, 6, and 8)

8:20 p.m. Seattle City Council (position no. 2, 4, 6, 8)

9:30 p.m. Adjourn

Please join us following the meeting:

Healthy banter and bubble tea are available at the Pochi Tea Station. The Pochi Tea Station is located on the Ave between Liberty Tattoo and A-Pizza – almost directly across the street from this building (exact address: 5014 University Way NE • phone number: 206.529.1158).

Guide to the 43rd District Endorsement Process

Primary Election

2009

How do candidates get our endorsement?

1) Fill out the King County Democratic Central Committee questionnaire thereby confirming membership in the Democratic Party (questionnaire available online at www.kcdems.org)

2) Confirm attendance at our June 16th meeting (email julianfwheeler@aol.com)

3) Prepare a one-minute speech or prepare a proxy to deliver a one-minute speech

What is the meeting process?

1) Each candidate who has complied with our three requirements will be automatically considered for endorsement – no nominations or seconds are necessary

2) Each candidate will have roughly one minute to give a speech – proxies are allowed

3) Following each race the members will vote in a written ballot

Note: The 43rd District Treasurer will read each candidates contributions/membership to the District

What are the voting requirements?

1) Every member and precinct committee officer of the district has the right to vote

2) Any candidate receiving 60% approval from the votes cast in their race – this includes votes cast for “no endorsement” – will receive an endorsement

3) If no single candidate receives 60% approval, then any candidate receiving at least 40% approval will be re-considered for an endorsement

Note: Members must be members for at least ten days prior to the endorsements meeting in order to vote in the endorsements meeting

What are the advantages of an endorsement?

1) Our members will carry a sample ballot with the names of each candidate we support

2) Our newsletter, website and email lists are used to promote our endorsed candidates

3) Candidates can use our endorsement in their literature to promote themselves as Democrats

Candidate Forum – Seattle Mayor, King County Executive, Port Commission

On Tuesday, June 2, the local Democratic Party organizations of North, Central and South Seattle (the 11th, 36th, 37th, 43rd and 46th districts) are co-hosting a Candidate Forum in advance of their June endorsement meetings and the August 18 primary. We will hear from candidates for King County Executive, Seattle Mayor and Position Four on the Seattle Port Commission. The event will follow the format of a moderated panel discussion addressing issues important to Seattle Democrats, followed by audience questions. The event, located in Belltown’s Labor Temple, is free and open to the public.

Date: Tuesday, June 2

Time: Doors open at 6:30 pm. Event begins at 7:00 pm.

Location: Labor Temple, 2800 First Avenue

43rd District Democrats

May 19, 2009

General Membership Meeting

University Heights Community Center

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

MINUTES

Minutes

I. Called to order at 7:00 p.m.

II. Approval of the minutes from last meeting

a. Motion to waive reading and approve minutes – approved by voice vote

III. Old business

a. Volunteer recognition – Chair speaks to the importance of volunteering

b. Officer reports

i. Chris Maryatt, Treasurer – balance of accounts is $62 less than start of year; membership renewals have not covered costs; need to raise funds equal to about 10x the number of people who’ve renewed so far this year, or we’ll be unable to rent meeting rooms, publish newsletters, etc.; need your help.

ii. Nick Sesnak, Vice-Chair for Elections – PCO training, Thursday @ 6:30 p.m., Capitol Hill Library; Candidate Forum on June 2^nd @ 6:30 p.m., including candidates for Mayor, King County Executive and Port Commission; Candidate Forum for City Council on June 16^th @ 6:30 p.m., followed by endorsement meeting.

iii. Julian Wheeler, Vice-Chair of Events – next program (endorsements) on June 16^th @ 7:30 p.m.; recognizes public officials; program committee recruiting new members.

iv. Andy Bates, Vice-Chair of PCO Recruitment – volunteer to become a PCO for your precinct, or to be an acting PCO for a neighboring precinct.

v. Hillary Masden – re-register to vote if you’ve moved.

c. Funding request from Washington Public Campaigns

i. Chris Maryatt – explains the budget for funding requests (up to $500) and the board’s arguments for and against the motion

ii. Moved and seconded to contribute $200 to Washington Public Campaigns

1. Jean Carlson spoke in favor, stressing the importance of public financing

2. Bob Mahon spoke against the motion on fiscal grounds

3. Katie Evans spoke in favor, citing need to make public officials accountable

4. David Kunselman spoke against, citing state and local fundraising difficulties; suggested targeted fundraising campaign

5. Will Affleck-Asch spoke in favor, noting that the timing is never right

iii. Motion passes; 17 in favor, 9 opposed

IV. Guest speakers

a. Richard Conlin, King County Council

V. Program: 2009 Legislative Session in Review

a. Panelists:

i. Sen. Ed Murray, 43^rd Legislative District

ii. Rep. Jamie Pedersen, 43^rd Legislative District

iii. Speaker Frank Chopp, 43^rd Legislative District

VI. Guest speakers (continued)

a. Ross Hunter, candidate for King County Executive

b. Fred Jarrett, candidate for King County Executive

VII. New Business

i. Resolutions

1. Chris Maryatt –supporting legislation to recognize same-sex marriage in WA

a. Passes by voice vote

2. Jean Carlson – supporting public campaign financing for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives / Fair Elections Now Act (S.752 / HR.1826)

a. Passes by voice vote

ii. Raffle ticket drawing

1. Congratulations to Katie Evans and Connie Voget

iii. Nick Sesnak – volunteer opportunities on the Elections Committee / PCO Committee

VIII. Officer reports, continued

a. Will Affleck-Asch – report on King County Democratic Central committee meetings

IX. Good of the Order

a. Michael Maddox – volunteers needed for “Health Care For All” march

b. Julian Wheeler – please help clean up the room and recycle; please support UHCC

c. Arvia Morris – May 21^st rally at Pier 66 to support effective climate change legislation

d. Peter Holmes – candidate for City Attorney

e. David Million – candidate for City Council, position 8

f. Jordan Royer – candidate for City Council, position 8

g. Rusty Williams – candidate for City Council, position 8

h. Bobby Forch – candidate for City Council, position 8

i. Rob Holland – candidate for Seattle Port Commission, position 4

j. Stacey Gianas – starting a community garden about five blocks north of here

k. David Bloom – candidate for City Council, position 4

l. Michael McGinn – candidate for Mayor