News from the Skagit County Democrats
Posted on June 23rd, 2024
Skagit County Democrats Action Newsletter for June 24, 2024
DEMOCRATIC EVENTS
1. 10th Legislative District Representative Clyde Shavers’ Campaign Kickoff, Wednesday, Jun 26, 6:00pm – 7:30pm, Bayview Community Hall, 5642 Bayview Road, Langley
Click Here to RSVP or contribute.
2. NEW – The 39th Legislative District Democrats will conduct a General Membership Meeting, Saturday, Jun 29, 10:00am, via Zoom
Click Here for the agenda and the Zoom link.
3. NEW – Volunteers needed to distribute signs for the 10th Legislative District candidates, Saturday, Jun 29
"We will be meeting at the Skagit Dems Office at 10:00am and putting up signs for all three democratic candidates along I-5 and Highway 20."
4. NEW – The 40th Legislative District Democrats will conduct an Endorsements Meeting, Sunday, Jun 30, 6:00pm, via Zoom
Click Here for the Zoom link; Meeting ID: 372 671 4899, Passcode: 40th.
5. NEW – PCO Recruitment
We need more PCOs for the 2022-2024 biennial to help us Get Out the Vote in this critical election year and to help us build a strong Skagit County and 10th, 39th, and 40th Legislative District Party Organizations. You can get involved in a big way by becoming a PCO.
- Step 1: Find Your Precinct. You can use the Skagit County iMap to find your precinct.
- Step 2: Check the list of vacant precincts.
- Step 3: Application: complete this form for Skagit County and email chair@skagitdemocrats.org.
6. NEW – Biden Yard Signs
We expect to have Biden/Harris yard signs available in the Headquarters Office by Thursday of this week for a suggested donation of $20 per sign. We are located at 2021 East College Way, Mount Vernon. Office hours are Monday – Thursday, 10:00am – 4:00pm, depending on volunteer availability.
7. NEW – Rocio Lopez is requesting assistance to attend the National Democratic Convention in Chicago
Rocio has been elected to be an At Large Delegate to the Convention, Aug 19 – 22. Click Here to go to Rocio's GoFundMe page.
8. The Fidalgo Democrats' latest presentation, "Don't be a scam victim" from the Jun 11 Meeting can be viewed here
9. Endorsements
Click Here to see a listing of all the candidates currently endorsed by the Skagit County Democrats.
10. NEW – The League of Women Voters of Washington conducted a forum for the candidates for Washington State Attorney General
Click Here to view the video. (Warning: the lip sync is a little off in this clip.)
11. NEW – Rachel Maddow Talks Impact of Project 2025, Upcoming SCOTUS Decisions on "The View"
This clip is worth viewing and sharing with others. Click Here for the YouTube recording.
12. NEW – Links of the Week
The Links of the Week provide in-depth pieces and resources the Editor has found to be relevant, insightful, and thorough on important issues of the day.
- Supreme Court has a sizeable case backlog in little time to do it
- Washington State Is the Most At-Risk for a Catastrophic Tsunami, New Study Says
- Deluge of ‘pink slime’ websites threaten to drown out truth with fake news in US election
- The US Economy Grew the Most Under These Presidents
- How a Network of Nonprofits Enriches Fundraisers While Spending Almost Nothing on Its Stated Causes
- People Are Just Now Learning There's A Word For The Day After Tomorrow
COMMUNITY EVENTS
1. NEW – Gary Kanter and Greg Deer, long-time Democrat and labor activists, will have a release party for their new compact disc, "What Have You Done…?", Saturday, Jun 29, 6:00pm, Island County MultiPurpose Building, 141 North East Camano Drive, Camano Island
"Our special guests will be Camano's own highly-acclaimed practitioners of the art of bluegrass, Band of Friends, who will also be sharing their new CD, coincidentally titled, "Band of Friends." . . . There is no charge for attending. Oh yeah, as a county facility, alcohol and other "stimulants" are not permitted. We hope to see you there!"
Editor's Note: You may have noticed Gary playing for us during our recent Gala.
2. The League of Women Voters of Skagit County present The Ins and Outs of Our Ballots and Elections, Monday, Jun 24, 6:30pm, PUD Aqua Room, 1415 Freeway Drive, Mount Vernon
"Elections Manager Gabrielle Clay answers questions on how our election system works from preparing the ballots through counting the votes."
3. Skagit County to Host Series of Comprehensive Plan Update Open Houses
"Skagit County Planning and Development Services will be hosting a series of open houses over the next three weeks as an opportunity for the community to learn about and contribute to Skagit County’s 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update . . . " The scheduled meetings are as follows:
- Sedro-Woolley Community Center, 703 Pacific Street, Sedro-Woolley, WA on Wednesday, June 26th from 5:30-7:00 PM
- Concrete High School, 7830 S Superior Ave, Concrete, WA on Thursday, June 27th at 5:30-7:00 PM
Click Here for more information.
4. Race Week Anacortes, Jun 23, 1:00pm – Jun 28, 12:00pm, Cap Sante Marina, Anacortes
"Race Week is a 5-day sailboat racing event that takes place out of Cap Sante Marina. Race courses are set up each day on the NE shores of Guemes Island. After racing, Race Week participants enjoy post-race parties at the Depot Arts Center that feature live music, and lots of fun!"
5. School Closures
The kids are all out of school now! Please be aware and drive carefully! Watch out for the little ones now on the loose!
6. June is Pride Month
- 2024 Pride Walk, Monday, Jun 24, 11:30am – 12:15pm, begins 515 Fulton Street (near MV High School), ends Edgewater Park, Mount Vernon
- 2024 Pride Potluck Picnic, Monday, Jun 24, 12:30pm – 2:30pm, Edgewater Park, Mount Vernon
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Coffee & Cards, Wednesdays, 10:00am – 12:00pm, Skagit County Democrats Headquarters, 2021 East College Way, Suite 104, Mount Vernon
Coffee and Cards meets on Wednesdays from 10:00am – 12:00pm. This is the group that was previously led by Carol Sullivan and is now led quite capably by Judy Farrar and Judith Chilcote. The group is a way for us to express ourselves about issues of importance to us all.
We will write messages of encouragement and support to people who are making positive contributions as well as messages of concern and opposition to people who are negatively impacting our world – this includes legislators on the local, state, and federal level as well as CEOs of corporations and other people having a significant impact in our world. We will share ideas for people to write to and issues to address.
Postcards and stamps will be provided, but we ask that people bring money to cover the cost of the postcard stamps which are currently $.53. Coffee will be provided or bring your own. As Carol always reminded us, “We are stronger together.” Our office is located at 2021 East College Way, Suite 104, Mount Vernon, 360-336-1555."
2. Anacortes Sunday Demonstrations
Progressive folks regularly demonstrate each Sunday, 12:00pm – 1:00pm at the corner of 12th Street and Commercial Avenue in Anacortes. While this is not an official Skagit County Democrats activity, turnout is encouraged.