News from the Skagit County Democrats
Posted on September 22nd, 2024
Skagit County Democrats Action Newsletter for September 23, 2024
DEMOCRATIC EVENTS
1. A Skagit County Fund Raiser for 10th Legislative District Representative Dave Paul will be held Tuesday, Sep 24, 5:30pm – 7:00pm, please RSVP for the address
"Jere LaFollette and Wende Sanderson are hosting a house party . . . Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins will be joining us at the event . . . Please RSVP to dave@votedavepaul.com if you can attend. Address available upon RSVP." Click Here for the flyer.
2. NEW – Meet & Support Janet St. Clair for 10th Legislative District Senator, Wednesday, OCT 2, 5:30pm – 7:00pm, Temperate Habits Brewing, 500 South 1st Street, Mount Vernon
"Hosted By Mayor Peter Donovan, Former Mayor Jill Boudreau, Comm'r Lisa Janicki, Sen. Liz Lovelett, Rep. Debra Lekanoff, Rep. Alex Ramel, CM. Richard Brocksmith, CM. Melissa Beaton, CM. Mary Hudson, CM. Andrew Vander Stoep, Lynn Campbell, and Alec McDougall. Janet is running to be the next State Senator for the 10th Legislative District. After a very strong primary showing, Janet is on track to flip this seat and bring our democratic values to Olympia. We hope you will take the time to stop by, meet Janet, and have your questions answered." Click Here to RSVP or email timothy@bluewavepolitics.cm. Click Here for the flyer.
3. NEW – Meet & Greet Judge Cecily Hazelrigg, re-election candidate for Washington State Court of Appeals, Thursday, Oct 3, 5:00pm – 7:00pm, Skagit River Brewery, 404 South 3rd Street, Mount Vernon
Please RSVP to CecilyForCoa.com@gmail.cm.
4. Young Democrats of Skagit County host Pumpkin Carving, Saturday, Oct 5, 3:00pm, Hillcrest Park, 1717 South 13th Street, Mount Vernon
"Join the Young Democrats of Skagit County and carve some pumpkins! This is a very casual social event. No pumpkin carving or political experience necessary. We will have free pumpkins available to carve and take home but you are also welcome to bring your own. This event is for young people (35 and under) who are interested in politics but all are welcome. If you would like to donate pumpkins, carving tools or snacks please let us know!" Email address is: ydskagitcounty@gmail.cm.
5. NEW – Candidate Forum for Skagit County Commissioners Positions in District 1 and 2 (sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Skagit County), Monday Oct 7, 5:30pm – 6:30pm, Skagit PUD, 1415 Freeway Drive, Mount Vernon
The forum includes:
- Candidates For District 1: Rylee Fleury and Ron Wesen
- Candidates For District 2: Richard Brocksmith and Peter Browning
In addition to the in-person event, a live broadcast will be conducted on KSVR 91.7 fm. Also an audio recording will be available on the League of Women Voters of Skagit County’s website:. There will be an informal Candidate Meet and Greet at 5:00pm.
6. UPDATED – Campaign Information
Team Harris-Walz Phone Bank – "Join us to make calls for Kamala Harris and Democrats up and down the ballot!" Click on the "Show More" link to see all the dates/times available.
We are trying to keep up with the demand for Harris/Walz signs and pins at the Skagit County Democrats Headquarters Office, 2021 East College Way, Suite 104. We also have some (free) Ferguson signs in. Please call ahead to the office (360-336-1555) to ensure we have stock of what you want in. You can leave your name and phone number and say how any signs you would like. A suggested donation of $20 is requested for the signs. (Editor's Note: I apologize for indicating last week that we had signs after we had run out. I neglected to check with the office staff and consequently inconvenienced people who made the trip into the office unnecessarily. Mea culpa.)
For those wanting to donate to the Harris campaign via snail mail (USPS), please use the following address: Harris Victory Fund, P.O. Box 96663, Washington, D.C. 20077-7085
7. Volunteers needed to staff our Headquarters Office
If you would like to volunteer in the office by answering phones or questions that people may have, please call our Headquarters Office at 360-336-1555 and let them know your interest and contact information.
8. Yard Sign Etiquette
As election season heats up, it is crucial to be mindful of proper yard sign etiquette to ensure we all show respect for our community while supporting our candidates. Here are some helpful do's and don'ts to keep in mind:
- DO:
- Place signs on your own property or with the permission of the property owner.
- Ensure signs are set back from roadways to avoid obstructing visibility or traffic.
- Remove signs within 10 days after the election, as required by RCW 29A.84.040.
- DON'T:
- Place signs on public property, such as parks, medians, and sidewalks, or private property without permission from the property owner.
- Block sidewalks, driveways, or other access points.
- Put signs in areas that violate local zoning laws or homeowner association rules.
9. 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. THIS LIST HAS BEEN UPDATED.
- Step 3: Application: complete this form for Skagit County and email chair@skagitdemocrats.org.
10. 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.
- Harris shows some gains and economic views brighten a bit
- U.S. sees a sudden and unexpected drop in fatal overdoses
- Robert Reich explains why millennials don't have any money and his 4 reasons has us convinced
- No Manhattan Project for AI, but maybe a Los Alamos
- Trump's Proposed Tariffs: What Are They, and How Would They Affect US Economy?
COMMUNITY EVENTS
1. NEW – The monthly Planned Parenthood rally is Saturday, Oct 5, 11:00am – 12:00pm, on the sidewalk in front of the Mount Vernon Health Center, 1805 East Division Street, Mount Vernon
Bring your signs, your friends, and your family.
2. NEW – Skagit Bigfoot Fest, Friday – Sunday, Sep 27 – 29, Skagit County Fairgrounds, 501 Taylor St, Mount Vernon
Click Here for ticket information.
3. NEW – Cook Road will be closed overnight to through traffic at the railroad crossing adjacent to Old Highway 99 from Wednesday, Sep 25, 6:00pm to Thursday, Sep 26, 10:00am
"Burlington Northern Santa Fe crews will be conducting repairs to the rail crossing, just east of Old Highway 99 N, overnight beginning Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:00 pm. The closure is schedule to remain in place until Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00 am. The road will be closed to all vehicles, including emergency vehicles. The Detour Route will be via State Route 20, Burlington Boulevard, and Old Highway 99 N for both Directions."
4. NEW – The Guemes Island Ferry “Railroad Parking Lot” located at 500 I Avenue, Anacortes, will temporally close from October 9th – October 12th to conduct maintenance and landscaping activities
"ALL vehicles remaining in this parking area after 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, October 8th will be subject to towing/impound by local authorities. The larger 6th & K parking lot will remain open and available for parking during this closure. As a friendly reminder, ferry parking allows a maximum of 72 hours parking in both parking lots." Click Here for the Facebook post.
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 $.56. 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."