News from the Skagit County Democrats

Skagit County Democrats Action Newsletter for October 14, 2024

DEMOCRATIC EVENTS

x. NEW – Our office will be closed on Monday, Oct 14 in recognition of Indigenous/Columbus Day. We will reopen again Tuesday at 10:00am

x. Election Night Party ! Mark your calendar!
Have you heard? Skagit County Democrats will host an election night party Tuesday, Nov 5, 4:30pm until 9:30pm at the Swinomish Casino. We will have heavy appetizers and a no host bar. We’ve been working hard and look forward to spending time together in our community. Come celebrate everyone's hard work! Click Here to RSVP!

x. The 39th Legislative District Democrats Executive Board meets Tuesday, Oct 15, 7:00pm – 8:00pm, via Zoom
Click Here for the Zoom link.

x. A Street Rally in support of Harris/Walz is planned for Friday, Oct 18, 4:00pm – 6:00pm, Commercial Avenue between 12th Street and 13th Street, Anacortes
For more information text or call Marilyn Oshiro, 936-537-6961.

x. Get Out the Vote – Mount Vernon, Sunday, Oct 20, 12:00pm, Mount Vernon Library Commons, 208 West Kincaid Street Mount Vernon
"Northwest Washington's preeminent get out the vote weekend continues with the gotMV Volunteer Rally. Volunteers will hear from leaders and speakers about the issues and opportunities to make a difference. Participants will have access to campaign literature and lists, volunteer training, and a chance to learn. Particular emphasis will be given to the 10th LD races for Janet St Clair, Dave Paul and Clyde Shavers, but the goal is to get out the vote for all the Democratic priorities on the ballot. After the rally, plan to knock doors for several hours. Coffee and pastries provided." Please Click Here to RSVP.

x. NEW – Reception for 2nd Congressional District Representative Rick Larsen, Thursday, Oct 24, 5:30pm to 7:00pm, Downtown Mount Vernon, *Address provided upon RSVP*
Please RSVP to Alex at (253) 906-2539 or Alex@newmanpartners.cm. "Join Mayor Peter Donovan in support of Congressman Rick Larsen . . . for an evening reception on Thursday, October 24th. Hear about the latest in politics, what the 2024 cycle will look like, and his work as the Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee." Click Here for more information or to donate.

x. NEW – The 39th Legislative District Democrats General Membership Meeting, Saturday, Oct 26, 10:00am – 12:00pm, via Zoom
Click Here for the Zoom link.

x. NEW – Meet & Greet Richard Brocksmith, Thursday, Oct 17, 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Village Pizza, 807 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes

x. NEW – The Washington Education Association Day of Action, Saturday, Oct 26 10:00am – 12:00pm, Coordinated Campaign Office, 2021 East College Way, UNIT 104, Mount Vernon
"Join Janet [St. Clair] and the fantastic folks at the W.E.A. as we knock on doors to get out the vote in and around Mount Vernon! Training and materials provided by the campaign." Click Here to RSVP.

x. UPDATED – General Campaign Information

Signs and bumper stickers are becoming scarcer at the Skagit County Democrats Headquarters Office. Please call ahead to the office (360-336-1555) to reserve what you want and if it is available. You can leave your name and phone number and what you would like. We still have a good collection of buttons.

Skagit County Democrats Endorsed Candidates / Initiatives – Please Click Here. For a detailed description of our endorsement process, Click Here.

The St. Clair campaign has several activities throughout the 10th Legislative District planned for the last month. Click Here to find the most current activities.

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.

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

x. November 5, General Election
VoteWA
Click Here for the Voter Registration and Ballot Management Portal.
You can check your voter registration status as well as check you legislative and congressional districts. In addition, you can use this portal to register to vote OR to update your voter registration (this must be done by Oct 28).

Election Information
Click Here for the English version of the online General Election Voter's Pamphlet. Click Here for the Spanish version of the online General Election Voter's Pamphlet. Click Here for the Washington Secretary of State's online Voter's Guide. Click Here to view maps of various voting districts.

General Election Timeline

• September 21 – Military and Overseas ballots mailed
• October 16 – Accessible Voting Unit test – 9:00 AM
• October 16 – Official Logic & Accuracy test – 10:00 AM
• October 16 – Domestic ballots mailed
• October 28 – Deadline to register or update existing registration online and by mail
• November 5 – Deadline for in-person registration and voter updates – Closes 8:00 PM
• November 5 – General Election – Closes 8:00 PM
• November 18 – Canvassing Board Meeting, Initial Review – 1:00 PM
• November 26 – General Election Certification – 1:30 PM

Ballot Drop Box Locations
Click Here for a map of the locations.

• Anacortes
  • Anacortes Public Library (behind library near drive-up book-drop), 1220 10th Street
  • Skyline Beach Club, 6041 Sands Way
• Bow Edison
  • Fire District 5 Fire Station, 14304 West Bow Hill Rd
• Burlington
  • Burlington Parks and Recreation Building (north side of Fairhaven Ave parking lot), 900 East Fairhaven Street
• Conway
  • Conway Fire Department, 21020 Greenfield Street
• Concrete
  • Skagit Upriver Services, 45770 Main South
• Hamilton
  • Fire District 8/Punkin Center Station, 34041 State Route 20
• La Conner
  • La Conner Library, 614 East Morris Street
• Mount Vernon
  • Mount Vernon Police Department, 1805 Continental Place
  • Skagit County Auditors Office [Courthouse] (in U-shaped parking lot accessed from 3rd St. near Kincaid), 700 South 2nd Street, Room 201
• Sauk-Suiattle
  • 6020 Mountain Goat Way, Darrington
• Sedro-Woolley
  • Sedro-Woolley Post Office, (in alley between Eastern Avenue and Metcalf), 111 Woodworth Street
• Swinomish
  • Social Services Building, 17337 Reservation Road

x. 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.

x. 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.

x. NEW – Recommended reading from Skagit County Democrats co-Chair, Lynn Campbell
Make a plan for Election Night and beyond.

x. 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.

• The History of the Ballot and the People Who Cast Them
• The Age of Depopulation – Surviving a World Gone Gray
• ‘It’s mindblowing’: US meteorologists face death threats as hurricane conspiracies surge
• Difference between Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Saxenda explained
• Our Climate Is So Screwed Up, It Rained in the Sahara Desert
• UW professor wins Nobel Prize in chemistry

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

x. NEW – Janicki Job Fair, Thursday, Oct 17, 3:00pm – 6:00pm, Building 5, 34240 State Route 20, Hamilton
"Please review our Job Openings page before attending the hiring fair to ensure you meet the position’s qualifications. Some roles may require candidates to be 18 years or older, a US Person or have the ability to obtain a US Secret Security clearance. We hope to see you there!"

x. NEW – YMCA Spooktacular, Saturday Oct 19, 5:00pm – 8:00pm, 1901 Hoag Road, Mount Vernon
"Join us on Saturday, October 19 from 5-8pm at Hoag Road for an evening filled with fun! We will have a wide range of Halloween-themed activities for kids and parents alike to enjoy. This event is FREE and open to the public, so bring your friends and family! Registration is not required. Don’t forget to wear your Halloween costume!"

x. The Port of Skagit is seeking applicants for its vacant seat for District 2 on its Board of Commissioners
The seat is vacant after the death Saturday of Steve Omdal, who served on the board since 2012. The person selected to fill the seat will serve until November 2025. If they wish to serve the remainder of Omdal’s term, they will have to run for office in 2025. Click Here for information on the application process and deadlines.

x. The Great Washington Shakeout, Thursday, Oct 17, 10:17am, everywhere in Washington State
"At 10:17 am (local time) on 10/17, you can join millions of people across Washington practicing earthquake safety . . . If you live or work in a coastal area, ShakeOut day is also a great time to practice your tsunami evacuation routes. Learn more about tsunami preparedness at TsunamiZone.org."

x. Skagit County to Stop Accepting Glass at All Transfer Stations
"Glass will no longer be accepted for recycling at all Skagit County Transfer Stations for the indefinite future starting October 1. Due to a closure of a glass manufacturing facility in Seattle, there is no longer any facility in the area that will take our recycled glass." Click Here for more information.
 

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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."

2. Women & Wine Wednesdays, 5:00pm – 7:00pm, Skagit County Democrats Headquarters, 2021 East College Way, Suite 104, Mount Vernon
"Join us for an evening of wine, snacks, and phone-banking as we come together to make a real impact in the upcoming election. Our Women & Wine Wednesdays are the perfect way to unwind with friends while doing something powerful—helping to turn Washington even bluer!"
 

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