WELCOME
The 30th District Democrats are “Defending Our Constitution and Restoring Our Democracy”. To do so, we’re developing the capacity of our organization in a manner that will promote and encourage widespread participation in our democratic processes.
The current tactics, strategies and goals and the language of debate commonly used within the media (including progressive media) is not adequately addressing our current political crisis in a manner that will Defend Our Constitution and that will bring many people together in Restoring Our Democracy.
Margaret Mead once said “Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that every has.”
The 30th District Democrats will be that small group of people who will return political discourse to the most fundamental levels of communities and precincts. This is where the building of widespread democratic participation begins.
MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING:
Every first Wednesday of the month
7:00pm
Federal Way Senior Center
4016 S. 352nd St., Federal Way.
Click Here For A Map To The 30th LD Meetings
UPDATES/NEWS–FLASH
SENATE THREATENS SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE AND MEDICAIDE
Source: Retired Americans.org Posted: January 16, 2009
The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote next week on an amendment offered by Senators Conrad and Gregg to create a “fiscal task force” that would make it easier to make cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Under the Conrad–Gregg amendment, major decisions on long–term changes to programs including Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid would be turned over to a task force that would focus, behind closed doors, solely on debt reduction. Their recommendations would then be fast-tracked through Congress with a simple up or down vote, leaving no room for debate, constituent input or amendments.
We (Retired Americans.org) believe that forcing changes to these critical benefit programs by fast-tracking changes and eliminating room for debate or amendments is an undemocratic way to address the future of such programs.
What you can do:
(1) Contact Your US Senators and tell them what you think:
Either go to Union Voice.Org and fill out their online petition, or,
Contact your US Senators directly, or,
BOTH
(2) Call your senator on Tuesday, January 19 — which is a national call in day to oppose the Conrad-Gregg amendment. The call in number is 1-800-998-0180.
Let your senators know that you are watching to make sure that they do not vote for secret cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
Webmasters Note: Even though we have two Democratic US Senators, we still have to let them know we’re watching every vote they take, and to hold our Senators accountable to the majority opinion of their constituents.
NEW KING COUNTY MALE DELEGATE
At the regular January meeting of the 30th LD Democrats, Jeff Holden was elected to represent the district at the King County Democrats Central Committee. At the November meetings of the 30th LD Democrats, Tim Burns’ appointment as Vice–Chair was upheld, thus vacating the King County Male Delegate position.
For the present, Jeff will continue his work at the Chair of the Membership/PCO Committee.
Congratulations, Jeff!
INTERIM KING COUNTY FEMALE DELEGATE
Jean Matthew, as appointed by our Chairperson, will serve as the interim Female Delegate to the King County Democrats Central Committee. Jean will continue her work on the Legislative Action Committee, and has agreed to represent the 30th LD Democrats until a new Female Delegate can be recruited.
Thanx for your hard work and extra effort, Jean.
MARDI GRAS DINNER PARTY — FEBRUARY 13
The 30th District Democrats will be holding a Mardi Gras Dinner Party on February 13. The event will be held at the Federal Way Senior Center.
In addition to a traditional New Orleans dinner, there will also be traditional New Orleans music, parades and line dancers. Beth will be handing out beads at the door, but you can wear your own also. Costumes are optional (although there will be costume related prizes), and masks will add to the festive atmosphere.
Tickets are $25.00 each (and at the door), or five (5) tickets for $100.00 (advanced sales only.) The doors will open at 5:30pm, and dinner will be served at 7:00pm.
For reservations please contact either Joyce at 253–315–0314 or Pat at 253–941–8184.
For more information on the Mardi Gras Party — or, to get involved in ensuring a highly successful party — Contact Pat Artz.
LD CAUCUS IN MARCH
The Washington State Democrats are considering holding Legislative District Caucuses on March 14, 2010. The intent of the caucuses is to set the direction of the Democratic Party over the next two years.
At the Legislative District Level, participation in the caucuses is your way to ensure that the 30th District Democrats are moving in the direction as determined by the membership and caucus participants. The LD Caucuses represent the ground level of a bottom–up democracy.
More information will be posted as it becomes available.
BUSINESS CARDS AVAILABLE
New 30th LD Business cards are now available for all members, PCOs and officers of the organization. The final design for the business cards is based upon the input of several members within the LD (in other words, if you use your voice, your ideas are generally incorporated into the final decisions).
Business cards are a great way to promote the organization, inform others of our growing website, and to otherwise build the 30th LD Democrats. Many times through discussion, we find people who want to get involved in making the community and nation a better place to live. Business cards help ensure that such people can easiy find our organization’s contact information, and have the opportunity to contribute their talents and ideas.
Please contact either Tim Burns or Kurt Peppard to order your business cards.
NEW WEBPAGES COMING SOON...
We’re getting a new look and a new feel going on our website. New pages with all kinds of information for both the organization and the community will be coming online soon.