By Craig Cheslog, on May 12th, 2012%
The Democratic Central Committees of Napa, Solano, Contra Costa, and Sonoma Counties are meeting for the 5th Democrat/Labor summit with the Building Trades and Labor Councils of those same counties.
The cross-county endorsement campaigns for shared candidates, state propositions, and pooling resources will be discussed. Democratic Party Controller Hilary Crosby and a representative of the State Federation of Labor will speak.
The meeting is at the IBEW Local 302 Hall, 1875 Arnold Dr., Martinez. It begins at 4:00 p.m. and will end at 7:30. Food will . . . → Read More: Democrat/Labor Summit on Thursday, May 17
By Craig Cheslog, on May 6th, 2012%
Assemblymember Susan Bonilla will help celebrate the new part of her district with an event featuring Speaker John Perez on Thursday, May 10, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the USA World Class Car Museum, 1525 Sonoma Blvd., Vallejo. Tickets are $25. For more information, click . . . → Read More: Speaker John A. Perez Joins Assemblymember Susan Bonilla for May 10th Event in Vacaville
By Craig Cheslog, on April 9th, 2012%
The San Ramon Valley Democratic Club's Thursday, April 26, meeting will feature presentations by State Senator Mark DeSaulnier and County Supervisor Candidate Tomi Van de Brooke.
The meeting will take place at the Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, in Danville. Social time at 6:15 p.m., dinner at 6:45 p.m., with the program at 7:15 p.m. Members and invited guests can enjoy the dinner and program for $25, non-members $30, presentation only is $5 (requested donation).
In his first term, he has taken a leadership role on a variety of key issues including government reform, labor, transportation, the environment, health care, local government, and public safety. DeSaulnier brings a breadth of experience to the Legislature and public service.
In the Senate, DeSaulnier now chairs the Transportation and . . . → Read More: San Ramon Valley Democratic Club’s April 26 Meeting Features State Senator Mark DeSaulnier and County Supervisor Candidate Tomi Van de Brooke
By Craig Cheslog, on April 8th, 2012%
Join Rep. George Miller and his special guest Congressman Barney Frank and friends from throughout Contra Costa County and the Bay Area to celebrate George's birthday, support his re-election, and help win back the U.S. House of Representatives.
The event will be held on Saturday, May 5, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Shadelands Ranch, 2660 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek. Click here to purchase your . . . → Read More: Celebrate Rep. George Miller’s Birthday with Rep. Barney Frank on May 5
By Craig Cheslog, on April 7th, 2012%
The Diablo Valley Democratic Club's Thursday, April 26 meeting will feature Assemblymember Joan Buchanan discussing what is happening in Sacramento amid budget challenges in this election year.
The DVDC meets from 7-9 p.m. at the Ygnacio Valley Library, 2661 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek. Please park on Deerpark Drive, the first right after the library, unless you have difficulty walking. For more information, call 925-946-0469 or visit the club's . . . → Read More: Diablo Valley Democratic Club’s April 26 Meeting Features Asm. Joan Buchanan
By Craig Cheslog, on March 6th, 2012%
The United Faculty of Contra Costa Community College District and the Faculty Association of California Community Colleges invite you to a reception to re-elect Assemblymember Nancy Skinner on Thursday, March 22, from 6-8 p.m. at the home of Erik Preminger and Linda Michels in Orinda.
To RSVP or for more information, please visit this web site or contact Cynthia Brantly Pierce at 510-704-1657 or by email at cynthia@cpierce.com. You can also click here to download a pdf of the event flyer.
The co-hosts for the event include Ellen Beans, Craig Cheslog, Honorable Ken Chew, Jill & Jim Ellis, Tim Farley, Honorable Steve Glazer, Audrey Gordon, Anne Grodin, John Hall, Honorable John Hanecak, Elisabeth Jewel, Christie Batterman Jordan, Honorable Bev Lane, Honorable Karen Mendonca, Honorable Karen Mitchoff, Honorable . . . → Read More: Community College Faculty To Hold March 22 Reception for Asm. Nancy Skinner
By Craig Cheslog, on March 5th, 2012%
The Diablo Valley Democratic Club's Wednesday, March 28 meeting will feature political consultant Melody Howe Weintraub from the firm Winning Results. She will discuss her views about the upcoming elections, including the significance of California's new open primary in June.
The club will also hear from John Hall, the chair of the Central Contra Costa Unified Democratic Campaign committee, who will explain redistricting in our area, including the configuration of the new districts and who is running in them.
The DVDC meets from 7-9 p.m. at the Ygnacio Valley Library, 2661 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek. Please park on Deerpark Drive, the first right after the library, unless you have difficulty walking. For more information, call 925-946-0469 or visit the club's . . . → Read More: Diablo Valley Democratic Club to Discuss the 2012 Elections and New Districts at its March 28 Meeting
By Craig Cheslog, on February 28th, 2012%
The Lamorinda Democratic Club's monthly meeting on a special night–Friday, March 9–will feature a discussion about the Contra Costa County Supervisor race in our area and a report from a former Obama Administration official.
The club's meeting will be held at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, in Lafayette. The club's social hour will begin at a new time of 7:00 p.m., with a business meeting at 7:15 p.m. There is a $5 charge at the door to help the club cover meeting expenses.
This month's meeting will have a special format as well. After club business is concluded at approximately 7:45 p.m., our local speaker will be Ro Khanna from Fremont. Khanna, a former Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Commerce Department under President . . . → Read More: Lamorinda Democratic Club’s Friday, March 9, Meeting Features County Supervisor Race and former Obama Administration Official
By Craig Cheslog, on February 16th, 2012%
The San Ramon Valley Democratic Club will feature a presentation by Rep. Pete Stark at its Thursday, February 23, meeting. The secondary speaker that night will be the American Heart Association's Terry Mock discussing the California Cancer Research Act (Proposition 29) on the June 5, 2012 ballot.
Here is your chance to meet and talk with Congressman Pete Stark. His new congressional district includes San Ramon and the Crow Canyon Country Club section of Danville. Find out what his goals are for the next congressional session and let him know our areas specific concerns.
The meeting will take place at the Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, in Danville. Social time at 6:15 p.m., dinner at 6:45 p.m., with the program at 7:15 p.m. Members and . . . → Read More: San Ramon Valley Democratic Club Features Rep. Pete Stark on Feb. 23
By Edi Birsan, on February 14th, 2012%
At the State Democratic Convention the Organizational Meeting discussed the issues of the selection method of County Central Committees . The background is fairly simple: Elections cost money to run. The State does not want to pay for it. (Like they ever wanted to pay for anything?) With the passage of Proposition 14 *the Top Two System*, the only pure party only election in the state is the Presidential Primary. The current terms of Central Committees runs 2 years so that in the Gubernatorial years there is no pure party only election. So the State passed a bill AB1200 (approved by our elected officials) that gives the local county committees three choices as of now:
1. Conduct a government election once every 4 years during the Presidential . . . → Read More: Central Committee Election Procedure Changes
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