Diablo Valley Democrats will Table July 4 in Concord’s Todos Santos Park

Join the Diablo Valley Democratic Club to register voters and distribute information about the club and its projects at a table the club is hosting during July 4 festivities at Concord's Todos Santos Park from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Email Edi Birsan (edibirsan@astound.net) to sign up to volunteer  for a time . . . → Read More: Diablo Valley Democrats will Table July 4 in Concord’s Todos Santos Park

Diablo Valley Democrats to Discuss “Fixing California” on June 15

The Diablo Valley Democratic Club's June 15 meeting will feature one of the co-authors of the influential book California Crackup: How Reform Broke the Golden State and How We Can Fix It.

Join California political journalist Mark Paul, on of the book's co-authors, for a discussion about the roots of the state's political and economic quagmire and hear some of their suggested innovative solutions.

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 Democrats to Discuss “Fixing California” on June 15

Diablo Valley Democrats To Discuss “High Speed Rail: Where Will It Go? What Will It Cost?”

The Diablo Valley Democratic Club's Wednesday, April 20, meeting will feature a discussion about High Speed Rail in California.

Will Gimpel, planning manager of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, will give a presentation on the California High-Speed Rail and Altamont Corridor Rail projects. He’ll show a short video and a short slideshow and then be open to answering long questions.

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 Democrats To Discuss “High Speed Rail: Where Will It Go? What Will It Cost?”

Concord in Focus at the Diablo Valley Democratic Club

Concord in Focus was the subject of the Diablo Valley Democratic Club's March meeting.

There were several presentations starting with Mayor Laura Hoffmeister of Concord who gave an overview of the City. Some of the salient features of her talk included:

The sales tax income (about 1/3 of the city's general fund revenue) is leveling off.
In fact, Sun Valley Mall reported a 2% rise compared to last Christmas, but it is unsure if this was a trend or a blip from deferred purchases.
The reassessments of commercial property are not expected to be severe in Concord but could be an impact in Antioch, and points east.
The Measure Q tax increase is expected to stabilize the budget and built up a reserve, currently at 6% from its high of 30%. . . . → Read More: Concord in Focus at the Diablo Valley Democratic Club

Diablo Valley Democratic Club’s March 16 meeting will feature a focus on the City of Concord

The Diablo Valley Democratic Club's March 16 meeting will feature a focus on the City of Concord.

The meeting features conversations with Mayor Laura Hoffmeister, who will discuss the state of the city; Edi Birsan of the Concord Naval Weapons Station Restoration Advisory Board, who will discuss the redevelopment of the Naval Weapons Station; and Dori Kojima of Satellite Housing, who will talk about affordable housing.

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 web . . . → Read More: Diablo Valley Democratic Club’s March 16 meeting will feature a focus on the City of Concord

Diablo Valley Democratic Club To Discuss Why President Obama Should End the Afghan War Now

The Diablo Valley Democratic Club will welcome Peabody-Award Winning foreign correspondent Reese Erlich and award-winning media credit and political columnist Norman Soloman to discuss why President Obama should end the Afghanistan War now.

The Diablo Valley Democratic Club meets on Wednesday, February 16, from 7-9 p.m. at the Ygnacio Valley Library, 2661 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek. For more information, please visit the club's web . . . → Read More: Diablo Valley Democratic Club To Discuss Why President Obama Should End the Afghan War Now

Diablo Valley Democratic Club Hosts Members’ Get-Together on January 23

The Diablo Valley Democratic Club will host a Members' Get-Together has been moved to Sunday, January 23, at 2 p.m., at a great host’s home in Concord. Bring a beverage or snack to share. Ethnic foods especially welcome.

This is for members only, but you can join now.  Click on Membership at the top of the club's web site. If you aren’t sure if you are a member, . . . → Read More: Diablo Valley Democratic Club Hosts Members’ Get-Together on January 23

Diablo Valley Democratic Club to Discuss “Our School Crisis: Are Charter Schools the Answer?” on Dec. 15

The Diablo Valley Democratic Club's Wednesday, December 15 meeting will feature a discussion about "Our School Crisis: Are Charter Schools the Answer?" The club meets from 7-9 p.m. at the Ygnacio Valley Library, 2661 Oak Grove Road, in Walnut Creek. 

Carolina Monroy, Charter Schools Specialist for the California Teachers Association, will explain charter schools and discuss "the good, the bad and the ugly" of California’s charter schools: the successful schools, those that need improvement, and those that should be closed. 

IMPORTANT: PLEASE PARK ON DEERPARK DRIVE unless you have difficulty walking. Deerpark is the first right, shortly after the library. The library limits our parking. For more information please visit www.dvdems.org or . . . → Read More: Diablo Valley Democratic Club to Discuss “Our School Crisis: Are Charter Schools the Answer?” on Dec. 15

Diablo Valley Democratic Club meeting on Nov. 17 To Discuss “Immigration: What Should Be Done?”

The Diablo Valley Democratic Club's November 17 meeting will feature a discussion about "Immigration Reform: What Should Be Done?" The panelists will include: Polo Morales from the Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization; Mark Silverman, Esq., Director of Immigration Policy, Immigration Legal Resources Center, San Francisco; and Ted Lewis, Director of Human Rights Programs, Global Exchange.

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Diablo Valley Democratic Club Presents “Citizens United: The Victory for Big Everything”

The Diablo Valley Democratic Club will present "Citizens United: The Victory for Big Everything," featuring Derek Cressman of Common Cause at its next meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m.,

This month's meeting will be held at the United Democratic Campaign Office, 2737 Clayton Rd., Concord (please note the location change).

Learn about this landmark Supreme Court decision overruling restrictions on corporate spending in candidates' elections. For more information, visit www.dvdems.org or . . . → Read More: Diablo Valley Democratic Club Presents “Citizens United: The Victory for Big Everything”

Upcoming Contra Costa Democratic Events

  • May 21, 2012
    • President and CEO of the Oakland Zoo Featured at Tri-Valley Democratic Club's May 21 Meeting

      Starts: 7:00 pm

      Location: IBEW Hall, 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin

  • May 22, 2012
    • El Cerrito Dem Club meeting on HS Ed programs

      Starts: 6:00 pm

      Location: El Cerrito High School library

  • May 23, 2012
    • Diablo Valley Democratic Club's May 23 Meeting Features Conversation About "Ending Gun Violence: Where Are We At?"

      Starts: 7:00 pm

      Location: Ygnacio Valley Library, 2661 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek

  • May 24, 2012
    • Democrats of Rossmoor to Review National and California Politics with Ben Tulchin

      Starts: 5:00 pm

      Location: Fireside Room, Rossmoor

    • San Ramon Valley Democratic Club's May 24 Meeting Features Former Obama Administration Official Ro Khanna

      Starts: 6:15 pm

      Location: Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville

  • June 14, 2012
    • Lamorinda Democratic Club Meeting

      Starts: 7:00 pm

      Location: Lafayette Library, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette

  • June 21, 2012
    • Democratic Party of Contra Costa County Central Committee Meeting

      Starts: 7:30 pm

      Location: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 302 Meeting Hall, 1875 Arnold Drive, Martinez, CA