Washington State Delegate Election
Congratulations to our 32nd LD elected delegation based on results from the April 6 election.
Delegates
Hon. Maralyn Chase (Esperance)
Hon. Heather Fralick (Shoreline)
France Giddings (Shoreline)
Rosamaria Graziani (Lynnwood)
Steph Harris (Esperance)
Lillian Hawkins (Shoreline)
Marylyn Hawkins (Shoreline)
Winona Hollins-Hauge (Shoreline)
Julie Kang (Seattle)
Afshan Khan (Lynnwood)
Sarah Leon (Seattle)
Councilmember Shirley Sutton (Lynnwood)
Lael White (Mountlake Terrace)
Raul Bringas (Lynnwood)
Jerry Cronk (Shoreline)
Joe Cunningham (Shoreline)
Clark Fralick (Shoreline)
Hammad Hashmi (Shoreline)
William Paige Jr (Mountlake Terrace)
Juan Peralez (Lynnwood)
Robert Petersen (Lynnwood)
Otonye Robert (Mountlake Terrace)
Eric Scheir (Shoreline)
Chase Simerka (Esperance)
Forrest Taylor (Shoreline)
Alternates
Carol McMahon (Lynnwood)
Vivian Korneliussen (Shoreline)
Patricia Weber (Shoreline)
Marguerite Dekker (Mountlake Terrace)
Deputy Mayor Laura Mork (Shoreline)
Gary McCaig (Lynnwood)
Councilmember David Parshall (Lynnwood)
Councilmember Josh Binda (Lynnwood)
Michael Brunson (Shoreline)
Thomas White (Mountlake Terrace)
Our elected delegates will vote on candidates running for national delegate and participate in the State Democratic Party Convention, that will be held in Bellevue, Washington on June 21st-23rd at the Meydenbauer Center, and virtually. One of the biggest things the State Convention will accomplish is passing a 2024 State Party Platform.
Individuals wishing to run for National Delegate can do so do so here. The deadline to file to run for National Delegate is May 12 at 5:00 pm. National delegate candidates must identify as a Democrat and be able to vote in November.
The elected delegates will join the automatic delegates to the State Convention:
• All Washington State Democratic Central Committee members
• All DNC members residing in Washington State
• County and Legislative District Organization Chairs and Vice Chairs
• Democratic Members of Congress from Washington State
• Democratic Statewide Elected Officials
• Democratic State Senators and Representatives
Chris Roberts, Chair
chris.roberts@32democrats.org
Early Endorsed Candidate
32nd LD Democrats – April 3, 2024
(by suspension of Endorsement Rule 7A)
✔ Governor, Bob Ferguson
Early Endorsed Candidates
32nd LD Democrats – March 6, 2024
✔ Congressional Representative, Pramila Jayapal
✔ Lt. Governor, Denny Heck
✔ Treasurer, Mike Pellicciotti
✔ Superintendent of Public Instruction, Chris Reykdal
✔ State Representative, Position 2, Lauren Davis
✔ State Supreme Court, Position 9, Sheryl Gordon McCloud
✔ Snohomish County Superior Court, Position 17, Patrick Moriarty
✔ Snohomish County Superior Court, Position 4, Edirin Okoloko
✔ Snohomish County Superior Court, Position 13, Jennifer Langbehn
✔ Snohomish County Superior Court, Position 14, Paul Thompson
✔ King County Superior Court, Position 26, David Keenan
✔ King County Superior Court, Position 39, Joe Campagna
Ballot Q&A
Washington State Delegate Election
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Some Basics
What will I be voting on?
You will be voting for our delegates to the 2024 Washington State Democratic Convention, which will take place in Bellevue, from June 21-23.
Who are the candidates?
We have a vibrant group running for delegate, and we’d love for you to take a look so that we can ensure a diverse and dynamic group is selected to represent us:
https://wadelegateregistration2024.com/category/district-32/
Who is eligible to vote?
Members of the 32nd LD Democrats as of March 31st, including precinct committee officers, are eligible to vote for our state delegates.
How do I get my ballot?
The Washington State Democratic Party emailed a digital ballot to you that went live at 10:00am this Saturday, April 6.
When is the voting deadline?
You must submit your ballot no later than 9:00am on Sunday, April 7. You are urged to vote as soon as possible after you receive your ballot, in case you have any problems and need to ask for help.
Do I need a voting key?
Yes. The State Party assigned you a unique voting key. You will need to use that key when you vote. Contact chair@32democrats.org if you lost or never received your voter ID.
How many delegates will we elect?
The 32nd LD Democrats will elect 25 total delegates. All of those delegates are pledged for Joe Biden .
How many votes should I cast?
You are required to vote for exactly 25 delegates: It will not be possible to submit your ballot unless you cast exactly 25 votes. If you try to do so you will be prompted to make a correction first.
Will there be alternates?
Yes. The 32nd LD will be allowed 10 alternates. With consideration of gender parity (see next section), candidates with the next-highest vote counts after the delegate slots are filled will be designated as alternates.
About Gender Division
Do I need to consider gender when voting?
Yes. The 25 candidates you vote for must be equally divided between male and female. This means that the number of male and female candidates you vote for must not differ in number by more than 1 vote. (Note: Gender non-binary candidates do not affect the gender balance. You may vote for any number of non-binary candidates.)
What if I forget to equally divide votes between male and female candidates?
You will be prompted to verify your count as you proceed, and you will also need to check a confirmation box.
What if I submit my ballot but think I might have made a mistake?
If that happens you are encouraged to simply vote again. Only your most recent ballot will count.
What if I do all that and still submit a ballot with an incorrect breakdown?
If that happens, your ballot will be spoiled and will not count.
Uh oh. Then what?
The State Party will have a team checking ballots during the voting period. They will try to catch any errors and reach out to those voters to make corrections. However the best advice from the State Party is to count carefully in the first place, just to be on the safe side.
For significant issues, including suspected voting errors, please contact:
DelegateInfo@wa-democrats.org
What if I have other questions during the voting period?
For general information during the voting period you may contact: chair@32democrats.org
If you are still stuck – text Chris Roberts 206.552.9160
About Diversity
Should I consider other kinds of diversity when voting?
Absolutely. We would like our delegation to fully reflect our community.
Do we have goals for a diverse representation?
Yes. The Affirmative Action goals provided for the 32nd LD Democrats follow below. (Note – we can achieve our diversity goals by selecting a young person who is also non-binary or a person who is living with disabilities and Asian American, for example.)
Hispanic/Latino: 4 people
Black: 4 people
Native American: 1 person
Asian American and Pacific Islander: 7 people
People w/ Disabilities: 8 people
LGBTQ+ (includes non-binary persons): 2 people
Youth (35 and under): 9 people
How do I know who falls into these categories?
At the bottom of each candidate profile you will see blue tag(s) listing any demographic information they have chosen to share publicly.
What about candidates who do not fall into any of these categories?
You are encouraged to carefully consider all of the candidates and vote for those you believe will best represent our community. Diversity should be an important component in your evaluations, along with other considerations.
What will happen if we do well on our Affirmative Action goals?
If we do well on meeting our Affirmative Action goals we will be awarded extra delegates, which will increase our representation across all demographics.
About Automatic Delegates
Are there some additional delegates who are not elected?
Yes. These are the automatic delegates to the State Convention:
• All Washington State Democratic Central Committee members
• All DNC members residing in Washington State
• County and Legislative District Organization Chairs and Vice Chairs
• Democratic Members of Congress from Washington State
• Democratic Statewide Elected Officials
• Democratic State Senators and Representatives
Do automatic delegates count against our total of 25 elected delegates?
No, they are separate.
Contacts
For problems with voting process:
DelegateInfo@wa-democrats.org
April 3, 2024
Meeting Draft Agenda
6:30 pm Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/96775073456?pwd=SEdSSGE5RFIvQVdjTDkrZi8zdi9xZz09
Call in Number 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Webinar ID: 967 7507 3456
• Call to order, 6:30
* Approval of March Meeting Minutes
* Endorsements – Consideration to suspend Endorsement Rule 7A. If motion passes, then consideration will be made to endorse Bob Ferguson for Governor.
• 2024 Delegate Speeches– All candidates who wish to represent the 32nd LD at the State Convention will be given 90 seconds to speak.
• 2024 Candidates Introductions (timing at the discretion of the chair)
We have lots of candidates running for open seats for Governor, Attorney General, Commissioner of Public Lands, and Insurance Commissioner. Candidates will have up to three minutes to speak, followed by questions from members.
Chris Roberts, Chair
chris.roberts@32democrats.org
Register today to run for delegate to the State Convention
March 6, 2024 Meeting Agenda
6:30 pm Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/96775073456?pwd=SEdSSGE5RFIvQVdjTDkrZi8zdi9xZz09
Call in Number 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Webinar ID: 967 7507 3456
• Call to order, 6:30
* Approval of February Meeting Minutes
• Endorsements for Consideration – Candidates eligible for early endorsement must be an incumbent seeking reelection, were previously endorsed by the 32nd LD, and have turned in a questionnaire.
Candidates eligible for consideration:
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Lt. Gov Denny Heck
Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti
Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal
State Representative, Position 2 Lauren Davis
State Supreme Court Sheryl Gordon McCloud, Position 9
Snohomish County Superior Court Patrick Moriarty, Position 17
Snohomish County Superior Court Edirin Okoloko, Position 4
Snohomish County Superior Court Jennifer Langbehn, Position 13
Snohomish County Superior Court Paul Thompson, Position 14
King County Superior Court David Keenan, Position 26
King County Superior Court Joe Campagna, Position 39
• 32nd LD Platform Discussion
• 2024 Candidates Introductions (timing at the discretion of the chair)
We have lots of candidates running for open seats for Governor, Attorney General, Commissioner of Public Lands, and Insurance Commissioner. Candidates will have up to three minutes to speak, followed by questions from members.
Register today to run for delegate to the State Convention
In just a couple weeks, we begin the process of selecting our Democratic Party nominee for President. I have already turned in my ballot for the March 12 election.
Our Democratic Party process is people-oriented. PCOs and eligible members of the district will elect delegates to represent the 32nd LD at the State Convention, and those delegate will elect Washington’s representatives to the Democratic National Convention. The process is open to everyone who considers themself to be a Democrat.
That said, if you want to vote on our district’s delegation, you must pay your dues or ask me for a waiver or reduction of dues by the end of March.
We need help in the 32nd LD to help build our organization and help us get out the vote in November. Help rewrite our 32nd LD platform. Sign up here.
Our work, our success in 2024 depends on all of us doing our part to build a strong Democratic Party and support our Democratic candidates.
Chris Roberts, Chair
chris.roberts@32democrats.org
Become a delegate to the state and
national Democratic Party Conventions
1) The State Party will use the results from the presidential primary in March to determine presidential delegate allocations and preferences.
2) At our April 3 Monthly Meeting on Zoom, candidates for delegate will introduce themselves to the membership.
3) Then, in order to vote on April 6, online, for the 32nd LD delegation, individuals must be a PCO or a paid member of the 32nd LD by 5pm, March 31, 2024. Individuals may request a waiver of dues from the Chair (chris.roberts@32democrats.org) no later than 5pm, March 31, 2024.
4) Any person who identifies themself as a Democrat and resides in the 32nd District is eligible to run for delegate. Registration forms are here.
5) Read the entire 2024 Delegate Selection Plan
2024 32nd LD Delegation Goals
for the State Convention
- AAPI- 7
- Black – 4
- Hispanic/Latino – 4
- Enrolled Native American – 1
- Youth (under 35) – 9
- People with a disability – 8
- LGBTQ – 2
March — Women’s History Month
Upcoming 32nd LD Calendar
March 6 – 6:30 pm, Monthly Meeting, will consider early endorsements (Zoom)
March 7 – 6:30 pm, Drinking Liberally, Jersey’s, Shoreline
March 11 – Special Election: Snohomish Conservation District Board Election
March 12 – Presidential Preference Primary Election
March 21 – 6:30 pm, Drinking Liberally, Diamond Knot Brewpub, MLT
March 31 – 5:00 pm – Deadline to become a 32nd voting member for delegates at our April 3 meeting and deadline for filing to be a state delegate candidate
April 3 – 6:30 pm, Monthly Meeting, candidates for delegate will introduce themselves to the membership (Zoom)
April 4 – 6:30 pm, Drinking Liberally, Jersey’s, Shoreline
If you missed our general meeting Wed, Feb. 7,
here’s a meeting Recap with Facebook video links.
RECAP
32nd LD Democrats Monthly Meeting
Wed, Feb. 7, 2024, 6:30 pm
Facebook LIVE ZOOM VIDEO
• King Conservation District, Position #1
Candidate Erik Goheen (video at 1:42-8:22)
Candidate Brittney Bush Bollay (video at 1:39:15-2:09:45)
Both candidates are endorsed, a dual endorsement, by ballot vote.
• Edmonds School District Bond and Levy Measures, Prop 1 & Prop 2
(video at 9:10-16:32)
Prop 2, Levy: Supports student technology and technology infrastructure to prepare students for future jobs. This levy replaces an expiring levy.
Moved, seconded, endorsed by voice vote.
Prop 1, Bond: Four of the district’s oldest schools will be replaced with this construction bond, an essential middle school will be built.
Moved, seconded, endorsed by voice vote.
• Appointments: 32nd LD State Convention Committee Representatives
(video at 16:40-26:51)
Platform: Maralyn Chase – elected; other candidates: Jerry Cronk, Carol McMahon
Rules: Gray Petersen – elected
Credentials: Deborah Viertel – elected
• Candidate for Washington State Lands Commissioner
(video at 27:27-37:49)
Dave Upthegrove (currently a King County Council Member): When it comes to our public lands, environmental justice means: honoring and respecting tribal treaty rights; fighting to expand the co-management role of tribes; recognizing that climate change disproportionately impacts low-income communities.
• Candidate for Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction
(video at 37:52-46:55)
Chris Reykdal (Incumbent): The bottom line — we’ve never seen such a big cultural war and attack on education in our lives. I’m focused on 3 things: keeping our public schools public; fully funding our schools; and changing our learning standards with an additional focus on media literacy, digital literacy, and information literacy.
• Candidate for Snohomish County Conservation Board
(video at 47:08-58:18)
Bruce King: bruce@electbruceking.com
• Immigration and US/Mexican Border Issues
(video at 58:19-1:26:44)
King County Council Member Jorge L. Barón: We are operating with an outdated immigration system that we have not changed since the 1990s. The outdated legal pathways have created a backlog in the refugee system. And, we have seen some tremendous disruptions in places around the world which has led to more people leaving their countries to seek asylum in the U.S. These are our challenges.
• Candidate for Washington State Attorney General
(video at 1:26:46-1:38:50)
Elias Gonzalez, representing Candidate Manka Dhingra:. She is a decades long senior deputy prosecutor with a focus in mental health and domestic violence.
• Good of the Order
(video at 2:09:45-2:21:16)
Report from the 32nd LD Ad Hoc Committee on Public School Funding
Elizabeth Lunsford, PCO: There is a lot of misinformation out there about how our schools are funded. I’m looking into the Edmonds School District Citizen’s Guide to the Budget. Right now, levies are just making up the shortcomings of the state and the state needs to fix this.
• Draft Minutes, 32nd LD Monthly Meeting, Wed, Feb. 7, 2024
• Thanks Rosamaria Graziani for your live English-Spanish translation of this meeting.
Become a delegate to the state and
national Democratic Party Conventions
1) The State Party will use the results from the presidential primary in March to determine presidential delegate allocations and preferences.
2) At our April 3 Monthly Meeting on Zoom, candidates for delegate will introduce themselves to the membership.
3) Then, in order to vote on April 6, online, for the 32nd delegation, individuals must be a PCO or a paid member of the 32nd LD by 5pm, March 31, 2024. Individuals may request a waiver of dues from the Chair (chris.roberts@32democrats.org) no later than 5pm, March 31, 2024.
4) Any person who identifies themself as a Democrat and resides in the 32nd District is eligible to run for delegate. Pre-registration forms are at wademsdelegates.org
Happy Lunar New Year
Upcoming 32nd LD Calendar
Feb. 15 – 6:30 pm, Drinking Liberally, Diamond Knot Brewpub, MLT
Feb. 20 – 10:00 am, Deadline for requesting ballot for Snohomish Conservation District Board Election
March 6 – 6:30 pm, Monthly Meeting, will consider early endorsements (Zoom)
March 7 – 6:30 pm, Drinking Liberally, Jersey’s, Shoreline
March 11 – Special Election: Snohomish Conservation District Board Election
March 12 – Presidential Preference Primary Election
March 21 – 6:30 pm, Drinking Liberally, Diamond Knot Brewpub, MLT
March 31 – 5:00 pm – Deadline to become a 32nd LD voting member to elect delegates at our April 3 meeting and deadline for filing to be a state delegate candidate
April 3 – 6:30 pm, Monthly Meeting, candidates for delegate will introduce themselves to the membership
April 4 – 6:30 pm, Jersey’s, Shoreline
Reminder — Return your ballots today — Tues, Feb. 13 — by 8pm
Today is the deadline to return your ballot. Voters all across the 32nd LD have elections today – for King County voters, an online ballot to elect supervisors to the King Conservation District. In Snohomish County, voters are voting on a school bond and a school operations levy.
• King County residents vote online:
King Conservation District Supervisor, Position #1
Dual endorsement by the 32nd LD Democrats for candidates:
• Britteny Bush Bollay
• Erik Goheen
• Return your paper ballot:
Edmonds School District Levy and Bond
We urge you to vote YES! on Prop 1 & Prop 2.
Endorsed by the 32nd LD Democrats.
Also, if you want to help GOTV for Democrats and Democratic causes, consider making phone calls for Tom Suozzi, who is running to replace George Santos in Congress, picking up a Democratic seat in the US House. Locally, we support the efforts by Raise the Wage Renton and they have a GOTV phonebook at 4:00 pm.
Register today to run for delegate to the State Convention
Every four years, the 32nd LD, the State Democratic Party, and the National Democratic Party meet to adopt a platform and select our party’s nominee for President.
Our process is people-oriented. We will elect delegates to represent the district at the State Convention, and those delegates will elect Washington’s representatives to the Democratic National Convention. The Process is open to everyone who considers themself to be a Democrat. Preregister today.
We need help in the 32nd LD to make our process work. Help rewrite our 32nd LD platform. Sign up here. We also need members to serve on the State Party Rules, Credential, and Platform committees. Sign up here.
Our work, our success in 2024 depends on all of us doing our part to build a strong Democratic Party and support our Democratic candidates.
Chris Roberts, Chair
chris.roberts@32democrats.org
February 7, 2024 Meeting Agenda
6:30 pm Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/96775073456?pwd=SEdSSGE5RFIvQVdjTDkrZi8zdi9xZz09
Call in Number: 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Webinar ID: 967 7507 3456
• Call to order, 6:30
• Approval of January Meeting Minutes
• Candidates for King Conservation District (invited)
• Endorsements for Consideration
1) King County Conservation District
2) Edmonds School District, Bond
3) Edmonds School District, Capital/Technology Levy
• Election of Rules, Platform, and Credentials committee representative (indicate willingness to serve)
• King County Council Member Jorge L. Barón 7:30 pm – Immigration and the US/Mexican Border
• 2024 Candidates introductions (timing at the discretion of the chair)
We have lots of candidates running for open seats for Governor, Attorney General, Commissioner of Public Lands, and Insurance Commissioner. Candidates will have up to three minutes to speak, followed by questions from members
Vote in Elections Today
In Snohomish County, voters are voting on two measures in the Edmonds School District. The first measure is a construction bond that would replace (or build) five schools and make other improvements throughout the district and the measure is a replacement capital/technology levy.
In King County, voting is underway for the King County Conservation District. Voting is online only for this race.
We will consider endorsements for these races at our February 7 membership meeting.
Information for becoming a delegate to the state and national Democratic Party Convention
1) The State Party will use the results from the presidential primary in March to determine presidential delegate allocations and preferences.
2) At our April 3 Monthly Meeting candidates for delegate will introduce themselves to the membership
3) Then, in order to vote on April 6, online, for the 32nd delegation, individuals must be a PCO or a paid member of the 32nd LD before March 31, 5 pm. Individuals may request a waiver of dues from the Chair (chris.roberts@32democrats.org) no later than March 31, 5pm.
4) Any person who identifies themself as a Democrat and resides in the 32nd District is eligible to run for delegate. Pre-registration forms are provided at wa-democrats.org.
5) Read the entire 2024 Delegate Selection Plan
We need you
• Help rewrite our 32nd LD platform. Sign up here.
• Become the 32nd LD representative to: the State Party Rules Committee, Credentials Committee, or Platform Committee. Sign up here.
We Celebrate February 2024 as Black History Month
Life, legacy of Seattle civil rights leader Edwin Pratt honored 55 years after his assassination
Tentative 2024 Calendar
• Membership meetings – First Wednesday of each month on Zoom 6:30 pm
• Monthly King County meet-up: First Thursday of each month at Jerseys, Shoreline 6:30 pm (1125 N 152nd St off Aurora)
• Monthly Snohomish County meet-up: Third Thursday of each month at Diamond Knot Brewpub@MLT, 6:30 pm (5602 232nd St SW)
• Look for quarterly in-person meet-ups
• March 6 – Early Endorsements (Zoom)
• March 12 – Presidential Preference Primary
• April 3 – 6:30 pm, Monthly Meeting, candidates for delegate will introduce themselves to the membership (Zoom)
• May 15 – Special Meeting – Consideration of Endorsements (Zoom)
• May 18 – Congressional District Caucus
• June 22 – State Democratic Party Convention, Bellevue (in-person)
• August 1 – August Winnowing Election (primary)
• August 19-22 – Democratic Party Convention, Chicago
• November 7 – General Election
• December – Holiday Potluck
Happy New Year from the 32nd District Democrats
On behalf of the entire executive board, we wish you and your family a happy 2024.
Please pay attention to these emails in 2024 to make sure you do not miss important dates and information about campaigns, elections, and the 2024 caucuses and conventions.
Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
6:30 pm Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/96775073456?pwd=SEdSSGE5RFIvQVdjTDkrZi8zdi9xZz09
Call in Number 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Webinar ID: 967 7507 3456
• Approval of November Meeting Minutes
• Discussion of Edmonds School District Prop 1 & Prop 2, on the February 13 ballot
• Resolutions for Consideration
1) Negotiations to End the War in Ukraine (from Sally Soriano and Brent McFarlane)
2) In Support of an Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza (from Carin Chase)
3) Opposing Six ‘Let’s Go Washington’ Initiatives (from Carin Chase)
4) Support Lower Snake River Rail Development (from Lael White)
5) For Fircrest Historical Museum (from Janet Way)
• PCO Appointments
• Delia Veschi – SHL-1178
• Tom Fitzpatrick – SHL-0232
• Sarah León – SEA-2539
• Carl Larson – MLT-15
• Others?
• Good of the Order
Information for becoming a delegate to the state and national Democratic Party Conventions
1) The State Party will use the results from the presidential primary in March to determine presidential delegate allocations and preferences. Our April 3 Monthly 32nd LD Meeting will be the first step in electing delegates to the national convention in Chicago.
2) At our April 3 Monthly LD Meeting we will elect 25 delegates and 10 alternates to represent the district at the state convention and the congressional district caucuses.
3) In order to vote at the LD caucus, individuals must be a PCO or a paid member of the 32nd LD before March 31, 2024, 5 pm. Individuals may request a waiver of dues from the Chair no later than March 31, 2024, 5 pm. Contact the Chair at: chris.roberts@32democrats.org
4) Any person who identifies themself as a Democrat and resides in the 32nd District is eligible to run for delegate. Forms will be provided in 2024 at wa-democrats.org.
Tentative 2024 Calendar
• Membership meetings – first Wednesday of each month (Zoom)
• Look for quarterly in-person meet-ups
• Look for resumption of Drinking Liberally at local establishments
February 13 – Special Election
March 6 – Early Endorsements (Zoom)
March 12 – Presidential Preference Primary
April 3 – Monthly Meeting, delegates and alternates will be elected to the state convention (Zoom)
May 15 – Special Meeting – Consideration of Endorsements (Zoom)
May 18 – Congressional District Caucus
June 22 – State Democratic Party Convention, Bellevue (in-person)
August 6 – August Election (primary)
August 19-22 – Democratic Party Convention, Chicago
November 7 – General Election
December – Holiday Potluck
Thanks to everyone for making our holiday party such a fantastic gathering and for bringing so many great potluck dishes. The festivities, music, and conversation were a wonderful start to the holiday season! 💚👏
Lake Ballinger Center
(formerly the Mountlake Terrace Senior Center)
23000 Lakeview Drive, Mountlake Terrace, 98043
MAP
November 7 General Election
32nd District Democrats Endorsed Candidates
Endorsed Candidates
with Weblinks
Endorsed Candidates
Downloadable Flyer for Printing
Agenda
November 1 Monthly Meeting
Meeting begins at 6:30pm on Zoom
Agenda
• Welcome, 6:30pm
• Adoption of Oct. 4, 2023 Minutes
• PCO Appointments (if any)
• GOTV phone and text bank
Please click on link below to join:
Zoom meeting information:
Please click the link below to join the webinar:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/96775073456?pwd=SEdSSGE5RFIvQVdjTDkrZi8zdi9xZz09
Passcode: 395771
Telephone: Dial: +1 253 205 0468 • US Webinar ID: 967 7507 3456
press *6 to unmute and mute
Please consider donating to our organization to fund our general election walking piece and postcard to help our endorsed candidate. $25 is a good investment to help us ensure we have good Democrats holding office in our local jurisdictions.
32nd LD GOTV Days
• Sat, Nov. 4 – Lynnwood
Other canvass parties can be scheduled at member’s request.
Locations TBD
Sign Waving
• Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm – Lynnwood Convention Center
• Tuesdays, 4-6pm – MLT Transit Center, 236th & I-5
Agenda
October 4 Monthly Meeting
Meeting begins at 6:30pm on Zoom
Please click on link below to join:
Zoom meeting information:
Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/96775073456?pwd=SEdSSGE5RFIvQVdjTDkrZi8zdi9xZz09
Passcode: 395771
Telephone: Dial:
+1 253 205 0468 US Webinar ID: 967 7507 3456
Agenda
• Welcome, 6:30pm
• Land Acknowledgement / Pledge
• Adoption of September 6 Minutes
• Resolutions
➣ Raise the Minimum Wage in Unincorporated King County to at Least $19/hr
➣ Calling for Negotiations to End the War in Ukraine
• PCO Appointments
• Planning for 32nd Democrats Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 6, 5-8pm at Lake Ballinger Center, Mountlake Terrace
• Good of the Order
• Adjourn
Please consider donating to our organization to fund our general election walking piece and postcard to help our endorsed candidate. $25 is a good investment to help us ensure we have good Democrats holding office in our local jurisdictions.
32nd LD GOTV Days
• Sat, Oct. 14 – Edmonds
• Sat, Oct. 21 – Lynnwood
• Sat, Oct. 28 – Edmonds
• Sat, Nov. 4 – Lynnwood, Seattle
Other canvass parties can be scheduled at member’s request
Locations TBD – probably Walnut Cafe in Edmonds.
Sign Waving
• Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm – Lynnwood Convention Center
• Tuesdays, 4-6pm – MLT Transit Center, 236th & I-5
Save the Date
32nd Democrats Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 6, 5-8pm
Lake Ballinger Center
23000 Lakeview Drive, Mountlake Terrace, 98043
Agenda
Monthly Membership Meeting
Wed., Sept. 6, 6:30pm on Zoom
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/96775073456?pwd=SEdSSGE5RFIvQVdjTDkrZi8zdi9xZz09
Webinar ID: 967 7507 3456
Passcode: 395771
Telephone: +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
All community members are welcome at our meetings. All our meetings are open on Zoom and streamed live on Facebook.
At our September meeting we will hear from King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski about the work he and his colleagues doing on the Council. We will also hear from representatives from SEIU 1199 NW about the Kaiser campaign. There is one resolution up for discussion and debate to support the people of Ukraine. Adopting our August 2 minutes is also on the agenda.
Recap
August 2 – Monthly Meeting with Video
RECAP
32nd LD Democrats Monthly Meeting
August 2, 2023, 6:30-9:15 pm
Facebook Zoom LIVE Video
6:30 pm WELCOME Chris Roberts, Chair (video at 0:09)
Seattle School Board Forum (2:41-1:13:30)
Pos. 1 (North Seattle): Debbie Carlsen, Liza Rankin
Pos. 2 (Greenlake, Wallingford, Fremont): Lisa Rivera Smith
Pos. 3 (University District, Ravenna, Montlake): Evan Briggs, Ben Giterstein
Pos. 6 (West Seattle): Gina Topp
Consideration of Endorsements (1:18:52-1:39:44)
• Seattle School Board
Pos. 1: Debbie Carlsen, Received over 60% of the vote, was endorsed.
Pos. 1: Liza Rankin, Received over 60% of the vote, was endorsed.
Pos. 2: Lisa Rivera Smith, Endorsed by unanimous consent.
Pos. 3: Ben Giterstein, Received over 60% of the vote, was endorsed.
Pos. 3: Evan Briggs, Did not receive over 60% of the vote, was not endorsed.
Pos. 6: Gina Topp, Endorsed by unanimous consent.
• Shoreline City Council (1:42:10-1:51:14)
Pos. 4: Annette Ademasu, Received over 60% of the vote, was endorsed.
• Shoreline School Board (1:53:25-2:10:18)
Pos. 4: Sylvia Gil, Received over 60% of the vote, was endorsed.
Pos. 4: Hazim Ghanim, Received over 60% of the vote, was endorsed.
• Snohomish County Council (2:13:15-2:18:04)
Dist. 3: Strom Peterson, Received over 60% of the vote, was endorsed.
• Edmonds City Council (2:21:24-2:24:07)
Pos. 4: Mackey Guenther, Received over 60% of the vote, was endorsed.
• Seattle Proposition 1 Yes (2:24:43-2:37:25)
Renewal of the Seattle Housing Levy – Yes for Homes – presentation by: Nimco Bulale
Received over 60% of the vote, was endorsed.
New Business
• Stopping Trade Attacks on Climate Policies (2:31:34-2:43:44)
Submitted by Senator Maralyn Chase: This is letter to President Biden’s Trade Representative Tai, asking him to sign-on to the ‘climate peace clause’ in the texts of pending trade agreements. Outdated trade agreements are being used to threaten and overturn local and state climate policies.
Sign-on approved without objection.
• PCO Appointment (2:43:49-2:46:55)
Carin Chase, State Committee Person: I move that Josh Binda, Lynnwood City Council Member, be appointed PCO for LYNN 1.
Appointed without objection.
Good of the Order (2:47:32-2:51:40)
~ Thanks Rosamaria Graziani for your live English-Spanish translation of this meeting. ~
Next 32nd LD Membership Meeting — Wednesday, September 6
Join us for the 32nd Democrats ‘Good-Bye to Summer’ Picnic
& meet our fabulous endorsed candidates!
Saturday, September 9, 11:30-2pm
Edmonds City Park, 600 3rd Ave S, Edmonds
Agenda
August 2 – Monthly Meeting
AGENDA for Wednesday, August 2
meeting begins at 6:30 pm
Zoom
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/96775073456?pwd=SEdSSGE5RFIvQVdjTDkrZi8zdi9xZz09
Webinar ID: 967 7507 3456
Passcode: 395771
Telephone: +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
• Welcome, 6:30 pm
• Adoption of June 7, 2023 Minutes
• Seattle School Board Forum
• Consideration of Endorsements
• Seattle School Board (Pos. 1, 2, 3, 6)
• Shoreline School Board, Pos. 4
• Shoreline City Council, Pos. 4
• Edmonds City Council, Pos. 4
• Seattle Proposition 1 – Yes
• New Business
• Motion: Stopping Trade Attacks on Climate Policy
• PCO Appointments
Current eligible candidates for endorsement on August 2:
Shoreline City Council – Annette Ademasu – recommended for endorsement
Edmonds City Council – Mackey Guenther– recommended for endorsement
Shoreline School Board – Sylvia Gil and Hazim Ghanim
Seattle School Board, Pos. 1 – Blaine Parce, Debbie Carlson, Liza Rankin – Debbie recommended for endorsement
Seattle School Board, Pos. 2 – Cristina Posten, Lisa Rivera Smith
Seattle School Board, Pos. 3 – Ben Gitenstein, Christie Robertson, Evan Briggs
Seattle School Board, Pos. 6 – Gina Topp, Rosie McCarter
Our meeting on August 2 with begin with a 1 hour forum for the eligible candidates who will make it through to the November election running for Seattle School Board. Please send any questions you would like to see asked to chair@32democrats.org. Following the school board forum, we will consider endorsements for the races with an eligible candidate.
Rules for EndorsementEligible candidates are candidates who have submitted a questionnaire to the King County Democrats, Snohomish County Democrats, or 32nd District Democrats. Endorsement Committee recommendations will follow in a subsequent email.
Primary Election – August 1, 2023
Endorsed Candidates
32nd LD Democrats
SNOHOMISH COUNTY
COUNTY
Snohomish County Executive
• Dave Somers
Snohomish County Auditor
• Cindy Gobel
JUDICIAL
Snohomish Superior Court Judge Position 17
• Mary Anderson
• Patrick Moriarty
CiTY
City of Edmonds Mayor
• Mike Nelson
SCHOOL
Edmonds School District No. 15, Director, District 5
• Nancy Katims
WATER AND WASTE WATER
Olympic View Water District Commissioner, Position 3
• Maralyn Chase
KING COUNTY
COUNTY
Metropolitan King County, Council District No. 4
• Jorge Barón
• Sarah Reyneveld
PORT
Port of Seattle, Commissioner Position No. 5
• Fred Fellemen
CITY
City of Seattle, Council District No. 5
• Nilu Jenks
• Cathy Moore
Endorsed Candidates (as of 5/23/23)
for: the Primary Election – August 1, 2023 and
the General Election – November 7, 2023
SNOHOMISH COUNTY
• Dave Somers, County Executive
• Linda Hjelle, Snohomish County Assessor
• Brian Sullivan, Snohomish County Treasurer
• Susanna Johnson, Snohomish County Sheriff
• Miguel Duran, Snohomish County Superior Court, Position 16
• Patrick Moriarty, Snohomish County Superior Court, Position 17
• Mary Anderson, Snohomish County Superior Court, Position 17
• Valerie Bouffiou, Lynnwood Municipal Court
• Cindy Gobel, Snohomish County Auditor
• George Hurst, Lynnwood City Council, Position 6
• David Parshall, Lynnwood City Council, Position 7
• Nick Coelho, Lynnwood City Council, Position 4
• Robert Leutwyler, Lynnwood City Council, Position 5
• Mike Nelson, Edmonds Mayor
• Carin Chase, Edmonds School District, District 1
• Nancy Katims, Edmonds School District, District 5
• Chris Eck, Edmonds City Council, Position 1
• Susan Paine, Edmonds City Council, Position 6
• Jenna Nand, Edmonds City Council, Position 7
• Carol McMahon, South County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority (SCF), District 2
• Maralyn Chase, Olympic View Water & Sewer District Commissioner, Position 3
KING COUNTY
• Coreen Wilson, King County Superior Court, Position 30
• Joe Campagna, King County Superior Court, Position 39
• John Wilson, King County Assessor
• Sam Cho, Port of Seattle Commissioner, Position 2
• Fred Fellemen, Seattle Port Commission, Position 5
• Sarah Reyneveld, King County Council, Position 4
• Jorge Barón, King County Council, Position 4
• Keith Scully, Shoreline City Council, Position 2
• Betsy Robertson, Shoreline City Council, Position 6
• Doris McConnell, Shoreline City Council, Position 4
• Cathy Moore, Seattle City Council, Position 5
• Nilu Jenks, Seattle City Council, Position 5
Recap
June 7 – Monthly Meeting with Video
Thank you Dan Jacoby for providing volunteer and PCO training at our June meeting. If you missed his presentation, watch his VIDEO on the Good Neighbor Program.
June 7 – Monthly Meeting – Zoom LIVE Video Link
0:05 WELCOME Chris Roberts, Chair
0:37 Approval of the May 3 and May 24 minutes, without objection.
1:22 Speaker
Dan Jacoby – The Good Neighbor Program
This presentation is based mostly on my time as a PCO in Shoreline, Precinct 32-0558 and is about building a stronger grassroots organization in the Democratic Party. We have to break through the rightwing controlled media and social media that relies on algorithms showing people what they want to hear and not what’s needed. We need PCOs to personally contact their neighbors and listen to their concerns. PCOs are knowledgeable about local politics and can be a conduit to help neighbors advocate for solutions to local problems. Active PCOs are essential for elevating people to run for offices such as school board; water district; or to be appointed to planning commissions. The goal is to build the party from the ground up.
38:56 Candidates
39:19 Hazim Ghanim, Shoreline School Board, District 4
48:28 Garth Fell, Snohomish County Auditor
53:44 Annette Ademasu, Shoreline City Council, Position 4
1:06:54 Sylvia Gil, Shoreline School Board, District 4
1:17:59 Sara Betnel, Shoreline School Board Member, speaking on behalf of candidate Liza Rankin, Seattle School Board District 1
1:23:23 Liza Rankin, Seattle School Board, District 1
1:31:53 Rosie McCarter, Seattle School Board, District 6
1:43:34 Debbie Carlsen, Seattle School Board, District 1
1:40:36 Good of the Order
~ Thanks Rosamaria Graziani for your live English-Spanish translation. ~
AGENDA
June 7 – Monthly Meeting
This month’s membership meeting on will be on Wed, June 7, 6:30 pm. We will hear from Dan Jacoby about the importance of building a grassroots party and hear from candidates.
The meeting will be on Zoom.
Draft Agenda – June 7
• 6:30 PM – Meeting begins
• Adoption of the May 3 and May 24 minutes
• The Good Neighbor Program – Dan Jacoby:
Building the Democratic Party from the ground up
• Candidate introductions
Zoom information:
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
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Passcode: 395771
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Webinar ID: 967 7507 3456
32nd LD Democrats Endorsements – (as of 5/25/23)
SNOHOMISH COUNTY
• Dave Somers, County Executive
• Linda Hjelle, Snohomish County Assessor
• Brian Sullivan, Snohomish County Treasurer
• Susanna Johnson, Snohomish County Sheriff
• Miguel Duran, Snohomish County Superior Court, Position 16
• Patrick Moriarty, Snohomish County Superior Court, Position 17
• Mary Anderson, Snohomish County Superior Court, Position 17
• Valerie Bouffiou, Lynnwood Municipal Court
• Cindy Gobel, Snohomish County Auditor
• George Hurst, Lynnwood City Council, Position 6
• David Parshall, Lynnwood City Council, Position 7
• Nick Coelho, Lynnwood City Council, Position 4
• Robert Leutwyler, Lynnwood City Council, Position 5
• Mike Nelson, Edmonds Mayor
• Carin Chase, Edmonds School District, District 1
• Nancy Katims, Edmonds School District, District 5
• Chris Eck, Edmonds City Council, Position 1
• Susan Paine, Edmonds City Council, Position 6
• Jenna Nand, Edmonds City Council, Position 7
• Carol McMahon, South County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority (SCF), District 2
• Maralyn Chase, Olympic View Water & Sewer District Commissioner, Position 3
KING COUNTY
• Coreen Wilson, King County Superior Court, Position 30
• Joe Campagna, King County Superior Court, Position 39
• John Wilson, King County Assessor
• Sam Cho, Port of Seattle Commissioner, Position 2
• Fred Fellemen, Seattle Port Commission, Position 5
• Sarah Reyneveld, King County Council, Position 4
• Jorge Barón, King County Council, Position 4
• Keith Scully, Shoreline City Council, Position 2
• Betsy Robertson, Shoreline City Council, Position 6
• Doris McConnell, Shoreline City Council, Position 4
• Cathy Moore, Seattle City Council, Position 5
• Nilu Jenks, Seattle City Council, Position 5
Recap
May 24 – Special Endorsement Meeting with Video
Thank you to our members for participating in our post-filing May 24 endorsement meeting. Here is the Zoom LIVE video link. We may consider endorsements at our June 7 meeting and will consider more endorsements at our August 2 meeting.
32nd LD Democrats Endorsements – (as of 5/25/23)
SNOHOMISH COUNTY
• Dave Somers, County Executive
• Linda Hjelle, Snohomish County Assessor
• Brian Sullivan, Snohomish County Treasurer
• Susanna Johnson, Snohomish County Sheriff
• Miguel Duran, Snohomish County Superior Court, Position 16
• Patrick Moriarty, Snohomish County Superior Court, Position 17 (Dual)
• Mary Anderson, Snohomish County Superior Court, Position 17 (Dual)
• Valerie Bouffiou, Lynnwood Municipal Court
• Cindy Gobel, Snohomish County Auditor
• George Hurst, Lynnwood City Council, Position 6
• David Parshall, Lynnwood City Council, Position 7
• Nick Coelho, Lynnwood City Council, Position 4
• Robert Leutwyler, Lynnwood City Council, Position 5
• Mike Nelson, Edmonds Mayor
• Carin Chase, Edmonds School District, District 1
• Nancy Katims, Edmonds School District, District 5
• Chris Eck, Edmonds City Council, Position 1
• Susan Paine, Edmonds City Council, Position 6
• Jenna Nand, Edmonds City Council, Position 7
• Carol McMahon, South County Regional Fire & Rescue Commissioner, District 2
• Maralyn Chase, Olympic View Water & Sewer District Commissioner, Position 3
KING COUNTY
• Coreen Wilson, King County Superior Court, Position 30
• Joe Campagna, King County Superior Court, Position 39
• John Wilson, King County Assessor
• Sam Cho, Port of Seattle Commissioner, Position 2
• Fred Fellemen, Seattle Port Commission, Position 5
• Sarah Reyneveld, King County Council, Position 4 (Dual)
• Jorge Barón, King County Council, Position 4 (Dual)
• Keith Scully, Shoreline City Council, Position 2
• Betsy Robertson, Shoreline City Council, Position 6
• Doris McConnell, Shoreline City Council, Position 4
• Cathy Moore, Seattle City Council, Position 5 (Dual)
• Nilu Jenks, Seattle City Council, Position 5 (Dual)
~ Thanks Rosamaria Graziani for your live English-Spanish translation. ~
Agenda
May 24 – Special Endorsement Meeting
Please join us Wednesday, May 24 for our endorsement meeting at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be on Zoom.
Draft Agenda
• 6:30 – Call to order, Land acknowledgment, Pledge of Allegiance
• Appointment of PCOs
Laura Mork
Alan Charnley
• Endorsements
Slate
• Susanna Johnson, Snohomish County Sheriff
• Carin Chase, Edmonds School District, District 1
• David Parshall, Lynnwood City Council, Position 7
• Nancy Katims, Edmonds School District, District 5
• Coreen Wilson, King County Superior Court, Position 30
• Joe Campagna, King County Superior Court, Position 39
• Valerie Bouffiou, Lynnwood Municipal Court
• John Wilson, King County Assessor
• Miguel Duran, Snohomish County Superior Court, Position 16
• Sam Cho, Port of Seattle Commissioner, Position 2
King County Council, Position 4
• Sarah Reyneveld – recommended
Seattle City Council, Position 5
• Cathy Moore – recommended
Seattle Port Commission, Position 5
• Todd Curtis – recommended
• Fred Fellemen – already endorsed
Snohomish County Auditor
• Cindy Gobel – recommended
Snohomish County Superior Court, Position 17
• Patrick Moriarty – recommended
• Mary Anderson – recommended
Edmonds City Council, Position 1
• Chris Eck – recommended
Edmonds City Council, Position 7
• Endorsement Committee did not interview Jenna Nand
Lynnwood City Council, Position 4
• Nick Coelho – recommended
Lynnwood City Council, Position 5
• Robert Leutwyler – recommended
Snohomish County Council, District 3
• Endorsement Committee did not interview Strom Peterson
SCRFA Commissioner, District 2
• Endorsement Committee did not interview Carol McMahon
Olympic View Water District Commissioner, Position 3
• Endorsement Committee did not interview Maralyn Chase
• Good of the Order
Note: Motions to endorse a candidate in a race listed above may be made on the floor by a member of the 32nd LD.
The endorsement committee has not received questionnaires nor interviewed candidates for other races. We may consider endorsements for Shoreline School Board, Director District 4 and Seattle School Board, Director District 1 at our June meeting. Other races, who are not appearing on the August 1 ballot, may be considered at our August membership meeting.
Here is a quick summary of our endorsement meeting rules:
1. Candidates will need a member to nominate them from the floor if not recommended for endorsement.
2. Multiple endorsements for the same office are allowed. Motions to endorse a candidate are voted on individually.
3. The candidate (or substitute spokesperson authorized in writing) will be given two (2) minutes to present reasons for endorsement.
4. Then there will be a question-and-answer (Q&A) period (of up to three minutes per candidate) for a panel composed of all potential endorsees in the race.
5. Each question may last up to fifteen (15) seconds, and each answer may last up to thirty (30) seconds.
6. Up to four speakers, alternating pro and con are allowed on the motion to endorse a candidate. Those speeches may last up to 30 seconds. If there is no speaker against the motion to endorse, there will be no additional pro speeches.
7. For endorsement, a candidate must receive a 60% threshold vote.
8. With the exception of a slate, all nominated candidates will receive individual votes.
9. Only candidates who publicly identify as a Democrat, or have openly participated as a Democrat, as a matter of public record, may be endorsed.
10. All members and PCOs are eligible to vote on candidate endorsements.
Full endorsement rules are at 32democrats.org.
Recap
May 3 – Monthly Meeting with Video
May 3 – Monthly Meeting – Zoom Live VIDEO Link
• Community Picnic
Chris Roberts, Chair:
Thank you everyone who attended our community picnic on Sunday, April 30. Our appreciation goes to Rosamaria Graziani for organizing the event. If you missed it, elected officials from Edmonds, Shoreline, Lynnwood, and the Shoreline School Board and Edmonds School Board, and the King County Court were in attendance, as well as candidates for Seattle City Council, Lynnwood City Council, and Snohomish County Sheriff.
• Program: K-12 Education Funding in Washington State (3:10)
Speakers:
▫ Robert Cruickshank, Washington’s Paramount Duty
▫ Andi Nofziger, President, Edmonds Education Association
▫ Matt Reiman, President, Shoreline Education Association
• Resolution (49:06)
Opposition to Diverting Youth Athletic Facility Funds for Minor League Baseball Stadiums
Moved, seconded, resolution is adopted without objection.
• Early Endorsements (52:24)
Consideration of early endorsements for Democratic candidates running for local office in 2023. These candidates have previously been endorsed by the 32nd LD Democrats for the position they hold.
All candidates are endorsed — Congratulations!
Dave Somers, Snohomish County Executive
Linda Hjelle, Snohomish County Assessor
Brian Sullivan, Snohomish County Treasurer
Mike Nelson, Edmonds Mayor
Susan Paine, Edmonds City Council, Position 6
George Hurst, Lynnwood City Council, Position 6
Keith Scully, Shoreline City Council, Position 2
Betsy Robertson, Shoreline City Council, Position 6
Fred Felleman, Seattle Port Commission, Position 5
Doris McConnell, Shoreline City Council, Position 4
• Motion (2:33:31)
To encourage Lynnwood residents to not sign the recall petition against Lynnwood Council Member Josh Binda.
Moved, seconded, motion is adopted without objection.
• Candidate Introductions (2:44:35)
Becka Johnson Poppe, King County Council, District 4
Sarah Reyneveld, King County Council, District 4
David Parshall, Lynnwood City Council, Position 7
Cindy Gobel, Snohomish County Auditor
Robert Leutwyler, Lynnwood City Council, Position 7
Todd Curtis, Seattle Port Commissioner, Position 5
Cathy Moore, Seattle City Council, Position 5
• Good of the Order (3:16:29)
~ Thanks Rosamaria Graziani for your live English-Spanish translation. ~
