BRIEF MEETING NOTES
MAY 12, 2026
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Whatever happened to California Forever? Should we be excited?
Our May general membership meeting was held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 7pm, via Zoom.
Meeting Recording Link
Here is a link to the video recording of the meeting. If asked for a passcode, it is J%?A71xs
AGENDA
- Call to Order – Maggie Kolk, Moderator
- Quorum – Christina Gilpin-Hayes, Secretary
- Program
- Dr. Nikki Parr, Solano Co. Superintendent of Schools Candidate
- Nicolas Carjuzaa, Candidate for Congress
- Bret Prebula, the City Manager of Suisun City
- California Forever
- Treasurer’s Report – Chris Kerz
- Acknowlegements/Announcements
- PDB ByLaws – Members Vote to adopt
- Adjourn
- Next PDB Meeting June 14
Speakers
- Dr. Nikki Parr, Solano Co. Superintendent of Schools Candidate
- Nicolas Carjuzaa, Candidate for Congress, 8th District
- Bret Prebula, the City Manager of Suisun City
Announcements
- Vallejo/Benicia Indivisible Meeting – May 16, 2026 from 1 to pm (see Indivisible email for location)
- May 27, 2026 at 11:00 am Neighborhood Meet & Greet for Congressional Candidate Nicolas Carjuzza at Christina’s home. Please email to RSVP and for location.
- June 4, 2026 at 9:00 am – come attend the raising of the Pride Flag at City Hall
- June 30, 2026 at 6:30 pm -a special Pride Month screening of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert hosted by Benicia LGBTQIA Network, Benicia Public Library, and Solano Pride! Come dressed in your best Pride/Priscilla costume! Prizes will be awarded! Bring your favorite LGBTQ+ book to swap!
- Ongoing Postcard Writing gatherings every Tuesday from 4-6 pm. Email for locations and details.
- Families in Transition (FIT) is looking for volunteers. Contact Maggie Kolk for details.
- Solidarity Mondays – USW Local 5 is picketing for improved refinery safety, and community members are joining them in solidarity every Monday at 5:30 pm at Solano Way and Arnold Industrial Way in Concord. Contact Kathy for carpooling.