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2024 Election, Meeting notices

Our Next Meeting – TUESDAY, November 12

MEMBER MEETING
TUESDAY, NOV 12, 2024, 7:00 PM

ZOOM MEETING
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Dear members and supporters—

On Tuesday, November 12, at our usual meeting time of 7pm, the Progressive Democrats of Benicia (PDB) will be discussing election results and “What Next?”

Our US Congressman, John Garamendi will be our guest. There may be additional guests as well.

Please invite your friends, and come celebrate our election wins and consider any election losses in order to gather strength to go forward.

Zoom Details

Topic: PDB Post-Election Meeting
Time: November 12, 2024 07:00 PM Pacific Time
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86273821941?pwd=WktDazJLaTJHVTBPNWd3dzlXaGd2Zz09
Meeting ID: 862 7382 1941
Passcode: 528756

See you soon

 

2024 Election, Endorsements, Meeting notices

Our Next Meeting – WEDNESDAY, October 16

MEMBER MEETING
WEDNESDAY, OCT 16, 2024, 7:00 PM

IN PERSON MEETING!
Please note this is not on Tuesday night.

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Dear members and supporters—

On Wednesday, October 16, at our usual meeting time of 7pm, the Progressive Democrats of Benicia (PDB) will host an in-person Ice Cream Social and Postcarding Party for our endorsed candidates and ballot measures, including Christina Gilpin-Hayes.  This event will also serve as our general membership meeting.

The party will be held in the Community Room at Casa De Vilarrasa, at 383 East I Street, just across the street from the ballpark.  Just walk through the main entrance and we will be across the courtyard.

Please invite your friends, come and relax, eat a little ice cream and do some election work.  I’m excited to see everyone in person and to be able to chat and do some good work at the same time.

If you’d like to attend, please RSVP and pick your favorite ice cream flavor.



Upcoming Local Candidate and Issue Forums

We’re lucky to have several local candidate forums coming up, too.  They are your chance to meet with the candidates and see where they stand, and support the candidates we have already endorsed as a club.  Please add to your calendar…

  • Wed., Oct. 2, at 6pm – Benicia High School

    • From BHS: October 2nd the Benicia Chamber of Commerce and the Benicia High School Debate team will host a Mayoral and City Council Candidate Forum. The event will be held in the Performing Arts Building at the Benicia High School. We hope to fill all the seats so please share! Event is from 6-9pm. This is a free event. The Benicia High School Debate team will be selling waters and candy to raise money to send their team to competitions. If you would like to support the team they will be accepting cash donations. Come hear from all of the candidates on issues and their plan for Benicia.

(I hope all of you can come to this debate.  It’s great for our endorsed candidates to see friendly faces in the audience and I have some questions I’d like to ask.  The debate team sponsored a debate between the State Senate candidate in the primary and it was great. – Kathy)

  • Mon., Oct. 7, at 6:30pm – Benicia Public Library

    • From LWV: Find Out About Local and State Propositions in person on Monday, October 7th from 7-8:30 pm at the Benicia Public Library, Dona Benicia Room. Don’t be baffled by the local and state propositions.  Come to this informational Q&A and leave better informed. Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the American Association of University Women. 

  • Mon., Oct. 14, at 6:30pm – Benicia Public Library

    • From LWV: Hear from Benicia City Council Candidates in person on Monday, October 14th from 6:30-8:30 pm at Benicia Public Library, Doña Benicia Room. Learn where they stand on the issues and ask them questions. Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the American Association of University Women. 

And if you are a Rancho Benicia resident, you also have access to a private candidate forum on Wed., Oct. 9 to connect with your community and the candidates.

PDB is not affiliated with these events or their organizers.

Have You Checked Your Voter Registration?

While we have your attention, don’t wait until the last minute to find out there are issues with your voter registration! If you haven’t voted in a long time, if you moved and want to make sure your registration is exactly as it should be, or if you’re just double-checking, you can check your registration at the Secretary of State’s website. This website also gives you helpful information like your polling location, language preference and more.

Check Your Voter Registration! (CA)

See you soon

Please don’t forget to RSVP to our ice cream social so we know how much ice cream to get. We really look forward to seeing you all soon.

2024 Election, Endorsements, Meeting notices

Our Next Meeting – WEDNESDAY, September 4

MEMBER MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 4, 2024, 7:00 PM

ZOOM MEETING

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Dear members and supporters—

The Progressive Democrats of Benicia (PDB) will host a candidate forum TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 4, at 7pm via Zoom (sign-in details are below and on our website).   This virtual event, which is free and open to all regardless of city of residence or political party, will feature interviews with Democratic candidates vying for local office.  (Find out more about our guests below.)

This is YOUR opportunity to engage with local Democratic candidates and gain insights into their positions on key issues affecting Benicia and to learn about the important measures on this fall’s ballot.  We ask that you share this notice to your family, friends and network.  Everyone is welcome.

Endorsement Interviews

At our meeting, we will be interviewing Kashanna Harmon-Lee (left), one of the candidates for the Benicia Unified School District Board of Education – Area 3, which is generally between 780, Rose Drive and west of Grove Circle.  For details, see the pink area on this map:  BeniciaUSD_Trustee_Areas_Scenario1.pdf.  We will also interview and endorse Shannon Frisinger and Rosemary Thurston (Incumbent) for the Solano Community College District that includes Benicia.

The November election will have some important local tax measures on the ballot; we will vote whether or not to endorse these as well. Measure G (Charter City) and Measure H (Real Estate Property Tax). Maggie Kolk will talk about the Citizens’ Initiative to Save our Streets, Measure F.  David Lindsay will speak about CA Prop. 5 that would lower the electoral hurdle for housing bond issues from 67% to 55%.

Zoom Details

The link and sign-in information for most PDB membership meetings in 2024 is below. 

Topic: PDB General Meeting
Time: September 4, 2024 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86273821941?pwd=WktDazJLaTJHVTBPNWd3dzlXaGd2Zz09

Meeting ID: 862 7382 1941
Passcode: 528756

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Why Endorse?

Democratic club endorsements like these matter in local elections because they provide the candidates and causes we believe in most with crucial grassroots support. Clubs like PDB often promote their endorsed candidates and help them build name recognition, connect to important volunteer and professional networks, and access Party resources that can elevate campaigns to the next level. Additionally, voters often use club endorsements to help them select candidates.

An endorsement from a PDB is a strategic asset for any Democratic candidate–led campaign, even if the candidate doesn’t identify as progressive. Ours is a big tent – all registered Democrats are invited and welcome to seek endorsement from the club. Our Club may only endorse Democratic candidates, per our by-laws.

Have You Checked Your Voter Registration?

While we have your attention, don’t wait until the last minute to find out there are issues with your voter registration! If you haven’t voted in a long time, if you moved and want to make sure your registration is exactly as it should be, or if you’re just double-checking, you can check your registration at the Secretary of State’s website. This website also gives you helpful information like your polling location, language preference and more.

Check Your Voter Registration! (CA)