Category Archives: Meeting notices

ADEM elections, Industrial Safety Ordinance (ISO), Meeting notices, Progressive Democrats of Benicia

Our Next Meeting – MONDAY, February 11

MEMBER MEETING
MONDAY, FEB 10, 2025, 7:00 PM

ZOOM MEETING
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Dear members and supporters—

Terry Mollica will present an update of the status of the proposed Industrial Safety Ordinance.  This ordinance will be before city council on Feb. 4, at 6:00.  It will not be voted on at this meeting. This council meeting will be a critical time to show your support for the ordinance by showing up or emailing the council.  Terry will discuss the process going forward and be available to answer questions.

You will also have a chance to hear from the candidates to be delegates to the California Democratic Party.  Delegates are voted on by all Democrats who have registered to vote in this election or come to an in person meeting. We will not do an endorsement, but will try to keep our members informed of the candidates’ positions and endorsements by others. So far 8 candidates will be speaking.

Sheri Leigh will be talking about Fiesta Primavera which will be coming up again on April 5, from 10 am to 6 pm in Benicia City Park.

We will also have a vote on the sponsorship of the Crab feed. Please buy your tickets to this now. We still have a lot of control locally and we want to get the best Democrats elected in Solano County.

Whether or not to amend our bylaws and change our name will be on the Tuesday, March 11 agenda.  That discussion will be followed by a vote online to take place over the following days. A good place to discuss this in advance  is on our google group that is only open to members.  We will also have a discussion at the meeting on March 11. Please email us if you are not yet part of that google group.  Remember you can only vote if your dues are current.

CRAB IS BACK

Buy Your Tickets  for the Solano County Democratic Central Committee Crab and Pasta Feed on March 8 at 6pm.

The Solano County Democratic Central Committee raises money to be used on campaigns for Democratic candidates throughout Solano County.  Please buy your tickets to this event.  It is not limited to Central Committee members, but is for everyone.  It’s a lot of fun and a great way to meet other Solano County Democrats and elected officials.  This is the major fundraiser for the year.  Buy your tickets here  https://www.solanodemocrats.com/2025crabfeed

And please bring your friends.   You can buy sponsorships.

Renew Your Membership

Don’t forget that our membership dues are now due.   Membership dues are $30 a year (please contact me if this is a hardship)  You can renew your membership, or submit an application to become a new member, at this link: https://progressivedemocratsofbenicia.org/pay-dues-donate/.

Please be sure you have paid your dues to be eligible to vote in the elections. The bylaws state “New Members shall be entitled to vote on all Club matters sixty (60) days after payment of dues. Existing members, upon payment of membership renewal dues, shall be eligible immediately to vote on all Club matters.”  We also allow old members to vote upon payment of dues.

Zoom Details

Topic: ISO, Name, CaDem delegates
Time: MONDAY,  Feb 10,  2025, 7:00 PM Pacific 
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82891217508?pwd=xShWvaNBudpqpEe5eDiAiWVbaDack0.1

Meeting ID: 828 9121 7508
Passcode: 305180

See you soon

 

Meeting notices, MLK Day, Progressive Democrats of Benicia, State Senator Cabaldon

Our Next Meeting – TUESDAY, January 14

MEMBER MEETING
TUESDAY, JAN 14, 2025, 7:00 PM

ZOOM MEETING
____________________________________________________________

Dear members and supporters—

Happy New Year!!

Our newly elected State Senator Christopher Cabaldon will be the speaker at our next meeting.  Come with your  questions as he discusses his priorities and other issues of concern.

The Progressive Democrats of Benicia was one of the first Democratic clubs to endorse Cabaldon for state Senator and we are thrilled that we were part of  the grassroots effort that elected him.

We will also be holding elections for officers.  Kathy Kerridge is running for Chair,  Chris Kerz for Treasurer,  Christina Gilpin-Hayes for Secretary, and Craig Snider for Vice-Chair.  If you are interested in running for any of these offices please let us know and we will make sure you are on the ballot.

A few of our members have asked about a possible name change.  We will discuss and vote on that at our February 11 meeting.  We will also vote on other modifications to our bylaws.  

Renew Your Membership

Don’t forget that our membership dues are now due.   Membership dues are $30 a year (please contact me if this is a hardship)  You can renew your membership, or submit an application to become a new member, at this link: https://progressivedemocratsofbenicia.org/pay-dues-donate/.

Please be sure you have paid your dues to be eligible to vote in the elections. The bylaws state “New Members shall be entitled to vote on all Club matters sixty (60) days after payment of dues. Existing members, upon payment of membership renewal dues, shall be eligible immediately to vote on all Club matters.”  We also allow old members to vote upon payment of dues.

January 20 is MLK Day (even though there’s an inauguration planned).

BENICIA COMMUNITY
MLK DAY CELEBRATION                

 Monday, January 20, 2025
7 pm • 1305 West 2nd St., Community Congregational UCC

Honoring Dr. King in story, recollection, song, and commitment. All  are welcome.  “In these turbulent days, when fear and doubt are mounting high, give us broad visions, penetrating eyes and power of endurance.”

All who attend will be encouraged to reflect, sing together, and share their particular reasons for honoring Dr. King “in these turbulent days.” In this way we will sustain one another with the “power of endurance.”

A pick-up choir will get together at 6 p.m. to rehearse “The Storm Is Passing Over.”

The NAACP Vallejo will also have a march and program on January 20.  Please email [email protected] for more information.

SAVE THE DATE for the Solano County Democrats Fundraiser on March 8 at 6pm.

The Solano County Democratic Central Committee raises money to be used on campaigns for Democratic candidates throughout Solano County.  Please mark your calendar for this event.  It is not limited to Central Committee members, but is for all Solano County Democrats.  It’s a lot of fun and a great way to meet other Solano County Democrats and elected officials.  This is the major fundraiser for the year.

 

 

Please invite your friends.

Zoom Details

Topic: State Senator Christopher Cabaldon
Time: January 14, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time
Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82891217508?pwd=xShWvaNBudpqpEe5eDiAiWVbaDack0.1

Meeting ID: 828 9121 7508
Passcode: 305180

See you soon

 

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