November 2018 Election Endorsement Questionnaire Now Available

The San Mateo County Democratic Party is seeking applications for endorsements in the November 2018 election for city council, school district, county commission, and regional board races--as well as local ballot measures. The benefits of an SMCDems endorsement are: SMCDems website listing, press release, slate mailer option, ability to list our endorsement, and some use of our headquarters offices.

It is our job to recruit, mentor, support, and elect good Democrats. And we take great pride in the large numbers of our endorsed candidates that are elected and measures passed. In addition, we like to get to know and build relationships with these individuals as they serve in these important elected positions. It is the backbone of why we exist as a County Democratic Party.

If you are a registered Democrat running for office or if you represent a local measure, please consider applying.

The application and written questionnaire is now available here.

Here is the timetable:

• July 16 – August 10 – candidates pull papers, gather signatures to qualify for the ballot
• August 10 - candidate online application and questionnaire form available
• August 17 – candidate applications and written questionnaire are due at 12 NOON
• August 25-26 – candidate interviews (other dates may be added)
• September 6 – Central Committee meets to vote on recommendations

Comments:

1. You will need to complete the written questionnaire in one sitting. You may want to copy the questions (a downloadable file is available here), write your answers in full, and then copy into the questionnaire before submitting.
2. You will be interviewed by a panel of Central Committee members and alternates. The interviews will last about 20 minutes.   There will be 5 questions plus opening and closing statements.

If you have any questions during this process, please contact the Endorsements Committee Chair, Karen Maki, at endorsements@smcdems.org.

 

 

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Summer BBQ, Flip It in 2018!,
is Huge Success

 

Thank you to our generous sponsors who made our Annual BBQ such a tremendously popular and successful event!

 

Red-To-Blue BBQ Champion Level:

SMC Democratic Party Friend Level:

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GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!

FLIP IT IN 2018! will be held on Sunday, August 5 in at Twin Pines Park in Belmont. As always, there will be great food, great fun, and many Democratic Candidates.

 

Volunteers
Can we count on you to volunteer for the San Mateo County Democratic Party this summer? We will need many volunteers to plan and staff the FLIP IT IN 2018! Summer BBQ. If so, please head over to our Volunteer page and fill out the form. If you've previously signed up as a volunteer, just update your form with 2018 BBQ and tell us when you can be there and what you can do (set up, take tickets, cook, clean up, etc.) Thank you!

Sponsors
Also, we are again offering several sponsorship levels. Please consider sponsoring by choosing from one of the levels on the Event Page. Each comes with additional benefits which are listed below. For more information on the event and sponsorship opportunities please email contact@SMCDems.org or call 650-344-1714.

Club Contest
Finally, please consider choosing a club to support with your ticket purchase. After you select your ticket level on the Event Page and complete your purchase on the following page, you'll be asked which Chartered Club you support. 

 

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New Voting Choice Act Information Available

San Mateo County has been selected by the State Legislature as one of 14 pilot counties statewide authorized to conduct All-Mailed Ballot/Vote Center elections under SB 450, the California Voter’s Choice Act.

On September 12, 2017, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors authorized the Chief Elections Officer to proceed with the implementation of the California Voter’s Choice Act and conduct the June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary Election as the first election held under the Act.

We have created a new page in our Voting section specifically for information about these exciting new changes.

Please visit the Voting Choice Act information page here.

 

  

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ALL DEMOCRATS ARE WELCOME TO MONTHLY MEETINGS!

 

 

  GENERAL MONTHLY MEETINGS

EVERY THIRD THURSDAY STARTING AT 7:30PM

DON'T MISS OUR "SOCIAL HOUR HALF HOUR" WHICH STARTS AT 7:00PM!

 Transport Workers Union Local 505 Meeting Hall

DOWNLOAD MEETING DOCS HERE

1521 Rollins Road, Burlingame
MAP 

 

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JOIN US FOR THE FUTURE OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IN OUR COUNTY! 

BECOME AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER

AND JOIN A COMMITTEE!!!

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Getting and Staying Involved

Interaction and building of all our current Democratic Clubs is a priority. Regular reports, inviting club membership to our monthly meetings, and encouraging them to join a committee or become an alternate/associate member is important for all of us. The more, the merrier! 

I want to remind everyone that as elected members of the Central Committee, it is our responsibility to be representatives of Democratic values to the people of our County--helping to educate and guide them and finding and promoting Democratic candidates at all levels of service to our community. This year’s board or associate members could become the next city council person, supervisor, assemblymember, or senator.

There are many ways to get involved with the San Mateo County Democratic Party and we invite all local Democrats to support their Party by volunteering. Please take a look at our Web page, Facebook, or Twitter to keep abreast of events or issues that may be of interest. Make sure when you’re participating in a Democratic event that you use social media to get the word out. Make everyone want to be where you are!

                                         

Help me in inviting all local Democrats to join us in keeping San Mateo County BLUE!
Democratically Yours,

 

Cecily Harris

Chair, SMCDEMS

 

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Paid for by the San Mateo County Democratic Party and not authorized by any candidate or their committee

Contact Information:

 

mail to : 751 Laurel Street, Box 702, San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone: 650-344-1714
Email: contact@smcdems.org
Twitter: @SMCDems
Facebook: SMCDems on Facebook