San Mateo County Democratic Party Newsletter
August 2016

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San Mateo County Democrats say LET'S GET DEMS ELECTED! 

THE BLUE TIDAL WAVE IS ON ITS WAY! After an incredibly inspiring Democratic National Convention, it's time to roll up our sleeves. 

The very disturbing and strange polling numbers means we can't take ANYTHING for granted in the Presidential race as well as Senate and Congressional races around the Country. We COULD take back the Senate and gain big numbers in the House. And we have an amazing team in Clinton and Kaine. Senator Kaine proved he's got what it takes to be a great partner to lead the country. The amazing stories from Clinton supporters, family and friends enlightened us even more to Hillary's dedication to making our country a better place for all and her HERstory of activism in her younger years. She truly has proven she's a Public Servant!  

Senator Bernie Sanders graciously submitted his delegates to the grand total. Unfortunately the Bernie delegates weren't having it. They even booed their own candidate.  We need to remind ourselves that for most of them, this was their first experience being a delegate and being involved in party politics. Their in-experience clearly showed. This is the way of the nomination process. One candidate wins, one concedes.
 
It is up to us in the party to embrace their passion and desire for change and to listen, collaborate and respect their dedication. We need those new voices and especially the new YOUNG voices!

I couldn't have been more proud to see our Democratic superstars like Elizabeth Warren, Bill Clinton, Cory Booker, Bernie Sanders, our governor Jerry Brown, Kamala Harris, and of course, President and Mrs. Obama take the stage and fire up the crowd with truth, statistics and de-bunking the lies from the right. 

If this convention has proven anything, it is that our Party is the Party with the understanding of our complex world, ideas about the underlying problems and how to fix them and the wherewithal to undertake those fixes (rather than making empty promises of greatness).

Congratulations to all who won in the June Primary, BUT.....

I call on all who prevail in these races to be advocates for bringing all Democrats together once our candidate for U.S. President is revealed. We need to get Democrats elected at ALL LEVELS!

There are races in other states that can also use our help! NEVADA, PENNSYLVANIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, OHIO, NORTH CAROLINA AND FLORIDA are Senate races we could take! MAINE, NEW YORK, WISCONSIN, IOWA, MINNESOTA, TEXAS, ARIZONA AND NEVADA all have Congressional races that are toss ups!

LETS GET TO WORK!

GRAND OPENING!!! SATURDAY AUGUST 13TH FROM 2PM-5PM

THE IRA RUSKIN DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS OF SAN MATEO COUNTY  
2907 El Camino Real in Redwood City.


JOIN State Senator Jerry Hill, Assemblymen Kevin Mullin, Rich Gordon and Phil Ting 
and other local elected Democrats across the County. 



This location is strategic to our goals of doing strong outreach to Latino voters and to the voters of District Four,
where voter turnout was low in the Primary election. 

HELP FUND OUR HEADQUARTER! WE ARE ACCEPTING DONATIONS OF ANY AMOUNT TO COVER THE COSTS OF RUNNING THE HEADQUARTERS FOR FOUR MONTHS, SO WE MAY PUT ALL OUR FINANCIAL EFFORTS TOWARDS GETTING DEMS ELECTED!   GO HERE: contribute

 Please contact April Vargas at [email protected] to help out.

ALL HANDS ON DECK! 

We need volunteers to phone bank, walk prescincts, stuff envelopes, sell Democratic swag and much more! 

Also extremely excited to announce The San Mateo County LATINA/O DEMOCRATIC CLUB has received a grant from NextGen to conduct voter outreach and registration in the Latino Community. Their research shows there are more than 50,000 Latino voters that could be registered in our County. They will be working out of this extremely strategic location and looking to reach all areas of the Latino community to get them engaged. CONGRATS!!!!
We look forward to helping the club reach it's goals. Jon Jacobo and Claudia Lopez have been great leaders to create and lead this project.



THEIR PROJECT IS CALLED VOTA YA!

SPECIAL EVENT COMING IN SEPTEMBER!!!




GET TICKETS HERE

DEMOCRATIC CLUB EVENTS AND NEWS:

If you are in a Democratic Club or are a leader in those clubs, encourage your members to become alternates or associate members of the Central Commitee. It's a great way to get more involved. As one of the levels of memberships, you can attend state conventions as a proxy OR join one of our great committees! 


***TWO NEW CLUB FORMING!!! 

 A new club is in the works specifically for East Palo Alto, East Redwood City, East Menlo Park...our SouthEast part of the County!  Please contact [email protected] if interested in helping and/or joining! With the help of EPA Councilman Larry Moody and EPA Mayor  Lisa Yarbough Gauthier we are collecting interested parties!

AND....a new club proposal for and Asian/Pacific Islander Democratic Club is also in the works.  Contact Chair Jeffrey Adair @  [email protected] to become involved! 


Coastside Democrats
Contact: Bill Kehoe  [email protected]
Events:  

Contact: Dorie Paniza [email protected]

North Peninsula Democratic Club
Contact: Marge Colapietro  [email protected] 

Event: General Membership Meeting     August 20    9am to 10:30am.  Guest speaker TBA.

Contact: Judy Heldberg - [email protected]
Events: 

Peninsula Stonewall Democrats:
Contact:  Jason Galisatus, Alan Yan
Sept 11 event coming at SMCDCC HQS with Congresswoman Anna Eshoo

Peninsula Young Democrats 
Contact: Noveed Safipour  [email protected]

San Mateo County Democracy for America
Contact: Ashleigh Evans - [email protected] o 

San Mateo County Democratic Families Club
Contact: Ray Mueller

San Mateo County Latina/o Democratic Club
Contact: Jon Jacobo  [email protected] 

 Latino voter engagement campaign,  VOTA YA    please contact Jon to get involved! 

* REMEMBER...ANY DEMOCRATS IN SAN MATEO COUNTY WHO REGISTERS AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER CAN SERVE ON A COMMITTEE AND CAN BE ELEGIBLE TO BE ASSIGNED A PROXY VOTER AT CONVENTIONS!          JOIN NOW!

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! With our newly chartered  Latina/o Club and a newer club being introduced at our next meeting, we are growing stronger! Keep it up! 

Another great way to support the party on a state level is to join DEM2016. *** DONATE EVERY MONTH... A one time contribution or monthly is a simple, easy great way to help keep the party strong all over California! 


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,

Jeffrey Adair

Chair, SMCDEMS

San Mateo County Democratic Party Newsletter
MAY 2016

San Mateo County Democrats say LET'S GET DEMS ELECTED! 

The California Primary is just a little over a month away! June 7th is IMPORTANT! The VOTE BY MAIL ballots go out on May 9th. 

In this month's newsletter, I'm asking...what are you doing to get DEMS elected?

Attending rallies? Making Calls? Walking precincts? Donating money or time? Telling your friends? Using Social Media? Or ALL OF THOSE? We must be aggressive in the coming months. 

The pundits are predicting a record turnout for the GOP here. We can't let them take hold again in our state. Their dysfunction has no place here in California. 

And, across the United States there are several races that could be won by Dems with support from us! Be prepared to create a BLUE TIDALWAVE! 

OUR FIRST 2016 FUNDRAISING EVENT was a HUGE success!!! 
The Vinyl Room in Burlingame was an amazing host.

We had TWENTY FOUR co-sponsor candidates and activists who helped to make it such a great event! 
Thanks to all who turned out and participated! 

 

SMC DEM NEWS:







The Republicans State Convention was last month and lots of excitement there with all 3 of the GOP presidential frontrunners making an appearance. Protestors in front of the hotel made the Donald walk over a wall and up an embankment to get into the venue through the back door. 
Although there was SOME violent behavior by some out of county visitors, the Burlingame Police Dept and associate law enforcement did and amazing job controlling the crowd. They should be commended for their professionalism and restraint.

On May 1st, all over California in 53 Congressional districts with approximately 4,600 candidates, the DNC caucuses were held for Hillary and Bernie delegates interested in going to the National Convention in Philly.  Only 317 will actually serve as delegates, their next step will be waiting for the Primary results on June 7th. The percentages for each candidate ill be tabulated and delegates assigned according to the voter turnout for each candidate. 

The opening of THE IRA RUSKIN SAN MATEO COUNTY DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS will be in July somewhere mid-peninsula. If anyone has a lead on 2000+ sq ft of space on a transit corridor (preferably El Camino Real) please let me know! 

We will be having many events in the coming months, so stayed tuned for details as they come. We will be starting a regular SPEAKERS SERIES every meeting with current events, issues and candidates being presented to the attendees. I had many wonderful diverse conversations at convention with speakers to bring to you all soon! 

DEMOCRATIC CLUB EVENTS AND NEWS:

If you are in a Democratic Club or are a leader in those clubs, encourage your members to become alternates or associate members of the Central Commitee. It's a great way to get more involved. As one of the levels of memberships, you can attend state conventions as a proxy OR join one of our great committees! 


***NEW CLUB FORMING!!!  A new club is in the works specifically for East Palo Alto, East Redwood City, East Menlo Park...our SouthEast part of the County!  Please contact [email protected] if interested in helping and/or joining! With the help of EPA Councilman Larry Moody and EPA Mayor  Lisa Yarbough Gauthier we are collecting interested parties!


Coastside Democrats
Contact: Bill Kehoe  [email protected]
Events:  Tom Steyer, philanthropist and environmentalist, will be the featured guest at ​our Annual Meeting ​Tuesday, ​May 17th ​from 7 pm - 9 pm ​at a ​venue to be determined.  ​If interested, please RSVP: [email protected]

Contact: Erlinda Galeon [email protected]

 
North Peninsula Democratic Club
Contact: Marge Colapietro  [email protected] 
Events

Pacifica/Daly City Democrats
Contact: Judy Heldberg - [email protected]
Events: 

Peninsula Stonewall Democrats:
Contact:  Jason Galisatus, Alan Yan
Event:  We would like to invite you to our fundraiser for Palo Alto City Councilmember Marc Berman on May 24th from 7 to 9 PM at John Bentley's Restaurant at 2915 El Camino Real, Redwood City. We early endorsed Councilmember Berman for his bid for Assembly because he has been a long-time ally of the LGBTQ community, and he has the policy experience to strengthen the Peninsula. Don't just take our word for it. Come meet him yourself by coming to our event. We hope to see you there!"

Peninsula Young Democrats 
Contact: Noveed Safipour  [email protected]

San Mateo County Democracy for America
Contact: Ashleigh Evans - [email protected]
Events:    local community, children are healthier and better prepared school, and the cost to public assistance programs drops.    

San Mateo County Democratic Families Club
Contact: Ray Mueller

San Mateo County Latina/o Democratic Club
Contact: Mitchell Oster - [email protected]

* REMEMBER...ANY DEMOCRATS IN SAN MATEO COUNTY WHO REGISTERS AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER CAN SERVE ON A COMMITTEE AND CAN BE ELEGIBLE TO BE ASSIGNED A PROXY VOTER AT CONVENTIONS!          JOIN NOW!

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! With our newly chartered  Latina/o Club and a newer club being introduced at our next meeting, we are growing stronger! Keep it up! 

Another great way to support the party on a state level is to join DEM2016. *** DONATE EVERY MONTH... A one time contribution or monthly is a simple, easy great way to help keep the party strong all over California! 


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,

Jeffrey Adair

Chair, SMCDEMS

San Mateo County Democratic Party Newsletter

JULY 2015

Happy JULY 2015 San Mateo County Democrats! 

Friends and Democrats;

JUNE 2015 will go down in history for the reinforcement of DEMOCRATIC VALUES by our nation AND our state! 

First, with the decision by SCOTUS on June 25th in KING V. BURWELL by 6-3 to forever put to rest the debate on the Affordable Care Act. It is and will forever be the law of the land despite some Republican's promises to still try and derail it, calling it an "illegal action". 

Health Care for ALL is a DEMOCRATIC VALUE. 

Second, on the 26th, they ruled by a 5-4 margin in favor of Marriage Equality in OBERGEFELL V. HODGES. Same Sex Marriage is now legal in the remaining 13 states of our country. The United States now becomes the 21 nation in the world to have full marriage equality for all it's citizens. As I write this letter, they are now issuing licenses to same sex couples in Kentucky! A truly landmark day, especially in the South and Midwest.

Our own Democratic Party Chairman John Burton had this to say: 

The U.S. Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges to overturn state laws banning same-sex couples from marrying is a victory for the American ideal of equality. The recognition of loving families that started in California and Massachusetts has now swept the nation. 

When I introduced Assembly Bill 167 in 1991 to change California law to permit same-sex marriage, a conservative commentator called it the “battle of the century.” This battle is now over, but it won’t end Republican-led attacks on gay Americans, and California Democrats won’t stop fighting discrimination against gay and lesbian families and students. 

Our State Representatives continue to lead the way in forward thinking legislation. Our own State Leaders, Senator Jerry Hill, Assemblyman Phil Ting, Kevin Mullin and Rich Gordon are making us proud every day in Sacramento.

The fight for our DEMOCRATIC VALUES  has only just begun. There are many fronts for us to consider now as we look to 2016 and the candidates that will represent our party.

• Women's Rights and Equality and complete access to reproductive services and health care
• Safety for our Children in the education system, be it bullying or vaccinations
• A fully inclusive Employment Non Discrimination Act (ENDA) to include Transgender Rights
• Compassion in the End Of Life for all
• Immigration Reform 
• Strengthening of Gun Regulations
• Environment and Renewable Energy
• and finally, federal  VOTING RIGHTS reform

These ALL are DEMOCRATIC VALUES! 

We must use 2015 to build momentum for the coming 2016 election cycle, by building  our base of voluteers and participants in all things Democratic in San Mateo County. Talk with your friends, neighbors and family about the SAN MATEO COUNTY DEMOCRATS. Get them to a meeting or event or even have them join one of our Democratic Clubs. 

The San Mateo County Democratic Party, State Senator Jerry Hill and State Assemblymembers Rich Gordon and Kevin Mullin invite you to a special event with Congresswomen Jackie Speier and Anna Eshoo at a beautiful private residence in Hillsborough.

It's Election time and the San Mateo County Democratic Party is hosting our Campaign Headquarters Grand Opening Event on Sept. 4!

Join us on September 4th at 6pm for the Grand Opening of our 2014 Campaign Headquarters located at 1328 El Camino Real in Belmont. We'll be joining with local elected Democratic Party officials, our San Mateo County Party members, and Democratic volunteers from all over the county for a Gubernatorial Debate Watch Party. Join us as we cheer on Governor Jerry Brown as he debates Neil Kashkari in the one and only debate in this election for governor. Find out all the details and RSVP information here and check out other great events on our Upcoming Events page. 

Hope to see you there on Thursday!