Endorsements for March 5, 2024 Primary

The California Democratic Party will manage the endorsement of state and national legislators at local Assembly District Endorsement Meetings (ADEMs) this fall and at a second Democratic Convention in Sacramento in November.

Central Committee members, Assembly District Delegates (elected earlier this year), Democratic Club representatives, delegates appointed by legislators, and others will participate in the ADEMS. Candidates need to receive ⅔ of the votes to win the endorsement.

Central Committee members and delegates elected by the Central Committee will vote on the endorsement in close races at the convention. Senatorial and presidential endorsements will also be decided at the convention.

SMCDems Endorsements

SMCDems will be making endorsements in the county board of supervisor races. We will require all candidates seeking our endorsement to sign the Fossil Fuel Pledge, print it, and email it to [email protected].

Endorsement Calendar:

• November 20 - Candidate questionnaires available
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  December 20 - Questionnaires are due
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  January 7, week of - Interviews will scheduled and recommendations made
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  January 18 - Central Committee will vote on endorsement recommendations

 

2023 Summer Picnic Sponsorships

Thank you for purchasing a sponsorship to support the San Mateo County Central Committee's election office, campaign supports, and staff during the 2024 Primary and General Elections! Please help us rise together to elect DEMOCRATS in 2024!

 

Sponsorship Level	*How your donation will help elect Democrats in 2024
$1000	10 days support by election volunteer organizer
$500	200 Slate Cards to Promote Endorsed Candidates
$250	Travel costs of canvassing in neighboring communities
$100	40 Slate Cards to Promote Endorsed Candidates
$50	Upgraded Zoom Account to support Phone Banking
$25	New Tent for our local voter registration team
$5	Campaign supplies such as flyers, water, snacks
	*all amounts are estimates of the tangible value and impact of your contribution

 

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2023 SMC Dems CADEM Convention Luncheon

 

We are excited to gather during the upcoming CADEM Convention for lunch at 11:45 AM at El Cholo, 1037 S. Flower St. in Los Angeles.

Capacity is limited to 50 attendees, so buy your ticket and/or become a sponsor as soon as possible.

We hope you can take a lunch break to spend time catching up with fellow Dems and to hear from local elected officials and candidates in the upcoming 2022 Primary and General Election.

See you on May 27th.

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Endorsements for Nov. 8, 2022 Election

The San Mateo County Democratic Party endorses the following local candidates and ballot measures in the Nov. 8, 2022 election.

Local Candidates

City Council:

• Atherton City Council - Rick Degolia, Stacy Miles Holland
• Belmont City Council, District 1 - Gina Latimerlo
• Belmont Mayor - Julia Mates
• Burlingame City Council, District 5 - Peter Stevenson
• Daly City Council - Manūfou Liaiga-Anoa'i, Pamela DiGiovanni, Ray Buenaventura
• East Palo City Council - Jeffrey Austin, Ruben Abrica
• Foster City Council - Evan Adams, Richa Awasthi
• Half Moon Bay City Council, District 4 - Debbie Ruddock
• Menlo Park City Council, District 4 - Betsy Nash
• Millbrae City Council, District 2 - Wayne Lee
• Pacifica City Council, District 2 - Robby Bancroft
• Portola Valley Town Council - Craig Hughes, Craig Taylor
• Redwood City Council, District 2 - Chris Sturken
• San Bruno City Council, District 4 - Auros Harman
• San Carlos City Council - Adam Rak, Pranita Venkatesh, Sara McDowell
• San Mateo City Council, District 1 - Lisa Nash
• San Mateo City Council, District 3 - Sarah Fields
• San Mateo City Council, District 5 - Adam Loraine
• South San Francisco City Council, District 1 - Mark Addiego
• South San Francisco City Council, District 5 - Eddie Flores
• Woodside Town Council, District 2 - Steve Lubin

School Board:

• Belmont-Redwood Shores School District - April Northrup
• Jefferson Elementary School District - Anthony Tsujisaka
• Ravenswood City School Board - Laura Nuñez, Mele Kasavu Latu, Tamara Sobomehin
• San Carlos School District, full - Ben Kornell, Neil A. Layton, Sarah Cassanago
• San Carlos School District, short - Sarah Johnson Kinahan, Tracy Park
• San Mateo Community College District, Area 2 - Michael Guingona
• San Mateo-Foster City School District, Area 1, full - Alison Proctor
• San Mateo-Foster City School District, At Large, short - Kenneth Chin 
• Sequoia Union High School District, Area A - Suvarna Bhopale
• Sequoia Union High School District, Area D - Sathvik Nori
• South San Francisco Unified School District, District D - Amanda Anthony

County Offices:

• Member Board of Supervisors, District 3 - Ray Mueller
• San Mateo County Harbor District, District 3 - Kathryn V. Slater-Carter

Local Legislative Representation:

• Member of the State Assembly, 19th District - Phil Ting
• Member of the State Assembly, 23rd District - Marc Berman 
• US Representative, 15th District - Kevin Mullin
• US Representative, 16th District - Anna Eshoo

Local Ballot Measures

City Ballot Measures - Support

• Measure K - City of Belmont: Transient Occupancy Tax Measure   
• Measure L - City of East Palo Alto: Residential Rental Property Business Tax Measure
• Measure N - City of Millbrae: Transient Occupancy Tax Measure
• Measure O - City of Brisbane: Hotel Business License Tax Measure
• Measure P - City of Redwood City: Mayoral Term Charter Amendment Measure
• Measure Q - City of Pacifica: Fireworks Advisory Measure
• Measure U - City of Brisbane: Transactions and Use (Sales) Tax Measure
• Measure X - City of Burlingame: Business Licensing Measure
• Measure Y - City of Pacifica: Transactions and Use (Sales) Tax Measure
• Measure Z - City of Redwood City: Election Procedure Charter Amendment Measure
• Measure AA - City of South San Francisco: Affordable Housing Authorization Initiative
• Measure BB - City of San Bruno: Mayor and City Council Term Limit Measure
• Measure CC - City of San Mateo: Transfer Tax on Property Sales of $10 Million or More
• Measure DD - City of South San Francisco: Citizen-Sponsored Parcel Tax Initiative for Preschool for All

City Ballot Measure - Oppose

• Measure V - City of Menlo Park: Citizen-Sponsored Initiative Measure

School Bonds - Support

• Measure M - Bayshore Elementary School District: Parcel Tax Measure
• Measure R - La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District: Bond Measure
• Measure S - Redwood City School District: Bond Measure
• Measure T - South San Francisco Unified School District: Bond Measure
• Measure W - Sequoia Union High School District: Bond Measure

San Mateo County Democrats 2022 Summer Luncheon

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Endorsements for June 7, 2022 Election

The San Mateo County Democratic Party endorses the following local candidates and ballot measures in the June 7, 2022 election.

Local Candidates

County Sheriff – Christina Corpus
County Superintendent of Schools – Nancy Magee
County Supervisor, District 3 – Ray Mueller
County Treasurer Tax Collector – Sandie Arnott

Local Ballot Measures

Measure C – Belmont-Redwood Shores School District Parcel Tax
Measure E – Millbrae Elementary School District Bond
Measure G – Brisbane School District Parcel Tax
Measure H – Hillsborough City School District Bond
Measure I – Ravenswood City School District Bond
Measure J - Jefferson Elementary School District Bond

2022 SMC Dems CADEM Endorsing Convention Luncheon

We are so excited to gather in person during the upcoming CADEM Endorsing Convention, even though it’s virtual.

All Democrats are welcome to join, but capacity is limited to 100 attendees, so buy your ticket or become a Sponsor as soon as possible!

There is plenty of parking available, the venue is near public transit, and the food will be amazing, so we hope you can take a lunch break to spend time catching up with fellow Dems and to hear from local elected officials and candidates in the upcoming 2022 Primary and General Election!

See you on March 4th!

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Pledge to Vote NO on the Recall

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Sign this pledge to Vote NO in the Sept. 14th, 2021 Recall Election.  We encourage you to Vote NO on item one.  This signals your support for Gov. Gavin Newsom and the fantastic job he's been doing for all Californians. 

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Local Chartered Democratic Clubs

Learn about issues, meet fellow Democrats in your community, and take action! Below you find a list of chartered Democratic Clubs in San Mateo County. 

(Click here to learn more about the function of Democratic clubs. Information courtesy of the Peninsula Democratic Coalition.) 

If you need to re-charter your club or would like to start a new club, you need to provide a roster of members in good standing, bylaws, and a payment for your club to be chartered before the July meeting. Payment is equal to $1 for each member in good standing. Please send a check to the San Mateo County Democratic Party, 63 Bovet Rd, #137, San Mateo, CA 94402.

Here are links to a sample set of bylaws and a template for completing the required roster.

1. Sample Bylaws

2. Club Roster Template

Be sure to let us know as you begin the process. We are very happy to help you get organized as you are getting started with your new Democratic Club. Email us with any questions.

 

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San Mateo County Officially Chartered Democratic Clubs 

 

Coastside Democratic Club
Email: Kathy Klein   [email protected]
Phone: 925-451-1280
Web: Coastside Democratic Club
Facebook: Coastside Democratic Club

Filipino American Democratic Club of San Mateo County
Email: Juslyn Manalo   [email protected]
Facebook: Filipino American Democratic Club of San Mateo County

Jewish Democratic Club of Silicon Valley - ⭐ NEW FOR 2022
Email: Dorene Kastelman (President) [email protected]
Web: jdcsv.com
Facebook: Jewish Democratic Club of Silicon Valley

North Peninsula Democratic Club
Email: Dan Stegink (Chair)   [email protected]
Phone: 650-697-6249
Facebook: North Peninsula Democratic Club

Pacific Islander Club of San Mateo County
Email: Talavou Aumavae   [email protected]

Pacifica-Daly City Democratic Club
Email: Mary Ann Plum   [email protected]
Facebook: Pacifica-Daly City Democratic Club

Peninsula Democratic Coalition
Email: Lorri Holzberg   [email protected] or [email protected]
Address: PO Box 97, Los Altos, CA 94023-0097
Web: Peninsula Democratic Coalition
Facebook: Peninsula Democratic Coalition
Twitter: @PeninsulaDems 

San Mateo County Democracy for America
Email: Susie Raye   [email protected]
Phone: (650) 573-7544
Web: San Mateo County Democracy for America
Facebook: San Mateo County Democracy for America
Meetings: The first Wednesday of every month, at 7 pm (Zoom)

San Mateo County LatinX Democratic Club
Email: Rudy Espinoza-Murray   [email protected] or [email protected]
Join: San Mateo County LatinX Democratic Club
Web: San Mateo County LatinX Democratic Club

San Mateo County Stonewall Democratic Club
Email: Caiti Busch   [email protected]
Join: San Mateo County Stonewall Democratic Club
Facebook: San Mateo County Stonewall Democratic Club

Other Democratic Clubs

Peninsula Young Democrats
Email: Erin Chazer   [email protected]
Facebook: Peninsula Young Democrats
Twitter: @PYDems

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Resolutions Adopted by the Central Committee of the

San Mateo County Democratic Party

Resolutions express the position of the San Mateo County Democratic Party.   Additionally, they may be an attempt to influence the actions of public officials and the public.   They have a preordained format (three “whereas” clauses and one or two “therefore” clauses.    A regular resolution is read to the Central Committee at the first meeting where it is introduced, and a majority of the membership must support it at the next meeting when it is voted on.  An urgent resolution is voted on at the meeting where it is first introduced and must win by a two thirds vote.  Elected delegates, alternates and ex-officios may introduce resolution.    A workshop on You Say You Want a Resolution? was presented on June 22, 2022 that explains what is a resolution, what it's not and why it uses funny language.  Click here for the slides and here for the video recording.
Topic	Title	Date Adopted
Climate	2023-14 Resolution Urging Congress to Pass Fee and Dividend Legislation on Carbon in Fossil Fuels	Sept. 21, 2023
Climate	2023-13 Resolution in Favor of Flood Free San Mateo	Sept. 21, 2023
Health	2023-12 Bicycle Resolution	Aug. 17, 2023
Housing	2023-11 Resolution in Support of SB423: Land use: streamlined housing approvals: Multifamily housing developments (SB 35 extension)	July 20, 2023
Climate	2023-10 Resolution in Support of Rooftop and Distributed Solar and Batteries for Tenants	July 20, 2023
Housing	2023-9 Resolution in Support of Social Housing Legislation	July 20, 2023
Governance	2023-8 Resolution in Support of AB 28: Funding Evidence-Based Gun Violence Prevention Programs	June 15, 2023
Governance	2023-7 Resolution Supporting Improvements at the Youth Services Center	April 20, 2023
Governance	2023-6 Resolution to Stop Destroying the Medicare Trust Fund with ACO REACH	April 20, 2023
Equity	2023-5 Resolution Standing with Democracy in Opposition to the Rise of Right-Wing Nationalism	April 20, 2023
Equity	2023-4 Resolution Urging the State of California To Pass $25/Hour Minimum Wage for Healthcare Workers	April 20, 2023
Governance	2023-3 Resolution to Oppose Recall of Mayor Amourence Lee	March 16, 2023
Equity	2023-2 Resolution on Youth Tried as Adults	March 16, 2023
Climate	2023-1 Resolution to Reverse the CPUC NEM3 Decision	Feb. 16, 2023
Equity	Resolution Supporting the Rights of the People of Iran to Free Expression and Standing in Solidarity with the Women and People of Iran	Oct. 20, 2022
Governance	Resolution to Provide Fiscal Gap Funding for Public Transit	Oct. 20, 2022
Governance	Agricultural Relations Voter Choice Act (AB 2183) Support	Sept. 8, 2022
Climate	2022-08 SB 396 Opposition Resolution	Aug. 18, 2022
Climate	2022-08 Candidate Fossil Fuel Pledge Resolution	Aug. 18, 2022
Climate	Candidate Fossil Fuel Pledge	Aug. 18, 2022
Equity	2022-6 In Support of SJR 13 - Relative to the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe	June 16, 2022
Equity	2022-5 In Support of SB893 (Becker) to Enable Free Community College and Improve Access to Community College in San Mateo County	April 7, 2022
Governance	2022-4 In Support of AB1819	March 17, 2022
Equity	2022-3 Denouncing Anti-Semitism	March 17, 2022
Equity	2022-2 Supporting Fair Process for Lateefah Simon	March 17, 2022
Equity	2022-1 In Support of Fixin' San Mateo County	Feb. 17, 2022
Climate	2021-11 Enhanced Access to Rooftop Solar and Net Metering	Nov. 18, 2021
Equity	2021-10 Advance Public Safety on the Caltrain Corridor	Nov. 18, 2021
Climate	2021-9 Equitably Electrifying all Buildings and Vehicles in California	Nov. 18, 2021
Equity	2021-8 In Support of Seamless Transit Principles	Nov. 18, 2021
Equity	2021-7 In Support of Afghan Refugees	Aug. 19, 2021
Diversity	2021-6 In Support of the Medicare for All Act of 2021, H.R. 1976	June 17, 2021
Diversity/Equality	2021-5 Latino Democrats Against Recalling California Governor Gavin Newsom	June 17, 2021
Diversity	2021-4 Equity Endorsement Pledge (EEP) Encouraging San Mateo County Elected Officials and Influential Endorsers to help dismantle White Supremacy, system recism, sexism, and ableism	May 20, 2021
Governance	2021-3 Stop the Republican Recall of Governor Gavin Newsom	April 15, 2021
Governance	2021-2 Resolution in Support of Senate Bill (SB) 90 and Assembly Bill (AB) 1416, the Ballot DISCLOSE Act	March 18, 2021
Governance	2021-1 Resolution Calling for Investigation of Congressmembers Who Violated Their Oath of Office	Jan. 21, 2021
Police Reform	2020-6 Resolution Calling for San Mateo County Mayors and Councilmembers to Sign Former President Obama’s National Mayor’s Pledge to Reform Police Use of Force Policies	Aug. 20, 2020
Diversity/ Equality	2020-5 Resolution Urging State and Local Governments to Completely Remove Illegal and Unenforceable Racially-Restrictive Covenants from Real Estate Transaction Documents and Processes	Aug. 20, 2020
Diversity/ Equality	2020-4 Resolution in Opposition to Proposition 22	July 16, 2020
Diversity/ Equality	2020-3 Resolution in Support of the Black Lives Matter Movement and Increased Safety for County Residents	June 18, 2020
Diversity/ Equality	2020-2 Resolution to Denounce Stigmatization, Xenophobia, Hateful Racism arisen from COVID19 Pandemic & to Honor Asian Americans during Asian Pacific Islander Month	May 21, 2020
Diversity/ Equality	2020-1 Resolution Urging San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, the California State Legislature, and U.S. Congress to Protect Farmworkers During COVID-19 and Pesticide Exposure with Personal Protection Equipment	April 16, 2020

 

Associate Member Dues

• Yearly dues for associate members of the San Mateo County Democratic Central Committee are $25
• Dues must be paid by the member themselves. 

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