John Comiskey

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Ballot Measure straw poll results

The Dean Democratic Club voted August 22, 2016 to make ballot measure endorsements in the June 7, 2016 California Primary in accordance with the results of the August 8, 2016 straw poll. It’s that time, again! Statewide ballot measures have qualified for the November ballot, and the Dean Club is here to help you sort them all out. …

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Water in the Platform

The 2016 draft state party platform was posted today at http://www.cadem.org/our-party/standing-committees/body/2016-CADEM-DRAFT-PLATFORM.pdf. It contains the following text: Water • Implement a comprehensive science-based water plan that includes managing each watershed (including groundwater) as a unified whole and upgrading the Delta levee system; • Fully protect all water sources from contamination and guarantee sufficient water for the …

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DFALink Meeting – State Senator Jim Beall

On November 9, 2015, State Senator Jim Beall will speak on State and local issues at the home of Barbara and John Comiskey, 4810 Kingdale Dr, San Jose, CA 95124. Arrive for Potluck at 6:30 PM. The program begins at 7:00 PM. State Senator Jim Beall served on the San Jose San Jose City Council, the Santa Clara County Board of …

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California Clean Money & DISCLOSE Act with Pete McCloskey

California Clean Money, the Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley, and others invite you to join us as Former Congressman Pete McCloskey speaks on the importance of Clean Money in politics and the California DISCLOSE Act. The event is Sunday, November 15, 2015, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM.  The location, in Portola Valley, will be …

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DFA Link Meeting – Book Club

July’s meeting was very stimulating with discussion of an important book on saving the middle class and at the same time curbing environmental exploitation, With Liberty and Dividends for All by Peter Barnes. If you want to read it you might be able to borrow it from one of us. We found it to be provocative and …

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Dean Club on Social Media

Visit the Dean Club’s Facebook and Instagram pages.  If you like what you see there, follow the pages.  They’re a great way to stay connected with Dean Club activities.