March 8 Gross Receipts Tax San Jose City Council Meeting

Dean Club Logo brightWe endorsed this effort, now they need our help.

Can the Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley folks be at City Council on March 8th to support this campaign? On March 8th, probably at 2:30 pm or 3 pm (it starts at 1:30 pm and there are many items before ours), the City Council will discuss the following:

3.4 Preliminary Analysis and Discussion of Citizen-Initiated and Update Options for the Current Business Tax.

Also, see the SJ Mercury News article on the City’s study of the gross receipts tax, that shows that the GRT will generate $52 million, with 88% of SJ businesses paying the same or less, with only 12% paying more, and these are the businesses with 501 or more employees. http://www.mercurynews.com/…/new-study-voter-poll…

Recommendation: Consider the preliminary analysis of the citizen-initiated Gross Receipts Tax Ballot Measure and preliminary review and discussion of the City options for updating the current Business Tax. http://sanjose.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php…

Our campaign needs as many allies as possible to come to this discussion and speak in favor of the gross receipts tax in light of the recent independent study, which showed that the GRT would generate $52 million, not effect 88% of SJ businesses, but with a focus on businesses over 501 employees.

February 22, 2016 Endorsement Meeting

EveryVoteCountsThe February 22, 2016 Dean Club working meeting will be an endorsement meeting. The Endorsement Committee will make recommendations regarding US President and US Senate races in CA, IL, NV, NH, and WI.  Everyone is invited to attend.  Members in good standing for not less than three months are eligible to vote.  A two thirds majority of members present and voting is required for endorsement.

Any candidate for these offices, or their representative, who attends will be given an opportunity to address the membership.  Other offices will be considered at subsequent meetings.

The meeting is at Marie Callender’s, 751 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087.  Arrive at 6:30 PM to place your dinner order and be ready for the meeting at 7:00 PM.

Voters’ Right to Know Kickoff

facing the refugee crisis

 

KICKOFF FOR VOTERS RIGHT TO KNOW ACT Feb 20. 3-5 pm. Learn more about passing AB700 and circulating petitions to get VRTK on the November ballot. All hands on deck! RSVP for Voters Right to Know Act kickoff

Red to Blue Election: Michael Eggman

facing the refugee crisis

 

 

 

Dean club endorsed candidate we love and want to help:
Event: An event for Michael Eggman
Special Guest: Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer
Event Hosts: Ed and Peggy Kavounas
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 17th 5:00-6:30pm
Location: The home of Ed & Peggy Kavounas- 565 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA

We hope we’ll see you there and if you have any questions, please let me know.

Otto Lee Fundraiser for Michael Eggman

facing the refugee crisis

Please join: Otto Lee

For an Event in Support of:

Michael Eggman

Candidate for California’s 10th Congressional District

DFA Dinner!

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DFA Dinner at the CDP Convention in San Jose

If you’re anywhere near the California CDP Convention next Friday, please join old and new friends at a dinner that has become a happy tradition.

Make your reservations ASAP on ActBlue — space is limited. We’ll be closing the reservations on Thursday, February 25 at 2:00 pm. It is unlikely there will be space available for walk-ins at the event.

When: Friday, February 26, 2016. Socializing begins at 6:00; dinner at 6:30

Where: Original Joe’s
301 South First Street
San Jose, CA 95113

Cost: $45/person (buffet includes salad, entrees, soft drinks, tea and coffee); no-host bar

Note: The banquet room is on the second floor; there is no elevator (sorry, but our restaurant choices were limited)

Speaker: Miles Kurland, DFA Web Development Director and former Chair of Sonoma DFA

Make your reservations before Thursday, February 25, at 2:00 pm:

https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/cadfadinner

Contact: Ashleigh Evans at asevans2002@aol.com