Fund Raiser for Mike Honda

facing the refugee crisis

 

JOIN JIM DEAN, CHAIR OF DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA, AT A FUNDRAISER FOR CONGRESSMAN MIKE HONDA ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH AT 5:30 PM.

Mike’s progressive values and his voting record in Congress make a difference. Mike’s seniority on the Appropriations Committee means that if the country comes to its senses and we regain Congress, Mike will be there in a senior position, to support the needs of the valley.

Now is a critical time for Mike. I hope you will be able to attend. You are welcome to invite your friends to attend, as well.

Jim Dean is chair of Democracy for America, over a million strong (founded 2004), supporting good progressives across the country. They’re working on very few congressional races this time, but Mike Honda’s race is one of them! Hence Jim will be here Saturday evening, Feb 20. 5:30 – 7:30, your chance to find out about this vital organization and strong ally.  Mike Honda you know: always on the right side of our issues; details and endorsements at www.mikehonda.com , if you need a refresher.

Mike needs our help. His opponent will, shall we say, stop at nothing, and is quite well-funded. That’s why Jim Dean himself is coming out here to support Mike. The Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley proudly endorsed Mike unanimously and is a cosponsor of this event.

I hope you can make this, or at least send a contribution, of any size.

 

 

Facing the Refugee Crisis

facing the refugee crisis

Former Assemblywoman Sally Lieber will speak from her heart, sharing photos and stories about her experiences helping the refugees as they came ashore in Greece and telling us what we can do to help.

 Free

*Wheelchair Accessible*

Light Refreshments

Endorsements

EveryVoteCountsThe Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley voted September 26, 2016 to make the following endorsements in the November 8, 2016 General Election:

City Councils

  • Cupertino
    • David Fung
    • Rod Sinks
  • Mountain View
    • Margaret Abe-Koga
    • Thida Cornes
    • Lucas Ramirez
  • Palo Alto
    • Adrian Fine
    • Liz Kniss
    • Don McDougall
  • Santa Clara 4
    • Patricia Mahan

School District

  • Foothill-De Anza CCD
    • Patrick Ahrens
    • Laura Casas
    • Peter Landsberger

The Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley voted August 22, 2016 to make the following endorsements in the November 8, 2016 General Election:

US President

  • Hillary Clinton

California Senate

  • SD 3 Mariko Yamada

City Councils

  • San Jose 2 Sergio Jimenez
  • Santa Clara 3 John McLemore
  • Santa Clara 7 Ahmad Rafah
  • Sunnyvale 4 Larry Klein
  • Sunnyvale 6 Nancy Smith

School District

  • SCC BOE 3 Rosemary Kamei

State Ballot Measures

NO 51 School Bonds. Funding for K-12 School and Community College Facilities. Initiative Statutory Amendment.
YES 52 State Fees on Hospitals. Federal Medi-Cal Matching Funds. Initiative Statutory and Constitutional Amendment.
NO 53 Revenue Bonds. Statewide Voter Approval. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
YES 54 Legislature. Legislation and Proceedings. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.
YES 55 Tax Extension to Fund Education and Healthcare. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
YES 56 Cigarette Tax to Fund Healthcare, Tobacco Use Prevention, Research, and Law Enforcement. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.
YES 57 Criminal Sentences. Juvenile Criminal Proceedings and Sentencing. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.
YES 58 English language education.
YES 59 Campaign finance: voter instruction.
NO 60 Adult Films. Condoms. Health Requirements. Initiative Statute.
NO 61 State Prescription Drug Purchases. Pricing Standards. Initiative Statute.
YES 62 Death Penalty. Initiative Statute.
YES 63 Firearms. Ammunition Sales. Initiative Statute.
YES 64 Marijuana Legalization. Initiative Statute.
NO 65 Carry-Out Bags. Charges. Initiative Statute.
NO 66 Death Penalty. Procedures. Initiative Statute.
YES 67 Referendum to Overturn Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bags.

Local Ballot Measures

YES A Yes on A for Affordable Housing
YES B Countywide Transportation Measure
YES E Opportunity to Work
NO M Sunnyvale Public Lands Act
YES N UUT Modernization Measure
YES V Mountain View Tenants Coalition Community Stabilization and Fair Rent Act

The Dean Democratic Club voted July 25, 2016 to make the following endorsements in the November 8, 2016 General Election:

California Senator

  • SD 1 Rob Rowen

California Assembly Member

  • AD 6 Brian Caples

For successful candidates, all Primary endorsements carry over to the General Election

The Dean Democratic Club voted March 27, 2016 to make the following endorsements in the June 7, 2016 California Primary, and in other States:

California Assembly Members

  • AD 24 Vicki Veenker
  • AD 25 Kansen Chu
  • AD 27 Ash Kalra
  • AD 29 Mark Stone
  • AD 30 Anna Caballero

San Jose City Council Members

  • D 2 Elias Portales
  • D 6 Helen Chapman
  • D 8 Joshua Barousse

US Representative

  • NY 19 Zephyr Teachout

The Dean Democratic Club voted February 22, 2016 to make the following endorsements in the June 7, 2016 California Primary, and in other States:

US Senators

  • CA Kamela Harris
  • IL Tammy Duckworth
  • NH Maggie Hassan
  • NV Catherine Cortez Masto
  • WI Russ Feingold

The Dean Democratic Club voted January 25, 2016 to make the following endorsements in the June 7, 2016 California Primary:

US Representatives

  • CD 9 Jerry McNerney
  • CD 10 Michael Eggman
  • CD 17 Mike Honda
  • CD 18 Anna Eshoo
  • CD 19 Zoe Lofgren

California Senators

  • SD 13 Jerry Hill
  • SD 15 Jim Beall
  • SB 17 Bill Monning

Santa Clara County Supervisors

  • District 2 Cindy Chavez
  • District 5 Joe Simitian

Water in the Platform

dem2016-logoThe 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 basic human needs of drinking and sanitation;
• Motivate efficient, sustainable, safe use of water and hold all users accountable for their consumption; implement and enforce regulations regarding groundwater use including full usage documentation; and,
• Ensure allocation and management of water to sustain ecosystems, fisheries, recreation, and endangered species.

Our club was involved in writing the text, negotiating with the platform committee, and soliciting support. The club passed a resolution in favor of the platform change submission.

 

January 25, 2016 Endorsement Meeting

EveryVoteCountsThe January 25, 2016 Dean Club working meeting will be an endorsement meeting.  The Endorsement Committee will make recommendations for US Representatives, CA State Senators, and Santa Clara County Supervisors.  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.

DFA Link Meeting Debate Watch

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Dean Democratic Club Link Meeting for January will be on Sunday the 17th at Democratic HQ on 2901 Moorpark, #110,  in San Jose off Winchester and 280.  We will join the HQ Debate Watch party.  We will NOT meet on the second Monday in January. Doors open at 5:30 with the debate starting at 6:00.  HQ will have pizza but they would welcome other snacks as well. RSVP to Marcene if you can at mvd1131@aol.com and she will give Judy an idea of how many of us are coming and what we can bring. If you need a ride contact Marcene.
 January 17, 2016 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
WHERE: Democratic HQ
2901 Moorpark Ave #110
San Jose, CA 95128
CONTACT:  Marcene
 650-961-7380
 Email