Welcome to Jefferson County Democrats of Washington!
MAKE YOUR FOIA REQUEST TO DOGE TODAY!
A message from the Washington State Democratic Party:
Our national allies are asking every U.S. citizen to file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to formally demand any personal data that has been obtained by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk. You can find a fillable form HERE. Please note that you will need to print out and mail the form to the address on the form. This crucial action will help create transparency and oversight of DOGE.
Let’s make them accountable!
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Protect Your Personal Social Security and Medicare Records
If Elon Musk's digital terrorists delete your Social Security and/or Medicare records, you will want your own copies to show what you have paid in and what benefits you have earned. You should obtain your own records whether you are collecting these benefits now or if you have contributed and plan to collect in the future.
If you have a "mysocialsecurity" account, you can sign in and download two documents. One is called "Your Social Security Statement." This lists all of your lifetime earnings that have been taxed for Social Security and Medicare benefits. The second document is your "Benefit Verification Letter" which shows what you should be getting now each month.
If you have contributed but are not yet collecting benefits you can still obtain "Your Social Security Statement" to demonstrate your contributions to date.
If you do not have a copy of your Social Security card, it is a good idea to get one from the same site.
If you do not have a "mysocialsecurity" account you can go on line to http://www.ssa.gov and create your personal account.
If you do not have internet access you can contact a Social Security office, although their staff and hours are being cut back by the Musk/Trump wrecking crews. The closest office is in Port Angeles and you must have an appointment before you go. The local number for Port Angeles is 1-877-309-1113 and the national number for Social Security is 1-800-772-1213.
BEACONS OF HOPE
Democrats in Congress are fighting back.
Boycotts are taking hold.
Protests are on the rise.
Dems are fighting cuts to the VA and other veteran benefits.
Federal courts are hitting back.
The Trump-Musk-Vance regime's popularity is plunging.
Affected Trump voters are beginning to express regret.
Support local organizations such as JCIRA, Indivisible, the JCD, and others.
Help win the April elections by supporting Democrats!
April Elections you can help with:
Three special elections are expected to be held in 2025 to fill vacancies during the 119th U.S. Congress, each in heavily Republican districts.Florida's 1st Congressional District: Republican Matt Gaetz chose not to assume his seat.
Florida's 6th Congressional District: Republican Michael Waltz resigned on January 20, 2025, to serve as Trump's National Security Advisor.[2]
New York's 21st Congressional District: Republican Elise Stefanik is expected to resign upon her confirmation as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.[3] Republicans carried this district by 62% in the last election.
Even races in heavily Republican districts matter. Where we may not have a strong chance for victory, we can absolutely cut into Republican gains. We can absolutely ensure they WIN BY LESS. And then less, and less, and less, until victory is within our grasp.
Something for your teens! LWV Youth Essay Contest Accepting Submissions through March 31!.
Why Democrats voted NO on the House Republicans’ proposed government funding bill: (March 12, 2025)
Cuts rent subsidies for low-income and working Americans by more than $700 million
Provides $168 million less than what is needed to maintain homeless services across 400 communities nationally
Neglects to fully fund the Emergency Food Program (TEFAP) by $20 million at a time of rising food costs and would leave 25,000 seniors unable to participate in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Fails to provide additional funds for FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund, which will run out of funding to address disasters before the end of this fiscal year
Cuts $1.4 billion (44 percent) from Corps Construction activities and all project funding levels will be at the discretion of the administration, including for over 1,000 projects throughout the country that would otherwise be directed by Congress. These projects keep commerce safely flowing on our waterways, manage flood risk, and restore ecosystems
Cuts support for the rural broadband Community Connect program by $30 million, undercutting key investments in Rural America
Cuts $185 million (7 percent) for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation programs, including from programs that prevent terrorists from acquiring nuclear and radioactive material; remove radioactive materials at risk of being misused or causing a catastrophic accident; and detect and monitor foreign nuclear fuel cycle and weapons development activities, nuclear material movement or diversion, and nuclear explosions
Cuts up to $40 million in election security grant funding, which means elections will be less fair and secure
Recklessly underfunds the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service by $27 million, undercutting the response to avian flu
Due to the success of the PACT Act, more veterans are enrolled in VA care than ever. While the bill includes $6 billion in mandatory funds to address the fiscal year 2025 shortfall, this bill fails to advance fund the $22.8 billion in fiscal year 2026, which House Republicans included in their bill. Reneging on this funding means future uncertainty in medical care for veterans
Cuts $37 million from the National Institute for Food and Agriculture to support agricultural research across the country
Cuts $30 million from the Natural Resources Conservation Service for assistance to farmers to improve their lands and for conservation activities
Jefferson County Democrats Calendar
Executive Board Meetings occur generally on the second Thursday of each month.
Central Committee Meetings occur no less than four times per year, as scheduled by the Executive Board.
Membership Meetings occur generally on the fourth Thursday of each month. In additional to general business, membership meetings may include informative programs, forums, endorsements, and special events.
All dates are subject to change. Please consult the Google Calendar below.
SCAM ALERT!
Do NOT respond to any email request for gift cards or other financial assistance from any member of the Jefferson County Democratic Party (or others) without first speaking with that person directly. Be alert to all unfamiliar email addresses and any attempts to illicit money or access your funds.
Do not let your generosity be exploited. Never share any personal or financial information or arrange to provide funds to anyone via email channels without personally speaking with them.
Take care & stay vigilant,
Lora De La Portilla, Chair (no really!)
Jefferson County Democratic Party & Central Committee
Washington State Delivered in the 2024 Election.
Yes, there were hard fought battles on the federal level. But, there were great results locally and across the State of Washington.
Jefferson County shined, with a spectacular campaign headquarters, impressive shows of support contributing to the election of all of our local and key statewide seats, and the largest democratic turnout in the entire state!
JCD 2024 Summer Fundraiser!
Great time had by all at the 2024 Summer Fundraiser at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Port Townsend.
This date also marked the elevation of Kamala Harris to the top of the presidential ticket - a historic day in history!
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