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PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY VS PRECINCT CAUCUSES!

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The Washington State Democratic Party is inviting comments about this choice. Comments may be made from now until April 4 at this website:

https://www.waelectioncenter.com/

The State Democratic party needs input from its members on the process of delegate selection for the next National Convention. In the past we’ve had a mix of caucuses that count and a primary that doesn't.

Now that the State legislature has passed a bill that brings the Primary parameters into line with both the State party and DNC nationally we need to help the State party decide where we stand. It is an issue that should not divide us even though there are strong feelings behind both processes. Please study the issue and make your feelings known.

DELEGATE SELECTION OPTIONS: The State Party has drafted two delegate selection and affirmative action plans (DSAAP) one to be used if a Primary is selected and another if Precinct Caucuses are chosen. Both of these plans are available for review at the above mentioned weblink.

Our primary season is shaping up to be historical both in candidate numbers and critical issue differences. We encourage you to get involved now!

NOTE: Jefferson County Democrats have a General Membership Meeting on March 11, during which this issue will be discussed. Click on this link for meeting details: https://jeffcodemocrats.com/calendar/

Seattle Times: Washington House passes clean-fuels legislation sought by Inslee

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Good news for our state and our 24th LD. Please contact our state representatives and state senator to show your support!

Mike Chapman: Mike.Chapman@leg.wa.gov
Steve Thairnger: steve.tharinger@leg.wa.gov
Kevin Van De Wege: Kevin.VanDeWege@leg.wa.gov

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FYI: HEAR OUR OLYMPICS WORKSHOP! Thurs. March 21!

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Thu, March 21, 2019; 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
Northwest Maritime Center, 431 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368.

Please join National Parks Conservation Association and Sound Defense Alliance for a training on how you can speak up for natural quiet in Olympic National Park by getting involved in our Hear Our Olympics campaign. Be a part of making the case to our elected officials that increased jet noise is bad for Olympic National Park and the surrounding communities.

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Bellingham Herald: Feds inch closer to approving Alaska mining project seen as a threat to Pacific Northwest

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THIS MINE PROJECT IS A MAJOR THREAT TO THE ENVIRONMENT!
Submit your comment online at Pebble Project EIS:
https://pebbleprojecteis.com/publiccomments/neweiscomment

Mail comments to: Program Manager, US Army Corps of Engineers, 645 G St.
Suite 100-921, Anchorage, AK 99501.

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Seattle Times: Legislature votes to move up Washington state’s presidential primary

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The bill would move Washington's presidential primary to March 10, 2020, just one month after New Hampshire's first in the nation primary. Previously, Washington's presidential primary has been held on the fourth Tuesday in May.

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WSDCC Crab Feed Invitation for Feb. 24, 2019!

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Sunday, February 24 at 4:00 PM

McGavick Conference Center at Clover Park Technical College

4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

The Washington State Democrats’ 2019 Crab Feed & Grassroots Forum is the State Party’s largest annual event and we hope you will join us for a locally sourced seafood buffet, live music, and a speaking program featuring some of our top elected Democrats! (Vegetarian options will be available, in addition to a variety of local seafood.)

Tickets cost $80 and sponsorships are available starting at $250

https://www.wa-democrats.org/CrabFeed2019

Featured Speakers:

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, Congressman Derek Kilmer, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, Congressman Adam Smith, Congressman Denny Heck, Commissioner Hilary Franz, Attorney General Bob Ferguson, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Representative Mari Leavitt, Representative Debra Entenman, WA Labor Council President Larry Brown and WA Labor Council Secretary-Treasurer April Sims

We hope you will be able to join us. If you have questions about the event, or would prefer to RSVP over the phone, please contact Joe Barden at joebarden@wa-democrats.org or (206) 583-0664 ext. 114. Thank you so much for your involvement – we look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,
Tina Podlodowski
Chair, Washington State Democrats

FYI: SMILEMOBILE coming to Port Townsend on Feb. 27 & 28, 2019!

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The SMILEMOBILE dental van is coming to Port Townsend, WA on Feb. 27 and 28, 2019! Call 888-286-9105 to schedule an appointment. They will serve babies through high school age children, as well as pregnant and post-partum women. The program accepts Apple Health and uninsured. Follow-up treatments will be scheduled the week of March 11-15, 2019. Watch this video for more details!

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS VIDEO

Election Results for Feb. 12, 2019!

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Feb. 12, 2019 Election Results from Jefferson County, WA: It appears that everything on the ballot related to school initiatives and the fire department annexation passed! (Results will be certified on Feb. 22.) Click on the link below for details.

https://results.vote.wa.gov/results/20190212/jefferson/

Seattle Times: Sen Maria Cantwell Co-sponsors Conservation Bill

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"Sens. Maria Cantwell, a Democrat from Washington state, and Lisa Murkowski, a Republican from Alaska, together introduced the bipartisan bill, which tallies more than 660 pages, promises to reshape public lands across the country and lines up politicians’ favored projects for federal support." Click on link below for details.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/heres-what-the-massive-public-lands-bill-means-for-conservation-climate-change-in-washington-state/?fbclid=IwAR1SNHujDhuK_k4b-nR52veBrbt5ZEp0ESnR29TAZLqCjD6qOjPHmRX0UZ4

Rep. Derek Kilmer Announces Rescheduled Town Halls

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 28, 2019
ADVISORY: Kilmer Announces Rescheduled Town Halls

In addition to last week’s Facebook Live and Kitsap, Mason County Town Halls, Kilmer will host town halls rescheduled due to the government shutdown

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