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Next Steps to Save Our Schools
May 20, 2010 Uncategorized Leave a comment
Save Our Schools Action Meeting: May 19th
May 4, 2010 Uncategorized Leave a comment
Save Our Schools Action Meeting: May 19th
Where: Red Morton Community Center
1120 Roosevelt Ave, Redwood City
Please RSVP at http://saveourschools.eventbrite.com
When: 6:30 – 8:00pm, Wednesday, May 19th
Who: Engaged community members like you, and a panel of leaders:
* Hema Sareen Mohan, District Director for State Senator Joe Simitian
* Alisa MacAvoy, Board Trustee, Redwood City School District
* Shelly Masur, Board Trustee, Redwood City School District
* Jo-Ann Sockolov, President, Redwood City Education Foundation
* Kay Louie, Redwood City Parent Leader
* Jared Boigon, Partner at TBWB Strategies
Why: Because our schools are facing heart-breaking budget cuts, and we as informed citizens have the power to improve the situation.
Please RSVP at http://saveourschools.eventbrite.com
Up Next: Saving Our Schools
Apr 17, 2010 Uncategorized Leave a comment
Redwood City’s schools are facing heart-breaking budget choices. As involved citizens, we have an opportunity to participate both in the immediate discussions around budget choices, and in the creation of longer-term solutions. In May, Redwood City’s School Board will face the challenging decision of what to cut, and in June and November this year, our votes for propositions and candidates will have enormous long-term impact on California’s, and Redwood City’s, public schools. The next event of the Redwood City Woodside Democratic Club will focus exclusively on what we can do to save our schools. Date and details to be announced soon, for mid/late May. We hope to see you there!
Debate 1 and 2!
Mar 9, 2010 Uncategorized Leave a comment
The Redwood City-Woodside Democratic Club’s kick-off event, a debate for the 21st Assembly District candidates, was a terrific success. Over 170 community members attended and many asked questions and spoke one-on-one with the candidates, while the debate itself was a thoughtful discussion about the key issues facing our community. Candidates Yoriko Kishimoto, Rich Gordon, and Josh Becker shared their ideas and revealed some areas of contrast, in topics from high-speed rail to how best to lead the state out of budgetary disaster. Click here for the articles in the San Mateo Daily Journal and Mercury News.
Another debate is coming up for these three candidates, in what is becoming one of the most interesting and contested races in our area. The second debate, to be held on March 15th, 2010, is co-sponsored by the Redwood City-Woodside Democratic Club and led by the Peninsula Democratic Coalition. It is free and will be from 7:00-8:30pm, at the Hillview Community Center at 97 Hillview Avenue, Los Altos. Details here.
21st Assembly District Candidate’s Forum
Jan 17, 2010 Uncategorized Leave a comment
It’s official — all three Democratic candidates are in, and we have a date set for what promises to be a fascinating Candidate’s Forum for California’s 21st Assembly District seat. Join us and meet the candidates, have an opportunity to ask about what matters most to you, and make sure your voice is heard as we help choose our next Assemblymember.
Reserve your free ticket here: http://assemblyforum.eventbrite.com/
Feb 24th, 2010: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Veterans Memorial Center, 1455 Madison Ave, Redwood City
For questions, to volunteer or get involved, contact Chris Balme at chris@rcwdemocrats.com.
Save the Date to Meet the Candidates!
Jan 13, 2010 Uncategorized Leave a comment
Happy New Year!
Jan 3, 2010 Uncategorized Leave a comment
Happy New Year, Members & Visitors!
A New Year’s bit of good news — the three active candidates in the 21st Assembly District race, Rich Gordon, Josh Becker, and Yoriko Kishimoto, have all agreed to participate in our Candidate’s Forum. We’re looking for volunteers to help arrange and manage the event – please email chris@rcwdemocrats.com if you have time to help.
Coming Up: Candidate’s Forum
Dec 26, 2009 Uncategorized Leave a comment
With our charter received and new members joining regularly, we’re moving ahead with our first event, a Candidate’s Forum for the 21st Assembly District race. Two candidates have agreed, and pending discussions with others, we are hopeful that all will agree. We hope to set the event for late January / early February. Check back for more updates in early January! And in the meantime, if you have some interesting questions for our candidates, please send them to chris@rcwdemocrats.com. Thank you!
Club Receives Charter!
Dec 18, 2009 Uncategorized Leave a comment
The Redwood City – Woodside Democratic Club officially launched at last night’s Democratic Central Committee party in Foster City, with an announcement by county party Chair Dave Burruto that the club has received its charter. We’re off and running and will be in touch soon with announcements and events!
Do you want to be a Club Officer?
Dec 14, 2009 Uncategorized 4 Comments
The Redwood City Woodside Democratic Club is seeking officers for 2010. It will be our initial year and we will be active in local races. In 2010 we will see an Assembly seat up for grabs as well as a seat on the Board of Supervisors. Do you want to have a voice in how the Club approaches these races? Then sign up to be considered as Club officer. For more information, email me.
Chris
