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October 15th General Meeting

Ballots drop in a few weeks & the Seattle Budget Season has started. At our October meeting we will hear from Alexis Mercedes Rinck and Shaun Scott about why this election is so critical to the 43rd. We'll also learn about the proposed massive cuts to the Seattle budget, how this will effect us an our community, and what we can do about it.

Our agenda for our October 15th General Meeting includes a resolution on affordable housing at Fort Lawton. Please take some time to review the resolution. If you have questions, please reach out!

Register for the October 15th Meeting!

Our Agenda - Read the full agenda

  1. Ballots mailed Wed Oct 16th, arriving around the 18th

  2. PCO terms are ending; new ones beginning

  3. 2025-26 Reorg coming in January

  4. Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Seattle Council Position 8) - https://www.alexisforseattle.com/

  5. Shaun Scott (LD43 Legislature) - https://www.betterwashington.org/

  6. Get Out The Vote: Relational organizing, adopting a precinct, getting PCO walk lists

  7. Resolution in Support of City of Seattle Development of Low Income Housing on Surplus Fort Lawton Land

  8. Saving the Seattle Budget - Seattle Solidarity Budget - https://www.seattlesolidaritybudget.com/

    1. The proposed Seattle City Budget is under review. We’ll learn about what’s in it, what’s not in it, and how you can get engaged to lobby for progressive values with City Council and the Mayor

    2. Read the agenda for details on the budget, reports from city offices, the timeline, and how to get involved

Get Out the Vote!
If you're a PCO, fill out our PCO Canvassing List Request Form. It will help Ryan Driscoll, our PCO chair, to customize a list to your specifications. If you have additional questions, reach out to Ryan at pco-committee-chair@43rdDemocrats.org.

Register for the October 15th General Meeting. Thank you for helping get out the vote for our endorsed candidates!

- Paul Chapman, Chair, 43rd LD Democrats

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June 18th Endorsement Meeting

June is endorsement month, and I'd like to invite you to attend our June 18 meeting at 7pm to vote on which candidates the 43rd LD Democrats should endorse. If you're not already a member of the 43rd,  join or renew your membership for 2024 so you can fully participate as a voting member.

Here's what's on our agenda for the June 18 General Meeting:

  1. Pride Brunch Update

  2. Resolution Condemning Congressman Adam Smith for Remarks Regarding the Israel-Gaza Ceasefire and Affirming the Right to Peacefully Protest

  3. PCO Appointments

  4. Endorsements

    1. Our endorsement rules are available on the Bylaws & Rules page.

    2. The list of candidates is included in the agenda.

    3. The candidate questionnaires are here.

See the full agenda.

Click here to register today for the June 18th meeting!

We look forward to seeing you on June 18th for our General Meeting!

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May 21st Meeting of the 43rd Dems

At this month's 43rd LD General Meeting, we'll organize to be prepared for the upcoming election year: State Convention, our annual Pride Brunch, the WA Dems Coordinated Campaign, the Republican-led initiatives, and an update on Social Housing. (Register here.)

Reminder: Our endorsement meeting is June 18. Join or renew your membership for 2024, so you can fully participate as a voting member.

Here's what's on our agenda for May 21 General Meeting:

  1. State & National Convention News

  2. Pride Brunch Update

  3. Candidate Introductions

  4. Coordinated Campaign Update

  5. PCO Appointments

  6. Social Housing Update - Tiffany McCoy

  7. Combatting the Republican State Initiatives

See the full agenda.

Click here to register today for the May 21 meeting!

We look forward to seeing you on May 21 for our General Meeting!

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Advocacy Opportunities! Attend the 43rd Dems April 16 General Meeting!

At this month's 43rd LD General Meeting, we'll hear from community organizers & candidates, learn about how to run to be a Precinct Committee Officer (PCO), and get caught up on the plans for the State Convention. Join us for a full agenda for our April 16 General Meeting of the 43rd Democrats! ( Register here.)

Join or renew your membership for 2024, so you can fully participate as a voting member.

Here's what's on our agenda for April 16:

  1. Candidate Introductions

  2. SoundTransit 4th Ave Station - Presentation by Betty Lau & Brien Chow

  3. How to run to be a PCO

  4. State & National Convention Information

  5. Resolution to Support gig worker minimum wage and advocate against Seattle City Council efforts to minimum wage for these workers (Click here for text of resolution)

  6. Board Election for King County Democrats Alternate [PCO only vote] ( Read the Candidate Statements)

  7. Committee Chair Intros & Committee Reports

See the full agenda.

We look forward to seeing you on April 16 for our General Meeting.

Click here to register today for the April 16 meeting!

See you April 16!

- Paul Chapman, Chair, 43rd LD Democrats

p.s., you don't need to be a member to attend our meetings. We welcome you to attend to learn more about what's happening in the 43rd LD, Seattle, King County, and Washington politics.

But if you'd like to join so you can vote on endorsements & resolutions, and help us expand the progressive action of the 43rd, you can do so here.

PCO Recruitment
We need more PCOs! The endorsement process quickly gives over to Getting Out the Vote, and for that purpose we need a strong organization. The good news is - you can get involved in a big way by becoming a PCO.


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Comprehensive Plan, Resolutions, Budget! Attend the 43rd Dems March 19 General Meeting!

This month we've got a packed agenda with a number of critical votes on Board, Budget, and resolutions for social justice, housing. We'll also get caught up on the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan. Join us for a full agenda for our March 19 General Meeting of the 43rd Democrats! ( Register here.)

We're also looking for you to become a delegate to the WA Dems State Convention June 22 in Bellevue. Requirements are (1) Be a Democrat and (2) Live in the 43rd! Come to the meeting to learn more. You can register to run to be a delegate at this link!

Join or renew your membership for 2024, so you can fully participate. You must be a member to vote for delegates to our state convention.

Here's what's on our agenda for March 19:

  1. Candidate Introductions

  2. PCO Appointments

  3. Board Election for King County Democrats Alternate [PCO only vote] ( Read the Candidate Statements)

  4. State & National Convention Delegate Selection Process

  5. Budget presentation & approval ( Proposed Budget at this link)

  6. One Seattle Comprehensive Plan

  7. Resolutions

    • Resolution in Support of and Endorsing I-137 Social Housing Funding ( link to text)

    • Resolution Rejecting the Seattle 2024 Comprehensive Plan and Demanding Seattle Live Up to Its Stated Housing and Climate Goals ( link to text)

    • Resolution Condemning Ann Davison’s Anti-Democratic Refusal to Try Cases Before Duly and Democratically Elected Judge Pooja Vaddadi ( link to text)

    • Resolution Condemning the Murder of Jaahnavi Kandula and Call for Meaningful Police Reform ( link to text)

See the full agenda.

We look forward to seeing you on March 19 for our General Meeting.

Click here to register today for the March 19 meeting!

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Be part of history! We need YOU to be a 43rd Delegate to the Washington State Convention

We're asking YOU to consider running to be a 43rd LD delegate to the Washington State Convention! And we're asking you to join or renew your membership for 2024, so you can vote for delegates to our state convention.

Already convinced? Then go to wadelegateregistration2024.com to register to run as a delegate.

Why become a State Delegate?

  • You will vote on the WA delegates to the National Convention to nominate our candidate for President.

  • You will nominate the Democratic candidates for Governor and other statewide offices.

  • You will propose amendments to and vote on the Washington Democratic platform.

  • You will meet other energetic Democrats and kick off the 2024 Get Out the Vote effort.

Who can be a State Delegate for the 43rd LD?

  • Any Democrat who resides in the 43rd LD.

  • We also want to hit our Affirmative Action targets, and so are especially seeking delegates who are Hispanic/Latino, Black, Native American, AAPI, LGBTQ+, younger than 35, or who have a disability. The self-nomination process will ask for demographic information.

Who will vote on 43rd LD State Delegates?

How can you become a 43rd LD State Delegate?

Want more information to make up your mind?

We'd love to see you join the 43rd and become a State Convention Delegate!

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February 20 General Meeting: Black History Month Presentation, State Delegate Process, and Ceasefire Resolution

Join us for a full agenda for our February 20 General Meeting of the 43rd Democrats! ( Register here.)

Join or renew your membership for 2024, so you can fully participate. You must be a member to vote for delegates to our state convention.

Here's what's on our agenda for February 20:

  • Resolution In Support of an Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza (Text of the resolution)

  • Black History Month - Deaunte Damper

    • Deaunte is the community organizer for Vocal Washington, the VP of WA Therapy Fund, part of the leadership team for BUILD206 and the former Host of “We Live in Color” for Converge Media.

  • Board Elections

    • Tech Chair

    • King County Democrats Alternate [PCO only vote]

  • State & National Convention Delegate Selection Process

  • 2024 Budget for 43rd Dems

A few other things this month!

See the full agenda.

We look forward to seeing you on February 20, for our General Meeting.

Click here to register today for the February 20 meeting!


PCO Recruitment

We need more PCOs! The endorsement process quickly gives over to Getting Out the Vote, and for that purpose we need a strong organization. The good news is - you can get involved in a big way by becoming a PCO.

See you February 20!
- Paul Chapman, Chair, 43rd LD Democrats

p.s., you don't need to be a member to attend our meetings. We welcome you to attend to learn more about what's happening in the 43rd LD, Seattle, King County, and Washington politics.

But if you'd like to join so you can vote on endorsements & resolutions, and help us expand the progressive action of the 43rd, you can do so here.

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February 11, 2024 KC Dems' 2024 Presidential Year Campaign Kickoff

2024 is a pivotal year for our democracy, and our friends at https://www.kcdems.org/ are kicking off the 2024 campaign year with a kickoff event to meet statewide candidates.

This event is an opportunity to get involved early with the campaigns, to have your voice heard, and to make an impact on our city, county, state and country. Let's make your 43rd LD a force to be reckoned with this presidential election year!

2024 Kickoff — Presidential Primary and Delegate Selection

Hosted by King County Democrats

Sunday, February 11th, 11am – 2pm
Machinists Hall, 9125 15th Pl S, Seattle, WA 98108
(tickets are limited, you must be on the RSVP list to attend)
==> RSVP NOW <==

The following speakers are confirmed:

  • Congressman Adam Smith

  • Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal

  • King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski

  • King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay

  • Statewide Candidates

    • Lt. Governor

      • Denny Heck

    • Attorney General

      • Manka Dhingra

      • Nick Brown

    • Commissioner of Public Lands

      • Patrick De Poe

We need all hands on deck this year and we are ready to start now. We will have action stations including a photo booth, postcard writing, door knocking sign-ups, info on becoming a delegate and more. You may have heard about the _SIX_ mega-millionaire-funded initiatives that will likely be on our ballot -- the votes to defeat those are here in King County and we will need your help to make that happen.

Vote Now for King County Conservation District

The 43rd LD endorsed Brittney Bush Bollay for King County Conservation District.

Voting is online only and runs January 23 through February 13. See the King County website for instructions on how to vote.

PCO Recruitment

As always, we need more PCOs! As we head into this critical election year, we need a strong organization. The good news is - you can get involved in a big way by becoming a PCO.

Thank you so much for helping us make Seattle and Washington a better community!

- James Barker on behalf of Paul Chapman, Chair, 43rd LD Democrats

p.s., you don't need to be a member to attend our meetings. We welcome you to attend to learn more about what's happening in the 43rd LD, Seattle, King County, and Washington politics.

But if you'd like to join so you can vote on endorsements & resolutions, and help us expand the progressive action of the 43rd, you can do so here.

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January 16, 2024 General Meeting of the 43rd Democrats - New Board Members, New Seattle Council Rep

We're starting out 2024 strong! Join us for a full agenda for our January 16 General Meeting of the 43rd Democrats! (Register here.)

As it's a new year! Join or renew your membership for 2024, so you can fully participate.

Here's what's on our agenda for January 16:

  • Legislative Session Update: Issues and Engagement

  • SCC D3 Update - Joy Hollingsworth, our new Seattle Council Rep

  • KC Conservation District Endorsements

  • Board Elections

See the full agenda.

We look forward to seeing you on January 16, for our General Meeting.

Click here to register today for the January 16 meeting!

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October 17 General Meeting of the 43rd Democrats

October is Get Out the Vote month in the 43rd! We encourage you to go to the websites of our endorsed candidates and see how you can volunteer.

We've also got another full agenda for our October 17, 2023 meeting of the 43rd Democrats! If you're not a member, join today so you can fully participate.

We look forward to seeing you on October 17, 2023, for our General Meeting.

Click here to register today for the October 17 meeting!


PCO Recruitment

We need more PCOs! The endorsement process quickly gives over to Getting Out the Vote, and for that purpose we need a strong organization. The good news is - you can get involved in a big way by becoming a PCO.

See you October 17!
- Paul Chapman, Chair, 43rd LD Democrats

p.s., you don't need to be a member to attend our meetings. We welcome you to attend to learn more about what's happening in the 43rd LD, Seattle, King County, and Washington politics.

But if you'd like to join so you can vote on endorsements & resolutions, and help us expand the progressive action of the 43rd, you can do so here.

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