If you missed our webinar walkthrough of the new bylaws changes with committee co-chair Scott Forbes and Vice Chair Julia Reed, you can watch the recording at your leisure here. Thank you to everyone who joined us!
At the June 23 meeting of the Executive Board of the King County Democrats Central Committee, the King County Democrats passed four resolutions related to the community safety, racial equity, and justice for Black lives. These resolutions were drafted in coordination with and in support of community organizers working on the ground to build more…
SEATTLE — At a reorganization meeting today in South Park, members of the King County Democratic Central Committee selected nine at-large officers for the 2017-2018 midterm election cycle, including, for the first time, a Chair and First Vice Chair who are both under thirty. A record number of precinct committee officers — each representing one…
Last night, at the invitation of host Jason Rantz, Omaha Sternberg, who is one of nine independently elected officers of the King County Democrats, appeared on KIRO 97.3 FM to discuss her personal views on addressing homelessness, following a lively discussion on Twitter earlier in the day. Though Omaha was speaking only for herself, she…
A “nation of takers?” Here are the real “takers” In the debate about poverty, critics argue that government assistance saps initiative and is unaffordable. After exploring the issue, I must concede that the critics have a point. Here are five public welfare programs that are wasteful and turning us into a nation of “takers.” Perhaps…
Good evening from Renton. Tonight, the King County Democrats are meeting to consider taking endorsement action in a number of contests, which will be decided by voters this August and/or this November. This post will offer a running chronology of the meeting proceedings, including endorsement votes.
Who We Are: The King County Democrats is an organization that consists of thousands of voters, volunteers, and donors who are committed to getting progressive candidates elected to local offices all across King County. We are a democratically run organization with elected Leadership including our Chair, Vice Chairs, and Committee Chairs, and are made…