Rep Derek Kilmer (WA-06) Statement on House Budget
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Derek Kilmer (D-WA) released the following statement after voting against the House Republican budget proposal.
“A budget is a reflection of our values. It’s not simply numbers on a spreadsheet. Our nation’s budget shows what we care about; and what as a nation we aspire to be. The budget the House passed today fails to live up to our values and aspirations. It fails to make the kinds of investments in infrastructure and economic growth that will create new jobs, it unfairly squeezes dedicated federal workers who make a meaningful impact on our region every single day, and it will hurt our efforts to protect the Puget Sound and our region’s natural resources. I will continue to call on Democrats and Republicans to come together on a smart budget that supports middle-class families and moves our country forward.”
Gig Harbor, Key Peninsula Democrats Unite
Former State Rep. Larry Seaquist addresses a gathering of Democrats at a kickoff meeting in Key Center February 27th to form a Key Peninsula Democrats group.
HUGH MCMILLAN — Special to the Gateway
Steps were taken last week in Gig Harbor and on the Key Peninsula to form Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula Democrats groups. Sixteen people gathered at the Lele Restaurant in Gig Harbor and 25 got together in Key Center to hear Pierce County Council member Derek Young speak about council actions, especially regarding the planned administration building in Tacoma, shoreline management and the county jail.
“It’s an honor to be able to speak to new groups as their new representative on the council,” Young said. “My best ideas have always come from citizens so the more people we get involved, the better off we all are. I was impressed by these turnouts. They show how much people care about the issues.
“We’re having a tough time governing as a state and nation right now,” Young continued. “Local government is our last line of defense so it’s even more critical for our council to be directly accountable to the people in our community. Whether it’s a political, civic or business group, I’m always excited for the opportunity to answer questions and hear ideas.”
George Robison, chair of the 26th Legislative District Democrats who also presided at the gatherings, indicated that formation of a similar group for the South Kitsap part of the 26th Legislative District is being planned, with a first meeting planned for some time in April. The public is invited to attend. For information, contact Robison at 253-853-2721.
The Lele Restaurant in Gig Harbor has been reserved for 7 p.m. March 24 for the next Gig Harbor meeting. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Todd Iverson, Larry Seaquist or the 26th LD Democrats online athttps://26d.org. The next Key Peninsula meeting is 7 p.m. April 20th at the Key Center Branch of the Pierce County Library.
Senator Patty Murray Annual Golden Tennis Shoes Awards
I am writing today on behalf of Senator Patty Murray about her favorite event of the year, the 20th Annual Golden Tennis Shoes Awards Luncheon on April 9th. Now that the Senator is in cycle and will be actively campaigning for her 2016 re-election it’s a great time for Democrats around the state to come together and help support our senior Senator!
This year we have a special guest, Senator Al Franken as our key note speaker.
Find the details here:
Thursday, April 9th 12 PM
The Westin Hotel
1900 5th Ave
Seattle, WA
If you decide to go, you can pay on-line. Be sure to identify George Robison as your table captain so that you sit with other Democrats from the 26th LD.. See you there!
26th LD Democrats Out and About!
The 26th LD Democrats have been participating in events and meetings around the Sound.
Our March meeting will be held on Thursday March 5, 2015 at Givens Community Center (1026 Sidney Rd, Port Orchard 98366–Kitsap Room). We have a social that starts at 6:30 PM with our meeting called to order at 7 PM. Check out our March newsletter here.
**Per the newsletter, it may appear that we have a KPN Democrats meeting TONIGHT. The next meeting is tenatively scheduled for Monday, March 23rd. Please stay tuned for updates to this meeting and also our next meeting of the GH Democrats. Our inaugural meeting of the SK/Bremerton Democrats is still in planning stages.
Our February Membership Meeting
Please join us as we hear from 26th LD Democrats member Todd Iverson for our February 2015 membership meeting. Todd will be speaking about the port shutdown and the impact it has had locally.
Our meeting will take place on Thursday February 5th at Givens Community Center (Kitsap Room), 1026 Sidney Road, Port Orchard 98366. Our social begins at 6:30 PM with our meeting called to order at 7 PM. For additional information or questions, please contact our chair, George Robison.
Find our February 26th LD Democrats newsletter here. **UPDATE: In our February newsletter, we erronously reported that the the WSDCC Grassroots Forum & Crabfeed was on Saturday, February 16th. The correct date is Monday, February 16th, 2015.