Key Peninsula Democrats
Mark your calendars for Monday, May 16th 2016 as the Key Peninsula Democrats host a forum featuring candidates for the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Candidates include Erin Jones of Lacey, WA, Chris Reykdal of Olympia, WA, Larry Seaquist of Gig Harbor, WA and David Spring of North Bend, WA. Randy Dorn, current superintendent of the Office of Public Instruction will also be in attendance. Location for this forum is the Key Peninsula Fire Station in Home (Lakebay), 1921 Key Peninsula Hwy N and will start at 7 PM. Bring a friend and see you there!
January 2016 Membership Meeting
Democrats have watched Republicans like Donald Trump promote division through the use of FEAR as a follow-up to the G. W. Bush tactics following 9/11/2001. We need to heed the words of FDR, Thomas Jefferson and others who reminded us the lack of fear brought the United States of America unity and strength.
At our regular meeting on Thursday, January 7, 2016, member Tony Otto will lead a discussion on the subject of the use of fear by current Republican candidates. Please make plans to attend this important discussion and if possible, bring a friend as well.
Click here for a suggested reading of a 2 page excerpt of chapter one from The Assault on Reason by Al Gore. Our January membership meeting will take place Thursday, January 7, 2016 at the Givens Community Center (1026 Sidney Rd, Port Orchard, 98366). Our dinner ($5 donation) starts at 6:30 PM which will include pizza, sandwiches, salad and dessert and a beverage of your choice. Membership meeting will be called to order at 7 PM.
South Kitsap School District Bond Information Meeting Dates
South Kitsap School District recently announced dates for their meetings to explain the bond issue being presented to voters in February 2016. The 26th LD Democrats endorsed this bond measure during their December membership meeting.
Rep Derek Kilmer to Host Telephone Town Hall
WASHINGTON, D.C. — To connect with constituents at home while he’s in Washington, D.C., Rep. Derek Kilmer will host his 10th telephone town hall with callers at 6 p.m. Dec. 2 (Pacific time). Participants will have the opportunity to ask Kilmer a question or leave a message with their comments.
“I hope folks are able to join my next telephone town hall,” Kilmer said in an announcement. “As your representative, I want to make sure I continue to be accessible and accountable to you.”
Residents of the 6th District who would like to join the call can sign up at http://kilmer.house.gov/contact/townhall or send an email to kilmer.teletownhall@mail.house.gov with their name and phone number by 3 p.m. Dec. 1.
Residents who sign up before the deadline will receive a phone call at 6 p.m. Dec. 2 inviting them to the town hall.
Since taking office, Kilmer has held in-person town halls across the region, in addition to town halls via phone and internet. He also frequently meets face-to-face with constituents and takes their questions at forums and “Kilmer at Your Company” events.