The public is cordially invited to a town meeting on “Low Impact Development: Shelter from the Storm,” on Thursday, January 17 at the LIncoln Elementary School Library, 213 21st Avenue S.E. (just off Capitol Way). The major speaker will be engineer/hydrologist Tom Holz, who will discuss and illustrate building design that results in near-zero runoff of stormwater. He will also discuss how low impact development can mitigate flood damage to human communities and natural habitat.

A speaker from Thurston County will address permitting and regulatory issues relating to low impact development.

Q & A will follow the presentation.

The event will be sponsored by Livable Thurston, Futurewise, Thurston Conservation Voters, League of Women Voters, Black Hills Audubon and others.

For more info, call Peggy Bruton, 866-7165  gimleteye@comcast.net

Where: Gordon's Grange, Yelm Avenue E., Yelm, WA

The Thurston County Democrats is hosting a series of pre-caucus forums and Presidential straw polls throughout the county in mid-January.

Participants at all three events will be able to discuss what should be included in the Thurston County Democrats' platform this year, in addition to voting for their favorite presidential candidate.

Participants will also be able to begin their discussions early at thurstondemocrats.org/blog 

Where: Paul and Beth Berendt's home, 1702 Sulenes Loop SE, Olympia

St. John's Episcopal Church 114 20th Ave SE Olympia, WA   9am - Summit Begins 11am March to the Capitol 12:30pm Town Hall

Register now.

For more information contact Marcy Bowers
marcy@povertyaction.org
206.694.6799

Got an idea to help fix our health care system?

The Washington Senate has scheduled a two-day electronic town hall meeting on health care reform and invites the public to participate in the discussion. The on-line meeting, on January 22 and 23, will be a comprehensive discussion concerning health care reform in Washington, including issues of affordability, choice, and availability. Participants can ask questions, add comments, share stories and make suggestions on how to improve the delivery of health care in our state.

Registration is free and citizens are encouraged to register in advance. 

“Health care affects every single person in this state,” said Senate Health & Long Term Care Chair Karen Keiser, D-Kent. “This is an excellent opportunity for citizens who can’t easily get to Olympia but still want to be involved in the political process.”

Panelists will include Keiser, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler, members of the Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee, and health care professionals.

To register, please go to www.webdialogues.net/wasen/healthcare.

When: January 22 & 23


For more information:  Mark Varadian, 360-786-7569

Got an idea to help fix our health care system?

The Washington Senate has scheduled a two-day electronic town hall meeting on health care reform and invites the public to participate in the discussion. The on-line meeting, on January 22 and 23, will be a comprehensive discussion concerning health care reform in Washington, including issues of affordability, choice, and availability. Participants can ask questions, add comments, share stories and make suggestions on how to improve the delivery of health care in our state.

Registration is free and citizens are encouraged to register in advance. 

“Health care affects every single person in this state,” said Senate Health & Long Term Care Chair Karen Keiser, D-Kent. “This is an excellent opportunity for citizens who can’t easily get to Olympia but still want to be involved in the political process.”

Panelists will include Keiser, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler, members of the Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee, and health care professionals.

To register, please go to www.webdialogues.net/wasen/healthcare.

When: January 22 & 23


For more information:  Mark Varadian, 360-786-7569

AGENDA:

• Elect State Convention Committee Reps
• Elect LD22 Vice Chair

WHERE: TC Courthouse Bldg, 1, room 152

Agenda:  Caucus/Site leader training
Where:  TC Courthouse Bldg, 1, room 152

Where:Gordon's Grange, Yelm Ave. E., Yelm
Training by Tim Lancaster.

Louise Oliverio, PCO 701 Yelm,
Tim Lancaster, PCO 703 Yelm,
Jackie Reid, PCO 130 Bald Hills

Help kick off Jon's campaign for County Commissioner
When:  7:30-8:30am  (registration open at 7:00am)
Where:  Worthington Center, St. Martin's University, 5300 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey

RSVP: Ralph Chappell 360-459-7160 or Lauren Kiolet 360-352-5498

Have you renewed your membership to TCD? Not a member? Why not join today? It's easy! Visit our membership page at www.thurstondemocrats.org/membership.

Where: Heritage Room, 604 Water Street in downtown Olympia

The Thurston County Democrats are proud to invite you to our annual Champagne Brunch catered and served by Occasions.  We are hoping once again to be honored by our Thurston County and State elected officials and, as always, we are expecting them to give us an update on the on-going legislative session.

We urge you all to attend this congenial gathering of your fellow Democrats and add your efforts to our festivities.

Come and join in our discussions and remember that whenever Democrats gather it’s an interesting time. We are looking forward to seeing you all there! 

Where: Thurston County Courthouse, Bldg 1, Room 152.

This is the last opportunity to receive Site Leader training for the upcoming precinct caucuses.

Please join me and othe Ewards supporters to hear his inspiring message and platform. We will strategize on how to get the maximum delegates at the Caucuses (which will be held the following Saturday!!) Where: Plenty!
200 4th Avenue W
Olympia, WA 98501
360-705-3716

Where: Hilton Seattle: 1301 6th Avenue, Seattle

Invitation Letter | Registration Form

EMILY's List will be holding a Campaign Training program for pro-choice Democratic women in Seattle, WA on February 6th & 7th.

As the nation’s largest political donor network and political resource for pro-choice Democratic women candidates, we initiated this program designed to recruit, train, support and elect women to office at the state and local level.

Whether you or someone you know is currently serving on a school board, commission, City Council or just beginning to think about running for office, we are certain this training will provide you with the skills you need.

There is no cost to attend an EMILY’s List training. Please be sure to register no later than February 1st.

 

Janine Salalac
Major Gifts & POP Assistant
EMILY's List
100 Spear Street, Suite 1510
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 281-2808 Direct
(415) 658-0707 Fax
jsalalac@emilyslist.org

Caucusing is easy. Join other Hillary Clinton supporters from Thurston, Lewis, Mason & Grays Harbor County to learn about how a caucus works; how to persuade others to support Hillary; and how to win your caucus for Hillary on February 9th. All are welcome to attend. Bring all your friends who are supporting Hillary 

Where:Tumwater Timberland Regional Library
7023 New Market St.
Tumwater, WA 98501
General Area: Two Blocks off Capitol Way, next to the Tumwater City Hall

The precinct caucuses are the only opportunity Democrats have to elect delegates for their preferred presidential candidate, so you need to attend the caucus if you want your preference to be counted. To find out the location of your precinct caucus, visit www.thurstondemocrats.org/caucus.