The
44th Legislative District Democrats
of Washington State
Serving all or part of Everett, Mill Creek, Snohomish, Lake Stevens, and unincorporated Snohomish County.
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Send email to the chair, Jackie Minchew, or call him at (425) 238-8657.
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The 44th LD Democrats
Box 14,
Snohomish, WA 98291
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Executive Board Members
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| Office | Name | Precinct |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Jackie Minchew | Everett 38 |
| First Vice Chair | Kristine Harper-Petereit | Everett 82 |
| Second Vice Chair | Rick DeWitt | Mill Creek 2 |
| Treasurer | William Kirtley | Silver Firs |
| State Committeewoman | Lillian Kaufer | Totem Falls |
| State Committeeman | Kent Hanson | Woodridge |
| County Committeewoman | Sue Griswold | Mill Creek 3 |
| County Committeeman | Jim Mead | Windsong |
| Secretary | Debbie Stalder | Marysville 14 |
| Parliamentarian | Kevin Grayum | Mill Creek 1 |
| Sergeant-at-arms | Jeff Craig | Lake Stevens 10 |
| Newsletter Editor | ||
| Website Editor | Rick DeWitt | Mill Creek 2 |
| Membership Coordinator | Suzanne Eklund-Grayum | Mill Creek 1 |
| PCO Coordinator | Caryl Trager | Mill Creek 20 |
| Community Outreach Coordinator | ||
| Fundraising Coordinator | Poppy Hanson | Woodridge |
| Affirmative Action Coordinator | James DeBlasio | Ruggs Lake |
| Legislative Liaison | Millie Judge | Grand Firs |
| Labor Liaison | Jay Fraser | Wyatt Park |
| Military Liaison | Jeff Craig | Lake Stevens 10 |
Standing Committees
Committee membership is open to all members of the 44th on a voluntary basis.
Affirmative Action Committee
The Affirmative Action Committee, chaired by the Affirmative Action Committee Chair, encourages participation in the Democratic Party by people of diverse cultural heritage.
- Chair: James DeBlasio, Affirmative Action Coordinator
Bylaws and Standing Rules Committee
The Bylaws and Standing Rules Committee, chaired by the Parliamentarian, proposes revisions to these Bylaws and to the Standing Rules as necessary.
- Chair: Kevin Grayum, Parlimentarian
Communications Committee
The Communications Committee, chaired by the Newsletter Editor, publicizes all activities of the 44th. The Website Editor (Webmaster) is a member of the Communications Committee.
- Chair: Newsletter Editor
- Co-Chair: Rick DeWitt, Webmaster
Credentials Committee
The Credentials Committee, chaired by the Sergeant-at-Arms, verifies the eligibility of any contested seat or the eligibility of any member to vote at any meeting or caucus of the 44th. The committee shall verify registration of delegates at the caucus of the 44th that is held for the purpose of the election of delegates to congressional district caucuses and/or conventions, and to the Snohomish County Democratic Convention.
- Chair: Eric Wiseman, Sergeant at Arms
Community Outreach Committee
The Community Outreach Committee, chaired by the Community Outreach Coordinator, plans programs and materials designed to help educate the public about the Democratic Party. Provides speakers to the community and helps recruits speakers for 44th Legislative District events. The committee shall have the following subcommittees: Education, Environment, Health, Transportation, and Youth.
- No Members
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee, chaired by the Treasurer, has responsibility for all financial concerns of the 44th, particularly in the areas of planning the annual budget, and in the regulatory function of meeting all of the requirements of the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission. The Finance Committee and its chair work closely with the Fundraising Committee and its chair to co-ordinate fundraising activities and the legal and proper handling of all funds generated by such activities.
- Chair: William Kirtley, Treasurer
Fundraising Committee
The Fundraising Committee, chaired by the Fundraising Coordinator, has responsibility for planning and presenting special fundraising programs and activities for the 44th. The Fundraising Committee and its chair work closely with the Finance Committee and its chair to coordinate fundraising activities and the legal and proper handling of all funds generated by such activities.
- Chair: Greg Pratt, Fundraising Coordinator
Membership and Hositality Committee
The Membership Committee, chaired by the Membership Coordinator is responsible to maintain current membership registration lists; to provide staffing and sign-in sheets for registration of members and guests at all general meetings; to provide refreshments at general meetings; to work with PCO’s to recruit new members.
- Chair: Suzanne Eklund-Grayum, Membership Coordinator
Special Committees
Special committees may be created by the Chair, when deemed necessary, and with the approval of a majority of the Executive Board. Each special committee shall have a clearly defined charter and budget.
Endorsement Committee
The Endorsement Committee is a special committee that considers endorsement requests by candidates and initiatives. This committee screens them for basic qualifications and makes a recommendation to the membership. Zero budget.
Chair: Millie Judge, Legislative Liason
Precinct Committee Officers (PCOs)
- To find the PCO for your precinct, first use this precinct locator to find your precinct.
- Once you know your precinct, look up the PCO for your precinct on this list of PCOs