General Meetings

General meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at the Snohomish School Resource Center, 1601 Avenue D, in Snohomish.

These meetings usually feature a speaker on some topic of interest to 44th District Democrats. Refreshments are served. Bring your friends and neighbors along, to help them get involved in the progressive movement via the 44th Legislative District Democratic Party.

Important New Business

• Consider Resolution 8
• Discuss the Precinct Caucus plans

Presentations

• TBA

Dates, Agendas, News, and Minutes Links

Agendas are posted prior to each meeting, but may be amended at the meeting. News is posted soon after each meeting, but only includes informal meeting highlights. Minutes become official only after they are approved at the subsequent meeting. Draft minutes are not official until approved.

General Meetings News

December 15, 2007 Special Meeting News...

• Nominated Liz Loomis, Kerry Watkins, and Lillian Kaufer to fill the open legislative seat.

December 13, 2007 News...

• Passed Resolution 7a
• Discussed the Lovick Replacement Meeting
• Held a Mock Caucus

November 08, 2007 News...

• Celebrated Democratic Victories
• Tabled Resolution 7a indefinitely

October 11, 2007 News...

• Frank Roll resigned as PCO as he moves to Silverdale
• Adopted Caucus Plan
• Resolution 7 amended and tabled until November

September 13, 2007 News...

• Endorsed Yes! on Simple Majority (EHJR 4204)
• Endorsed Yes! on Roads and Transit
• Endorsed No! on I-960
• Endorsed Chuck Wright for Mill Creek City Council
• Adopted Resolution 5 - Resolution Opposing Unconstitutional Actions by the President and Calling for Congressional Action
• Adopted Resolution 6 - Resolution Opposing Military Action Against Iran, Demanding Use of Diplomatic Means to Resolve Issues with Iran, and Supporting the Iran Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 2007

August 09, 2007 News...

P.S. - I regret to say that I have misplaced my thumb drive (aka memory stick or external memory device.) If I have the minutes from the August General Meeting, they are on that drive, and therefore unavailable to me. If anyone else has them, please forward to me asap. Thank you. - Jackie

• Resolution to Commend Jay Inslee (Passed)

July 12, 2007 News...

• Chandra McDaniel and Larry Kalb talked about single payer health care and HR 676. They are involved with the Washington Health Security Coalition, the Physicians for a National Health Plan and Health Care for All.
• We talked about Kla Ha Ya Days and Aquafest preparations.
• Greg Pratt resigned as Fundraising Coordinator.

June 14, 2007 News...

• Senator Eric Oemig, 45th Legislative District, spoke about his senatorial experience and election reform.

Candidate Endorsements

• Aaron Reardon for Snohomish County Executive
• John Lovick, Snohomish County Sheriff
• Bob Dantini, Snohomish County Clerk
• Cindy Portmann, Snohomish Snohomish County Assessor

May 10, 2007 News...

Candidate Endorsements

• Aaron Reardon for Snohomish County Executive
• John Lovick, Snohomish County Sheriff
• Bob Dantini, Snohomish County Clerk
• Cindy Portmann, Snohomish Snohomish County Assessor

March 08, 2007 News...

• Passed 5 new Bylaws Amendments.
• Endorsed: Yes! on EMS levy

Feburary 08, 2007 News...

• Ron Ledford, Candidate for County Clerk, introduced himself. Ron has not requested an endorsement.
• Bob Dantini, Candidate for County Clerk, introduced himself. Bob has since requested endorsement, to be considered.
• Report on Clean Elections Forum
• Chair: About 25 new PCO applicants were being considered.
• Announced Town Hall meeting.

Feb 1st Executive Board Meeting News...

January 11, 2007 News...

• The General Meeting was cancelled due to weather and road conditions.
• The Chair is currently exploring the possibility of rescheduling.

In view of the weather and road conditions, and in consultation with members of the Executive Board, I am canceling tonight's (Jan 11, 2007) meeting of the 44th Legislative District Democrats. We will explore the possibility of rescheduling, being aware of the difficulty of finding an alternative that will please a large enough group of people to offset those who will be disappointed. Jackie Minchew, Chair

January 2, 2006 Executive Board Meeting News....

December 14, 2006 News....

• Ratified Bylaws.
• Elected Executive Board Offiders
• Appointed Secretary Wendy Valentine

General Meeting News Archives

General Meetings of the PCO Class of 2004

All agendas and minutes are tentative until they are approved, and they may not be approved until they are adopted. The previous month's minutes, and the current month's agenda, are adopted just after the introduction of each meeting. Approved minutes of general meetings shall be posted within 48 hours. Other documents are maintained by the Secretary for public inspection, but are not necessarily posted on the website. (Bylaws, Article IV, Section 5)