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From the GOOD Club Newsletter January 2010: Susan Jordan and Das Williams Debate January 13

Dec 31, 2009 No Comments ›› allendirrim@yahoo.com

Susan Jordan is running for the office Pedro Nava will vacate in 2010 and launched her campaign for the Democratic nomination in the 35th Assembly District a year ago. Jordan is director of the nonprofit environmental advocacy group, the California Coastal Protection Network, and was formerly associated with the organization Vote the Coast. She has ...

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From the GOOD Club Newsletter January 2010: WELCOME ABOARD MARIO

Dec 31, 2009 No Comments ›› allendirrim@yahoo.com

At the November 16, 2009, Executive Board Meeting, Mario Quintana, age 29, was invited to join the board as member-at-large. At the subsequent Executive Board meeting, December 14th, he was appointed the GOOD Club’s new Communications chair. “2010 is upon us and we must do all that we can to make a positive impact here ...

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From GOOD Club Newsletter, January 2010: ACTION, NOT SOUR GRAPES, PLEASE

Dec 31, 2009 No Comments ›› allendirrim@yahoo.com

Disappointment in progressive quarters spreads as Obama’s proposals wend through the Washington policy and legislative mill, especially the dysfunctional Senate whose rule by minority veto too closely resembles the California legislature. Obama is certainly subject to criticism for not using public pressure more aggressively in matters such  as health care and financial regulatory reform, but  ...

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Democatic Club of the Conejo Valley Welcomes Congressman Henry Waxman

Dec 18, 2009 No Comments ›› DCCV

Please join the Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley as we welcome the Honorable Henry Waxman of the 30th Congressional District.  Representative Waxman is the chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  He will speak to club members and constituents about his role on the committee and other important issues and legislation.    Congressman Waxman has asked us to locate ...

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Education Leaders Support Susan Jordan for Assembly

Dec 17, 2009 No Comments ›› VCDCC Admin

Former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Delaine Eastin and the presidents of both the Oxnard and Ventura school boards have thrown their support behind Susan Jordan’s 35th District Assembly run. Ventura Unified School District Board of Trustees President Mary Haffner and Oxnard School District Board of Trustees President Denis O’Leary join a growing group of local ...

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Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley – Holiday Potluck Party, Meeting and Officer Elections – December 9, This Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Thousand Oaks Library

Dec 9, 2009 No Comments ›› DCCV

Please join us for our last meeting of the year.  December 9, 6:30 PM --- our usual Wednesday   General Meeting at the Thousand Oaks Main Library Our December meeting is our traditional potluck holiday party and officer election.  Please plan on coming and using your vote to make your voice heard in the       club.   Potluck dishes should be ...

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Democratic Club of Ventura Holiday Party – 12/18/09

Dec 8, 2009 No Comments ›› Sandra Kinsler

The Democratic Club of Ventura will hold its annual holiday Party on Friday evening 12/18/09. Members and non-member friends are invited for our cocktail and light supper party. RSVP must be given by 12/1/6/09 and sent to SKinsler @ VenturaCountyDemocrats.com.

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Bill Fulton Elected City of Ventura Mayor – Acceptance Speech

Dec 8, 2009 No Comments ›› VCDCC Admin

[This is a copy of the blog containing the acceptance speech of the City of Ventura's new Mayor, Bill Fulton. Mayor Fulton maintains a blog at fulton4ventura.blogspot.com.] Last night, our new City Council was seated. Congratulations to Mike Tracy, who was seated as a new councilmember and selected as Deputy Mayor. Thanks to Christy Weir, who ...

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Senator Dean Florez, State Senate Majority Leader and Candidate for Lieutenant Governor Speaks to UCLA Students

Dec 4, 2009 No Comments ›› VCDCC Admin

[caption id="attachment_1538" align="alignleft" width="225" caption="CA Senate Majority Leader Dean Florez and Assembly Candidate Ernest Morrell"][/caption] On November 12, Senator Dean Florez, State Senate Majority Leader and candidate for Lieutenant Governor, spent an afternoon with faculty, students and invited guests at UCLA’s Graduate School of Education and Information Studies to discuss education and pressing concerns in California. ...

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Dem Club of Camarillo to Hold Installation Luncheon

Dec 3, 2009 No Comments ›› Bruce Little

The Democratic Club of Camarillo will hold its Annual Installation Luncheon Saturday December 5th at 12:00 noon. Ottavio’s Restaurant will be the place to be for the annual celebration in which the Club thanks the outgoing officers and Executive Board and welcomes the team who will lead us into the next election year. Ventura County Democratic ...

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