This week’s meeting will be be jam packed with club business and speakers. As always, we will meet in the Topping Room of Foster Library located at 651 E. Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001. The doors will open at 6:00 pm for socializing and the meeting will start at 6:30 pm.
At this meeting we will talk about the new Ventura County Democratic Party office in Camarillo, and the volunteer opportunities that are available there. (THANK YOU to all of you who donated items and money to make that office happen!)
We will discuss and approve new club bylaw, which are attached for your review. They are in compliance with the Ventura County Democratic Central Committee’s bylaws and have been reviewed by that organization’s bylaws committee. Please email skinsler@venturacountydemocrats.com to bet a copy of the bylaws so you can read them in advance and jot down any questions you may have, or changes you would like to see.
Our speaker for the evening will be Mr. Chris Lanier. Chris works for the Coastal Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE) and he will present on the CAUSE Civic Engagement Project, and the California Alliance. CAUSE is part of a multi-year, statewide effort to build a base of half a million voters in support of Budget Reform for California, and reform of Proposition 13. Chris will present on, and answer questions about, the overall statewide efforts, CAUSE, and our region’s role in that campaign.
Chris will also present on and discuss four Propositions related to the California Budget which are on the ballot in November which CAUSE and the California Alliance will be taking a position on:
- No on Proposition 23 (the “Dirty Energy Initiative”),
- Yes on Proposition 24 (repeal of Corporate Tax Breaks),
- Yes on Proposition 25 (Legislative Majority Rule on the CA Budget),
- No on Proposition 26 (a 2/3 Requirement for New or Increased Fees.)
We’ll also talk about how individual activists can get involved.
