Pavley’s name has become so synonymous with conservation that people know her bills by her name rather than the bill’s name itself. The “Pavley bill” is often used to describe the “Clean Car Standards bill” that she authored in 2002. That’s because then-Assemblymember Fran Pavley authored the first bill in American history to seriously address global warming by requiring tougher standards in tailpipe emissions from cars.  The law is the model used by more than a dozen other states and Canada to do the same.

But the story doesn’t end there. In 2006, Pavley did it again. Despite enormous opposition from polluting industries, which mounted a major anti-environment lobbying effort, then-Assemblymember Pavley authored AB 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act, which created the framework to make California the nation’s leader in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Under the context of this law, the state legislature would pass additional laws to end sprawl development and increase our renewable energy generation — all while growing our state’s economy by creating alternative energy jobs. Never had any feat of this size and nature been accomplished in all of the United States, let alone just California.

In addition to these historic accomplishments, Pavley also authored bills that became laws to increase penalties for water polluters, increase the use of alternative energy in vehicles, make it possible for rechargeable batteries to be easily recycled, ban toxic chemicals in children’s jewelry, and increase enforcement of energy efficiency standards in appliances.

So now that you know what she has already done, imagine what Senator Pavley could do if we re-elected her to serve in the state Senate for another four years. Because of decennial redistricting, Pavley is running in the new Senate District 27, which covers the West San Fernando Valley, Malibu, Santa Clarita, and Eastern Ventura County. This new, more inland seat is where she once served as the first Mayor of Agoura Hills and spent her previous career as a local schoolteacher.

For CLCV, this opportunity to re-elect one of the best environmental champions our state has ever seen makes this a must-win campaign. Please join CLCV in supporting Senator Pavley’s re-election in the June primary and November general elections.

Thanks for all you do,

David Allgood
Political Director, CLCV

We will present a panel including Ricardo Reyes, USMC veteran with Afghanistan and Iraq service, Chair of the CPD Veteran’s Caucus and California Co-Chair of Veterans and Military Families for Obama 2012 ; Mario Rivas, USMC veteran with Iraq service, current Company Commander in the California National Guard, and environmental activist.  Other confirmations are pending.  The program will be moderated by Tom Mullens, US Navy Vietnam era veteran, national veteran steering committee member, and California Chair for Veterans and Military Families for Obama 2012.

The public is invited and welcome. Please join us for a lively discussion.

For more information contact Carol Keavney at cjkeavney@verison.net or call Sue Gunther at 805-499-7822.

A panel of speakers will discuss issues involving our youth from-

• Young Democrats of California, Ventura County
• California State University, Northridge (CSUN)
• California State University, Channel Islands (CSUCI)
• local colleges

Panelists include:

Dante Atkins : Vice President, California Young Democrats
Heather Hughes: Vice President, Ventura County Young Democrats
Nareg Babaians:  Vice President, CSUN Young Democrats
Caitlin Cordova:  Co-founder, CSUCI Young Democrats
Moderator is David Maron, Ventura County Civic Alliance

The public is invited and we will welcome our new members.
Please join us.

For more information contact:
Richard Gunther
rickgunther@verizon.net
818-889-1039

Date:  Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Time: 6:15 PM Social, 7:00 PM Forum

Location:  Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road

The topic of this month’s program will be the Republican attack on unions, teachers, workers and the middle class.   Fern Romans, United Teachers of Los Angeles Chair, will be the guest speaker. Also,  Professor John Griffin will complete the Strategic Planning Session for Conejo Democrats.

Please join us.

For more information contact Carol Keavney at cjkeavney@verizon.net, 805-498-7262 or Jay Kapitz at j_kapitz@yahoo.com, 818-889-1039.

 Our committee chairs will also be discussing their plans for 2011.

We welcome new members and the general public.

Comments Due by November 22

The Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley resolved earlier this year to support the full and complete cleanup of the Santa Susan Field Lab.  Countywide help is  needed now on this critical environmental and public health issue.

The most contaminated place in Ventura County is the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, where reactors and rockets were tested.  One atomic reactor suffered a partial meltdown there in 1959; at least three other reactors had other accidents; there were thousands of rocket tests.  Radioactive and chemical contamination resulted.

For decades, the fight to get the site cleaned up has raged.  Finally, we have a breakthrough:  the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and NASA, which operated key parts of the site, have agreed to a cleanup to background levels of contaminants.  In short, if they detect contamination from their activities, they will clean it up.  This is what the community has sought for so long.

An initial comment period resulted in over 1700 comments in favor of the agreement-in-principle—absolutely remarkable.  If you commented then, thanks!  But DOE has now asked for a second, final round of comments, on the final, legally binding Agreement.  It is frustrating to have to comment a second time, but we are near the finish line. [You can find the Agreement and related documents at http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/SiteCleanup/Santa_Susana_Field_Lab/SSFL-Cleanup.cfm and get more information about the SSFL issue  http://www.rocketdynecleanupcoalition.org.]

ACTION NEEDED:  Whether you commented before or not, PLEASE send in a comment NOW urging that the final Agreements be immediately signed.  (Comments are due no later than November 22.)

Click here to send an email comment: http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5393/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=4690

We are presenting awards to and mingling with our excellent local and statewide elected officials including  Supervisor Steve Bennett and many others.  We are also featuring our candidates for Congress, statewide and local offices.

Enjoy live music & fabulous silent auction items. Cost includes catered dinner, dessert and beverages including wine and beer.  Lower cost is for payment before September 1.   Individuals: $35/$40; Seniors: $30/$35; Students: $20/$25.

Golden Oak Sponsor – $250
Silver Oak Sponsor – $100

Sponsorships include dinner and notices in future invitiations and announcements.

Special rates available for special needs or limited means.  Call for info.

We will be using the proceeds from this event to finance our precinct operations, newsletters & website which will benefit all Democratic candidates and issues.

Pay by mail at:  DCCV, Box 4421, Thousand Oaks, CA  91359.

Pay by credit card - http://www.actblue.com/page/garden2010

RSVP: info@conejodemocrats.com or 818-889-1039.  Please RSVP even if you mailed your check or sign up by credit card link.

SOCIAL NETWORKING AT 6:15PM – MEETING AT 6:45PM

Program – Local Economic Outlook – Guest Speaker Gary Wartik, Thousand Oaks Economic Development Manager. We will discuss club business and welcome new members.

SOCIAL NETWORKING AT 6:15PM – MEETING AT 6:45PM

Post Election Review and Recap with Political Science Expert – Dr. Jose Marichal of CLU.  

Please join us for Dr. Marichal’s always excellent analysis.

SOCIAL NETWORKING AT 6:15PM – MEETING AT 6:45PM

Local, County and State Candidates Forum

Candidates for 37th Assembly District, County Treaurer abd County Judges will appear.

The DCCV Spring Series continues with the fourth and final Pre-Primary Forums. Candidates for local, county and state offices will present their positions to and answer questions from our club members and guests.