Time to Renew Your Membership.

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Its that time again to renew your Coastside Democrats membership for FY 2016-2017. Our Club’s fiscal year runs from May 1 through April 30. If your dues are current for FY 2015-2016 then you will be eligible to vote at our General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 from 7pm-9pm. However if your membership has lapsed during the year, then you need to renew 30 days prior to any vote according to the Club’s Bylaws. If you are unsure just renew now.https://coastsidedemocrats.info/?page_id=34

Last Call for Coastside Dem’s Board Nominations

Deadline April 14, 2016 at 5 PM.nominate

The Coastside Democratic Club will be electing its Board of Directors for FY 2016 – 2017 at its Annual Meeting on May 17, 2016. Anyone wishing to be on the ballot, according to our Bylaws Article VII: Elections needs to:

Section 3. Nominations may be made by any three members and submitted to the Nominating committee.
Section 4. Nominations may be made from the floor, with two seconds, at the Annual Meeting.
Section 5. Nominees must agree to serve.
Section 6. All members must be present to vote and must have been a member for at least 30 days prior to the election.

The Nominating Committee shall report their nominations for all Board positions to the membership no later than 30 days prior to the election. Multiple nominations for any position are allowed. Please mail nominations no later then April 14, 2016 5 PM to info@coastsidedemocrats.com

Club Members Serve as Delegates to the California State Democratic Convention 2016

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Club member Brigid O’Farrell was a delegate representing the Democratic Central Committee of San Mateo County (SMDCC) at the California State Convention. She is an author of seven books on gender and labor issues, including a well regarded biography of Eleanor Roosevelt. She is past president of the Coastside Democratic Club and currently running for reelection to the SMDCC for District 3.

O’Farrell’s husband, club member TJ Glauthier, was a delegate for State Senator Jerry Hill. He is an energy expert who has served in several national government positions including in the Clinton White House and on President Obama’s transition team. He currently chairs the board of the San Mateo Resource Conservation District. They live in Moss Beach.

Large Crowd Hears Carole Groom at March Meeting

DSCF7050Approximately 40 people attended the March meeting of the Coastside Democratic Club to hear “An Inside Look at the Coastal Commission.” San Mateo County Supervisor and Coastal Commission member Carole Groom provided her perspective on the recent firing of Commission Executive Director Eric Lester and on the future of the Commission. She supports recent legislation introduceDSCF7053d by Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins to require all consultants who regularly represent clients before the Commission to register as lobbyists. (At right, Club President Bill Kehoe with Supervisor Groom)

Central Committee Member Mitchell Oster spoke in favor of Measure AA for a Clean and Healthy Bay. He stated that “this important measure is on the ballot in all 9 Bay Area counties for this June 7th Presidential Primary election and will raise funds for improving water quality, increasing fish and wildlife habitat, and protecting shoreline communities.”

Three club members are candidates in June for the County Democratic Central Committee: Sabrina Brennan, Brigid O’Farrell, and Kathryn Slater-Carter. Pictured below are Sabrina Brennan and Kathryn Slater-Carter with Mitch Oster.

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Updates were provided on the activities of the presidential candidate caucuses. For more information on Coastsiders for Hillary, contact Barbara Dye blkdye@gmail.com. For information on the Bernie Sanders campaign, contact Dennis Paull dpaull@svpal.org.

Watch for more information about the Club’s Annual Meeting.

 

 

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