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446 B Street, Santa Rosa (in the Brickyard Center)

Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., every day
The campaign season is in full swing and we need LOTS of volunteers to help with voter registration, phone banking, precinct walking, data entry, office staffing and more.

Stop by the headquarters, call 707-575-3029 or e-mail info@sonomademocrats.org to find out who to contact to help organize in your community.

 

Jerry Brown for Governor - Sonoma County Campaign Kickoff

Thursday, September 9, 6:30 p.m. - SCDP Campaign Headquarters

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The Sonoma County Democratic Party, at the August 24, 2010 meeting of its Central Committee, endorsed candidates running for the Santa Rosa and Petaluma City Councils, as well as Petaluma mayor, in the November 2, 2010 election. Democrats also made endorsements on state and local ballot measures.

Remaining endorsements will be made at the September SCDP Central Committee meeting.

Full list of August 24 endorsements follows:

Cotati City Council
Pat Gilardi

Petaluma City Council
Teresa Barrett
Jason Davies
Gabe Kearney

Petaluma Mayor
David Glass

Santa Rosa City Council
Susan Gorin
Larry Haenel
Veronica Jacobi

Statewide Ballot Measures

YES:

Prop 19 – Legalize and tax marijuana

Prop 21 – $18 Vehicle license fee to help fund State Parks

Prop 24 – Repeals law allowing business to carry back losses

Prop 25 – Changes vote from 2/3 to simple majority for budget

Prop 27 – Eliminates state commission on redistricting

NO:

Prop 20 – Redistricting of congressional districts

Prop 22 – Prohibits state from taking local funds

Prop 23 – Suspends AB32, greenhouse gas reduction law

Prop 26 – Changes vote from simple majority to 2/3 for state levies and charges

Local Ballot Measures

YES:

Measure A – Calistoga Joint Unified School District Bond

Measure G – Cloverdale Unified School District Bond

Measure H – Sonoma Valley Unified School District Bond

Measure I – West Sonoma County Union High School District Bond

Measure J – Bennett Valley Union School District Bond

Measure K – Forestville Union School District Bond

Measure L – Piner-Olivet Union School District Bond

Measure M – Twin Hills Union School District Bond

Measure N – Sonoma County Amend Civil Service Ord. 305A

Measure O – City of Santa Rosa Urban Growth Boundary Extension

Measure P – City of Santa Rosa One-Quarter Cent Sales Tax

Measure Q – City of Cloverdale Urban Growth Boundary

Measure R – City of Cloverdale Office of City Clerk be Appointive

Measure S – City of Cloverdale Office of City Treasurer be Appointive

Measure T – City of Petaluma Urban Growth Boundary Extension

Measure V – Forestville Fire Protection District Special Tax

Measure W – Sonoma County Transportation Authority $10 Vehicle Fee

NO:

Measure U – City of Petaluma Reduce Wastewater Service Rates

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Jerry Brown Rally - Click here to see a clip of KTVU's coverage of Jerry Brown's August 25 campaign rally at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building.

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Join Sonoma County Democrats for a week of parties, networking, and campaigning – let’s get the fall campaign season off to the right start!

Wednesday, August 25, 7:00 to 9 p.m.

Jerry Brown in Santa Rosa – Campaign Rally and Fundraiser

Introduction by Congressman Mike Thompson

Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, 1352 Maple Ave.

The Sonoma County Democratic Party presents our next Governor,
California State Attorney General Jerry Brown
Sponsorships available: $50 and up for individuals
$100-$250 and up for clubs, organizations and businesses
PURCHASE SPONSORSHIPS HERE

Tickets are $20 at the door; seating is first-come, first-serve.
No Advance Ticket Sales - No One Turned Away

Limited seating but lots of standing room.

Come Get Energized and Sign Up for Our Campaign!

Co-hosted by the Sonoma County Democratic Party, No Name Women's Group, Democratic Clubs of Sonoma County and Progressive Democrats Sonoma County

 

Saturday, August 28, noon-3 p.m.

Meet Senator Barbara Boxer

4th Annual Barbecue - Kickin' It With The Dems!

Doyle Park, Santa Rosa

- Fundraiser to Support Democratic Candidates and Issues

- Meet Local Elected Officials and 2010 Candidates

- Live Music – Traditional American Fare

Tickets: $15 – Individuals; $40 – Family (2 adults and 2 or more children)

Sponsorships: $150 – 6 tickets; $100 – 4 tickets; $75 – 2 tickets. All sponsors listed in program.

To purchase tickets or sponsorships, go to SCDP BBQ

Saturday, August 28, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Celebrate with Pam Torliatt at Tresch Family Dairy!

Tresch Family Dairy, 1170 Walker Road, Petaluma

Featuring organic, grass-fed beef from Progressive Pastures and other farm-fresh fare. Make August 28 a "Day for Democrats!" After the SCDP Barbecue at Doyle Park, head over to an event supporting the SCDP's endorsed candidate for Supervisor – Pam Torliatt!
For more information or to RSVP, contact Holly at Holly@Vote4Pam.net or 707.763.6825.

 

Sunday, August 29, 11 a.m. – noon

Grand Opening of the Sonoma County Democratic Party Campaign Headquarters

446 B Street, Santa Rosa (in the Brickyard Center)

Stop by our new campaign headquarters and join us for a “Preaching to the Choir Sunday Brunch.” After the brunch, we will carpool/caravan to a nearby precinct to talk to our neighbors and precinct walk on behalf of our endorsed candidates.

Free parking in the lot at B Street and 5^th Street, and at the Macy’s parking garage directly across the street from headquarters.

A fitting end to our local Democratic Party Week!

 

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The Sonoma County Democratic Party, at the July 13 meeting of it's Central Committee, elected the following officers and committee chairs for the 2010-2012 term:

Officers
Chair - Stephen Gale
1st Vice Chair - Alice Chan
2nd Vice Chair - Margaret Fishman
Recording Secretary -
Corresponding Secretary - Susan Baritell

Standing Committee Chairs
Candidate Search and Development - Patricia Engle
Communications - Laura Declercq
Finance - Gabe Kearney
Fundraising - Helen O'Donnell
Office - Holly Jaramillo
Outreach, Advocacy and Legislation - Patrick Band
Political Organizing - Rick Massell

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