YES on Propositon 11 - End Cronyism in California

Written by: Kevin Lynn on Nov 4, 2008 1:44 AM EST

Linked to groups: DFA Pasadena, California for Democracy, Democracy For Downtown

Linked to campaigns: Obama for America

The below report from the Center for Government Studies comes as
validation for those of us within the California Democratic Party who
have been promoting Proposition 11 as way to end the ridiculous
gerrymandering that has bestowed upon our state the LEAST COMPETETIVE
congressional and state legislative electoral districts in the
nation. I entreat you to read the below and share it with other
California voters. YES ON PROPOSITION 11!!

Best regards,

Kevin Lynn
Delegate and Member Executive Board,
California Democratic Party


For Immediate Release - October 24, 2008
For further information contact: Bob Stern (310.470.6590 x117)
or Tracy Westen (310.470.6590 x114)

The Center for Governmental Studies (CGS) today released
Redistricting Reform in California: Proposition 11 on the November
2008 California Ballot, which makes five key findings:

The independent commission is likely to be more ethnically diverse
than the legislature's redistricting committees. The independent
commission will be more balanced between Republicans, Democrats and
members of neither major party. The independent commission will be
more open to public input than legislative committees.
The districts created by the independent commission will almost
certainly be more competitive than districts created by the
legislature. The independent commission will almost certainly produce
maps through a process that has improved transparency and public
access.

On November 4, 2008, Californians may have their last opportunity to
change the redistricting process before maps are redrawn in 2011—when
new districts will be locked into place for another decade.
California's current legislative redistricting law, under which
legislative committees draw the lines for state electoral districts,
usually benefits incumbents and the political party in power. This
leads to decreased competition; since the last redistricting in 2001,
only one seat changed parties due to competition in 459 legislative
and congressional races.

Proposition 11, by contrast, could increase fairness and public
involvement in the redistricting process, and it could decrease
political manipulation of district boundaries by requiring an
independent commission to follow specific criteria in drawing State
Assembly, State Senate and Board of Equalization districts.

Redistricting Reform in California: Proposition 11 on the November
2008 California Ballot and other CGS reports are available on the CGS
website, www.cgs.org. The James Irvine Foundation and Carnegie
Corporation provided generous funding for this report, but they are
not responsible for the statements or views it expresses.
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Climate Change Legislation and The Selling of Indulgences

Written by: Kevin Lynn on Jun 4, 2008 3:52 AM EDT

Linked to groups: DFA Pasadena, Democracy For Downtown, California for Democracy, PA for Democracy

Dear All,

In the grand tradition of the savings and loan debacle of the 80's, the mortgaged backed securities meltdown that currently threatens to undermine our financial markets, NAFTA, GATT, and the invasion & occupation of Iraq, our leaders in the Senate are once again preparing to hoist upon an unsuspecting public another catastrophe in the making.  I am referring to Senate Bill 2191, America's Climate Security Act.  This insidious piece of legislation crafted by Senators Lieberman and Warner and lined with ways for the most clever and unscrupulous among us to make "big bucks" includes the: 

Establishment of a greenhouse gas (GHG) registry and a GHG emission allowance transfer system for covered facilities, including specified facilities within the electric power and industrial sectors and facilities that produce or entities that import petroleum- or coal- based transportation fuel or chemicals. Sets forth emission allowances for 2012-2050, with a declining cap on GHGs;

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How I Intend to Spend My $600 Stimulus Package Allowance . . .

Written by: Kevin Lynn on Apr 30, 2008 10:21 AM EDT

Linked to groups: DFA Pasadena, Democracy For Downtown, California for Democracy

Dear All,

Later this week each taxpayer in this country will be receiving their portion of the economic stimulus package that was passed by what can only be described as the combined stupidity, irresponsibility, and corruption of our executive and legislative branches.  Granted there were those who tried valiantly to craft a just and effective package but in the end we got what we got because ultimately influence is for sale in D.C. and the majority of our representatives served us the 21^st century version of the phrase “let them eat cake.”

I mean really, does any thinking man or woman believe that a paltry $600.00 is going to revive an economy and nation that is trillions in debt, hemorrhaging billions of dollars each month in the most failed and reckless military venture in our nation’s history, and running record trade deficits??

I believe the $600 check I will be getting is nothing more than an attempt to divert attention from the hundreds of billions being spent to bailout the perpetrators of the current financial fiasco.  In a word I am disgusted.  But what can I do?  What can we do?

Well, I could drink the kool-aid and buy that iPhone made in China for $300 that I have been “Jonesing” for the past couple months; or, I could make a month and half worth of minimum credit card payments; OR, or I could do something that could (with the help of millions of other patriotic Americans) do some real good.  Imagine if the checks we are given help to some day bring Bush and his cronies to justice.  I am going divvy up my $600 (or whatever amount I get) in the following manner to the following causes and campaigns:

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Time Sensitive Alert - Stop A Seriously Flawed Healthcare Bill From Coming to A Vote!!

Written by: Kevin Lynn on Jan 27, 2008 2:39 AM EST

Linked to groups: DFA Pasadena

Time Sensative Action Alert
Please Call Your Senator Today!Urge a 'NO' Vote on ABX1 - The Flawed Healthcare Bill 

You have a chance to make a big difference on healthcare in California. The Senate Health Committee will vote Monday on ABX1, the deeply flawed healthcare bill by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez. This is a very bad bill for Californians because it forces people to purchase insurance that has no cost controls and that doesn’t guarantee adequate benefits. It’s a bill that benefits insurance companies over everybody else. The early afternoon vote on Monday will be the opportunity to stop this bill from going to the Senate floor. 

Please call the offices of the following State Senators on Monday.  If you do not have time to call them all, call the senator who represents your district or is closest to it:

• Sen. Alquist 408-286-8318
• Sen. Cedillo 213-612-9566
• Sen. Abel Maldonado 805-549-3784
• Sen. Negrete McLoud 909-984-7741
• Sen. Ridley-Thomas 310-641-4391
• Sen. Steinberg 916-651-1529
• Sen. Dave Cox 530-283-3437
• Sen. Mark Wyland 949-489-9838
• Sen. Leland Yee 650-340-8840

Just give your name and your request that they not vote for ABX1. You can leave a message if the office isn't open. What Californians Are Saying AboutABX1 

“The solution doesn’t even pass the laugh test.  If a law were passed forcing people to buy food, would it solve the problem of hunger?  Why then should we think that forcing people to buy private health insurance is going to stop the meltdown of our healthcare system?  . . .  The Schwarzenegger-Nunez plan does nothing for Californians except buy time for the medical industrial complex, keeping its ultra-profitable business in place for a few more years.”  Randall Smith, San Diego “California has a well-deserved reputation for successful public policy innovation in healthcare, which often successfully leads the nation.  But ABX1 is not innovative, nor does it provide solutions.”  Jeoffry B. Gordon, MD, San Diego 

“We hear of nothing requiring shared participation in a healthcare solution by for-profit health insurers, which are major contributors to increasingly excessive costs.  Insurers make huge profits at the expense of individuals and companies who pay premiums.  If healthcare insurance is to be required of everyone, insurers must be regulated, as are utilities and auto insurers.”  Dick Littlestone, Pacific Palisades 

 Best regards,

Kevin Lynn

lynnke@earthlink.net

Delegate, 46th Assembly District; Member, Executive Board, California Democratic Party

DFA Member Interviewed on Iraq War by LA Times

Written by: Kevin Lynn on Mar 30, 2007 4:09 PM EDT

Linked to groups: DFA Pasadena

STEVE LOPEZ / POINTS WEST
Discussing an ugly war on a lovely day
Steve Lopez
Points West

March 30, 2007

We sat under a tree in Patrick Briggs' frontyard in Pasadena on Thursday,
next to a row of pansies, on a spring day so lovely it seemed strange to
talk about war.

"It's like the 'The Americanization of Emily,' " said Briggs,
recalling a
character in the 1964 movie who was living the good life while others died
in World War II.

I had heard about the small antiwar rallies Briggs occasionally stages at
Hill and Orange Grove and stopped by to meet him. He's the guy who had a
run-in with Pasadena City Hall in 2004, when officials ordered him to take
down a banner hanging over his front door because it was too big.

It said: "War Starts With W. Bush Lied; People Died."

Briggs, a database analyst, sued the city and won. These days, though, he
and his wife, Maddie Gavel, who writes advertising copy, have a different
sign up. This one says:

"Those Who Exchange Freedom for Security Deserve Neither and Ultimately Lose
Both."

Not much subtlety there, but the disaster in Iraq and continued bickering in
Washington cry out for blunt declarations.

Briggs has spoken out against the war from the beginning, a voice of reason
amid the cheerleading from Washington and the mainstream media.

Briggs, a member of All Saints Church, attended large rallies in the war's
early days, but he didn't appreciate the extremists who insisted the U.S.
was evil and other countries could do no wrong.

"That's no different from what Bush does," he says.

Though he aggressively opposed the war, Briggs recognized the complexities
of history in the Middle East. He wanted to rally for economic and
diplomatic leadership, not tribunals.

He said it doesn't matter whether 200 people or only five show up at the
rallies he helps organize. In the time he's been out there, the tide has
turned, with polls showing that six out of 10 Americans favor a pullout from
Iraq by next year.

I told Briggs that one of the things I'm angriest about is that staying in
Iraq guarantees continued carnage, and leaving could mean even more. It
would be hard to walk away from a mess we created by having gone it alone
when trusted allies and common sense warned against.

"It's a hard thing to do," Briggs said, "but it's hard to
ask our troops to
continue to get killed."

What's even harder is to hear Bush talk about honoring our troops, as he
frequently does, or to suggest that others do not.

No one has done greater dishonor to our troops than President Bush, who
didn't hesitate to send soldiers into battle without a clear signal to them
or the American public as to the reason. Now he's threatening to veto a bill
passed by the Senate on Thursday that ties war funding to a commitment to
withdraw troops by 2008.

We know that critics of the administration have been smeared, that soldiers
have been asked to risk their lives without benefit of the best armor
available, that wounded soldiers have come home to scandalously inadequate
medical facilities.

And yet, here was Bush on Wednesday:

"If Congress fails to pass a bill to fund our troops on the front lines, the
American people will know who to hold responsible."

Yes, Patrick Briggs told me, he too had bristled at that quote.

A warm breeze kicked through the camphor trees and stone pines at Loma Vista
and Hamilton. In Iraq, the death toll topped 130 on Thursday, one of the
deadliest days in years.

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Victory For Grassroots in California's 51st AD

Written by: Kevin Lynn on Mar 28, 2007 1:14 PM EDT

Linked to groups: DFA Pasadena

Below is an e-mail I recently received from Tim Goodrich summarizing the recent delegate election in Califonia's 51st Assembly District in which progressives took 8 of the 12 delegate seats and elected a member to Executive Board.  This election was held on March 25th after the results of the January election were invalidated due to irregularities.

It is a great example of how being persistent and tenacious in the face of adversity can and will win the day!

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Progressive Delegates Running in Los Angeles County

Written by: Kevin Lynn on Jan 10, 2007 1:03 AM EST

Linked to groups: California for Democracy

Wow, what a fast paced and exciting last two weeks this has been!  Progressives across Los Angeles County have been coming together to develop slates of candidates for this weekend’s delegate elections.   

Below are slates of candidates representing the very finest representatives of the progressive movement in LA County.   We will really need you to come out and support our candidates.   The other thing I would like you to do is forward this e-mail to as many people you know. 

There are progressives running in a number of other assembly districts and need to be supported.   Some of you may be wondering why these elections are important.  I must confess, it is only in the last couple years (when Jason Brown drug to my first one that I began to participate.)  It was later that I learned the gravity of these elections. You see folks; the Democratic State Central Committee elects state officers to the Democratic National Committee and in gubernatorial and presidential election years develops platforms for the state and quite possibly the nation.  Moreover, the DSCC delegates vote to endorse ballot measures and candidates.  So, anyone elected can have a significant impact on not just state but national politics. 

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Important Information on Become CA Dem. Party Delegate - Time Sensitive!!

Written by: Kevin Lynn on Dec 7, 2006 2:01 PM EST

Linked to groups: DFA Blog Network

Dear All,

As I mentioned last night at the holiday party, we, the progressives are driving the political agenda.  We must now move from the outside to inside the party in terms of assuming leadership and all the responsibilities and duties that go with it.  Ensuring that progressives become delegates to the state party is a great way to start. 

Assembly District Election Meetings - OVERVIEW

The California Democratic Party is governed by the Democratic State Central Committee (DSCC) of California, membership of which is a two-year position going from odd-year Convention to odd-year Convention.  Starting with the November 2006 election, the state party starts its reorganization, determining the new DSCC, which meets for the first time at the April 27-29, 2007 Convention in San Diego.  As the DSCC members meet annually at the State Party Conventions, they are also referred to as delegates to the State Party.

Approximately one-third of the DSCC is composed of all partisan-level (Assembly and higher) elected officials and nominees, and their appointments.  Approximately one-third are elected by Democratic County Central Committees, which each county getting delegates in proportion to the number of Democrats registered in their county.  The last third are elected in Assembly District Election meetings, held in January.  Each of the eighty (80) AD's will elect 12 delegates, for a total of 960 delegates.

Current By-Laws call for the AD meetings to be held at 2PM on Sunday, January 14, 2007 though there is a pending By-Law amendment which will be voted on by the CDP Executive Board on Saturday, December 9, 2006.  If this amendment passes, the Election Meetings may be held anytime during the weekend of Jan 13 and 14, as long as the meetings start no earlier than 10 AM and no later than 3PM.  Additionally, current By-Laws also allowed for a request to the State Chair for a variance in time, and those have been granted.

Below are the current locations, times, and contact information for the AD Election Meetings.  The initial deadline to arrange a location was December 1.  After that point, for the sites are still pending, Chairman Torres is appointing a local Democrat to find a location, and per the By-Laws, arrange for a site no later than Dec 17.  Again, per CDP By-Laws, all meeting sites, times and dates will be complete and posted no later than December 21, 2007.

To RUN to be a delegate: The State Party will have a form available, both for download as well as to fill out online.  The form will be up no later than Friday, December 8.  The deadline to fill out the form and have it received by the Sacramento CDP office is 5PM on Tuesday, January 2, 2007.  Per CDP By-Laws, you must file 12 days in advance, to be eligible to run for delegate position.

To PARTICIPATE in the AD Election Meeting:  Per CDP By-Laws, you must be a registered Democrat in the Assembly District by the time of the close of registration for the Nov 2006 election.  The only exceptions are for persons who turned 18 or were naturalized as citizens after the close of registration - those persons can register on-site as Democrats and participate.  A $5 registration fee will be collected from all voting participants, to help defray meeting costs.  This registration fee will be waived for those participants who claim economic hardship.

2007 Convention Agenda

http://www.cadem.org/site/c.jrLZK2PyHmF/b.2253511/k.D7C/2007_Convention_Agenda.htm

County Allocations to the DSCC

AD Caucus Information

Key Dates (coming soon)

If you are not sure which Assembly District you are in, please take a look at the:

Statewide Maps of Assembly Districts

or you can use our district locator, by putting in your voter registration address:

Below are the meeting times/dates/locations as we currently have them.  Please be aware, they may change as we approach the December 21, 2006 deadline.

AD #1 (map)
1/13/07 at 1:00pm
Washington Mutual Bank Community Room
700 S State St, Ukiah
Convenor: Ginger Pohlson
707.459.5438 / gigi@pacific.net

AD #2  (map)
Date and Time:TBD
Location:TBD
Convenor: TBD
Phone / Email:TBD

AD #3  (map)
1/14/07 at 1:00pm
Chico Public Library
1108 Sheridan Ave, Chico
Convenor: Bob Woods
530.893.8656 / mathcontr@aol.com

AD #4  (map)
1/13/07 at 11:00am
Coach's Restaurant @ Strikes Bowling
5681 Lonetree Blvd, Rocklin
Convenor: Dwight Curry
916.543.9219 / dcurry@starstream.net

AD #5  (map)
Date and Time:TBD
Location:TBD
Convenor: TBD
Phone / Email:TBD

AD #6  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Marinwood Rec Center - 77
775 Miller Creek Rd., San Rafael
Convenor: Mary Hubert
415.457.3914

AD #7  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Sonoma Community Center
276 East Napa St., Sonoma
Convenor: Rick Meechan
707.528.4409

AD #8  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
West Sacramento Civic Center
1110 W Capitol Ave., West Sacramento
Convenor: Katie Villegas
916.375.1132 / katievillegas@charter.net

AD #9  (map)
1/13/07 at 11:00am
State Capitol Rm 126
State Capitol, Sacramento
Convenor: Sam Catalano
916.359.1040 / Catalanosm@aol.com

AD #10  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Rancho Cordova Neighborhood Center
10665 Coloma Rd., #300, Rancho Cordova
Convenor: Jim Cook
916.524.6515 / jandscook@frontiernet.net

AD #11  (map)
Date and Time:TBD
USW Local 5
1333 Pine St Suite C, Martinez
Convenor: TBD
Phone / Email:TBD

AD #12  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Pacelli Event Center, Merced Room
145 Lake Merced Blvd ,Daly City
Convenor: Frank Noto
415.391.4100 / fnoto@gcastrategies.com

AD #13  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
California State Building, Milton Marks Auditorium
455 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco
Convenor: Reese Isbell
415.440.3297 / reesesfca@sbcglobal.net

AD #14  (map)
1/13/07 at 10:00am
Northminster Presbyterian Church
545 Ashbury, El Cerrito
Convenor: Andy Katz
510-848-5001 / Andykatz@sonic.net

AD #15  (map)
Date and Time:TBD
Location:TBD
Convenor: TBD
Phone / Email:TBD

AD #16  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Laney College Theater
900 Fallon St., Oakland
Convenor: TBD
Phone / Email:TBD

AD #17  (map)
Date and Time:TBD
Location:TBD
Convenor: TBD
Phone / Email:TBD

AD #18  (map)
1/13/07 2:00pm
UFCW 870 Hall
28870 Mission Blvd., Hayward
Convenor: Rocky Fernandez
510.872.5784 / rocky.fernandez@gmail.com

AD #19  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
San Mateo City Hall, Council Chambers
330 W 20th Ave., San Mateo
Convenor: Ashleigh Evans
650.573.7544

AD #20  (map)
Date and Time:TBD
Location:TBD
Convenor: TBD
Phone / Email:TBD

AD #21  (map)
1/13/07 at 10:00am
Hillview Community Center
97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos
Convenor: Beth Shaw
Phone / Email:TBD

AD #22  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Mountain View City Hall Council Chambers, 2nd Fl.
550 Castro St., Mountain View
Convenor: Steve Chessin
650.962.8412 / steve.chessin@alum.mit.edu

AD #23  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Alfred E. Alquist Building - Auditorium
100 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose
Convenor: TBD
Phone / Email:TBD

AD #24 (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Campbell Community Center, Room E-46
1 W. Campbell Ave.,  Campbell
Convenor: Elisa Camahort
Phone / Email:TBD

AD #25  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Sierra Lanes Bowling Alley
40401 Junction, Oakhurst
Convenor: Susan Rowe
559.658.7343 / srowe@sti.net

AD #26  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
California Teachers Assn. Building
7330 N West Ln., Stockton
Convenor: Sal Zendejas
209.951.4553 / salzen11@comcast.net

AD #27  (map)
1/14/07 at 3:00pm
Union Hall of the Electrical Workers Local 234
10300 Merritt St., Castroville
Convenor: TBD
Phone / Email:TBD

AD #28  (map)
1/14/07 at 1:00pm
Teamsters Hall
931 East Market St., Salinas
Convenor: Sylvia Alverez
831.274.0929 / aranchsj@cs.com

AD #29 (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
UFCW, Local 8 Building
3485 W. Shaw, Fresno
Convenor: David Wilson
559.299.8067 / davewilson@msn.com

AD #30  (map)
Date and Time:TBD
Location:TBD
Convenor: TBD
Phone / Email:TBD

AD #31 (map)
Date and Time:TBD
Location:TBD
Convenor: TBD
Phone / Email:TBD

AD #32  (map)
Date and Time:TBD
Location:TBD
Convenor: TBD
Phone / Email:TBD

AD #33  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Carpenter's Union Hall
117 Poole St., Arroyo Grande
Convenor: Robert Cuthbert
805.717.0709 / votercuthbert@msn.com

AD #34  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Kelly's Restaurant
110 W. Tehachapi Blvd., Techachapi
Convenor: Carol Clarke
559.733.4327 / ccclarke6@cs.com

AD #35 (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Santa Barbara Eastside Library, MLK Room
1102 E. Montecite St., Santa Barbara
Convenor: Tim Allison
805.331.0230 / mail4tim@cox.net

AD #36  (map)
Date and Time:TBD
Location:TBD
Convenor: TBD
Phone / Email:TBD

AD #37  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Moorpark College - The Forum
7075 Campus Rd., Moorpark
Convenor: Thomas Parker
818.970.9324 / chairad37@aol.com

AD #38  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
St Stephens Episcopal Church, Parish Hall
24901 Orchard Village Rd., Valencia
Convenor: Carole Lutness
661.799.3632

AD #39  (map)
Date and Time:TBD
Location:TBD
Convenor: TBD
Phone / Email:TBD

AD #40  (map)
1/14/07at 2:00pm
Van Nuys Auditorium
6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys
Convenor: Elizabeth Badger
818.713.9737 / ebadger331@aol.com

AD #41  (map)
1/13/07 at 10:00am
Malibu Public Library
23519 W. Civic Center Wy., Malibu
Convenor: Bob Handy
805.455.5259 / bobcdp10@cox.net

AD #42  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Beverly Hills Library Auditorium
444 N. Rexford Dr., Beverly Hills
Convenor: Andrew Lachman
323.658.8683 / ad42dems@hotmail.com

AD #43  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
IATSE Local 80
2520 W. Olive Ave., Burbank
Convenor: Alex De Campo
chee54@aol.com

AD #44  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Villa Gardens
842 E. Villa Gardens, Pasadena
Convenor: Joe Pardee
626.398.8390 / joepardee@sbcglobal.net

AD #45  (map)
Date and Time:TBD
Location:TBD
Convenor: TBD
Phone / Email:TBD

AD #46 (map)
Date and Time:TBD
Location:TBD
Convenor: TBD
Phone / Email:TBD

AD #47  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Veteran's Memorial - Rotunda room
4117 Olverland, Culver City
Convenor: Mollie Welinsky
310.559.2051 / mollielee@aol.com

AD #48  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
African American Voter Registration Education & Participation Project
2092 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles
Convenor: Joy Atkinson
323.733.2002 / joypatkinson@aol.com

AD #49  (map)
1/13/07 at 10:00am
Monterey Park, City Hall
326 W. Newmark Ave., Monterey Park
Convenor: Jeff  Schwartz
626.459.9011 / jeffsdem@juno.com

AD #50  (map)
1/13/07 at 10:00am
Barbara J Riley Community /Senior Center
7810 Quill Dr., Downey
Convenor: Luis Marquez
310.3836544 / lmarquez652@yahoo.com

AD #51  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Memorial Center
3901 El Segundo Blvd., Hawthorne
Convenor: Pablo Catano
310.442.0393 / pablo.catano@sen.ca.gov

AD #52  (map)
1/14/07 at 11:30am
Metro Transit Center
275 Willow Brook Ave.,  Compton
Convenor: Lois Jean Hill
323.753.5059

AD #53  (map)
1/13/07 at 10:00am
Joslyn Center
1601 Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach
Convenor: Jim Aldinger
310.545.7514 / aldingerjr@yahoo.com

AD #54  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
IAM Union Halll #947
319 W. Broadway,  Long Beach
Convenor: Eric Bradley
562.434.1033 / eric@bradley4.org

AD #55  (map)
1/14/07 at 1:00pm
UAW Local 148
3971 Pixie Ave.,  Lakewood
Convenor: Al Austin
562.682.1541 / austin2al@aol.com

AD #56  (map)
Date and Time:TBD
Location:TBD
Convenor: TBD
Phone / Email:TBD

AD #57  (map)
1/13/07 at 10:00am
Esther Snyder Community Center
4100 Baldwin Park Blvd, Baldwin Park
Convenor: Helen Doherty
909.592.4783 / kudosforkids@prodigy.net

AD #58  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Quiet Cannon Golf Course
901 N. Via San Clemente, Montebello
Convenor: Geraldine Guzman
323.365.8755 / gerriggov@aol.com

AD #59  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Pitzer College Founders Room McConnell Center
1050 N. Mills Ave., Claremont
Convenor: Sandy Hester
909.621.3305

AD #60  (map)
1/13/07 at 11:00am
Round Table Pizza - Stater Bros Shopping Center
12820 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada
Convenor: TBD
Phone / Email:TBD

AD #61  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Ontario-Montclair Teachers Association
417 West E. St., Ontario
Convenor: Helen Doherty
909.592.4783 / kudosforkids@prodigy.net

AD #62  (map)
1/14/07 2:00pm
San Bernardino Democratic Headquarters, Lower Level
136 Carousel Mall, San Bernardino
Convenor: TBD
909.889.9255

AD #63  (map)
1/13/07 at 2:00pm
Mulvane Center
860 Gilbert St., San Bernardino
Convenor: Carol Robb
909.783.2404 / carolrobb@aol.com

AD #64  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Millie's Restaurant
24626 Sunnymead Blvd., Moreno Valley
Convenor: Elle Kurpiewski
760.321.6018 / eellenkay@cs.com

AD #65  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Noble Creek Community Center
38900 Oak Valley Parkway, Beaumont
Convenor: Betty McMillion
951.769.6636 / msmac777@aol.com

AD #66  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Home of Susan and Douglas Dye
39695 Vanderbilt Ave., Murrieta
Convenor: TBD
Phone / Email:TBD

AD #67  (map)
Date and Time:TBD
Location:TBD
Convenor: TBD
Phone / Email:TBD

AD #68  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Green Valley Adult Recreation Club House
17250 Los Jardines West, Fountain Valley
Convenor: Pauline Younkin
714.299.4551 / westocdems@yahoo.com

AD #69  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
1401 E. Beachwood, Santa Ana
Convenor: Esther Hull
949.632.8403 / mhullvich@gmail.com

AD #70  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Irvine Ranch Water District
15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine
Convenor: Shirley Palley
949.233.3599 / jspalley@aol.com

AD #71  (map)
Date and Time:TBD
Location:TBD
Convenor: TBD
Phone / Email:TBD

AD #72  (map)
1/13/07 at 11:00am
Sizzler Restaurant
1401 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton
Convenor: TBD
Phone / Email:TBD

AD #73  (map)
1/13/07 at 10:00am
Hennessey's Tavern
34111 La Plaza,  Dana Point
Convenor: Phil Hanneman
760.724.4678 / pghanne@pacbell.net

AD #74  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
San Diego County Credit Union, Community Room
501 N. El Camino Real, Ecninitas
Convenor: Dale Ordas
760.613.9387 / daleo@ordas.com

AD #75  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Mesa Verde Middle School, Multi Purpose Room
8375 Entreken Wy., San Diego
Convenor: David Little
858.486.5359 / dlittle@san.rr.com

AD #76  (map)
Date and Time:TBD
Location:TBD
Convenor: TBD
Phone / Email:TBD

AD #77  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Heartland Foundation - Conference Rm
1068 Broadway, El Cajon
Convenor: Steve Rivera
619.952.3459 / attriv@yahoo.com

AD #78  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Malcolm X Branch - SD Public Library
5148 Market St., San Diego
Convenor: Cheryl Alethia Phelps
619.952.3753 / cherylalethia@sbcglobal.net

AD #79  (map)
1/14/07 at 2:00pm
Chula Vista Library
365 F St., Chula Vista
Convenor: James Wade
619.944.3381 / drhazel@earthlink.net

AD #80  (map)
Date and Time:TBD
Location:TBD
Convenor: TBD
Phone / Email:TBD

Best regards,

Kevin Lynn

Volunteer Coordinator

Pasadena Chapter, Democracy for America

lynnke@earthlink.net

www.dfalink.com/pasadena

Scott Ritter in LA this Friday

Written by: Kevin Lynn on Oct 29, 2006 11:44 PM EST

Linked to groups: DFA Pasadena

Dear Member,

This Friday, Scott Ritter, former weapons inspector in Iraq, outspoken critic of the war, and author will be speaking at a breakfast this Friday, November 3rd in downtown Los Angeles. There will be a book signing by Scott following the event for his latest book "Target Iran."

The event is hosted by Town Hall Los Angeles. The cost to non-members is $45.00. As I am a member, I and my guests can attend for $32.00 each.

My thought is, member tables for 10 are available for $320.00. If 10, 20 or even more of us would like to attend, I can book the tables.

If you would like to attend, please respond to this e-mail by COB Tuesday, October 31st. Please include your phone number. I can then reserve tables and will send out registration details.

Date: Friday November 3, 2006
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: The City Club on Bunker Hill, 333 South Grand Avenue, LA
Parking: Valet parking is available, $7.00 the first 2 ½ hours.

Best regards,

Kevin Lynn
Volunteer Coordinator
Pasadena Chapter, Democracy for America
lynnke@earthlink.net">lynnke@earthlink.net
626.825.1331
www.dfalink.com/pasadena

Attend FIRE DREIER RALLY on October 25!

Written by: Kevin Lynn on Oct 24, 2006 11:23 AM EDT

Linked to groups: DFA Pasadena

Dear Member,

Want to be part of the biggest upset of 2006?? Now is your chance. Many of our members have been calling, tabling and walking for Cynthia Matthews, the Democratic candidate for Congress in the 26th Congressional District. As the RNC has stopped releasing polling data, it would appear the her hard work her and her volunteers is finally paying off.

Cynthia stunned the pundits two years ago pulling 43 percent of the vote in a heavily Republican district. Not since Paul Hackett's run in Ohio has the there been a Democratic candidate with a progressive message that can appeal to both Democrats and moderate Republicans.

Three months ago an ABC poll showed Drier pulling only 48% of the vote with many undecided. That was before this most recent round of Republican inspired scandals.

Folks, we can win this one!! Please attend FIRE DREIER RALLY on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 3:00 PM. You can RSVP at:

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=149...

What: FIRE DREIER RALLY
When: Wednesday, October 25, 2006, 3:00 PM
Where: David Dreier's Office
2220 East Route 66
Glendora CA 91740

Best regards,

Kevin Lynn
Volunteer Coordinator
Pasadena DFA
626.825.1331
lynnke@earthlink.net