Message from the Chair

I hope folks had a good three-day weekend. I’m old enough to remember having two holidays to honor Presidents Washington and Lincoln. They got rolled into the one-day holiday mainly to increase workers’ productivity (read give them one less day off) and support the retail sector with another three-day weekend which is when sales promotions were more effective. Still, a holiday is always nice to have and enjoy,

We are also in the middle of the month designated for celebrating Black History. I know that there were programs and events over the long weekend focusing on this and I hope some of you were able to go to them.

Next month the focus is on another group historically overlooked: women. Despite being the majority of the population, women have less support and power than men. While that situation is changing, parity is still a ways off. We will know when we have achieved equity for different groups when we no longer need to set aside time to honor them.

A reminder: our LD meeting is the fourth Thursday of the month so it will be February 26.There will be an update on the two complaints that were filed against State Representative Tarra Simmons. People who did not speak previously will be able to speak, should they wish to do so.

2026 State Delegate Virtual Self-Nomination is OPEN!

There is a state convention coming up this spring. Please consider attending and representing the 23^rd. Here is what you need to know from the state:

Our 2026 State Democratic Convention will be held in Spokane, WA on June 19th-21st, 2026! If you would like to attend the convention as a State Delegate, the process to run for Delegate is open NOW! 

The Delegate Self-Nomination process will be open from January 1st - February 20th at 5 PM! You can self-nominate!

 SELF NOMINATE HERE 

Self-nomination is the best and easiest way to become part of your state delegation. Do not let this opportunity go by. If you miss the deadline, then you have to go through the nomination process which takes time and effort. So, save yourself time and trouble and self-nominate!

Congrats to the Bremerton and North Kitsap School Districts for passing their education levies.North Kitsap did not pass its capital levy so it remains to be seen if they will run it again in the spring. If you did not support that levy, it would be good to let the district know why. As a former school board member, I always thought it was good to know the reasons for why things went the way they did.

On a completely different note, please remember to bring donations of food and money to our next LD meeting on February 26. Our neighbors and food banks need our help to provide for themselves and others. We meet at the Poulsbo Library in the downstairs meeting room. Doors open at 6:30 pm for schmoozing and pizza with the business portion starting at 7 pm. Specifics about the agenda will be in a future email blurb. I hope to see you there!

Val

Chair, 23^rd LD Democrats

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