Notes from July Meeting – Listening to Powerful Women

July 27, 2020

““Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.”

John Lewis, 1940-2020

Zoom Meeting. Monday, July 20 available on our YouTube channel.

Meeting was called to order at 6:30PM by Susan Peinado, President.

Agenda approved (M: Esther Sanchez)

  • Welcome and thank you

  • Reading of letter to Senator Atkins and Assemblymember Dr. Weber regarding Federal use of force against peaceful protesters. Motion to support (Shari Mackin) tabled to allow time to credential members.

Program

Senator Toni Atkins

Doug Case introduced Club Member Senate President pro Tempore, Senator Toni G. Atkins 

  • COVID 19, legislation, and budget updates

  • Q & A

Dr Shirley Weber

  • ACA5

  • Additional updates

  • Ellen Nash presents Federal force letter and requests her support.

  • Q & A

  • The passing of John Lewis

Dr Rebecca Fielding-Miller

Club Vice President Dr. Rebecca Fielding Miller

  • COVID 19 update & rant

  • Q & A

Endorsement Update

Endorsement Committee Chair Yvonne Elkin updated the club on our next Endorsement meeting Sunday, August 16, 11AM to 2PM. These meetings will be limited to members only. ONLY members who can vote will be mailed ballots and links to the meeting.We will attempt to endorse in the following races:Chula Vista Elementary School Board Area 4

  • Kate Bishop

  • Laurie Humphrey

Oceanside Mayor

  • Rob Howard

  • Ruben Major

  • Esther Sanchez

Oceanside City Council District 3

  • Bill Batchelor

  • Amber Newman

  • Shari Mackin

Oceanside City Council District 4

  • Michelle Gomez

  • Jane Marshall

National City City Council

  • Marcus Bush

  • Jerry Cano

  • Gonzalo Quintero

  • Jose Rodriguez

  • Ditas Yamane

Vallecitos Water Board Division 5

  • Tiffany Boyd-Hodgson

  • Matt Corrales

Ellen Nash and Alyce Pipkin-Allen

Commissioner Ellen Nash

CDP E-Board Member AD79 Alyce Pipkin-Allen

  • Update on Resolution to Demand San Diego Democrats Refuse Donations from Law Enforcement Unions, seeking DWC-SD support

  • Unanimously endorsed by San Diego County Democratic Party

  • Candidates are in the process of donating the money they received from law enforcement to local organizations

Consideration of letter to Senator Atkins and Assemblymember Dr. Weber regarding Federal use of force against peaceful protesters

Motion to suspend noticing requirement as permited in the bylaws to allow vote on supporting the letter (Yvonne Elkin) passes.

Motion to support letter (Shari Mackin) passes.

Rosamond Blevins gave the Treasurer’s Report on bank balance and recap of donations.

Candidates

  • Shari Mackin, candidate for Oceanside City Council District 3

  • Samm Hurst, candidate for Santee City Council District 4

  • Sarah Davis, candidate for State Assembly District 78

  • Tiffany Boyd-Hodgson, candidate for Vallecitos Water Board District 5

  • Jack Shu, candidate for La Mesa City Council

  • Esther Sanchez, candidate for Mayor of Oceanside

  • Tim Nader, candidate for Superior Court Judge

  • Dr. LaWana Richmond, candidate for SD Unified School Board District E

  • Rob Howard, candidate for Mayor of Oceanside

  • Nadia Kean-Ayub representing Tiffany Gonzalez, candidate for Sweetwater Planning Board

  • Kate Bishop, candidate for Chula Vista Elementary School Board

  • Joe LaCava, candidate for San Diego City Council District 1 (had to leave before announcements at the end of the meeting)

Announcements

  • Michelle Krugg – Propositions 15, 16, 17, and 18

  • Shane Parmely – Resolution to remedy the discrimination of unsheltered during COVID

  • Kate Bishop – SD Progressive Democratic Club South Chapter Progressives Special Panel: Trans+ Allyship and Activism, July 27 at 6PM

  • Oceanside Mayor filing deadline extended to August 12

From the Chat

Meeting adjourned 8:48PM

Dance Party – Keb’Mo and Roseanne Cash- Put a Woman in Charge

Next meeting – Endorsement Meeting, Sunday, August 16, 2020

Next regular meeting – Monday, August 17, 2020

Notes by Cathie Hyatt, Secretary