Democratic Party of Lake County  issues June 5 Primary Endorsements in local races

  • April 10, 2018

Kelseyville, April 7, 2018
The Democratic Party of Lake County endorsed four candidates in races for local office for the June 5, 2018 Primary election.
Susan Krones – Lake County District Attorney 

Susan Krones, the Senior Deputy District Attorney, received the party’s endorsement for the open County District Attorney seat. She has 25 years of experience in prosecuting criminal cases in Lake County. Krones started out in the Family Support Division in 1992 and then transferred to the Criminal Division in 1997 where she has prosecuted serious and violent felonies including murder, child sexual assault, domestic violence, vehicular homicide and animal abuse cases, along with other cases. While assigned to the Child Sexual Assault cases, Krones was instrumental in establishing the first child interview center in Lake County for victims of sexual assault.
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Shanda Harry – Superior Court Judge, Dept 4

In the Superior Court, Department 4 race for retiring Judge Hedstrom’s seat, the party voted to endorse Shanda Harry for the position. Harry currently serves as Deputy County Counsel for Lake County. Harry is committed to protecting the people of this County while making the system work fairly. Harry has 17 years of legal expertise and an extensive and impressive background as Deputy County Counsel, Deputy District Attorney, Tribal Prosecutor/ICWA Attorney and Litigation Associate for several large law firms. She has experience in all aspects of criminal, governmental and civil law including environmental, child welfare, employment, entertainment, copyright, contract, land use and general business litigation at the Federal and State court level.
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Brock Falkenberg – Lake County Superintendent of Schools

The Democratic Party of Lake County voted to endorse incumbent Brock Falkenberg for Lake County Superintendent of Schools. Falkenberg is completing his first term as Superintenent of Lake County Schools. His exemplary educational leadership abilities have been recognized throughout his career.  He has been recognized as a Teacher of the Year and High School Principal of the Year in Sonoma County as well as Administrator of the Year in Lake County. Prior to serving as the Lake County Superintendent of Schools, Brock served as the Senior Director of Human Resources and Student Programs within the Lake County Office of Education.
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Bruno Sabatier – Lake County Board of Supervisors, District 2

In the District 2 Board of Supervisor race,Clearlake City Council Mayor, Bruno Sabatier, received the endorsement. Sabatier’s main goals upon his election to the Board are  increased access to education, putting our county’s economy back in the positives, and working on solutions to homelessness in our county.
Sabatier is an outreach specialist with the Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College in Clearlake.
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The County Party’s Election Standing Committee Chair, Tom Jordan remarked “I’m proud of the time and effort invested by the DPLC  Elections Committee. Its thoughtful deliberations placed the future of Lake County residents foremost.”
The primary election will be held on June 5, 2018. Deadline to register to vote is May 21, 2018.
The Lake County Democratic Central Committee serves as the official representative and governing body of the California Democratic Party in Lake County, carrying out such duties as are consistent with the Elections Code of the State of California and the By Laws and policies of the California Democratic Party and Democratic National Committee.

June 5, 2018 California Democratic Party Ballot Recommendations

  • March 3, 2018

California Democrats met last weekend in San Diego at the annual convention – Our party voted to recommend the following positions for the June 5, 2018 Statewide Ballot Measures

Proposition 68 – Support – Parks, Environment & Water Bond

  • A “yes” vote supports this measure to authorize $4 billion in general obligation bonds for state and local parks, environmental protection projects, water infrastructure projects, and flood protection projects.
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  • Proposition 69 – Support – Transportation Taxes and Fees Lockbox and Appropriations Limit Exemption Amendment,
  • A “yes” vote supports this amendment to:
  • require that revenue from the diesel sales tax and Transportation Improvement Fee, as enacted by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), be used for transportation-related purposes; and
  • exempt revenue generated by SB 1’s tax increases and fee schedules from the state appropriations limit.
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Proposition 70 – Oppose – Vote Requirement to Use Cap-and-Trade Revenue Amendment

  • A “no” vote opposes this amendment to require a one-time two-thirds vote in each legislative chamber in 2024 or thereafter to pass a spending plan for revenue from the state’s cap-and-trade program.
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Proposition 71 – Support –  Effective Date of Ballot Measures Amendment

  • A “yes” vote supports this amendment to move the effective date of ballot propositions, including citizen initiatives and legislative referrals, from the day after election day to the fifth day after the secretary of state certifies election results.
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  • Proposition 72 – Support – Rainwater Capture Systems Excluded from Property Tax Assessments Amendment
  • A “yes” vote supports this amendment to allow the state legislature to exclude rainwater capture systems added after January 1, 2019, from property tax reassessments.
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California Democratic Party – Take Action

  • March 2, 2017

Frustrated by Trump and his policies?

Let’s hold our Republican Congressmembers’ feet to the fire!

Here’s how to help to make REAL change:

 

Attend or Demand a Town Hall

 Hold Republican Congressional members accountable. Too many Republicans are hiding from the public – and we deserve to be heard. Plan to attend a local Republican Congressional town hall or call on your local Republican congressional member to host one.

ATTEND A TOWN HALL

Make Some Phone Calls

 There’s nothing more persuasive than a call from a congressional constituent. If you don’t live in a Republican congressional district, you can still call Democrats who do and ask them to get involved!

MAKE A CALL

Rallies, Marches and Trainings

 Click here to see a listing of visibility events with other unaffiliated allies. Keep checking back for more – they are updating their sites daily – and we will be adding more!

ATTEND A RALLY

Letters to the Editor

 Write a letter to the editor and make your voice heard, urging your local, state, and congressional representatives to continue to protect progressive values for all. Remember: these are brief and each paper has it’s own submission guidelines.

WRITE A LETTER

Change That Matters The Democratic Party

  • May 18, 2014

May 18, 2014

 

Lake County Democratic Party And It’s Duties, California Democratic Party Made Easy, And The California Democratic Party Structure

  • January 30, 2014

 

A brief overview of the Lake County Democratic Party and it’s duties

 

 

Click here to see  the California Democratic Party Structure.

 

 

The Road We’ve Traveled

  • March 20, 2012

Remember how far we’ve come. From Academy Award®-winning director Davis Guggenheim: “The Road We’ve Traveled”.

Narrated by actor Tom Hanks, this film gives an inside look at some of the tough calls President Obama made to get our country back on track.

Featuring interviews from President Bill Clinton, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Elizabeth Warren, David Axelrod, Austan Goolsbee, and more.

It’s a film everyone should see.