Fire won’t disrupt plans for Democrats’ BBQ

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Lake County Democrats’ annual barbecue will go on as planned at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Obsidian Middle School despite that campus venue being threatened by the Boyles Fire. The event is sold out. (See details.)

Party officials expressed gratitude for staff at Konocti Unified School District, especially maintenance office assistant Olivia Jaramillo Campos, who have worked to ensure the Cornelison Event Center is cleaned and ready for use.

Event organizers also expressed sympathy for families displaced by the Boyles Fire, and asked those planning to attend the barbecue to consider bringing a gift card or gas card to be collected at the event. Lake County Democrats will then provide them to an authorized organization to support those impacted by the fire.

Lake County Democrats endorse 2024 candidates

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The Lake County Democratic Central Committee (LCDCC) is proud to announce its official local endorsements for the Nov. 5, 2024, general lection. After a comprehensive evaluation process, the LCDCC has selected a group of candidates who demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment to the future of Lake County.

The endorsement process was carried out by the Elections Committee, which engaged in outreach to candidates, thorough review of each application, and one-on-one interviews. Following these evaluations, the Committee presented its recommendations to the full Lake County Democratic Central Committee for a final vote by all voting members.

“The LCDCC is excited to support these candidates as they work towards shaping a bright and prosperous future for everyone in Lake County,” commented Sissa Harris, Chair of the Lake County Democratic Central Committee. “Their diverse backgrounds have prepared them to bring innovative solutions and dedicated public service to their respective roles.”

The LCDCC is excited to support these candidates as they work towards shaping a bright and prosperous future for everyone in Lake County. The endorsed candidates are poised to bring innovative solutions and dedicated public service to their respective roles.

County Supervisor, District 1

John Hess

Website: hessforsupervisor.com

Yuba College Community College Board Area 7

Doug Harris

Website: http://re-electdougharristrustee.com/

Lake County Board of Education TA 5

Itzia Rico

Clearlake City Council

David Claffey

Website: https://www.davidclaffey.com/

Mary Wilson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MWCityCouncil

 

Lakeport City Council

Christina Price

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563155789171

Christina Price for Lakeport City Council

 

Kelseyville Unified School District

Sabrina Andrus

Website: http://sabrinaforkvusd.com/

Gilbert Rangel

Email: mailto:Gilbert4KVUSD@gmail.com

 

Konocti Unified School District

Zabdy Neria

Website: www.zabdyneria.com

 

Middletown Unified School District

Frederic Lahey

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565089118022

Frederic Lahey for MUSD School Board 

Nathan Willis

Email: mailto:nathanwillis4musdschoolboard@gmail.com

 

For more information about the endorsed candidates and their platforms, please visit https://lakecountydemocrats.org, or send an email to democratsoflakecounty@gmail.com.

Please follow our Facebook page to see updates on campaign events and local meet and greets.

https://www.facebook.com/LakeCountyDemocrats.

About Lake County Democratic Central Committee: The Lake County Democratic Central Committee is dedicated to supporting Democratic values and candidates in Lake County. Through advocacy, education, and community engagement, the LCDCC strives to foster a more equitable and progressive society.

SOLD OUT: Democratic Party of Lake County – BBQ Fundraiser

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THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT.

Please attend our 31st annual fundraiser on Saturday, September 14th, at Obsidian Middle School, 15850 Dam Road Ext., Clearlake, CA.

SOCIALIZE AND CELEBRATE WITH FELLOW DEMOCRATS.

Join us in bringing our Lake County community together to defend democracy which is on the 2024 ballot and ensure we have the funds and volunteers to provide strong support for our endorsed candidates and to turn out Lake County voters in high numbers.

Our confirmed speakers to-date include Congressman Mike Thompson and Senator Mike McGuire. More are confirming each day including our local elected officials and endorsed candidates.

MANY critical County, City and School Board level offices are up for election in 2024. Come learn more and find ways to get involved.

Don’t miss our scrumptious dessert auction with fabulous auctioneer, Mike McGuire.

Always a treat!

Catered by BBQ by Biasotti

Musical entertainment by the Andy Rossoff Trio.

We are grateful to our union supporters and legislators for their sponsorships.

For more information contact the Democratic Party of Lake County at (916)747-4140 or by email at democratsoflakecounty@gmail.com.

To purchase tickets:  https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2024bbqfundraiser

Taking It To The Street

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The Lake County Democrats were delighted to participate in this annual community event.  Thank you to all our volunteers who made the day a great success.

What a huge turnout at the Lower Lake Daze Parade and Street Fair Memorial Day weekend. So much interest in our straw poll…the top election issue as voted on by more than 125 participants: Affordable Housing.

Thank you for stopping by and discussing your issues with our endorsed candidate John Hess for District 1 Supervisor and providing your support. Do you know one of his top priorities for District 1?:Housing Construction and Road Improvements – Attracting development funds and state and federal grants to address the urgent need for more housing and better roads.

Sign up for opportunities in your community to get more in depth on the top voters issues.

March 2024 Primary Results are Final

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The March 2024 Primary Election results are finalized and we are pleased that our endorsed local candidates District 5 Supervisor Jessica Pyska and Superior Court Judge Shanda Harry have won their races outright with no need to run in the General Election. District 1 Supervisor candidate John Hess is headed for a runoff in November.
We appreciate your support of our candidates and hope you will stay engaged as we announce our additional November 2024 endorsed candidates for city councils and school boards.
If you have an interest in running for office, please contact us at Democratsoflakecounty@gmail.com
You can review all of the final results at https://www.lakecountyca.gov/880/Final-Election-Results

30th annual BBQ – Thank you for a successful event!!

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The Lake County DCC Annual Legislators’ BBQ was a rousing success!! Our honored guests included U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, State Sen. (and President Pro Tem Designee) Mike McGuire, Assemblymember (and Assembly Speaker Pro Tem) Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, state Treasurer Fiona Ma and several local elected officials. The event was held Nov. 5, 2023, at Obsidian Middle School in Clearlake, raising more than $25,000 to help support the party and local candidates in nonpartisan races.

It’s always great to get together with a room full of motivated Democrats, but this tasty lead-in to the 2024 elections might have been the most important yet. We enjoyed hearing from our representatives! Thank you to all who helped and to Roy Zimmerman and Good Measure for providing entertainment! See our Gallery page for more photos.

State Sen. Mike McGuire

Barbara Lee, candidate for US Senate from CA, will attend our LCDCC meeting

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Congresswoman Barbara Lee will speak briefly at our upcoming Lake County Democratic Central Committee meeting held via Zoom on October 4th at 645PM.   The meeting begins at 630PM. She is a candidate for the US Senate race.  If you are a registered Democrat in Lake County and would like to attend, please send an email to: chair.democratsoflakecounty@gmail.com and we will provide a Zoom link to you prior to the meeting.  We will be extending an invitation to the other candidates to speak at future meetings.  Thank you for taking the time to evaluate each of the candidates.

Proud of our Diversity – Clearlake July 4th parade

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A group of Lake County Democrats were proud to participate in the 2023 Clearlake Annual July 4th parade (despite the very high temperature).

We led off with our banner

Lake County Democrats – Proud of our Diversity

followed by our decorated truck with Mickey Mouse on the hood proudly wearing his pride cape

and our signs – Everyone is Welcome, Everyone Belongs.

It was heartwarming that our message of diversity and inclusion received such a warm reception from the crowd.

Thanks to CA State Treasurer Fiona Ma’s husband Jason for stepping in at the last minute with his truck after it became clear that weather conditions were not ok for our planned  horse color guard and our mini cooper.

And on to 2024.