Greetings Torrey Pines Dems-
We have a great program for our club meeting this month, featuring discussions with our County District 3 Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer and our State 78th District Assemblymember Chris Ward. Both are new in their roles, but both have already made impressive progress in effecting many positive changes for our community.
The achievements of Terra and our San Diego County Board of Supervisors have been remarkable this year, but the groundwork for this was laid over 10 years ago. In 2010, all of the members of the Board of Supervisors were Republican and, without term limits, there had been no new members in 15 years. Then, in June of 2010, a large majority of County voters passed Measure B, which thereafter limited Board members to serving two four-year terms. Change was slow as Republicans maintained a majority until November 2020, when Democrats won a majority of the Board seats for the first time ever. This year, the Board has been prolific in introducing new positive changes, and this progress is particularly impressive under the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic. Board Chair Nathan Fletcher has done an admirable job in leading the County’s COVID-19 response and recovery based on sound scientific guidance and a careful focus on equity. In addition to managing this monumental task, the Board has already compiled an impressive list of achievements for this year, benefiting environmental, social, and economic justice. Click here for a summary of these many accomplishments.
Assemblymember Chris Ward has also compiled an impressive list of achievements in his first few months of office after succeeding Todd Gloria (who, now as Mayor of San Diego, continues as another prolific agent of positive change). Chris’ accomplishments so far include introduction of new legislation to prohibit the sale and purchase of “ghost gun” kits at California gun shows, which is a cause championed by our fellow TPDC member Rose Ann Sharp, founder of Never Again CA.
I’m glad to have had the opportunity to meet these new leaders when they were candidates visiting our previous club meetings. I’m sure that you, like me, find it gratifying that these leaders that we’ve supported have been so intensely focused on achieving our shared Democratic values.
Ken Burtt
Interim Executive Vice President
Want to Join the Executive Board?
To help us continue to improve our services to our members, the Executive Board has approved the addition of two new seats on the Board, and to fix one ex-officio seat for our immediate past president. The two added seats will be filled with appointments of interested regular members. We want to be sure that we are representing your interests and values when making leadership decisions. If you are interested in serving on the Executive Board, please send an email, along with a brief statement about your interests and experience to torreypinesdems@gmail.com. All responses will be considered by the Board and two members will be selected to join for two-year terms. Your participation will further strengthen our Club programs and mission.
Club Officers Election Coming Up Soon
Election of Club Officers will be coming up in September. There are four elected officers: President, Executive Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. All four offices are now up for election. The President and Secretary will be elected for an initial term of one year, with two-year terms thereafter. The Executive Vice-President and Treasurer will be elected for two-year terms. All officers would be subject to three consecutive terms in office.
A nominations committee is being formed, with Marisa Hildebrand-Criqui as chair. The Committee will open up nominations to all regular members, and after reviewing the nominations a slate of recommended candidates will be presented for election. Nominations from the floor will also be accepted. If you are interested in standing for election to one of the four offices, or you know another member you think would be a good candidate, be sure to send in your nomination to torreypinesdems@gmail.com.
Invest in San Diego Families (ISDF) Coalition Budget Advocacy Training
Internet Links from our 5-27-21 TPDC Zoom Meeting Guests
We had a good club meeting Thursday evening and our guests and members shared a lot of important information. They also provided related internet links entered into Zoom Chat. If you would like more information, these links are copied for your convenience below.
From Doug Case, Director of Political Affairs for California State Senator Toni G. Atkins:
Here is a link to the Governor’s budget proposal: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2021/05/14/california-roars-back-governor-newsom-presents-100-billion-california-comeback-plan/
And here are the State Senate’s budget priorities: https://sd09.senate.ca.gov/sites/sd09.senate.ca.gov/files/pdf/build_back_boldly_senate_democrats_budget_priorities_1.pdf
From Tommy Hough, candidate for San Diego City Council District 6:
Tommy’s website: http://tommyhough.com
From Elizabeth Vuong, representing Priya Bhat Patel, Carlsbad City Council member and candidate for California State Senate District 36:
Gun Violence Prevention Town Hall 6/5/21 @3pm: https://www.priyaforsenate.com/events
Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/priyabhatpatel-digital_website
Legislative Priorities: https://www.priyaforsenate.com/priorities
Sign Up to Volunteer, Email Updates, or a Community Chair: https://www.priyaforsenate.com/join
Campaign Manager, Beryl Lewis beryl@priyaforsenate.com
From Spencer Katz, Advisor to San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer:
Sign up for more updates from the County via our newsletter at: http://tiny.cc/BOSd3Updates
We’ll need the community’s help to ensure these capital projects are fully funded in the upcoming budget. You can submit an E-Comment in support by clicking here: https://tiny.cc/InvestInD3
To apply for rental assistance, renters and landlords go to: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/sdhcd/community-development/COVID-19-Emergency-Rental-Assistance-Program.html
To learn more about the Office of Evaluation, Performance, and Analytics, read the article here: https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2021/05/18/supervisors-ok-evidence-based-policymaking-approach-and-new-office
Please RSVP for our June 2nd Budget Forum here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YxZP0zXWSma8sI2H8vAzCA
From Chris Ward, California State Assembly Member, District 78:
Please provide your input on legislation and other issues for the California State Assembly. You can contact through the website or email Ansermio Jake Estrada, Co-Director, Office of Assemblymember Chris Ward.
From TPDC club member Alice McNally:
UCSD is developing an independent Monitoring System for Radiation leaks at San Onofre. Donations can be mailed to UCSD Foundation with at note to “Radiation Monitoring Thiemens Lab”, 9500 Gilman Dr #0940, La Jolla, Ca 92093-0940, 858-534-1610
From TPDC club member Liz Shopes:
June 4th is Wear Orange for gun violence prevention.
June 19 is Juneteenth. If anyone is interested in getting a ticket to the Women’s Roar event, please contact me and I’ll put you in touch with Angela Trinidad who organizes this event every year.
From TPDC Interim President Wayne Dernetz:
For important information on Redistricting:
State: https://www.wedrawthelinesca.org/
County: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/redistricting.html
City: https://www.sandiego.gov/redistricting-commission
Please Join us for our Club Meeting, Thursday, May 27th, 6:00pm
GENERAL MEETING (VIA ZOOM)
May 27, 2021, 6:00pm
Please Note: Registration to join the meeting is required.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtf-ytqz8sH9ZqLrBotSeeLHOWqv8wedY0
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Agenda
6:00pm Meeting Room opens
6:15pm Meeting Called to order by Chair
1. Quorum Check – Janette Shelton, Vice President – Memberships
2. President’s Welcome
3. Comments from elected officials and Party leaders – 3 minutes each
4. Additions or Deletions to the Agenda
5. PROGRAM
A. Discussion with Spencer Katz, Advisor to San Diego County District 3 Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer
B. Discussion with State 78th District Assemblymember Chris Ward
6. CLUB BUSINESS
A. Consideration of draft RESOLUTION NO. 2021-01: A RESOLUTION OF THE TORREY PINES DEMOCRATIC CLUB IN SUPPORT OF TIMELY PROCESSING OF EVIDENCE FOR CASES OF SEXUAL ASSAULT.
B. Consideration of draft RESOLUTION NO. 2021-02: A RESOLUTION OF THE TORREY PINES DEMOCRATIC CLUB SUPPORTING THE ADDITION OF IMPARTIAL CITIZENS’ STATEMENTS ON BALLOT PROPOSITIONS.
C. Open Member Comments and Questions regarding Club Activities and Future Direction. This will be a moderated opportunity for Club members and guests to ask questions or address comments about the Club’s activities and future direction.
7. REPORTS
A. Treasurer’s Report: Phil Currier, Treasurer
B. Membership Report: Janette Shelton, Vice President – Memberships
C. Future Programs Report: Marisa Hildebrand-CrIqui, Vice President – Programs
D. Communications Report – Ken Burtt, Executive Vice President and Communications Director
E. Members’ Comments For the Good of the Order
8.00pm ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Meeting will be on June 24th, 2021, beginning at 6:00pm. Check our Website for further information – www.torreypinesdems.org
Reminder: If you have not renewed your membership in the Club, you may renew at any time. Only paid up members of the Club are eligible to vote on Club elections and other matters.
May 27, 2021
To: TPDC Club Members
From: Wayne Dernetz, Interim President
Subject: Draft Club Resolutions for Your Consideration
Dear Members,
At the May 18th Central Committee Meeting of the San Diego County Democratic Party, two resolutions were submitted and approved unanimously. These resolutions, one urging the City Council of San Diego other elected leaders to speed adopt measure to require speedier processing of evidence in the backlog of rape kits and the prosecution of suspects, the other urging the California State Legislature to study the costs and benefits of establishing a Citizens’ Initiative Review process on State ballot measures similar to the program enacted ten years ago in Oregon.
I was impressed by the public benefits to be gained by the consideration and enactment of both of these citizen based resolutions, now adopted by our County Party Central Committee. I thought you might also like to hear more about these programs and would like to have the opportunity to join in support of both measures. The draft resolutions are linked in the agenda above.
These will be the first resolutions to be considered under our recently amended Bylaws, allowing resolutions expressing the will or sentiments of Club members to be adopted upon a simple majority vote of members present and voting, provided that we have a sufficient quorum of members present.
I will be providing more information about the programs that are the subject of these resolution, and will attempt to have proponents speak to us about them at the meeting. You may, of course, do your own “due diligence.”
Here is the link for one of several websites that describe the Oregon Citizens Initiative Review Program: https://healthydemocracy.org/cir/
Here is the link to one of several websites that describe the backlog of processing rape test kits in the City of San Diego: https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/public-safety/sdpd-has-the-most-untested-rape-kits-in-the-state-by-far/
Wayne Dernetz
Del Mar Hills Academy Community Design Meeting #1 – June 3, 2021
On Thursday, June 3rd at 5:30pm, the Del Mar Union School District will host, via Zoom, a community design meeting with a presentation of the revised plans for rebuilding the Heights School. The advocacy group Play Outside Del Mar opposes the loss of community open space and recreation facilities at the DM Heights School under the current rebuilding plans. If you would like to be involved, please see the attached notice from the Play Outside Del Mar group.
San Diego Democratic County Democratic Party Community Service Committee
The San Diego Democratic County Democratic Party has recently formed a Community Service Committee with representatives from all the county area caucuses.
Luke Tesluk and Diana Aguirre are the appointed Co-Leads of the committee.
The committee will be working with San Diego County Democratic club members to plan community service activities.
If you have any ideas and/or questions please email Diana Aguirre (dra805@gmail.com) and Luke Tesluk (luke.tesluk@gmail.com).
Mission:
1. Identify opportunities for community service so that Democratic clubs and members can participate.
2. Engage the Party with community services to promote unity.
3. Opportunities to reach out to non-Democrats to support community service opportunities.
The first event is scheduled for Sunday, June 27th, 9am – 12pm. Spring Valley Clean Up & hygiene kit prep.
Link to RSVP & event details:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sdcdp-community-service-spring-valley-clean-up-hygiene-kits-tickets-156350766351
Community Service Committee Members
| Name | Area Caucus |
| Braulio Sanabria | East County |
| Christina Perry | East County |
| Open | Metro West |
| Brandon | MetroWest |
| Eric Joyce | North County Coastal |
| Venus Johnson | North County Coastal |
| Rod Matthews | North County Inland |
| Open | North County Inland |
| Nadia Kean Ayub | SouthBay |
| Antonio Martinez | SouthBay |
| Luke Tesluk | Co-Lead |
| Diana Aguirre | Co-Lead |