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Elizabeth Grubb (left) and Meher Mann, President and Vice President of the Clovis North High School Democratic Club, meeting with Lt. Gov. Newsom in Fresno on Saturday (2/17/2018)

 

 

Convention Preview: Announcing Keynote Speakers

Convention Preview

For our 2018 California Democrats State Convention, we are proud and honored to announce these Keynote Speakers:

Maxine Waters

 United States House of Representatives

Kamala Harris

 United States Senate

Jeff Merkley

 United States Senate

Nancy Pelosi

Democratic Leader, United States House of Representatives

Tom Steyer

Founder & President, NextGen America

Lupe Valdez

Former Dallas County Sheriff

Democrat for Texas Governor

Eric Garcetti

Mayor, City of Los Angeles

These Keynote Speakers represent the best of what our Party stands for – thoughtful, inclusive and progressive leadership. We are honored and grateful to welcome them to our stage.

Join me this Tuesday for Coffee & Conversation!

**REMINDER**
Women of the Year 2018 Nominations!
Nomination Deadline: Thursday, March 1st, 2018

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Council President Soria is excited to host her 4th Annual Women of the Year Awards. The Women of the Year Awards recognize exceptional women in District One, who embody courage, hard work, and are passionate about strengthening our community. Please tell us about the remarkable women who live, work, or volunteer in District One and deserve a little more appreciation for all they are doing to make Fresno and District One a better place.

District One encompasses areas in West Cental Fresno, Tower District, Fresno City College, Central High School, Fresno High School, Highway City, Inspiration Park, Quigley Park, Lions Park, and neighborhoods west of Highway 99. A woman must be nominated in one of the six categories.

The categories include: Business, Community Engagement/Advocacy, Education, Health & Wellness, Youth (Ages 14-22), Arts & Culture, and Public Safety/Military.

To nominate a Woman of the Year, please download the application here. Submissions are due Thursday, March 1st, 2018 and can be emailed to District1@fresno.gov or mailed to:

Office of Council President Esmeralda Soria
2nd Floor, 2600 Fresno St. 
Fresno, CA 93721

Contact our office with any questions at (559) 621-7816 or at District1@fresno.gov.