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January Newsletter
Message from the Chair
Democrats,
Over the last four weeks, we took a giant step towards a brighter future. The inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris restored new hope within our nation. From Biden’s introduction of a $1.9 trillion relief package to change the course of the pandemic, to rebuilding a country that celebrates its diversity – democracy has truly prevailed.
In the Golden State, California Democrats are working tirelessly to rebuild together. This month, Gov. Gavin Newsom revealed a $227 billion spending plan which provides funding for immediate COVID-19 response and relief efforts. The proposal will make investments towards a more equitable and inclusive economic recovery plan.
As Democrats strive to form a more perfect and purposeful union, I know that there is much more work to be done. We’ve made great progress despite a global pandemic. We’ve held true to the values of our democratic process. And Democrats have proven time and time again the power of our collective voices.
As Chair of the California Democratic Party, I am proud to stand in solidarity with you.
In unity,
Rusty Hicks
Chair
California Democratic Party
News & Announcement
ADEMs Date Extension
The 2021 ADEM deadlines have been extended!
All ADEMs ballots RECEIVED by Wednesday, February 3 will be counted. This is a one-week extension beyond the current “postmarked by January 27 and arrive by January 30” deadline.
Many ADEM candidates took the time to write candidate statements, get to know the candidates running in your district by visiting: https://adem.cadem.org/assembly-districts/
Final ADEM election results will be posted to the CADEM website, on Tuesday, February 9.
CADEM OPERATIONS UPDATE
CADEM Operation Department is opening a virtual office hour every Wednesday from 5:00- 6:00 pm. The office hours are open to County Chairs, Caucus Chairs, and Regional Directors who have questions about the current processes or deadlines required for organizing the Party membership.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
The Biden-Harris Administration Combats the Challenges Facing America
President Joe Biden has wasted no time in combating the challenges facing America. Joe Biden immediately announced his emergency legislative plan to tackle the coronavirus and reboot our economy: The American Rescue Plan. The plan is a $1.9 trillion relief package designed to change the course of the pandemic, rebuild a bridge toward economic recovery and cut child poverty in half.
The American Rescue Plan would provide relief for American families and businesses, which includes:
A national vaccination program to contain COVID-19
Direct $1,400 payments to families
Raising the minimum wage to $15
Access to affordable child care
Emergency funding for small businesses
As we recover from the pandemic and rebuild together, we need your support to fight for the American people. Will you commit to joining the California Democrats to help our nation recover?
In 2020, California Democrats made over 20 million phone calls and sent more than 10 million text messages to elect Democrats up and down the ballot. As we move through the year, we need your help to continue holding California Republicans accountable for denying the will of the American people. Can we count on you?
For a small contribution of $7 dollars a month you can become a member of DEM2022. Your support goes directly towards fighting for issues that are important to Democrats. Your support truly makes all the difference in our ability to train, organize, and mobilize Democrats across the state. A $7 contribution pays for 700 text messages to young voters!
California Democratic Leaders Fight to Protect California Renters
Governor Gavin Newsom and California Democrats are working to protect California renters and small landlords who are facing COVID-19 financial hardship. That’s why this week, they introduced a proposal to extend the nation’s strongest COVID-19 tenant eviction protections until June 30, 2021. The extended proposal protects tenants who have paid 25% of their rent since September 2020.
The proposal will:
Provide $2.6 billion in federal relief to help Californians pay off unpaid rental debt
Prioritize households with the highest need
Pay 80% of any missing rent to landlords accrued between April 2020 and March 2021, as long as they agree to forgive the remaining 20%
As we recover from the pandemic together, we need your support to continue fighting for the American people. Will you commit to joining the California Democrats to help our nation recover?
Democrats and Republicans have come together in a bipartisan vote to hold Trump accountable and impeach him for a second time. As a result, this week, the House of Representatives’ impeachment manager delivered the article of impeachment for incitement of insurrection to the Senate. In response, the Senate is expected to begin the impeachment trial on February 9.
Local County Dem Highlights
The California Democratic Party would like to congratulate the new 2021-2022 County Central Committee Chairs.
Democratic Party of Sacramento
Tracie Stafford, Chair
Democratic Party of Alameda
Terry Sandoval, Chair
Democratic Party of Butte
Linda Fern, Chair
Democratic Party of Mariposa
Christina Oborn, Chair
Democratic Party of Mono
Joyce Kaufman, Chair
Democratic Party of Monterey
Karen Araijo, Chair
Democratic Party of Nevada
Eric Robins, Chair
Democratic Party of San Joaquin
Barbara Sasso, Chair
Democratic Party of Shasta
Jenny Abbe, Chair
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Next week, Democrats throughout the state will begin voting for Assembly District delegates to the California Democratic Party. A number of you have voted in these elections previously and may remember going to the CWA Union Hall two years ago to hear candidates and vote. Because of COVID, the process has changed to a vote by mail system. In order to receive a mail in ballot, you must register by Monday, January 11 at 11:59 p.m.
Voting for Assembly District delegates is how registered Democrats can have a say in the California Democratic Party, where election of Party officers, endorsement of candidates and propositions and development of the party platforms are done. We encourage every registered Democrat in Fresno County to participate.
A link to candidates for your Assembly District can be found on the http://adem.cadem.org/ website, as well as candidate statements for all candidates. A voter can vote for up to seven male and seven female candidates.
Like most of you, I have been so busy with the November election and, then, the Georgia runoff and, then, the apparent coup attempt that I haven’t had a chance to write. In addition, I was hoping to have news about the DNC election on 1/21 to share, but, as we approach the ADEM election registration cutoff on January 11, 2021, and the special Executive Board meeting on January 16, 2021, it seemed time to share some important information despite everything else going on.
So, first, I wish you all a happy and healthy 2021. And I wish us all a new beginning on January 20, 2021, when Joe Biden and Kamala Harris take the reins of the Executive Branch of the federal government. We should all be prepared for a potential repeat of the coup attempt on January 20, but I am hopeful that preparation will be unnecessary.
Second, I wanted to share the link for registering to vote, and getting your ballot, in the election of State Party Convention and State Party Assembly District representatives to the CDP Executive Board: https://ademelections.com If you want to register, please do so by January 11.
Third, the purpose of the special executive board meeting next weekend is to adopt rules for a virtual officer election at the Convention this spring. Here’s a link to the floor report from the November 2020 Executive Board meeting. The bylaws and other rules, which I support, are part of the Rules Committee report. Floor Report 111520pdf (cadem.org)
Finally, I know so many of you went all out to help us win the White House and the special elections in Georgia. While we might have hoped for a stronger repudiation of the Trump Administration and the GOP, what we accomplished (flipping the White House and the Senate and keeping our majority in the House) is a testament to your hard work and dedication. I would like to call out a few of my colleagues whose exceptional work I got to see firsthand. These include LACDP Chair Mark Gonzales and LACDP Executive Director Drexel Heard, CDP Parliamentarian Coby King, CDP LGBT Caucus Co-Chairs Tiffany Woods & Lester Aponte, LACDP Pat Eastman Honoree Jane Wishon, my DNC colleague Derek Devermont, LACDP Credentials Committee Co-Chair Paul Seo, Pinole Councilmember Devin Murphy, LACDP & CDP leader Clark Lee, Stonewall Democratic Club VP and Out for Biden Advisor Ryan Bashem and West Hollywood Democratic Club/Beverly Hills Democratic Club President Lillian Raffel.
Thanks to you and all those not named here for your exemplary efforts.
Here’s to a very BLUE 2021. I hope to write again when we know more about what will happen at the 1/21/21 DNC meeting.
Democratically yours,
Laurence Zakson
Member, Democratic National Committee (CA
Secretary, DNC LGBT Caucus
Co-Chair, California Democratic Party Rules Committee
Co-Chair, LACDP Rules & Legal Committee
President Emeritus, West Hollywood Democratic Club/Beverly Hills Democratic Club
Reps. McCarthy, Malfa, Obernolte, Nunes, Garcia, Calvert, and Issa are ALL complicit in yesterday’s attack on democracy
Yesterday, the U.S. Constitution and the very home of our democracy were attacked by a riotous mob emboldened by the shameful words of Donald Trump and the seditious actions by Congressional Republicans. As the world watched the siege take place in our U.S. Capitol, four people died, dozens of public servants and staff members were put in danger, and many were injured.
Despite the violence that took place, seven California Republicans attempted to overturn the will of the American people. The votes for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President – elect Kamala Harris by the American people were fairly casted, counted, recounted, certified and litigated.
Today, the California Democratic Party is taking a stand and saying enough is enough. We’re joining Democratic leaders from across the country in calling on Vice President Pence to invoke the 25th amendment, and failing that, for impeachment hearings to move forward.
Here are several ways that you can join us in the fight for our democracy:
Contact the seven California Republicans who attempted to overturn the will of the American people and let them know that you plan to vote them out in 2022. We have their Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and office contact information linked here. Let all 7 of them know that they are cowards and the American people will not forget their complicity in yesterday’s sham.
Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield
Rep. Doug Malfa, R-Oroville
Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Hesperia
Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Tulare
Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita
Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Corona
Rep. Darrell Issa, R-San Marcos
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We’ll never forget yesterday’s sham and we WILL hold them accountable.
Fired up,
California Democrats
Our Democratic leaders are working hard to make California a better place to live. From fighting for good-paying jobs, combating climate change, to expanding healthcare access so all Californians can lead safe, healthy, prosperous lives — California’s Democratic leaders turn progressive ideas into meaningful action.
Do you want to become a Delegate to the California Democratic Party (CADEM)? Are you ready to participate in important decisions including voting on CADEM endorsements and propositions, while helping to promote and advance the CADEM Party’s platform and agenda?
CADEM Delegate elections are open to all California Democrats and the filing period has started November 15 and will end December 15, 2020.
CADEM AD Delegates are elected by voters. To vote in these delegates election meetings, you must be a registered Democrat in the Assembly District. To run, you must have been a registered Democrat in the Assembly District on or before November 3, 2020.
If you are interested in running to be an Assembly District Delegate, please fill out and submit the ADEM application form no later than 5 pm on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
Thank you,
The CADEM Team
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Facebook + Google announced their intensified restrictions on political ads and this has seriously hampered our ability to reach voters with COVID-safe digital organizing strategies.
We’ve got some big fights ahead of us and the voice of California Democrats has a nationwide impact. I’m feeling hopeful for what’s ahead and I’m so grateful you’re in it for the long term with us.
With Gratitude,
Rusty
Chair
California Democratic Party
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