Sen. Marty Block Wins Endorsement in SD-39 Race
Scott Peters and Todd Gloria also win club endorsements in the CA-52 and AD-78 races at the San Diego County Democrats for Environmental Action January Endorsement Meeting.
Scott Peters and Todd Gloria also win club endorsements in the CA-52 and AD-78 races at the San Diego County Democrats for Environmental Action January Endorsement Meeting.
Many thanks to club member John Loughlin for sharing these photos.
Three Endorsements in Three Races
San Diego County Democrats for Environmental Action awarded three endorsements at the club's January endorsement meeting at UFCW Local 135 on Saturday, Jan. 9, including an endorsement for incumbent state Senator Marty Block in the 39th State Senate District, in which he is being challenged by Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins.
Many thanks to the candidates for a substantive, good-natured and detail-heavy forum in which they answered questions and discussed their environmental strengths and respective track records. Votes were cast by paper ballot, and ultimately a significant majority of SDCDEA membership opted to back Senator Block's campaign for re-election.
Saturday's meeting also resulted in overwhelming endorsement votes for incumbent Congressman Scott Peters, running for his third term representing California's 52nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives (CA-52) – and San Diego City Councilman Todd Gloria, running to succeed outgoing Assembly Speaker Atkins in Assembly District 78 (AD-78).
Members of the public were permitted to attend the meeting, but only SDCDEA members were allowed to vote or formally address the candidates in questions from the floor.
"I was very pleased with the process, and appreciate the time and energy the candidates spent on answering our club's questionnaire and addressing questions from members," said president Tommy Hough.
"The level of commitment among all the candidates in addressing our environmental challenges on climate change, water, the drought, or parks and open space is a reminder Democrats remain the only major party that has a serious, reality-based agenda to protect our planet," said Hough.
Many thanks to the candidates for a substantive, good-natured and detail-heavy forum in which they answered questions and discussed their environmental strengths and respective track records. Votes were cast by paper ballot, and ultimately a significant majority of SDCDEA membership opted to back Senator Block's campaign for re-election.
Saturday's meeting also resulted in overwhelming endorsement votes for incumbent Congressman Scott Peters, running for his third term representing California's 52nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives (CA-52) – and San Diego City Councilman Todd Gloria, running to succeed outgoing Assembly Speaker Atkins in Assembly District 78 (AD-78).
Members of the public were permitted to attend the meeting, but only SDCDEA members were allowed to vote or formally address the candidates in questions from the floor.
"I was very pleased with the process, and appreciate the time and energy the candidates spent on answering our club's questionnaire and addressing questions from members," said president Tommy Hough.
"The level of commitment among all the candidates in addressing our environmental challenges on climate change, water, the drought, or parks and open space is a reminder Democrats remain the only major party that has a serious, reality-based agenda to protect our planet," said Hough.
Two Additional Club Events in January
San Diego County Democrats for Environmental Action now pivot to address the Caruso 85/15 plan in Carlsbad, with a community forum at the Carlsbad City Library on Thursday, Jan. 21, at 6:00 pm.
The controversial Caruso 85/15 plan, which proposes the construction of a shopping mall in open space along Agua Hedionda Lagoon, is up for a special vote as Measure A in the city of Carlsbad on Feb. 23.
Following the Carlsbad forum, the next official San Diego County Democrats for Environmental Action meeting is the regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 6:30 pm at the La Jolla Village Square Community Room. A forum with the four Democratic candidates for San Diego City Attorney and an endorsement vote in the race will be held at this special club meeting.
The controversial Caruso 85/15 plan, which proposes the construction of a shopping mall in open space along Agua Hedionda Lagoon, is up for a special vote as Measure A in the city of Carlsbad on Feb. 23.
Following the Carlsbad forum, the next official San Diego County Democrats for Environmental Action meeting is the regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 6:30 pm at the La Jolla Village Square Community Room. A forum with the four Democratic candidates for San Diego City Attorney and an endorsement vote in the race will be held at this special club meeting.
UFCW Local 135 Information
Many thanks to UFCW Local 135 for again allowing us the use of their facilities for this endorsement meeting.
Located at 2001 Camino del Rio South in Mission Valley, there is parking in the rear of UFCW Local 135, with additional parking available on the street and next door on the first tier parking lot of the First United Methodist Church of San Diego.
The large meeting room on the second floor of UFCW Local 135 can be accessed by the exterior staircase in the back of the building. An elevator to the second floor is also available and accessible from the rear first floor entrance.
Located at 2001 Camino del Rio South in Mission Valley, there is parking in the rear of UFCW Local 135, with additional parking available on the street and next door on the first tier parking lot of the First United Methodist Church of San Diego.
The large meeting room on the second floor of UFCW Local 135 can be accessed by the exterior staircase in the back of the building. An elevator to the second floor is also available and accessible from the rear first floor entrance.
Club Endorsement Rules and Information
Unless otherise stated, endorsement meetings are open to the public, and all members of San Diego County Democrats for Environmental Action in good standing are invited to attend and vote. Only club members are permitted to vote in this endorsement process. Please ensure that your club registration is up to date.
San Diego County Democrats for Environmental Action always welcomes new members, but according to the definiton of "members in good standing," as detailed in the club bylaws, the deadline for new members to vote in any endorsement meeting is at least 34 days after the membership becomes official, along with signed attendance at a minimum of one regular club meeting.
San Diego County Democrats for Environmental Action always welcomes new members, but according to the definiton of "members in good standing," as detailed in the club bylaws, the deadline for new members to vote in any endorsement meeting is at least 34 days after the membership becomes official, along with signed attendance at a minimum of one regular club meeting.
Those with expired memberships that are within the 45-day grace period for renewal may vote on provided they make payment at that time, if not before. If you have any questions about the status of your membership, please contact club president Tommy Hough, second vice president Fred Rogers or treasurer Brett Fisher.
The club provides specific ballots for each race upon check-in. In the event of a second round of voting, additional ballots will be handed out.
Applicable candidate questionnaires will be distributed and picked up for each race. No candidate questionnaire may leave the room.
The club provides specific ballots for each race upon check-in. In the event of a second round of voting, additional ballots will be handed out.
Applicable candidate questionnaires will be distributed and picked up for each race. No candidate questionnaire may leave the room.
