Join Us for Our Second Anniversary Event This Sunday the 11th
As we begin the final push to Election Day, join San Diego County Democrats for Environmental Action to celebrate our second anniversary – and honor a pair of deserving club members.
As we begin the final push to Election Day, join San Diego County Democrats for Environmental Action to celebrate our second anniversary – and honor a pair of deserving club members.
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Help us kick off our third year of environmental action in San Diego County by joining us this Sunday, Sept. 11 at 1:00 p.m. at Ponce's Mexican Restaurant, at 4050 Adams Ave. in Kensington, just east of the I-15 interchange at Adams Ave.
Daraka Larimore-Hall, Secretary of the California Democratic Party, will be our special guest. Admission is $20 for club members at $30 for non-members are only $30. As was the case last year, we'll also have a "day only" special of $40. Use of the $40 promotional offer is for the day of the event only, and entitles the purchaser to admission to the anniversary event and a yearlong, single membership with San Diego County Democrats for Environmental Action. Credit cards, checks and cash are all accepted. |
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Special Guest Daraka Larimore-Hall
The vice chair of the California Democratic Party Labor Caucus and secretary of the California Democratic Party, Daraka Larimore-Hall previously served as the chair of the Democratic Party of Santa Barbara County, and as vice president of the Tri-Counties Central Labor Council.
After graduating from the University of Chicago in 1999, Daraka worked as a political organizer in the U.S. and Europe, including a year as an anti-racism and election organizer in Norway and Sweden. Daraka also spent eight years in Berkeley as an activist and officer in UAW Local 2865, the union for teaching assistants at the University of California, and is currently finishing a PhD in Sociology at UCSB.
A Santa Barbara resident, Daraka lives near some of the best hiking and Wilderness areas in the state, although threatened development along the Gaviota coast, wildfire impacts on watersheds in the frequently-burned Dick Smith Wilderness, last year's oil spill near Refugio State Beach, and fracking and ongoing offshore oil drilling plainly visible in the Santa Barbara Channel demonstrate the number of ongoing environmental issues in Santa Barbara County which could impact environmental policy statewide.
After graduating from the University of Chicago in 1999, Daraka worked as a political organizer in the U.S. and Europe, including a year as an anti-racism and election organizer in Norway and Sweden. Daraka also spent eight years in Berkeley as an activist and officer in UAW Local 2865, the union for teaching assistants at the University of California, and is currently finishing a PhD in Sociology at UCSB.
A Santa Barbara resident, Daraka lives near some of the best hiking and Wilderness areas in the state, although threatened development along the Gaviota coast, wildfire impacts on watersheds in the frequently-burned Dick Smith Wilderness, last year's oil spill near Refugio State Beach, and fracking and ongoing offshore oil drilling plainly visible in the Santa Barbara Channel demonstrate the number of ongoing environmental issues in Santa Barbara County which could impact environmental policy statewide.
Second Anniversary Event Award Recipients
As we celebrate two years of San Diego County Democrats for Environmental Action this Sunday at Ponce's, we'll also recognize the special courage of two of our club members.
Cori Schumacher, candidate for Carlsbad City Council, will receive the club's second annual Making A Difference Award for her efforts highlighting the threat posted to her community by Carlsbad Measure A last fall and winter – and the leadership she demonstrated in helping defeat Measure A at the ballot box. Cori has taken that win and her record of activism advocating for human rights and the environment, and is focusing it on making her community a better place as an elected official.
Cori Schumacher, candidate for Carlsbad City Council, will receive the club's second annual Making A Difference Award for her efforts highlighting the threat posted to her community by Carlsbad Measure A last fall and winter – and the leadership she demonstrated in helping defeat Measure A at the ballot box. Cori has taken that win and her record of activism advocating for human rights and the environment, and is focusing it on making her community a better place as an elected official.
Dan Ortiz has served on the California Democratic Party platform committee for 10 years, and will receive the club's first-ever Steadfast and Courage Award. Dan stood up to significant corporate interests and pressure within and outside the party to weaken community choice aggregation (CCA) language in the state party platform. Other platform members might have acquiesced, but Dan stood fast – and CCA language remains in the state party platform because of his efforts.
Join us on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 1:00 p.m. at Ponce's Mexican Restaurant in Kensington for Second Anniversary Event, and help us recognize these two outstanding environmental Democrats.
Join us on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 1:00 p.m. at Ponce's Mexican Restaurant in Kensington for Second Anniversary Event, and help us recognize these two outstanding environmental Democrats.
Sponsorship Thanks
Redwood level
Sequoia sempervirens. Thank you to Barbara Bry, George Gastil, IBEW Local 569 and Tom Steyer and NextGen for your Redwood-level support.
Sequoia sempervirens. Thank you to Barbara Bry, George Gastil, IBEW Local 569 and Tom Steyer and NextGen for your Redwood-level support.
Sequoia level
Sequoiadendron giganteum. Thank you to the Association of Cannabis Professionals, Joe LaCava, Supervisor Dave Roberts and Matthew Strabone for your Sequoia-level support.
Sequoiadendron giganteum. Thank you to the Association of Cannabis Professionals, Joe LaCava, Supervisor Dave Roberts and Matthew Strabone for your Sequoia-level support.
Manzanita level
Arctostaphylos. Thank you to Roberto Alcantar, Mark Arabo, Sen. Marty Block, Citizens' Climate Lobby, Collective Solar, Laurie Fisher, Georgette Gómez, Jocelyn Hough, Thomas Hough Sr., Councilmember Mona Rios, Councilmember Esther Sanchez, and Councilmember Alejandra Sotelo-Solis for your Manzanita support.
Arctostaphylos. Thank you to Roberto Alcantar, Mark Arabo, Sen. Marty Block, Citizens' Climate Lobby, Collective Solar, Laurie Fisher, Georgette Gómez, Jocelyn Hough, Thomas Hough Sr., Councilmember Mona Rios, Councilmember Esther Sanchez, and Councilmember Alejandra Sotelo-Solis for your Manzanita support.
Celebrating a Busy and Productive Year
In addition to our ongoing efforts vetting the best environmental Democrats and positions on issues and ballot measures, San Diego County Democrats for Environmental Action have, so far, in 2016:
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Whether advocating for quality environmental policy, supporting our fellow Democratic clubs and allies in progressive causes, San Diego County Democrats for Environmental Action continues to be your environmental voice within the San Diego County Democratic Party.
Help us celebrate our second anniversary this Sunday, Sept. 11, at 1:00 p.m. at Ponce's Mexican Restaurant in Kensington, located at 4050 Adams Ave. just east of the I-15 Adams Ave. interchage, as we spend a fun afternoon celebrating the environment – and recognizing our club's environmental champions.
Be sure to join us on Sunday – and bring a friend to take advantage of our special "day of" offer.
Help us celebrate our second anniversary this Sunday, Sept. 11, at 1:00 p.m. at Ponce's Mexican Restaurant in Kensington, located at 4050 Adams Ave. just east of the I-15 Adams Ave. interchage, as we spend a fun afternoon celebrating the environment – and recognizing our club's environmental champions.
Be sure to join us on Sunday – and bring a friend to take advantage of our special "day of" offer.
