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DDI July 2021 Newsletter
This year DDI has been very busy. A new Leadership Team has hit the ground running and are addressing several issues and concerns from the community, especially around issues of representation, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
DDI has been involved during the past Legislative Session. This Spring we were connecting with political campaigns regarding their stands on key issues and making endorsements. We have worked to make sure the community is aware and utilizing their Democracy Vouchers and that they have the latest information about the COVID vaccinations.
Now it is time for the residents and registered voters to show up, stand up and speak up speak with their votes. The Primary Elections began July 15th when the ballots begin arriving in voters’ mailboxes. Please be sure to return you ballot prior to August 3rd to be sure it counts! You can mail it in US Mail, or use a Ballot Drop Box (located around King County (Locations found on the King County Elections website (919 SW Grady Way) in Renton91919 Southwest Grady Way
The DDI Endorsement Committee spent hundreds of hours reading questionnaires, websites, holding meetings, researching, and interviewing candidates. The Endorsed Candidates list is posted on the DDI Website and Facebook page. Consider these candidates as you prepare to vote. Please return YOUR Ballot prior to August 3rd!
DDI continues to monitor the work of the Washington State Redistricting Commission. This Commission will redraw the legislative district maps based on the 2020 Census data. We will be prepared to respond and react as proposed maps are submitted to the public for review and consideration. We cannot and must not allow our voting strength and numbers to be diluted or allow our minority elected officials to be drawn into districts they can’t win election/re-election in.
We continue to encourage everyone to get their COVID vaccinations.
There are several interesting and exciting activities in the works for DDI this Fall. As these events are finalized, we will be sure to let our members, friends and supporters know so they can participate.
WE encourage everyone to JOIN or RENEW their membership this month, because YOU are a VITAL PART of DDI and its programs and activities. Together, we are able to make a difference at the city, county, state, and national levels of government advocating for diversity, inclusion, and equity in the policies and practices at all levels of government. To join simply go to the link from our website and follow the payments prompts. The link is https://democratsfordiversityandinclusion.net/store/ols/products/membership-general-member
Our next meeting is August 2nd at 7:00pm. Meeting information can be found at looking at the DDI Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/DemsforDiversityandInclusion/.
If you have questions, comments, suggestions, or recommendations please contact me at gunn32@aol.com.
Remember to VOTE by August 3rd!!!
Clarence Gunn, President DDI