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DDI April 2021 Newsletter
As we enter Spring, the year seems to have picked up speed. The Legislative Session, Political Campaigns, Redistricting, Democracy Vouchers, and COVID Vaccinations all head the news on the state and local level. DDI Has been planning and preparing for the coming year with membership drives, legislative and political activities, redistricting engagement, improved communications and media plans, fundraisers, and more.
DDI has been actively connecting with area legislators re issues and bills important to communities of color. The focus has been economic and social justice, and police reform, among the main issues.
DDI has begun planning for involvement in the coming political season. We have had a session with the Seattle Democracy Voucher office to be sure all members have received their Democracy Voucher so they can contribute to the candidate of their choice in the coming Seattle Mayoral, City Council, and City Attorney races.
We are focusing on increasing voter registration, and turnout in the city and county elections coming up this year. We are finalizing our interview and endorsement procedures and processes for targeted races.
DDI has already had a conversation with one of the Commissioners on the Washington State Redistricting Commission. This Commission will redraw the legislative district maps based on the 2020 Census data and the moving populations across the state.
Most importantly we are encouraging all members to get their COVID Vaccinations as they are available. We have been in various conversations to make sure there is equity in the availability and access of the COVIUD Vaccine in communities of color.
Coming soon is a survey to set priorities for various programs, activities, and events that the DDI Executive Board has proposed for the coming year. Look for an email soon. We are also planning a fundraiser to help underwrite the costs of DDI Programs, activities, and events.
WE encourage everyone to renew this 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 and state levels advocating for diversity, inclusion, and equity in the policies and practices at all levels of government.
If you have questions, comments, suggestions, or recommendations please contact me at gunn32@aol.com
Clarence Gunn, President DDI