The FIghting Blue Forty-ninth is the Democratic redoubt that anchors the southwest corner of Washington. We are bounded on the south and west by the Columbia River, on the east by Interstate 205 and on the north by a ragged line from the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge to 99th Street then back north to the confluence of Interstate 5 and Interstate 205. The 49th boasts an all-Democrat legislative delegation: Sen. Craig Pridemore and Reps. Jim Moeller and Jim Jacks. The district of Clark County governed by the Board of Clark County Commissioners generally coterminous with the 49th is represented by Democrat Steve Stuart. We also are part of the 3rd Congressional District that has sent U.S. Brian Baird to Congress through six successive terms.
We do not rest on those laurels, however. We understand that Clark County generally has inclinations toward the right. In particular we are looking for solid Democrats to represent their neighborhoods as Precinct Committee Officers. Moreover, we expect the 49th to pick up many census tracts on the north end following the 2010 Census.
The 49th LD Democratic Central Committee usually meets on the second Saturday morning of each month. During most months in the coming year we will meet starting at 10 a.m. at the Teamsters and Labor Union Hall, 2212 NE Andresen Road.
The central committee comprises elected Democratic officials and precinct committee officers. Anyone interested in Democratic ideals is welcome to attend and participate but not to vote on resolutions or other actions. The 49th is presently divided into 58 precincts, of which 48 have incumbent Democratic committee officers. New precinct committee officers were elected by the August 17 primary. When those results are certified, the legislative disrict will reorganize the central committee and begin to fill vacancies.
At our August 14 meeting, we talked about several issues and campaigs. Rep. Jim Jacks was on hand to talk about his first term in Olympia and his campaign for a second term.
Our next meeting will be at the Teamsters/Labor Hall at 10 a.m. on Sept. 11. We will begin the process of organizing for the coming two years.
Officers: Chair: David Michael Heywood
Vice Chair: Catherine Rich
Secretary: Sandra Hoyt
Treasurer: Marian Joyce Bryce
State Committeewoman: Kathy Lawrence
State Committeeman: Steve Stuart
For additional information, please contact: David Michael Heywood by email at mikewrit@hotmail.com, by phone at 360-693-8809 or cell 360-771-0124
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