Democratic Club of SCV

 

 

 

 

 

The Democratic Club of the
Santa Clarita Valley

Weekly
Newsletter
of Democratic
Events in the
SCV Area 		            Calendar of
Democratic
Events in the
SCV Area

Please Show Your Support for the
Democratic Club of the Santa Clarita Valley
You can contribute online $

Mission Statement:

To stimulate an active interest in governmental affairs, to increase the efficiency of popular government, and to foster and perpetuate the ideals and principles of the Democratic Party.

Regular Club Meetings:

For the 2008 calendar year, the Club holds regular open meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month starting at 6:30 pm at Mullgan's Restaurant, located at 25848 Tournament Rd in the Santa Clarita Valley. A Spirited Conversations follows each meeting as well. All are invited and participants need not be official Club members.

Hot SCV Issues:

There is currently an effort underway to present the city council with a Code of Ethics.   The SCV Democratic Club has resolved to present the SCV City Council with the following Code of Ethics.   For more information about the background of this issue, you can also visit www.scvethics.com.

The purpose of this Club includes:


  1. To support and elect candidates at the local, state, and federal levels of government who will advocate the values of the Democratic Party.

  2. To contribute to the growth and influence of the Democratic Party by educating and registering voters, developing leadership, contributing to the development of the Party Platform and in other ways as supported by the Club membership.

  3. To enhance the visibility and promote a positive image of Democrats in the Santa Clarita Valley through community involvement and sponsorship of events.

  4. To fundraise for organizational activities and for support of candidates and issues as approved by the Club membership.

  5. To create opportunities for discussion and advocacy on issues of importance, including, but not limited to: business, civil liberties, economy, education, environment, foreign policy, health care, the justice system, and social security.
In addition to participating in State and National campaigns, our Club President has set forth three primary goals upon which to focus:

  1. Identifying, supporting, and helping elect qualified local candidates for positions to include:
    • Local School Boards
    • Local Water Boards
    • Santa Clarita City Council
    • State Assembly, State District 38
    • State Senate, District 17

  2. Drafting, proposing, and organizing support for the passage of State and Local legislation and measures that benefits and improves our quality of life, personal safety, and promotes equality to include:
    • Appropriate Santa Clarita Open Space and environmental initiatives Appropriate development and annexation of lands into the City of Santa Clarita
    • Transparency in government expenditures and land transfers
    • Promotion of racial, religious, and ethnic tolerance and understanding
    • Adaptation of sentencing and treatment policies pertaining to habitual criminals
    • Adaptation of sentencing and treatment policies pertaining to sexual predators

  3. Encouraging and promoting expanded and open dialogue among members of the community, with local government, sister Democratic Clubs and organizations, and persons and groups representing various viewpoints.
Membership and Dues:

Membership shall be open to any person regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, religion, ethnic identity, sexual orientation or economic station, provided they are at least fourteen years of age, meet dues requirements and are:

• Registered as a Democrat in Los Angeles County; or,

• A person devoted to the principles of the Democratic Party

• A person ineligible to register as a voter because of inability to meet registration requirements whereas the person certifies his or her intention to register as a Democrat upon becoming eligible.

• Only registered Democrats may hold elective office in the Club.

Elected Officers for the 2007-08 Term

President
Jonathan Kraut
Private Investigator

Vice President
Mike Cruz
Los Angeles City Attorneys Office

Acting Treasurer
Mike Cruz
Los Angeles City Attorney's Office

Recording Secretary
Marianne Bailey
Real Estate Agent

Corresponding Secretary
Minerva L. Williams
Marketing Consultant

Webmaster
Todd Hoover
Network Administrator