If you are a registered Democrat, you can make a difference by participating this Saturday, January 10, in the election for Delegates to the CA Democratic Party at the Assembly District Election Meetings (ADEMs). Our newly elected Assemblymember, and former Richmond City Councilman, Tony Thurmond has put his support behind a slate of 14 candidates called California’s Future. I am joining Tony in supporting this slate because we both believe that the state party needs fresh and forward-thinking individuals to carry the momentum from our local elections through the next 2 years. The “California’s Future” slate is the only one endorsed by myself and Tony, and 60% of its candidates are from West County. My campaign coordinator and incoming Director of Community Relations, Alex Knox, is one of those candidates.

For detailed information on the ADEMs click this link: http://www.cadem.org/resources?id=0739

Please join me to help elect this dedicated and diverse group of individuals.

WHAT: A CALL TO ACTION:  HELP ELECT CALIFORNIA’S FUTURE Assembly District 15 Slate

WHY: Let’s build on the momentous election of Tony Thurmond to Assembly District 15 by electing strong grassroots progressive delegates to the California Democratic Party. 

Your vote for the slate will make sure that the voices of the people of AD15 will help shape the platform and future of the CA Democratic Party. These are the only candidates who are endorsed by Assemblymember Tony Thurmond.   

WHEN: Saturday, January 10th from 2:00pm-4:00pm 

WHERE: Albany Community Center
      1249 Marin Ave.
      Albany, CA 94706
                       
Click HEREto pledge your vote!

You must be a registered Democrat in the 15th Assembly District (Hercules, Pinole, El Sobrante, San Pablo, Richmond, El Cerrito, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, North Oakland, and Piedmont) on or before October 20, 2014.

Here is the map of AD 15:
 http://www.aroundthecapitol.com/districts/maps.html?district=AD15

PLEASE NOTE: Please plan on getting in line at 1:30. Registration opens at 2pm and closes at 4pm.  You must be in line before 4pm if you want to be able to vote.

There is a $5 registration fee but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Once you register you can vote and leave or you can stay to hear the candidates speak from 4pm to 5pm before casting your ballot.

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