November 14, 2024 - Newsletter

El Dorado County Democratic Central Committee is excited to co-host our November 19th guest speaker with Democratic Women of El Dorado County and Sierra Forward. SF Chronical reporter, Megan Fan Munce, will address the virtual meeting at a talk moderated by Wendy Lucas Wood, PhD of the Karuna Center California Climate Leadership Dialogue. Megan reports on California's home insurance crisis as a part of the SF Chronicle's climate change team.

Register to attend this virtual meeting HERE.

The EDC DCC monthly business meeting will follow our guest speaker, Megan Fan Munce. Click here for the meeting agenda.

Governor Newsom convenes a special session of the Legislature to protect California values

Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a proclamation convening a special session of the California Legislature starting Dec. 2, 2024 to safeguard California values and fundamental rights in the face of an incoming Trump administration. The special session will focus on bolstering California legal resources to protect civil rights, reproductive freedom, climate action, and immigrant families.

Click here for more information

PRESS Release, Nov. 14, 2024, California Natural Resources Agency

California Addresses Global Summit on Climate Change, Calling for More Urgent Action

During the 29^th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP) negotiation, California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot represented subnational governments from around the world calling for faster, bolder action to combat climate change.

Read more here...

The EDC Dems are proud to announce Sponsorship of the 19th Annual Fred Winn Democratic Essay Contest for High School Juniors and Seniors from all public high schools in the El Dorado County High School District.

Students need to submit their essays no later than January 31, 2025 and fill out and sign the contest form.

Winners will be awarded their prizes between March and April.

More details on the contest are available HERE.

Please share information about the Fred Winn Essay Contest with family, friends and especially with EDC high school students, teachers and parents.