March 28, 2025 Newsletter

Opportunities to Join the Fight

Our own El Dorado County Dems have been extremely active in local resistance and protest efforts. Pictures are from two recent events: Light for Our Democracy in Placerville and March 4 Democracy at the State Capitol.

Tesla Takedown is a peaceful protest movement. We oppose violence, vandalism and destruction of property. This protest is a lawful exercise of our 1st Amendment right to peacefully assemble.

Protesters are encouraged to bring signs and let their voices be heard.

Locations:

Tesla Rocklin, 4361 Granite Drive, Rocklin CA

Tesla Sacramento, 2535 Arden Way, Sacramento CA

When: Saturday, March 29th from 11am - 2pm

More information is available HERE for Rocklin and HERE for Sacramento.

#TeslaTakedown #BoycottTesla

Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They're taking everything they can get their hands on, and daring the world to stop them. On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the streets nationwide to fight back with a clear message: Hands off!

There are several local groups sponsoring events including Indivisible and 50501 Movement.

Congressman Tom McClintock CD-5 has not conducted an open, pre-advertised townhall in nearly 8 years. That is a grave disservice to his constituents.

These are alarming times, causing serious questions and concerns about what’s happening in Washington D.C. and how it affects our country, our county and us as individuals.

Indivisible El Dorado and co-sponsor, El Dorado County Democrats, are providing the opportunity we deserve to hear from a current Congressmember who cares about us, knows our district and will answer our questions truthfully.

Congressman John Garamendi, CD-8

Joining us via Zoom, live from Washington D.C.

April 9th, 5-7:30pm, Cameron Park

See further details and register HERE -

https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/766740/

The 19th Annual Fred Winn Student Essay Contest

Sponsored by United Democrats of El Dorado County  

AWARD LUNCHEON CELEBRATION

12:00 Noon April 5, 2025

Board Room (B-2)

El Dorado County Office of Education

6767 Green Valley Road, Placerville

 $17 for a superb buffet lunch 

Speaker: 

Tim Hooey

El Dorado County Office of Education 

The contest started by Fred Winn in 2006 for the United Democrats of El Dorado County has given out more than $30,000 to county students for writing essays on timely public issues. This year’s winners to receive their awards at the luncheon:

First Place: Alexandria Remily $1500, 12th Grade Oak Ridge High School

Second Place: Parker Berry $750, 12th Grade Ponderosa High School

Third Place: Lauren Spiess $500, 12th Grade Ponderosa High School

Honorable Mention: Madison Hall $100 Union Mine High School

  Contest was open to all junior and senior students from all public high schools in El Dorado County



Please join in honoring these remarkable students. 

 For reservations, send check payable to “United Democrats Essay Contest” to Mel Chapman, 5041 Pathfinder Trail, Placerville, CA 95667 

Phone 530-621-0409. Seating is limited.

We are still selling tickets for our annual fundraiser on Sunday, April 27th. The Kennedy Roosevelt Dinner is our main fundraiser for the year. Proceeds go towards supporting local Democratic Candidates.

To purchase tickets please go HERE.