Recommendations from CDP Rural Caucus Chair Joy Sterling
Special Edition Newsletter
Friday, November 1,2019
The Kincade fire burns during the night east of Hwy 128 during a time exposure near Sonoma County on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 in Kellogg
What Can I Do to Help?
We're incredibly saddened by the impact of the Sonoma County Kincade fire, especially because Sonoma County residents are being hit with another devastating wildfire so soon after the Oct. 2017 wildfires.
Democrats throughout El Dorado County have reached out and asked what can be done to help those affected?
Josh Elder, our EDC Democratic Party Chair, reached out and asked Joy Sterling, Chair of the CDP Rural Caucus, a Sonoma County resident, and our keynote speaker at the May 5, 2019 EDC Kennedy Roosevelt Dinner. Joy responded via email message:
"I recommend contributing to the Redwood Empire Food Bank, providing critical food to evacuation centers and shelters for our neighbors displaced by fires ... while working to ensure that those who needed food assistance before the fires are still able to access their help. REFB is the largest such organization covering Sonoma County to the Oregon border. https://refb.org/
Looking beyond the immediate need in Sonoma County, Joy added; "Once we catch a break, we will want to press on the following:
I have asked Rusty Hicks (CDP Chair) to help expedite getting the Rules Committee to allow consideration of the Pending Resolution to de-privatize PG&E.
I am encouraged that Senate Pro Tem Toni Atkins has formed a working committee, including Sen. Mike McGuire, to develop legislation re: wildfire mitigation, insurance and energy grid resiliency.
The need is more evident than ever that we should work to network all 78 county fairgrounds in the state to provide public safety grade communications for disaster response and recovery."
EDC Democrats and residents are encouraged to donate to these relief efforts to assist Sonoma County residents. Also, we'll keep you informed about developments on the other longer range responses to these ongoing wildfire threats.
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 6:30-8:30pm, EDC Democratic Central Committee (EDC DCC) monthly meeting, EDC Office of Education (Conference Rm. G) 6767 Green Valley Road, Placerville.
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 5:00pm (MSNBC), Democratic Presidential Candidate Debate #5. Attend or host a neighborhood Presidential Debate party.
Thursday, Nov. 21, 6:00-8:00pm, Democratic Women of El Dorado County monthly meeting. Speaker: John Hidahl, Director, EDC Board of Supervisors, Location: Round Table Pizza Clubhouse, 3370 Coach Ln, Cameron Park, Social time: 6.00-6.30. Meeting: 6.30-8.00
Sunday, December 7, 1-4pm, Candidate Development Committee meeting, Bel Air Market Community Room, 3510 Palmer, Cameron Park
Sunday, December 7, 1-4pm, United Democrats of EDC, Holiday Open House, Eskaton Village Center, 3380 Blairs Ln, Placerville, (Potluck; bring your own favorite dish/salad/appetizer & beverage).
Sunday, Dec. 8, EDC/California Away Team(CAT) Canvassing, 2 shifts: 10am-1pm and 12noon to 3pm, Cameron Park. (More info. & RSVP... see above article)
Monday, December 9, 5-8pm, Candidate Development Committee meeting, Bel Air Market Community Room, 3510 Palmer, Cameron Park
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6:00 - 7:30pm, EDC DCC Executive Committee meeting, Bel Air Market Community Room, 3510 Palmer, Cameron Park
Wed., Dec. 11, 5-8pm, Candidate Development Committee meeting, Bel Air Market Community Room, 3510 Palmer, Cameron Park
Thurs., Dec. 12, 5-8pm, Candidate Development Committee meeting, Bel Air Market Community Room, 3510 Palmer, Cameron Park
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 6:30-8:30pm, EDC Democratic Central Committee (EDC DCC) monthly meeting, EDC Office of Education (Conference Rm. G) 6767 Green Valley Road, Placerville.
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2019, 7pm, Candidate Forum, location: Oakridge High School, Performing Arts Theatre, 1120 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills, CA (SAVE THE DATE)
Tuesday, March 3, 2020, Primary Election
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Check the "Events" Calendar at https://edcdems.org/events/ for more information about the above and future events. If you have a correction or addition to above list of upcoming events, please send it to [email protected]
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