Introducing our new KCYD E-Board, Upcoming elections, membership dues, and more!
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** KCYD January 30th Meeting Notes
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The official copy of the meeting notes can be found here ([link removed]) .
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** Introducing our 2022 KCYD E-Board
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* Chair: Yuan tao
* Vice Chair: Dan Tran
* Communications Director: Matthew Wieck
* Legislative Director: Amina Abdalla
* Political Director: Matthew Lang
* Eastside At-large: Rachid Erekaini
** Upcoming Elections
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* King Conservation District Election, ends February 8: (Vote online here ([link removed]) )
* February Special Election (for school levies), ends February 8
+ We have endorsed the Seattle Schools First campaign; if you live in Seattle, please vote YES on Prop 1 and Prop 2.
** Membership Dues and Budget Update
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* Become a member or renew or membership ([link removed])
* Budget: $6,270 cash on hand
* Fundraising needs include for travel to Young Democrat events, supporting candidates, and hosting events in King County.
** Resolution for Sunsetting the Community Councils [from Chris Randels]
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* HB 1769: Seeking to sunset the Community Councils.
* Resolution ([link removed]) Passed: 8-0
* Why does this matter?
* Community Councils are legislative bodies that exist to veto land use decisions. The only two remaining in Washington state are in Kirkland and East Bellevue. The EBCC recently vetoed legislation that would have reduced parking limits for affordable housing developments, impeding progress towards addressing our shortage of affordable housing.
** Legislative Update
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* Find the list of bills we are tracking in the legislature here ([link removed]) .
* Areas of focus include statewide zoning reform, progressive taxations, climate urgency, and pro-labor legislation.
** Lobby Day February 1st-3rd
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* Find more information here ([link removed]) .
* Why we need you:
* Lobby Day is an opportunity to meet with our elected officials in the State House and Senate to advocate for legislation that further our goals as an organization. This is an amazing opportunity to make your voice heard and affect real change.
* We will also be partnering with the Low Income Housing Institute
* HB 1806 -- allowing for legislative aides to organize and discuss organizing with their peers -- will be a priority
** Good of the Order
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* April 1st: YDA Event in Boise. Yuan plans on fundraising for travel.
* Ryan: Suggested a potential YouTube presence to give more exposure for those short videos, hopefully local.
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