The Democratic Party of Lake County hosts the grand opening of our United Democratic Campaign Headquarters on Monday Aug. 27, 2018, in preparation for the November 6, 2018 General election. The open house is from 5 to 8 p.m. August 27, 2018. The headquarters is located at 150 3rd St. in Lakeport. In the spirit …
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Lake County Democrats go to California convention
Lake County Democrats were energized by the recent annual California Democratic Convention in San Diego. In attendance were, left to right: Carlos Negrete, Chair of Lake County Democratic Central Committee (LCDCC) , Becky Curry, Vice Chair LCDCC, Susan Cameron, Chair of the Lake County Democratic Club, Virginia Cerenio, Tom Jordan and Stephanie Pawah. Attendees missing …
Mike McGuire leading fight to protect California’s coast
McGuire’s Resolution Opposing Trump’s Offshore Oil Leasing Plan Approved by Senate California’s iconic coast is one of our state’s most important environmental and economic resources. The California coast attracts over 150 million visitors every year and the Golden State’s coastal economy is worth $40 billion and nearly a half million jobs are dependent on a …
Congressman Garamendi hosts Senior Round Table – April 20
Congressman Garamendi is hosting a series of senior conversations throughout the 3rd District focused on the concerns of local seniors. On Thursday April 20th, Congressman Garamendi was at the Live Oak Senior Center on 12502 Foothill Blvd, Clearlake Oaks from 11:00 am-12:30 pm. Case workers were standing by to help constituents with their Social Security, …
Craig Cheslog, Region 2 Director of CADEM, Democratic Club guest on March 8th
Please join us on Wed., March 8th at 6:30pm as the Lake County Democratic Club welcomes guest speaker, Mr. Craig Cheslog, Region 2 Director of the California Democratic Party. He will give a presentation on How the State Party Works and How We Can Be Effective. The club meets at the Social Hall of the …
Take Action from Congressman Mike Thompson
February 5, 2017 This has been a time of ups and downs. Let me start by saying how incredibly proud I was to see everyone at last week’s Women’s Marches From Napa and Santa Rosa to Washington, DC, your bravery, your passion, and your toughness blew me away. I can’t tell you how much it …
Weekly Address: It’s Time to Fill the Vacancy on the Supreme Court
July 30, 2016 WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, retired Federal Judge Timothy Lewis joined Vice President Joe Biden to discuss the nomination of Chief Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court of the United States. The Vice President talked about his experience as the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, during which every nominee …
A Letter From CDP Region 2 Director, Craig Cheslog
Dear Lake County Democratic Club — Let’s GOTV For Our Endorsed Candidates! Election day is Tuesday, June 7 and our endorsed candidates in competitive races need your help to ensure they make it through to the November general election. I’ve included the state candidate GOTV activities about which I am aware for this final weekend below. Please …
Weekly Address: Building on America’s Economic Recovery
June 04, 2016 WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President discussed his return to Elkhart, Indiana, the first town he visited as President and one that was among the hardest-hit by the worst economic crisis of our lifetimes. Seven years later, unemployment in Elkhart has fallen from a high of nearly 20 percent …
Weekly Address: Remembering Our Fallen Heroes
May 28, 2016 WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, President Obama solemnly reflected on the meaning of Memorial Day and recognized the sacrifices made by the American warriors who never made it back home. Though the President stressed that citizens should thank active-duty troops and veterans every day of the year, he emphasized that …
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Expanding Overtime Pay
May 21, 2016 WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, President Obama discussed one of the single most important steps to help grow middle-class wages – expanding the number of workers who are eligible for the overtime that they have earned. Every week, millions of Americans work more than 40 hours but do not receive …