By Chris Finnie
The race to replace Jerry Brown is heating up already and Democratic candidates for governor are already visiting the Central Coast. In addition to state treasurer John Chiang, who visited Santa Cruz last month, these three candidates have visited the area in December or are planning events in January.
Gavin Newsom has been lieutenant governor of the state for the past eight years and served as may
or of San Francisco before that. He recently held a meet-and-greet in Santa Cruz.
Antonio Villaraigosa mo
st recently served as mayor of Los Angeles. Before that, he was speaker of t
he State Assembly. He held an event on Wednesday, December 13 at the Santa Cruz home of former assemblyman and county treasurer Fred Keeley and his wife Barbara.
Delaine Eastin also served in the state Assembly, and as California Superint
endent of Public Instruction. You can hear her on Thursday, January 18 at 6:30pm at Democratic Party headquarters in the Galleria on Front Street in Santa Cruz. On Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/1945626552353793/
Women are Running for Office and Winning!
A notable trend in recent elections around the country is the huge increase in successful female candidates. In an attempt to replicate that trend locally, a number of groups are sponsoring “Breaking the Glass Ballot – It’s OUR Time.” If you’ve ever considered running for public office, or want to support a candidate, you can attend this event.
Saturday, January 13, 2018
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM PST
New Brighton Middle School Performing Arts Center
250 Washburn Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
Advance tickets with lunch $8.00 | Pay at the door with lunch $12.00 | Or free admission with no lunch
Presenters Mary Hughes, Sandy Skees, and Gail Pellerin discuss the “why, what, and how” of getting elected, as well as, how to help someone else get elected!
To register, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-breaking-the-glass-ballot-btgb-tickets-39877003190
Join the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/159634844196040/
Women March Again
Quite a few new female officeholders said they decided to run for public office after attending the 2017 Women’s March. Now you have an opportunity to experience the empowering energy again on Saturday, January 20, 2018 in downtown Santa Cruz.
This is your chance to:
- Celebrate the most spectacular march in Santa Cruz history, which occurred in January 2017
- Renew your commitment to “be the change”
- Build collaboration between your organization and others with the same goals
The march titled ‘Be the Change’ will begin at Pacific Ave. and Water Street and will culminate in an activist fair at Louden Nelson Center featuring community heroes such as Planned Parenthood, ACLU, Diversity Center, and 30 other community groups. You are invited to march again to reaffirm our commitment to work together for Women’s rights, social justice, and to protect the rights of all our neighbors and friends.
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/466458803750312/
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