Jefferson County Democrats
Our 2108 County Convention will take place Saturday, March 24th, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Fort Worden. There is a special page for information about the convention, on the menu above. Or you can click here to reach that page.
We welcomed Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson as our keynote speaker. Bob's work fighting the current administration's travel ban put him front and center as a hero for humane immigration policies and fair treatment under the law.
Also attending were Congressman Derek Kilmer, State Senator Kevin Van de Wege, State Representatives Steve Tharinger and Mike Chapman, Washington State Democrats Chair Tina Podlodowski, and many of our local elected representatives.
Delicious food was served: salmon from Key City Fish barbecued by Larry Dennison, shellfish courtesy of Taylor Shellfish, PT Brewing Co’s best beers, Pane d’Amore rolls, Greens & Veggies from local farms, Wine from the Wine Cellar, and scrumptious cake!
Thank you to all volunteers! https://www.thenation.com/article/meet-bob-ferguson-the-washington-state-attorney-general-who-shut-down-trumps-muslim-ban/November 27, 2017 6:30 PM QUUF, 2333 San Juan Avenue, Port Townsend
Jefferson Healthcare has been presenting LGBTQ+ 101 for the past three years. This year we have had 71 staff, providers and general public attend the class. So we thought with such a good turnout this year why not invite the community.
Program highlights: Introduction, The Pumpkin Story, Definitions, Statistics, Discrimination, History, Trans 101, You Tube Clip, LGBTQ+ Elders, Short Film, LGBTQ+ Youth, Do’s and Don’ts, Pronoun Usage
THIS SATURDAY, MAY 20TH
Be a party of Jefferson County history! It's a fun and long-lasting tradition to march in this parade celebrating sunshine and beauty. This year's festival theme is Enchanted Rhody. Some members with children are coming costumed with fairy wings, a great enchanted touch! Others are having sign painting parties to focus on issues such as Single Payer Healthcare, and Amend to End Citizens United (positions our membership has supported via the resolutions process).
The staging area is in upper Port Townsend, in the area along Lawrence Street between Calhoun and Harrison. Come and find us! We are Entry #74.
John Hamilton will arrive at 9:00 a.m. with his truck and a trailer, for decorating. Bring rhododendrons! The parade starts at 1:00 PM. About 8 people will be able to ride aboard the float, rather than walk.
If you have not RSVPd, please drop us a line at info@jeffcodemocrats.com to do so, and let us know how many friends, or precinct members, you are bringing.
We need banner carriers. We have a banner on two poles, and need pairs to carry the banner. Multiple pairs will mean no one has to carry it the whole way!
On April 22nd (Earth Day, 2017) over 100 people came out for our first silent auction, honoring retired County Commissioner Phil Johnson and his legacy of work on behalf of the environment in Jefferson County. Thanks to everyone who participated! We cleared over $5,000 to support scholarships. Click here to read more about the Phil Johnson Scholarship Announcement.