Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 13th. The Klickitat Democrats will be hosting a party at the Lyle Lions Club, 5th St and State Hwy 14, from 1:30-4:30 pm. Wear your dancing shoes because The Old Time Fiddlers will be there playing some lively tunes for us.With our own Condit Dam project in the works, some might be interested in the project across the big river. Note that the Columbia Land Trust sponsored Powerdale Open House event will not be a traditional meeting format. It will be a true open house, which means you can show up at any time between 5 and 7 pm to learn about the coming land transfer and make your recommendations on the future management strategy. Show up at 5, however, to hear a welcome and introduction by the CLT staff. Thanks to Pat for keeping us 'in the know'.
Community Information Meeting
Where: Hood River Valley Adult Center
2010 Sterling Place Hood River, OR
Kathleen Room
In 2012, it is anticipated that PacifiCorp, owners of the project, will transfer their associated project lands to Columbia Land Trust, Hood River County and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to ensure a future that benefits fish and wildlife, and retains existing recreational uses.
Overall management strategies, restoration project goals and activities, and recreational uses will be discussed. Please come share your thoughts. A representative from PacifiCorp will also be in attendance to discuss the decommissioning of the Project.
It's that time of year…the Institute for a Democratic Future (IDF) is officially accepting applications for the class of 2010!
Do you know any talented adults, ages 21-36, who might be interested in this coming year's class?
IDF is a six-month long civics program for men and women focusing on three core areas: public policy, the legislative process and campaigns/elections. The program is entering its 13th year and we are looking forward to hope to have another excellent class who will continue to do great things post-graduation: working for our Democratic allies, moving public policy mountains, shaking up the Washington establishment, running campaigns and running for office.
We're proud of our alumni:
Mark Rupp (‘01) is an attorney who worked for State Rep. Ed Murray and US Sen. Maria Cantwell and currently serves as Gov. Gregoire’s federal liaison in Washington, D.C.
Kevin Van de Wege, (’02), a firefighter from Sequim, was elected to represent the 24th District in the Washington State House of Representatives in 2006.
Sudha Nandagopal (’08) and Kelly Drake (’07) work with Washington Conservation Voters to keep our elected
officials green and moving a green, pro-environment agenda forward.
Jennifer Estroff (’09), a community health educator in Ellensburg, got involved in politics through the Obama campaign and currently is the Kittitas County State Committeewoman and a member of the WSDCC Rules Committee.
These are just a few of our graduates who are changing the political landscape. IDF can count among its alumni labor leaders, congressional staff, policy analysts, campaign workers, political consultants, lawyers, fundraisers, and engaged citizens who volunteer on campaigns and in their communities. We are proud for our small part we play in these successes.
Can you help us build our next great class? Do you know someone who might be interested in our program? Send them our way!
Though he has no prior experience in local elective office, he feels international experience and younger perspective will have the greatest impact in Congress.
“With my international experience and my education, my desire was to serve my state and represent my state to the nation,” he said.Look for more from Jay Clough in the coming months!
"The road ahead will be long. Our climb will be steep. We may not get there in one year or even one term, but America -- I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there. I promise you -- we as a people will get there.
There will be setbacks and false starts. There are many who won't agree with every decision or policy I make as President, and we know that government cant solve every problem. But I will always be honest with you about the challenges we face. I will listen to you, especially when we disagree. And above all, I will ask you join in the work of remaking this nation the only way its been done in America for two-hundred and twenty-one years - block by block, brick by brick, calloused hand by calloused hand."These words are honest and true today. He has done a remarkable job in the face of incredible adversity in the nearly 10 months he has been in office. All present stood by their votes, and we have recommitted ourselves to doing the hard work it will take to make our country the best it can be. And to having more of these informal gatherings!
