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Officer Elections for 2012
Posted on December 15, 2011 | No CommentsJanuary Membership Meeting & Officer Elections Thursday, January 12th Shashamane Bar & Grill, 2507 Broadway, Oakland 6:30-8:30pm The following people have been nominated for the 2012 Executive Committee of the East Bay Young Democrats. President: Andy Kelley VP Membership: Igor Tregub VP Finance: Jason Overman Secretary:... -
November 2011 Endorsements
Posted on October 12, 2011 | No CommentsOn October 6, the East Bay Young Democrats held an endorsement meeting in Oakland for the November elections in Oakland and Emeryville. Emeryville’s election is on November 8. Oakland’s election is mail-only and ballots must be received by November 15. Only active EBYD members may... -
The Audacity of Optimism: My Visit with President Obama
Posted on July 8, 2011 | No CommentsOne visit to the White House changed my perspective on what is possible for us to achieve today. I hope it might affect yours too. Last month I was honored to receive an invitation from the White House, asking me if I wished to meet... -
Annual Awards Gala this Thursday
Posted on June 28, 2011 | No CommentsAs President of the East Bay Young Democrats I’d like to invite you toBlue & Green: East Bay Young Democrats’ Third Annual Awards Gala. Each year, EBYD honors an elected official and a youth advocate at our annual gala. Our events are a lot of... -
EBYDers receive Making Democracy Work Award
Posted on May 6, 2011 | No CommentsAt its annual All-City Luncheon on April 27th, the Oakland League of Women Voters honored East Bay Young Democrats and supporters with the prestigious Making Democracy Work award for their blogs illuminating the inner workings of local government and encouraging public participation. East Bay Young... -
Redistricting in California
Posted on April 12, 2011 | 1 CommentWhat is your community of interest? Or, Beware the Gerrymander! California is redrawing her lines. For the first time, an independent citizen’s commission will be heading the effort to apportion state and congressional representatives, instead of the State Legislature. The 14-member commission has been selected... -
Young Democrats elected as delegates to CA Convention
Posted on March 14, 2011 | No CommentsYoung Dems Win ADEM Elections We’d like to congratulate our young democrats in the surrounding areas who were elected to be delegates for the state party at the turn of the New Year. Please make sure to look for opportunities to get to know these... -
From Oakland, CA to Madison, WI
Posted on March 4, 2011 | 1 CommentAs I walked past the flight attendants on my return flight Monday, I overheard them talking about Governor Walker (R-WI). I chimed in and mentioned I was at the Capitol in Madison the day before; one of the flight attendants said “there must have been...