This was a huge success again.  Good Food. Good times. Many speeches, including Jay Inslee, Elizabeth Uelmen and Craig Pridemore.  Craig also performed as Auctioneer.

Pacific County is hosting their 87th Annual Crab Feed & Fund Raiser

That's Saturday March 17
5:00 PM Social Hour, 6:00 PM Crab Dinner
at the Willapa Harbor Chamber Building,
West 1st & Alder Streets, South Bend WA

Take this opportunity to enjoy a scenic shoreline drive to this always enjoyable event.  There will be candidates, surprise guests and many fine auction items.

Link to Announcement                                                                                                                                           Map to Event

Ty Stober announced his run for Sen Craig Pridemore's vacant Senate Seat in the 49th Legislative District, and on 03/29 announced he will drop out of the race.

He was the second Democrat to announce -  Annette Cleveland is still in the race.

The Washington Senate passed a tolling bill, sponsored by Sen Craig Pridemore, that allows tolling on the new I-5 bridge and prevents tolling on the I-205 Bridge.  This is another forward step toward beginning construction.  Link 02/15

 
The Washington State Democrats Central Committee quarterly Meeting was held on Jan 28, 2012.

Some candid photes are offered:

Dwight Pelz, Sharon Mast, Ed Cote, Lona Wilbur

Tandy Williams, Ralph Schmidt, Jane Banks                               Norm Banks, Liz Campbell

Caucuses met, Committees met, DNC members were re-elected, especially Clark County's own Ed Cote, the 3rd CD re-elected Marsha Manning as 3rd CD Representative.  Candidates campaigned and hospitatility abounded.

Ed Cote
Continuing Democratic National Committee Member

'4 Key reasons why CRC needs to Move ahead':  Safety, Economic Strength, a Better Trip, and a Vibrant Community.  She sees up to 6500 permanent regional jobs lost if we don't get started.  She talks about financing positively.  - Link 01/29

Monday, Jan 29 was Reproductive Rights and Lobby Day in the WA State Capital.  24 Clark County Dems went to Olympia to be heard. Juanita Greenway, Donna Karcher and Elizabeth CampbelI visited Rep. Rivers and Sen. Zarelli. Rep. Orcutt and his aide were both too busy. Sen. Pridemore joined the rally.

                                                                        Juanita Greenway (Center)

                   Liz & Juanita                              Sen Craig Pridemore (Right)

                Rainbow (Top center)

"Herrera Beutler's attempt to force CRC vote blocked" - The Columbian Link 02/03
Herrera's "poorly written" proposition could cause "chaos" - The Oregonian 02/03

A second day of ill will from Herrera over the Bridge Project.  Link Columbian 02/04.

Paula Hammond (WA Secty of Transortation) pointed out Sunday, Link 01/29, that up to 6500 jobs could be lost if the bridge is delayed; i.e. with no new bridge, business may have to relocate.

The Washington State Democrats' Annual  Crab Feed at Lacey was a big success!

The early reception was full of candidates, including Congressional candidate Elizabeth Uelmen.  Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell were very available and glad to converse with all. 

Speeches during the excellent meal (crab, salmon, clams, salad, beans, and bread) included Gov Chris Gregoire, Senator Patty Murray, Senator Maria Cantwell, Congressman (and gubernatorial candidate) Jay Inslee, Congressman Adam Smith.

The speeches were rousing, touching on recent legislation like same-sex marriage, and included a positive outlook for the future with strong optimism from those running for re-election.  All the candidates in the room, and there were many, took the microphone briefly and introduced themselves.

About 15 people from Clark County attended including CCDCC Chair Kathy Lawrence, 3rd CD Chair Marsha Manning, 17th Chair Dena Horton, 18th Chair Dave Shehorn, and County Treasurer Doug Lasher.