Democratic Club
by Mary Larson
LW contributor
LW Democrats are looking forward to having Michele Bell as their guest speaker on Oct. 25. Bell is currently running for election as an OC Superior Court judge. She has dedicated 14 years of her career to public service. During that time, she has tried dozens of jury trials and has earned the respect of judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys. She has also received a “well qualified” rating from the Orange County Bar Association.
Club members recently learned opponents of school board candidates Diana Hill and Marlys Davidson have reportedly said they will begin another recall effort if the two incumbents win in November.
••• LW voters deserve to feel confident that they are receiving accurate information concerning candidates and propositions that will appear on their ballots.
The Democratic Party does not believe that the government should pay for abortions on demand until birth. However, the party supports ballot Proposition No. 1, an amendment to the California Constitution. This measure would bar the state from denying or interfering with a person’s right to choose an abortion and contraceptives. It does not address funding.
Congresswoman Katie Porter, who is running for reelection in LW’s District 47, is working at the national level to protect and expand access to reproductive health care. Harmful changes to the Title X family planning program,which withheld federal resources from health care clinics providing abortion referrals and services, have been reversed due to her advocacy.
President Joe Biden’s March 9 executive order is not designed to spy on U.S. citizens. It is designed to protect national and global financial stability and mitigate systemic risk.
Democratic Party support of bail reform does not mean it wants violent criminals to walk free. The California party supports fairness for the accused and rehabilitation of offenders. This includes the establishment of a non-partisan commission that is mandated to review sentencing laws.
Attorney General Rob Bonta is running for re-election. He believes that there needs to be more safety and fairness in the justice system.
The LW Democratic Club encourages potential voters who want more information to Google each individual candidate’s website and/or the CADEM 2022 platform.
••• This month, the Democratic Hospitality and Information booth will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. in the parking lot outside Clubhouse 6. Information about the election, as well as club membership, will be available.
Democrats and supporters can also subscribe to the Democratic Club’s newsletter for more detailed information by emailing democraticclubsblw@gmail. com or calling (562) 296-8521. People are asked to include their full name, address, phone number, as well as their party affiliation.
