Democratic Club
by Jane Brittingham
LW contributor
During the April 22 membership meeting, the Democratic Club hosted a packed house featuring comprehensive presentations from judicial candidates Judge Ami Sheth Sagel and Robert Mestman. While the candidates are running in separate districts, they both delivered presentations outlining a polished and structured plan for their respective benches. Their remarks included a comprehensive outline of their backgrounds and what led them to seek a judicial seat. The capacity crowd reflected strong community interest in the judicial elections and the future of the California Superior Court, Orange County.
The meeting highlighted the candidates’ readiness to serve and provided members with a clear understanding of their professional philosophies and visions for the court system. Both candidates also engaged directly with the audience, taking questions from members throughout the event. May 1, often called “May Day” is a global tradition of labor strikes and demonstrations rooted in the 1886 Haymarket Affair in Chicago. This year for May 1, a “May Day Strong” coalition, which includes groups like National Education Association and Higher Education Labor United, are organizing a nationwide call for “No Work, No School, No Shopping.”
In solidarity with this movement for worker rights and public investment, the Democratic Club will be demonstrating at the LW Globe from 2-3 p.m. Beyond the demonstration, the club encourages everyone to stay put, skip shopping and reschedule appointments in support of this cause. All members are encouraged to join at the LW Globe to stand together for labor and community strength.
During the month of May, the Democratic Hospitality Booth will be open every Tuesday outside Clubhouse 6 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Hospitality Booth will not be open the third Thursday in the month of May. For more information, contact Rachael Lehmberg at rlehmberg815@gmail.com.
The Lunch Bunch meets at Hof’s Hut off Seal Beach Boulevard at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6. For more information, contact Debbie Wrathall at Debbiewrathall@mac.com.
The club’s next Voter Education session is on Wednesday, May 13, at 10:30 a.m., in Clubhouse 3, Room 3. Education sessions are the second Wednesday of each month. For more information, email Bender at beverleybender@gmail.com.
The LW Democratic Club believes health care is a right, diversity is a strength, the economy should work for everyone and that facts and truth matter.
For more information about the club and upcoming elections at the local, state or national level, email lwsbdemocraticclub@ gmail.com.
People can also visit the club’s Facebook page or website, where people can read past or current articles unedited.
