Rep. Robert Garcia will speak Wednesday, Oct. 28 in CH 4

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE

Congressman Robert Garcia will speak to residents on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 4, hosted by the LW Democratic Club.

The former Long Beach mayor represents California’s 42nd District, which was recently redistricted and now includes Seal Beach, Huntington Beach and Newport Beach.

Garcia is a ranking member of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, and a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. He is a member of the Congressional Progressive, Equality, Freethought, YIMBY and Hispanic caucuses. For more information on the Democratic Club, see page 7. Democratic Club

by Jane Brittingham

LW contributor

The LW Democratic Club will host U.S. Representative Robert Garcia (CA-42) as a guest speaker on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 1:30 p.m., in Clubhouse 4. All are welcome to attend; doors open at 12:30.

Since taking office in Congress, Rep. Garcia has emerged as a champion for progressive legislative action. Serving as ranking member on key oversight subcommittees and a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Garcia has advocated for working families, civil rights, and critical infrastructure investments. His national leadership includes co-introducing the Equality Act, driving key oversight efforts, and securing crucial federal funding for local communities and maritime infrastructure.

Canvassers are knocking on doors of Democratic and no party preference voters to provide residents with the candidate names and propositions supported by the Democratic Party. For more information or to become a canvasser, email janebrittingham51@gmail.com

or kmoran97@yahoo.com.

As voting begins in Leisure World, the LW Democratic Club recommends using the official Ballot Drop Box, located by the Amphitheater to cast a ballot. This is a safe, secure location where ballots are collected daily (except Sundays). Voters who choose to vote by mail are advised to vote early. An official voting center is available at the fire station on North Gate Road.

The LW Democratic Club’s hospitality booth is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. throughout the month of October. Club members will be there to help answer questions, register to vote, update address, or change party affiliation. For more information or to volunteer at the booth, email Rachael Lehmberg at rlehmberg815@gmail.com.

LW Democratic residents and No Party Preference will receive a postcard this year with candidate, proposition and voter information. People are welcome to stop by the booth to give feedback as to whether or not the information was helpful.

The Voter Education Session will not meet in October. The club thanks all who participated in the postcarding. To learn more about the Voter Education Sessions, email Bev Bender at beverleybender@gmail.com or call 951-334-9730.

Club members are encouraged to sign up for the club’s email newsletter by emailing Gail Winkles at swageg8@gmail. com. Past letters have included deep dives on propositions and other interesting links pertaining to voting and club interests.

The Lunch Bunch group meets on the first Wednesdays at Hof’s Hut off Seal Beach Boulevard at 11:30 a.m. The next lunch will be on Nov. 4. For more information about the group, contact Debbie Wrathall at Debbiewrathall@mac.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.

Robert Garcia

Rep. Robert Garcia