LW Democratic Club
by Mary Larson
LW contributor
The second session of the LW Democratic Club’s voter education sessions will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 3. This session in the series will address the importance of down-ballot races in the 2024 elections. Karl Seckel, who LW voters helped elect to a position on the Municipal Water District of OC (MWDOC) in November 2020, will present.
Seckel has 45 years of experience in water and water policy issues. In January, he was appointed to be one of the four representatives from Orange County on the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. He is running for re-election to the MWDOC board in 2024. People are encouraged to register in advance for the voter education session by contacting series coordinator Bev Bender by emailing Beverleybender@gmail.com or calling 562-594-9148.
The club’s next membership meeting will be on Wednesday, Aug. 23, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, at 1 p.m. The meeting will feature a Zoom presentation by Rep. Katie Porter, candidate for the U.S. Senate to replace retiring Dianne Feinstein. Democrats and supporters can also participate online or by phone. To receive the Zoom login information, email sblwdemocraticclub@gmail.com.
A limited number of tickets are now available at no cost for club members who want to attend the Democratic Party of Orange County’s Convention at the Anaheim Hilton Hotel on Saturday, Sept. 9. The event is designed for democratic voters, activists and interested citizens. Email mlarson.telfords@gmail.com or call 562296-8521 for more information.
The club’s information and registration booth is open on the first Tuesday of every month from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse 6 parking lot. Democrats and potential supporters are invited to stop by the booth to get more information about the club or to register to vote. For information about becoming one of the club’s new Neighbor to Neighbor participants, call 805-588-5141 or email kmoran97@yahoo.com.
All LW Democrats are invited to subscribe to the club’s electronic newsletter. This free semi-monthly publication covers more in-depthreportingonissuesandcandidates. Thereisnoneed to be a club member to subscribe. Email mlarson.telfords@gmail. com or call 562-296-8521. It is important to include full contact information, as well as party affiliation in the email.
