Voter Forum - People Power to the Polls - District 4
October 24, 2018
"When we rise, we vote!”
Voters’ forum focused on the issues of concern to voters in Yolo County and the region and CA state ballot initiatives, with the goal of maximizing voter turnout. This event is sponsored by the Yolo County Democratic Party.
Sunday at 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Davis Senior Center
646 A St, Davis, California 95616
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Local Democratic clubs, community groups and candidates are invited to table at the event. There may be a brief amount of time provided for speakers at the opening and closing of the event. We ask all clubs and community groups to bring a food item to share for 10-50 people. Together, we can provide some light snacks and refreshments for up to 200 people.
More importantly, we ask that you come prepared to share facts, figures, Get Out The Vote strategies that work, and solutions that empower, either by tabling for your group or leading a breakout session. We strive to be as welcoming and empowering as possible. We are coming together as a very diverse, respectful, and progressive community.
For more details and to co-sponsor (bring your own table, lead a breakout session, or provide food), contact: Kris Edwards ([email protected]), M. E. Gladis (916-248-6442, [email protected]), Desiree Rojas-Bates ([email protected])
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TELLING OUR STORIES - Individuals will be invited to share their experiences (in the breakout sessions and on video) under the current political climate and political agenda of the current administration. With permission, capturing your testimony/stories on film will be available.
RIDES TO REGISTER AND VOTE - Formation of a ride brigade to assist voters in getting to their polling places on November 6 and for conditional registration at the Yolo County Elections Office (October 23-November 6)
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Most of the event is devoted to Breakout Sessions (Training, information, and collaboration) to engage voters on the issues. We plan to have note takers for each breakout session, in order to compile a local voters’ guide based on the forum. Topics covered may include (tentative list):
MOBILIZING FOR INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES, SOVEREIGNTY, RIGHTS, AND THE VOTE - Learn from organizers and community leaders on the frontlines to learn how the policy decisions out of the Washington D.C. specifically target and undermine indigenous communities, the harbinger of experiences that could likely spread to other groups and communities, and become grounded in best ways to respond and be proactive in the pursuit justice and securing and exercising the right to vote
HOW TO CANVASS PRECINCTS LIKE A COMMUNITY ORGANIZER - Ask the best questions, make the right connections that inspire, provide useful information that empowers, and collect details for follow-up in order to truly rock the vote
SUPPORT FOR PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATES - Eight more days until election day. Join a campaign now and learn about the different ways you can make a difference for the region and help take back the House and Senate
UCD Students, Housing, and Food Pantry - Students in need for housing, food, economic help. How to support UCD students, why students and workers must be united, and creating a bridging opportunity for High School students into UCD
HOUSING IN DAVIS, YOLO COUNTY, AND THE STATE - Become grounded in Proposition 10 - Local Rent Control Initiative and Measure L- proposed West Davis Active Adult Community
NAFTA 2.0 - Receive and share information on the impact of the latest version of North American Fair Trade Agreement on working families, the advance of privatization of public services and institutions, immigrant rights, and relevant state ballot initiatives
THE ATTACK ON LABOR - Here from representatives of various campaigns to achieve workplace fairness, including strikes and boycotts such as the Driscoll’s Boycott, the Fight for $15, and bargaining efforts local public unions to achieve sustainable healthcare and housing, and relevant state ballot initiatives
STANDING UP FOR THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY - Review of the attack on the LGBTQ community, especially Transgender persons, understanding intersectionalism, differences, and commonalities, and developing strategies for voter engagement now and into the future
FIGHTING BACK FOR DISABILITY RIGHTS - Examination of the current’s administration’s agenda to dismantle and eliminate programs for youth and adults with disabilities and how to engage voters through conversations on pertinent ballot initiatives and community organizing efforts
HEALTHCARE SB 562 - what is the latest news on healthcare for all, and how do we take this discussion to the next level, those involved and driving Healthcare for all, what is difference between state and federal programs
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