Democratic Club

by Mary Larson

LW contributor

The Democratic Club will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 23, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9. People can also join the meeting online or by phone. Email sblwdemocraticclub@ gmail. com to receive the Zoom login information. The meeting will feature a Zoom presentation by Rep. Katie Porter, who is a candidate for the U.S. Senate to replace Dianne Feinstein.

Porter graduated from Yale University and Harvard Law School and has taught law at severaluniversities. Shehas served in the House of Representatives since 2019, having been first elected to represent the 45th Congressional District. She is now well known to many members of the community, having been the Leisure World District 47 representative in Congress since her re-election in 2022.

Throughout her career, Porter has built a reputation as a consumer protection advocate. In recent years, her grilling of corporate executives and administration offices by use of a white board has gained her a national reputation.

Cypress City Councilmember Frances Marquez, candidate for the Orange County Board of Supervisors, will meet in person with club members during the Sept. 27 meeting.

Club members are reminded that a limited number of free tickets are now available 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 562-296-8521 for more information or to reserve a ticket.

The club’s information and registration booth is open on the first Tuesday of the 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.

The club’s “Get Out the Vote” taskforce is looking for volunteers interested in being a part of the new neighbor-to-neighbor outreach effort. Call 805-5885141 or email kmoran97@yahoo. com for more information.

All LW Democratic Club members and supporters can subscribe to the club’s electronic newsletter. This free semi-monthly publication covers more in-depth reporting on issues and candidates. Email mlarson.telfords@gmail.com or call 562-296-8521 to sign up. It is important to include full contact information, as well as party affiliation in the email.