Democratic Club
by Mary Larson
LW contributor
The primary election is Tuesday, March 5. Anyone who needs assistance voting or wants more information about candidates can contact a member of the LW Democratic Club board by calling 562-296-8521 or 1-805-588-5141. All voters are invited to visit the club’s hospitality and information booth outside Clubhouse 6. It will be open today, Feb. 29, and on Election Day from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The vote for Central Committee members is important for a number of reasons. This committee has the responsibility of making the Democratic Party’s endorsement decisions in local political races such as those for school boards, city councils and county Board of Supervisors. They are also the body that charters local Democratic clubs including Leisure World.
The LW Democratic Board recommends voters join them in supporting the following persons for election to the OC Central Committee: Faye Hezar, Jonathan Adler, Gina Clayton Tarvin, Anita Narayana, Bethany Webb and Parshan Khosravi.
Voting for Superior Court judges can be the most difficult section of the ballot. The Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) has released its rating for local judges seeking election. A copy of the report is available by emailing lwsbdemocraticclub@ gmail.com or calling 562--296-8521.
The election to replace termed-out Andrew Do as the District 1 representative on the Board of Supervisors continues to receive attention. If a candidate secures more than 50% of the vote in the primary, there will be no runoff in the November General Election. Frances Marquez is the Democratic Party endorsed candidate in this race.
Voters can post their ballot in the Voter Drop Box located in the Amphitheater parking lot at 13531 St. Andrews Drive. Completed ballots can also be turned in at the vote center located at the fire station outside of the North Gate beginning Saturday, March 2.
Democrats and supporters can subscribe to the club’s newsletter by emailing mlarson. telfords@gmail.com or calling Mary Larson at 562-296-8521.
