Democratic Club
by Mary Larson
LW contributor
Distribution of vote-by-mail ballots for the 2024 General Election to all registered voters began earlier this week. All registered LW Democrats and no preferred party voters have by now received a letter from the club’s board of directors containing voter recommendations. Residents are encouraged to vote as early as possible and to use the ballot drop box located in the Amphitheater parking lot. For those who want to vote in person, vote centers throughout the county will be open Nov. 2.
Democrats and supporters seeking more information about the propositions that will be on this ballot are invited to attend the club’s voter education session in Clubhouse 3, Room 3, on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. The discussion will be moderated by the committee chair, Bev Bender. RSVP is not required; but more information is available by calling 562-594-9148 or emailing Beverleybender@gmail.com.
Additional voter assistance will be available at the club’s hospitality and voter information booth located in the parking lot outside Clubhouse 6 every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in October and on Election Day, Nov. 5.
The SBLW Democratic Club has endorsed the following candidates; yard signs will also be available for each candidate:
• Frances Marquez for OC Board of Supervisor.
• Harris/Walz for president and vice president.
• Dave Min for House of Representatives District 47.
• Matt Bragman for school board trustee Area 5.
• Franaz Pardasani for school board trustee Area 4.
The Democratic Club’s next membership meeting will be on Wednesday, Oct. 23, in Clubhouse 3,Room2,at1:30p.m. All LW Democrats and supporters are invited to attend in person or join the meeting on Zoom.
Keynote speaker for the meeting will be CA State Sen. Dave Min, the Democratic Party endorsed candidate for election to Congress. Dom Jones will also attend the meeting to update club members on the status of her campaign for election as LW’s district representative in the California Assembly.
Both new and long-term Democratic Club members are invited to attend the “lunch bunch” informal sessions at the Hof ’s Hut Restaurant & Bakery on the first Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call Debbie Wrathall at 714-658-6111 or emailing debbiewrathall@mac.com.
The Leisure World Democratic Club believes:
• Health care is a right.
• Diversity is a strength.
• The economy should work for everyone.
• Facts and truth matter. Democrats and supporters can subscribe to the club’s free semi-monthly e-newsletter by emailing Editor Mary Larson at mlarson.telfords@gmail.com or calling 562-296-8521. Full contact information, including name, mail address, phone number, email address and party affiliation should be included in
