Democratic Club

by Mary Larson

LW contributor

Seal Beach City Council candidate Mariann Klinger will be the speaker at the LW Democratic Club membership meeting on Jan. 25. The meeting will again be held in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, at 1 p.m. Club members and supporters can join the meeting in person or Zoom. To receive a Zoom link email lwsbcemocraticclub@gmail.com.

The LW Democratic Club is supporting Klinger in the Jan. 31 District 5 runoff election. Her previous work experience including work on the City planning commission, and LW’s Security Department helps her understand the community’s needs.

This is a very important election. As the city’s legislative body, the City Council is responsible for establishing goals and policies, enacting legislation, adopting the City’s operating budget, and appropriating the funds necessary to provide service to the City’s residents, businesses, and visitors. The Council also has appointment authority for positions such as city manager and for appointing citizens to various advisory committees.

This will be an all-mail-in ballot election. Unlike in recent elections, there will be no vote centers for in-person voting. Ballots can be placed in the Leisure World drop box located in the Amphitheater’s parking lot or returned by mail.

For more information about candidate Mariann Klinger, including how to help in electing her to the City Council, email democraticclubsblw@ gmail. com.

Democrats are also reminded that Mary Tromp, immediate past president of the LW Club, is one of the 24 candidates running in an upcoming Democratic Party sponsored election. The Democratic Club is also supporting her re-election. Call 562-412-0898 for details.

For more in-depth reporting on issues, Democrats and their supporters can subscribe to the club’s free electronic newsletter. People can subscribe by calling 562-296-8521 or emailing democraticclubsblw@ gmail. com. The club asks people to include their party affiliation, phone number, street and email address when signing up.