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Category Archives: Civic Engagement Group
CEG Notice – SAVE THE DATE 1/26/21 Secretary of State Kim Wyman to Speak to Skyline Residents
Save Tues., January 26th on your calendar for a Zoom talk and Question and Answer session with Washington’s Secretary of State, Kim Wyman. This event is currently scheduled for 10:30 a.m., for up to ninety minutes, but the time may change. Secretary Wyman will … Continue reading
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My ballot has been counted – has yours?
To find out, go to https://info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/vote/myvoterinfo.aspx and fill in any three of the four options:First Name:(As it appears on your voter registration card)Last name:(As it appears on your voter registration card)Date of Birth:Month (two digits) Day: (two digits)Year: (four digits)House or Building … Continue reading
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General Election Soapbox – PLEASE NOTE THE CORRECTED DATE
Please plan to join our General Election Soapbox with Moderator, Steve Ellis, and our Timer, Katherine Graubard, on Thursday, October 15th at 2:00 p.m. to discuss ballot issues and candidates for office. This is your chance to share your views with your neighbors, … Continue reading
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State Treasurer Candidate Forum – Tues., October 13 at 7:30 pm
Please plan to join our Moderator, Frank Conlon, Timer Kim Street, and the candidates , Duane Davidson (Incumbent State Treasurer) and challenger Mike Pellicciotti (State Representative – District 30) as they discuss the responsibilities and their qualifications for the Office of State Treasurer.Each candidate will … Continue reading
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Early Notice – Proposition 1 will be on the November 3rd Ballot
What: King County / Harborview Medical Center Prop 1 Bond MeasureWho: Presentation by Ted Klainer, Harborview Capital Projects ManagerWhen: Tuesday, October 6th 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Where: The Zoom Link will be on CareMerge, or you can sign up in the … Continue reading
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Secretary of State Candidate Forum – September 21 – noon-1:30
Sponsored by the King County Bar Association and co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters.Free and open to the public.A conversation with the candidates for Washington State’s Chief Elections Officer re referenda, initiatives and elections.The session will focus on the … Continue reading
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CEG Notice: State Treasurer Candidate Forum – What’s Your Question?
State Treasurer Duane Davidson and 30th District State Representative Mike Pellicciotti will be joining us for our first-ever Skyline Candidate Forum for a statewide office on Tuesday, October 13th at 7:30 p.m. The organizing committee is currently soliciting questions or question topics … Continue reading
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Upcoming General Election Debates
Here is a list of the upcoming General Election Debates sponsored by the League of Women Voters…. all related to the November 3 election.NOTE: As you look at this website, please note that they say: “Some debates will be aired live; others will be … Continue reading
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Voting: Ensuring Your Ballot Counts
Due to the postal slowdown, the pundits and pols have been weighing in on how to make sure your vote gets counted.The consensus seems to be: Mail it early (some say by Oct. 22) – or – Put it in … Continue reading
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CEG Reminder: 2020 Primary Election Skyline Soapbox – Monday, July 27, 3:00 p.m.
Please join our moderator, Stephen Ellis, our timer Kim Street and your friends and neighbors for a Skyline Soapbox discussion of candidates at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 27th. There will be a limited number of seats in the Mount … Continue reading
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U.S. Rep Adam Smith Virtual Town Hall: Tuesday 6/23 at 5:00pm PT
I will be hosting a Facebook Live Town Hall event Tuesday, June 23rd at 5:00 PM PT to answer questions from constituents and discuss ongoing current events. Topics will include police accountability, racial bias, his recent legislative efforts, the impacts and … Continue reading
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2020 Primary Election Skyline Soapbox — July 27, 3:00 p.m.
Please join our moderator, Stephen Ellis, Katherine Graubard, our timer, and your friends and neighbors for a Skyline Soapbox discussion of candidates at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 27 th. There will be a limited number of seats in the Mount … Continue reading
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Letters from an American (a Blog by Heather Cox Richardson)
Wikipedia Bio Heather Cox Richardson is an American historian and Professor of History at Boston College, where she teaches courses on the American Civil War, the Reconstruction Era, the American West, and the Plains Indians. She previously taught at MIT and the University of Massachusetts. Richardson has authored six … Continue reading
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Virtual Civic Bootcamp
Thanks to Put B.
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Civic Engagement Group (CEG) Minutes for March 13th Meeting
PDF can be found here.
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CEG Meeting Friday, 13 March 2020; 4:00 pm – Agenda
CEG Meeting Agenda March 13, 2020 – Mt. Baker Room • Opening – Put Barber, Facilitator • Past Events • Presidential Primary Soapbox – February 21st (3:30 PM) – Mt. Baker Room • 43rd District Open House (Pedersen, Chopp, & … Continue reading
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CEG Minutes for February 14th Meeting
Link to PDF
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CEG Meeting Agenda, 2/14/20
February 14, 2020 – Mt. Baker Room Opening – Put Barber, Facilitator Past Events Jamielyn Wheeler, Common Purpose – Jan. 22 (and future dates) Carri Campbell, Seattle Public Schools Director of Communications – Jan. 24 First Hill Improvement Association Meeting … Continue reading
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43rd Legislative District TOWN HALL
Saturday, February 22nd 2020 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm at Seattle First Baptist Church; 43rd Legislative District TOWN HALL Jamie Pedersen, Frank Chopp, and Nicole Macri will give an update on the 2020 Legislative Session and hear y our comments, … Continue reading
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CEG Jan 10th 2020 Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the first meeting of the year and after a month off. Corrected minutes in PDF form
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FWIW (For What It’s Worth) — A Weekly Look At Digital Strategy & Investments
A weekly newsletter breaking down digital strategy and investments across the political spectrum. Each week, we look at how campaigns are – or aren’t – leveraging smart digital strategies to drive narratives and win elections. You may subscribe to this newsletter … Continue reading
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2020: A New Birth of Freedom
Tuesday, February 4th 2020 at 2:00 p.m. “America, Democracy, and 2020: The Crucible,” with David Domke in the Mt Baker Room This is the first in a series of 3 lectures to be presented at Skyline in the Mt Baker … Continue reading
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CEG Meeting — Friday, 1/10/2020 @ 4:00 pm
CEG Meeting Agenda Friday, January 10, 2020 – 4:00 p.m. Sky Lounge (24th floor) Opening – Put Barber, Facilitator Past Events Is there anything … Continue reading
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CEG Minutes of November 11th Meeting
View the minutes here or download them. They are in PDF form.
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Bob Ferguson, Attorney General; Mount Baker Room Wednesday, September 18, 1:45 pm (see also CEG Calendar)
Robert Ferguson is Washington State’s 18th Attorney General. Education: Graduated from St. Joseph Highschool on Capitol Hill BA, Political Science, University of Washington Juris Doctor from the New York School of Law. Legal Career: Began his legal career in Spokane; Clerked for two federal judges Returning … Continue reading
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