Recent Events
See the Web Log for information about past events
Benton County Democratic Central Committee
General Meeting
December 18, 2025
Leslie Road Roundtable Pizza
1769 Leslie Rd
Richland
Kennewick Roundtable Pizza
and on ZOOM
Link to Call to Meeting
Organizing for a brighter future for Washington families in 2026 starts now! It’s time to huddle up and make a 2026 game plan for protecting child care during the Washington state budget crisis.
Join SEIU 925, Children’s Campaign Fund Action, and MomsRising for a virtual Family Meeting: Child Care & the State Budget Emergency.
Our state is in a budget crisis, and we know most of our families are too. We’re calling a family meeting to learn about what’s at stake and to co-create the budget solutions that will lift all families.
Together, we’ll get up to speed about the state of the 2026 state budget and how budget choices will impact moms, families, caregivers, and workers in our state. We’ll hear from leaders from across Washington state, including Senator Claire Wilson, Senator Emily Alvarado, Representative Mary Fosse, and leaders from SEIU 925 and MomsRising.
We hope you can join us in getting organized and informed so we can hit the ground running in early 2026! Make sure to RSVP so you receive the Zoom link once it’s available.
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/873403
Click here to see the full Do Something 2025-12-10
This week we host our Holiday Potluck!! Please join if you can. Here is the flyer and we will be collecting donations as well, toys and food again! Let us take some time to come together in community. Thanks for all you do and let’s keep up the good work.
Our Voices United is sharing Whistle Safety Packs as a simple but powerful grassroots tool that helps communities stay alert and protect one another. 📢💪 Indivisible Tri Cities is joining in to help promote this campaign and support local outreach. 🤝❤️
These whistles create instant signals when ICE activity is nearby, helping neighbors gather quickly, record what is happening, and stand with anyone who may be approached. 📣📱👀
Different whistle patterns can signal urgent moments like ICE in the area or someone being detained, giving people a fast way to respond that is quicker than social media. 🚨✨ This small tool helps turn quiet threats into visible community action, solidarity, and support. 🌟💛
When we come together for efforts like this, our collective strength grows. 🌈💫 It takes all of us working side by side to create real impact and keep our communities safe. 👐💙
Here is the link for the zoom. See you if you can make it.
Zoom link:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98705415948?pwd=D9LvB2i9FEJ99BwpWFq70jBP2ENa2a.1
Meeting ID: 987 0541 5948
Passcode: 021290
Click here to see the full Do Something 2025-12-03
Hope you all found time for food, friends and family or some quiet time at home. I had much needed time with family. THIS FRIDAY is First Friday, so hope you are able to make it out. We will be at Moonshot at 4pm.
Well, even with all that is going on and the holiday bustle we need to keep up the great work and continue to be involved with our community. Remember to shop local if you can, volunteer, and donate if you are able. Also, this time of year can be challenging for many, please remember you are not alone!
Well, now let’s get to work!
Here is the link for the zoom. See you if you can make it.
Zoom link:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98705415948?pwd=D9LvB2i9FEJ99BwpWFq70jBP2ENa2a.1
Meeting ID: 987 0541 5948
Passcode: 021290
Tri-City Democrats – Friday, December 12, 6:00 PM
Greetings fellow Democrats!
It’s time for a holiday celebration. This month we’ll meet at the Round Table Pizza on Court Street in Pasco. December 12 at 6pm. Come gather with like-minded folks and share some fellowship, food and beverages. As is our normal practice, Tri-City Democrats will order several pizzas to share. We’ll have the donation box available for those who care to financially support the group. Some of our generous members are likely to purchase pitchers of beer to share. If you want the salad bar or soft drinks, you are on your own for those items.
At this writing, we do not have a planned program, but we will have ‘Hate Has no Home Here’ signs available. We are coming up on election time for the group – at our January meeting we’ll plan to hold elections for our officers for 2026. Please let us know if you are interested in serving on the board!
For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see https://www.meetup.com/tri-city-democrats/events/312303177/
Thursday December 11 | Noon - 1PM
BADGER FORUM:
Understanding Vaccines:
the Benefits, the Risks, the Science
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, support for public health policies has gradually declined. At the federal level certain policies and practices regarding vaccines have been thrown into question.
Vaccine proponents note the long-time and widespread benefits of the traditional MMR vaccine; vaccine skeptics generally insist it causes autism. Some say the approval process (Operation Warp Speed for Covid-19) was either rushed or rigged; others say the process was instrumental in reducing suffering and saved the lives of millions of people.
This program is different. It will give you the unusual opportunity to hear from both perspectives at the same time and place. Speakers will be able to ask questions of one another.
REGISTER HERE for Understanding Vaccines
Precinct Committee Officer
Training Opportunity
December 10, 2025 10:00 AM PST
Online Zoom Training
December 10, 2025 10:00 AM PST
If you don’t already have a free account with NDTC, create one in order to attend this online training.
Benton County Democratic Central Committee
Executive Board Meeting
December 8, 2025
Round Table Pizza
1769 Leslie Rd, Richland
6:30 PM
and on ZOOM
Link to Call to Meeting Invitation
Click here to see the full Do Something 2025-11-19
Mark you calendar:
Sat, Nov 22nd
Indivisible Book and Knitting Club
Book this month:
Dreaming of Home: How We Turn Fear Into Pride, Power, and Real Change
By: Christina Jiménez
Here is the link for the zoom. See you if you can make it.
Zoom link:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98705415948?pwd=D9LvB2i9FEJ99BwpWFq70jBP2ENa2a.1
Meeting ID: 987 0541 5948
Passcode: 021290
Call to Meeting Thursday November 20, 2025
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 | Noon to 1 PM
BADGER FORUM: Transgender Athletes
Participation in School Sports
NDTC PCO Training – What is a Democratic Precinct Chair?
November 19, 2025 – 10 AM to 11AM
Richland Public Library Conference Room B
🚧Under Construction
🚧Under Construction
See the Web Log for information about older past events
Benton County
Meetings are the 4th Thursday of every month
- 6:30 pm – Benton County Democratic Central Committee
Meetings held in-person at various locations and on Zoom. Subscribe to Benton County Democrats to get on the email list for meeting links.
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Franklin County Democrats
Meetings every 3rd Thursday of the month at various locations. Subscribe to :::::: to get on the email list.
- Social time 5:30
- Business Meeting 6:00
Tri-Cities Young Democrats
Currently no meetings are being scheduled
Location changes so please check their Facebook Page for details
Tri-City Democrats Potluck
Meetings are every 2nd Friday of each month, 6 pm – 8 pm
Meetings held in-person and on Zoom. Subscribe to Benton County Democrats to get on the email list for meeting links.
Please check the Facebook Page for details.
Register to Vote Online
www.myvote.wa.gov
New voters may register online or by mail no later than the Monday four weeks before Election Day, or in person until the Monday one week before Election Day. For the General Election, ballots will be mailed October 14th. Have questions? 1-800-448-4881