Committee News – Page 15 – Benton County Democrats

Democratic National Committee, April 28, 2025

Posted on April 28, 2025

In just a few short months, Trump has launched attacks on our freedoms, empowered extremists, and made clear that his second term will be even more dangerous than the first. We can’t…

WSDCC – April 28, 2025

Posted on April 28, 2025

Hi there, I’m Joe Barden, the Finance Director here at the Washington State Democrats. With just two days left before our April deadline, we’re feeling the pressure. From rolling back climate protections to ending…

Matt Boehnke 8th LD Legislative Newsletter – April 25, 2025

Posted on April 25, 2025

Ed. Note: This bill is supported by Senate Democrats. Senator Boehnke and his fellow Republicans are hyperbolic and misleading with the claim that there would be no cap on the tax growth…

WSDCC – April 25, 2025

Posted on April 25, 2025

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR Happy Friday, Washington Democrats! On Easter morning, I awoke to the heartbreaking news that State Senator Bill Ramos had passed away unexpectedly. Bill was a champion of working…

8th LD Call to Meeting for April, 2025

Posted on April 24, 2025

8th Legislative District Democrats General MeetingApril 24th, 2025 Call to Meeting, April 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Democratic National Committee, April 25, 2025

Posted on April 23, 2025

We need to elect Democrats who will act as a check against Trump and his disastrous policies. And that work starts in our states. So we’re putting our money where our mouth is…

WSDCC – April 22, 2025

Posted on April 22, 2025

Happy Earth Day, Washingtonians! 🌲💧🌎 From the northern Cascades, Mt. Rainier, and Puget Sound to the Columbia River Gorge and the rolling hills of Eastern Washington: today and every day, we celebrate the…

Democratic National Committee, April 19, 2025

Posted on April 19, 2025

This is a longer message, but I wanted to share an update with you about our work here at the DNC. And I promise I won’t be asking you for money at…

WSDCC – April 18, 2025

Posted on April 18, 2025

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR Happy Friday, Washington Democrats! Some Good News to Highlight Last week’s Yakima People’s Town Hall sparked a broader conversation with more than 200 people joining former Governor Inslee,…

WSDCC – April 17, 2025

Posted on April 17, 2025

Last weekend, while families across Washington worried about rising prices and economic fallout from Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs… He was golfing. It’s true. While Trump’s tariffs sent the S&P 500 plummeting…

	
						
			
						
				
				
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		Today is the LAST DAY TO VOTE!You have until 8:00pm to drop off your ballot. ---- Ballot Drop Box Locations ----📍Kennewick- Benton County Campus, 7122 W. Okanogan Place (Drive up)- Benton County Elections, 7122 W. Okanogan Place Bldg. F- Finley Middle School, 37208 S. Finley Road- Kennewick City Hall, 524 S. Auburn Street (Drive up)📍Richland- Badger Mountain Community Park, Keene Road (Drive up)- Jefferson Park, Symons Street- WSU Tri-Cities, 2770 Crimson Way (Drive up)📍West Richland- West Richland City Hall, 3100 Belmont Blvd. (Drive up)- West Richland Library, 3803 W. Van Giesen Street (Drive up)📍Benton City- City Hall, 1009 Dale Avenue📍Prosser- Prosser Courthouse, 620 Market Street			
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		FYI - It’s too late to mail your ballot!You will need to drop it off at an official drop box by November 4th at 8 PM.You can check that your ballot was received, find drop box locations, and get all your last-minute voting info in the Indivisible Tri-Cities WA Voter Toolbox:👉 linktr.ee/IndivisibleTriCitiesVoterTools🗳️ Tri-Cities! It’s too late to mail your ballot.✅ Instead, drop it off at an official drop box by November 4th at 8 PM.You can check that your ballot was received, find drop box locations, and get all your last-minute voting info in our Voter Toolbox:👉 linktr.ee/IndivisibleTriCitiesVoterToolsEvery vote matters. Let’s finish strong! 💪#GetOutTheVote #IndivisibleTriCitiesWA 			
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		Your voice matters. The decisions shaping our neighborhoods, schools, housing, transit, and quality of life are made right here.VOTE NOW!You have ONE WEEK left to fill out your ballot! Election Day is on November 4th.			
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		There has been a lot of conversation and questions regarding the City of Richland Charter Amendment Measure No. 1 (aka Richland Districting). Background:Since Richland was incorporated, 67 years ago, its population has more than doubled (from 24,000 to over 60,000) and its land area has significantly expanded (from 8 square miles to 35 square miles). In a nutshell:The current at-large system, which was adopted in 1958, means that everyone in Richland votes for all 7 City Council positions. Many citizens of Richland have felt under represented and argue that the city has outgrown its current at-large system. ✅ Voting YES on Measure No. 1 supports changing the City Council election structure so that five of the seven council members are elected by geographic district. This is intended to improve accountability and achieve more even representation across the city.❌ Voting No on Measure No. 1 supports keeping the City Council election structure the way that it is.Richland voters, the choice is yours. Do you feel fairly represented by the current system? Or would you rather have council members serve both their district and the city? -------------- Need more details? Here are some common questions:❓ Question: How were the districts created?Answer: The districts were created by following Washington State law using 2020 census population data and GIS precinct data layers. The district boundaries  are contiguous, and are equal in population. Council members serve both their district and the city as a whole, preserving teamwork while preventing lockstep conformity. - A Better Richland (ABR) used the state law (RCW 29A.76.010) and guidance from the Municipal Research and Services Center to draw the districts.- The state law requires 1) each district be as close as possible in population, 2) that the districts be composed of whole precincts, and 3) the precincts in a district be contiguous.- Each proposed district has almost exactly 12,000 residents per 2020 census data. The population of each Richland precinct (a geographical area defined by the state for electoral purposes) varies from 361 to 2,219 people. The whole, contiguous precincts for each district are listed in the proposed charter amendment.❓ Question: What is going on with the Proposed District 2?This proposed district takes that particular shape due to the population density in that area and the guidelines listed above (continuous districts with approximately 12,000 residents).❓ Question: Is this politically motivated? Is this gerrymandering?Answer: The proposal is a non-partisan effort supported by Richland voters across the political spectrum. Claims that districts are politically motivated or gerrymandered are completely unfounded. Check out the proposed district boundaries at abetterrichland.com and decide for yourself: experience.arcgis.com/experience/40eb8af4aef640b5a5cba2ef523b1bc2/page/Page?org=s-d-gSources:app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=29A.76.010mrsc.org/explore-topics/elections/basics/district-based-elections?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZB...www.abetterrichland.com/charter-amendment-1 www.sos.wa.gov/elections/data-research/reports-data-and-statistics/precinct-shapefiles?fbclid=IwZ...			
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		Still not sure who or what to vote for?Here are two great nonpartisan resources:✅ TriCitiesVote.com is a nonpartisan, community-driven website that provides key information—including candidates' views, donors, and endorsements—to help you make informed decisions.✅ Indivisible Tri-Cities Voter Tool (linktr.ee/IndivisibleTriCitiesVoterTools) is a one-stop guide for local voters. From Essential Voting Links to Get To Know Your Candidates, everything you need is in one convenient place!And don’t forget to VOTE!			
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	November 2025
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2	3	4 TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday November 4, 2025 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day. https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/ See more details Richland City Council Richland City Council November 4, 2025 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details • •	5	6 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs November 6, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter. This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter. Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends. See more details •	7	8
9	10 Benton County Executive Board Benton County Executive Board November 10, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair. See more details •	11 TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday November 11, 2025 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day. https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/ See more details Kennewick City Council Workshop Kennewick City Council Workshop November 11, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM See more details • •	12	13 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs November 13, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter. This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter. Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends. See more details •	14 Tri-City Democrats - Friday, November 14, 6:00 PM Tri-City Democrats - Friday, November 14, 6:00 PM November 14, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Round Table Pizza 3201 W Court St, Pasco Greetings fellow Democrats! It's getting cold out, so we're going to move indoors for our winter gatherings. This month we'll meet at the round Table Pizza on Court Street in Pasco. November 14 at 6pm Pacific. 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 also in the process of proposing some minor alterations to our bylaws, which we may discuss briefly and possibly vote on. See more details •	15
16	17	18 TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday November 18, 2025 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day. https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/ See more details Richland City Council Richland City Council November 18, 2025 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details • •	19 NDTC PCO Training - What is a Democratic Precinct Chair? NDTC PCO Training - What is a Democratic Precinct Chair? November 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Richland Public Library Conference Room B It is recognized this time is not convenient for working people. It is likely the National Democratic Training Committee will record this training and make it available at a future date. If you are able to attend we look forward to seeing you there. Karen and Ken Buxton See more details •	20 BADGER FORUM: Transgender Athletes Participation in School Sports BADGER FORUM: Transgender Athletes Participation in School Sports November 20, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM https://badgers.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=392306 The Columbia Basin Badger Club invites you to join a thoughtful and respectful discussion on transgender athlete participation in school sports. This timely program explores the complex intersection of athletics, identity, fairness, and inclusion. As communities and schools navigate evolving policies and perspectives, our goal is to promote understanding through civil discourse and informed dialogue. See more details Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs November 20, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter. This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter. Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends. See more details • •	21	22 Indivisible Book and Knitting Club Indivisible Book and Knitting Club November 22, 2025 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Richland Public Library, Conference Rm B Book this month: Dreaming of Home: How We Turn Fear Into Pride, Power, and Real Change By: Christina Jiménez See more details •
23	24	25 TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday November 25, 2025 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day. https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/ See more details Richland City Council Workshop Richland City Council Workshop November 25, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details • •	26	27 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs November 27, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter. This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter. Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends. See more details BCDCC General Public Meeting BCDCC General Public Meeting November 27, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair. See more details • •	28	29
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