Spokane County Democrats

🚨Endorsement Alert 🚨

I am honored to announce that on Saturday I received the endorsement of the Spokane County Democrats! It was great to get to speak to your Precinct Committee Officers and members.

Thank you, Spokane County Democrats for your support.

🚨Endorsement Alert 🚨

This last weekend I was also endorsed by the Spokane County Democrats! I align with the values of focusing on fairness, keeping our environment healthy, and making sure everyone has a chance to do well. I will work to improve our quality of life, help the economy grow, and ensure everyone in Spokane County and across our state gets treated with respect.

I am honored to announce that I have received the endorsement of the Spokane County Democrats! Your dedication and hard work were instrumental in securing Democratic wins on the Spokane City Council last year, and I am so thankful to have you on our team.

Thanks Bob

Washington families to receive millions in settlement from chicken price-fixing scandal The office distributed $35.5 million from the chicken producers’ lawsuit and $5.1 million from the tuna lawsuits—$40.6 million in total.

Hope you can join us soon! We have opportunities this weekend and next week for canvassing and volunteer training! Sign up at VoteMollyMarshall.com/Volunteer!

A lonely state road. A woman alone. A flat tire.

Here comes Rocky. He just finished a parade. He's got two more hours until he's home. He's looking forward to his wife's barbecue dinner and a relaxing beverage. He wants his own dogs around him...not mine.

But he stops nonetheless. And changes the flat.

Why?

Because that's who he is.

And I'm his campaign manager because of who he is.

-Elisanne McCutchen

Dear Fellow Democrats,

The Republicans have leveraged the Supreme Court, the Heritage Foundation, corporations, misinformation, gerrymandering, and the top 1% to enact drastic changes to our country without public approval. It's time for us to take a stand.

Corporations are not people. The Supreme Court should not legislate. County Commissioners must be held accountable for unethical behavior. Democracy is worth fighting for. Being unhoused should not be a crime. Water should be safe for everyone. The circumstances of your birth should not dictate your value in society. "States' rights" has always been a code for stripping away civil rights.

What they forget is that we are the sovereigns of this nation. We hold the power to remove those who do not align with our belief that “a government of the people, by the people, for the people” is our birthright. We believe that government exists to achieve, as a community, state, and nation, what we cannot achieve as individuals; and to fight for equity for all.

We are fortunate to live in Washington State, where we can make a difference. But we must be involved, act, speak up, and fight back. Those who show up get to have a say in every facet of life, including politics. If you don’t like something, show up and change it. We are stronger together than they are. We have the ability to make them regret going this far.

If we unite, we can accomplish anything. What are you waiting for? Come November, will you regret that you could have done more?

Let's stand together and make our voices heard.

Naida E Spencer
Chair, Spokane County Democrats

I am so proud to be a Democrat. We represented Spokane County with class, thoughtfulness and love.

Due to unforeseen circumstances the County Convention scheduled for this Saturday, June 15, 2024, has been postponed.

The Executive Committee met this evening for a special meeting and it was unanimously decided to reschedule the convention for September or October.

Sprague Avenue Construction to Begin in Spokane Valley

Spokane Valley, WA – Construction of the Sprague Avenue Stormwater and Multi-Modal Improvement Project is anticipated to begin June 10. The project is located on westbound Sprague Avenue between N. University Road and N. Herald Road in Spokane Valley.

The project will increase public safety, protect drinking water and provide options and safety for how people choose to travel, whether by car, bus, bike or foot, including connecting the new Balfour Park and Spokane Valley Library with City Hall and the Appleway Trail. Project elements include:

• Stormwater facilities within the existing right-of-way
• Traffic signal improvements
• Pedestrian mid-block signalized crosswalk
• High-performance transit bus stop
• Improved delineated bike lane
• Reduce three blocks of Sprague Avenue from five lanes to three, extending the existing three lanes east of N. University Road west a couple of blocks to N. Herald Road.

Most construction activities will take place Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., with minimal night and weekend work. The project is expected to be completed in the fall, depending on factors such as favorable weather, construction impacts, or other unforeseen circumstances.

During construction, Sprague Avenue will be reduced to two lanes, and travelers can expect reduced speeds and traffic delays. Side streets and intersections will generally remain open throughout construction. Business access will remain open, and the City encourages community members to continue to support local businesses during construction. Signage will be in place to help direct travel through the construction zone and detours when needed.

The project is funded by a combination of state and federal grants, revenue from the Spokane Transit Authority to fund the bus stop and crosswalk, and city funds dedicated to stormwater and pavement preservation.

Learn more about the project at www.SpokaneValleyWA.gov/Sprague and the other City of Spokane 2024 construction projects at www.SpokaneValleyWA.gov/Construction.

We are lucky to live in the great state of Washington. Your state should not dictate your civil rights. Check out our endorsed candidates to see who is fighting for all Americans' Civil Rights.
https://www.spokanedemocrats.org/elections

This week for AAPI Month we are highlighting the Delano Grape Strike.

On September 8, 1965, 2,000 Filipino American farm workers, led by Larry Itliong of the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee (AWOC), took a stand for better working conditions by refusing to pick grapes in California. Two weeks later, Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta’s National Farm Workers Association (NFWA) joined forces with AWOC, creating the United Farm Workers (UFW).

After five years of striking and an international boycott, the Delano Grape Strikers achieved victory in 1970 with new contracts. Larry Itliong’s legacy of activism, including his resignation from UFW in 1971 to support aging Filipino American workers and his role in the 1972 Democratic National Convention, highlights the crucial yet often overlooked contributions of Filipino Americans in the farm labor movement.

Hooray!
Indian Youth Summer Program registration is now open! Please complete and return the application by June 14, 2024 for consideration. You can return applications our reception team or to the email list on the flyer and website. To access the application, click here: https://nativeproject.org/our-services/children-and-youth/ and click on application button, scan the QR code, or grab at NATIVE Project!

See you June 8th

The Friends of the Liberty Lake Municipal Library's Summer Soiree may not be happening until the middle of July, but tickets already went on sale at the end of May and -- if the past couple of years are any indication -- will sell out before the July 17 date. Get the details about reserving yours by seeing the Summer Soiree signs currently on display at the Liberty Lake Municipal Library, City Hall, and other locations around town. Plus, you can learn more about this event on the next episode of "The Liberty Lake Deep Dive" podcast, which will be posted during the first week of June...!

Vote Molly Marshall and I are so appreciative of the great volunteer turnout for our first lit drop in Cheney. Thank you friends! With help like this we will build a better future for Eastern Washington and Spokane County!

Jury awards drag performer $1.1M in case against blogger who made false posts The day after Eric Posey performed at a Pride event in June 2022, an Idaho blogger falsely claimed that he had exposed himself, according to a lawsuit.

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With snow predicted in the forecast early next week, here's a reminder about Cheney Public Schools' Inclement Weather policies! In the event of inclement weather, the district will make a determination of a delay or closure by 5:30 a.m., and the decision will be communicated through School Messenger

Click for more info 👉 https://bit.ly/48EnnG7

There is a 40% chance that lows will be below -5° by next weekend, with a 40% chance that highs will remain below 5°. There is a 80-90% chance of below normal temperatures. Put those shorts and sandals away!🥶🥶🥶

If anyone had any doubts about the impact of local government on people’s daily lives, this article from Rhubarb Skies is an eye-opener.

H/t to Rep. Marcus Riccelli for leading the effort to make the Spokane County Board of Commissioners more responsive and representative, changing state law to provide a commission with five members elected by their own constituents. Thanks to Chris Jordan and Commissioner Amber Waldref for making transparency a priority. Godspeed to new Four Lakes Water Commissioner-elect McCray as he prepares to take office.

Al French and the “forever chemicals” cover-up Four years ago, Spokane County water experts were eager to help with a public health response to potent contaminants in West Plains drinking water. A powerful commissioner pulled the plug. A bit mo…