Elect Demi Chatters

Thank you, thank you, thank you to every volunteer and supporter! While the results have not been as we hoped, I am so proud of the campaign we ran, and am incredibly grateful to every single one of you. Campaigns are a lot of hard work, but we still managed to have quite a bit of fun along the way. Together, we centered our most urgent issues in need of public policy solutions. And most importantly, we stood up for working families, and that is ALWAYS the right thing to do.

Demi Chatters for Everett City Council - 2023 Campaign Season Highlight Reel "Thank you, thank you, thank you to every volunteer and supporter! I am so proud of the campaign we ran and am incredibly grateful to every single one of you...

Join us for sign waving this afternoon @4:30pm in central Everett!

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Join me, Elect Judith Martinez for Everett City Council and Charles Adkins for Everett School Board this afternoon @4:30pm for sign waving in South Everett!

Last week was International World Peace Day 🌎 observed annually on Sept. 21st. In my role as Vice-Chair of the Snohomish County Human Rights Commission, I had the privilege of emceeing our Resist Hate forum where we heard from community leaders and local experts on how we can act to end violent domestic extremism and bring peace to our region.

And over the weekend, got to do the best kind of doorbelling, which is (of course) doorbelling with friends. Thank you to Elect Cindy Gobel and Megan Dunn for Snohomish County Council for getting out and talking to neighbors with me! It is such a pleasure to be on the campaign trail with these two dedicated, knowledgeable, compassionate leaders ✨️

Last week was full of wonderful opportunities to support and connect with community. I appreciate every person who takes the time to share their experiences with me, whether at their door, at a gathering, or just when we run into each other around town. I carry your stories with me as I work to ensure all of our voices are represented at the council decision-making table. A couple of special shout outs: thank you to Megan Dunn for Snohomish County Council for partnering with me for a great cause at the 2023 STOMP in support of Make-a-Wish of Alaska & Washington and, along with Elect Paula Rhyne, Everett City Council District 2 , Susan Paine for Edmonds City Council position #6 & Elect Cindy Gobel in supporting women and families at the 2023 YWCA Inspire event; and thank you to Elect Judith Martinez for Everett City Council for partnering with me at last week's community meet & greet event

My husband and I bought our first home here in 1998 after being priced out of the city we'd grown up in. But the story of housing in Everett is increasingly becoming the story of socioeconomic imbalance and exclusion. Thank you to the Housing Consortium of Everett & Snohomish County for hosting the Affordable Housing Breakfast Forum this morning, providing a platform for candidates to discuss this critical topic. Everett needs bold leadership on evidence-based solutions and unapologetic advocacy for the working people who make this economy run. I am that leadership and this is the work I am coming to do. Join me at www.votefordemi.com

Happy Labor Day! Come join me today in honoring workers and having some fun at the Snohomish & Island County Labor Council March & Block Party (in the parking lot behind 2810 Lombard Ave). Come out between 11AM and 2PM to enjoy free refreshments, face painting, dancing and best of all, solidarity with working families ✨️

Today I had the privilege of attending the ground breaking of the new Family Shelter at Faith Lutheran Church (in partnership with Interfaith Family Shelter) with Megan Dunn for Snohomish County Council, Elect Mary Fosse and Elect Paula Rhyne, Everett City Council District 2. This site will provide emergency housing for up to 8 families, getting them immediately off the street and into a safe place where they can begin rebuilding for themselves and their children. ALL of our children deserve safe homes. "It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." -Frederick Douglass

It was a perfect weekend to help out with some of the clean up at the Labor Temple. Working alongside good people always makes the job feel a bit easier.

Join us this Sunday for conversation and refreshments

Meet Demi Chatters, connect with neighbors, and have some fun!

It was wonderful to run into WA State Human Rights Commissioner Han Tran at this year's NAACP Snohomish County Juneteenth Celebration ✨️

I am excited to share that Mary Cameron Perillo is officially running for Sultan School Board! Mary is an incredible advocate for children and families and will bring the voices of so many parents in the community with her to this position. Check her out and please spread the word to friends and family in Sultan!

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093367711756&mibextid=ZbWKwL

Perillo for Sultan School District I am a proud Mom of two children in our school district.

We can never repay those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, but we can always remember

I recently had the privilege of being part of the Path to Power training organized by the Washington State Labor Council.

You know when you are somewhere and you look around at the incredible people sharing that space and just feel grateful? Well, that was 💯 the vibe for the 3 days I was there. I am grateful to have spent this time learning with and learning from this cohort.

This movement to build power for working families brought us together from across the state of Washington: from Bellingham to Everett to Seattle to Walla Walla to Cheney and beyond. We are out here doing this work, and we are coming to your ballots soon. We need you to be sure that you are registered to vote so you can send us to represent workers and families at every decision-making table.

WSLC continues building a 'Path to Power' Hundreds of union members and supporters have learned how to run a successful campaign for public office via the WSLC’s candidate training program   OLYMPIA (April 12, 2023) — Unions strive not only to win strong contracts for their members, but also to elect pro-worker candidates who will supp...

Had so much fun emceeing the NAACP Snohomish County 2023 Freedom Fund Gala...an excellent night for an excellent cause.

Here's a great article on an International Women's Day community event I attended. A huge thank you to the organizers of this event. And another huge thank you to Lynnwood Times for highlighting this celebration of human rights and for amplifying the nomination process currently underway for the 2023 Snohomish County Human Rights Awards.

Hundreds filled Rosehill for a celebration of womanhood - Lynnwood Times Over 200 people filled Rosehill Community Center for the 13th annual International Women's Day awards to celebrate womanhood.

At the State of on Thursday, Mayor Franklin laid out a vision for a vibrant city that is successfully navigating our unprecedented projected growth. Building an where there are good jobs here and families can afford to live here is key. It's time to get to work!

Happy International Women's Day! This year's theme is DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.

Did you know?

*259 million fewer women have access to the Internet than men, even though they account for nearly half the world's population (un.org)

*Only 63 per cent of women are using the Internet in 2022 compared to 69 per cent of men (ITU, Nov22)

*By 2050, 75% of jobs will be related to STEM areas. Yet today, women hold just 22% of positions in artificial intelligence, to name just one. (WEF Report)

*A study of 51 countries revealed 38 per cent of women had personally experienced online violence. (2022 Gender Snapshot Report)

Learn more at: https://www.un.org/en/observances/womens-day

International Women's Day | United Nations The purpose of the day is to uphold women’s achievements, recognize challenges, and focus greater attention on women’s rights and gender equality to mobilize all people to do their part.

Register today for this year's African American Legislative Day on February 20th, 10:30am-2:30pm on zoom: www.apriseattle.org. This is an opportunity to meet and interact with our Black legislators through panel discussions and help provide them with information about issues in our communities. Hope to see you there!

Spent today learning with my EmergeWA 2023 Cohort and loved every minute of it!

Kicking off the Emerge WA 2023 Cohort!!

Counting down to the first official training weekend for the 2023 cohort - 1 day to go! 🎉🎉🎉

We are thrilled to announce our 2023 Cohort--16 trailblazers representing the diversity of Washington State and its many unique communities. This lineup of powerful women includes nonprofit leaders, scientists, community organizers, educators, and entrepreneurs. We are committed to supporting these women in meeting their goals as transformational leaders by providing training, mentoring, and guidance to be successful political candidates.

Please join me in welcoming them to the Emerge network!

Rental assistance outreach is coming to Mixed Coffee on 164th in Mill Creek on both the 23rd & 30th, 10am - 2pm - spread the word

It was an honor and a privilege to deliver a message to the community inspired by the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 2023 Greater Everett Area MLK Community March & Rally, organized by the dedicated team at Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee:

Demi Chatters - 2023 Greater Everett Area MLK Community March & Rally Demi speaks on the importance of remembering, and continuing to put into action, MLK's blueprint to build a better world for us all.

Are you experiencing financial hardship? You might be eligible for rental assistance.

Schedule your appointment to get your rent paid for up to 15 months! Register with the link below or the given QR code. Visit our rental assistance table at our BIPOC Health Fair this Saturday from 10:00AM – 3:00PM at Homage Seniors Services, located at 5026 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036.

https://calendly.com/dontez/health-fair-rental-assistance-intake-table