8th Legislative District Democratic Organization
Regular Meeting Minutes
August 17, 2016
I. Call to order
Chair John Christenson called to order the regular meeting of the 8th Legislative District Democratic Organization at 6:11 PM on August 17, 2016 at the Laborers Local 348 Union Hall, 2505 Duportail St., Richland, Washington. John H. O’Brien led the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. Roll call
The following persons were present:
John Christenson, Skye White, Kate Moran, Carl Sjostrand, Xander Lih, Matt Rutt, Matthew Bonomo, Richard Badalamente, Ruth Mueller, Chris Reykdal, John H. O’Brien, John O’Brien, Barbara O’Brien, Margaret Munro, Lora Rathbone, John Vann, and Neil Norman.
III. Adoption of the Agenda
The proposed agenda was distributed by email about 4:15 PM on August 17 and hard copies handed out to those in attendance at the meeting. The proposed agenda was as follows:
A. (6:00 PM) Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
B. Adoption of Agenda
C. Approval of last meeting’s minutes
D. Chair’s Report
E. Treasurer’s Report
F. Nuclear Power Committee Report
G. Endorsements Committee Report
H. Other New Business
I. Adjournment The agenda was approved as distributed.
IV. Approval of minutes from last meeting
The body was invited to read the minutes from the last meeting, held on June 15, that had been distributed. The minutes were approved as printed.
V. Chair’s report
John Christenson temporarily gave Skye White the position of Chair while the report was made.
Precinct organization group is going well. Beth Mueller is a Precinct Leader, and present at this meeting.
John Christenson moved as follows:
That the rules be suspended so that non-members, including precinct leaders, who have signed in are allowed to speak in debate.
Motion was seconded by Neil Norman.
After some discussion, the previous question was called. The motion to end debate carried. The main motion carried unanimously.
John Christenson moved as follows:
A Directory of the 8th LD PCOs and Precinct Leaders be distributed.
Motion was seconded by Richard Badalamente.
After some discussion, the previous question was called. The motion to end debate carried. The main motion carried unanimously.
VI. Treasurer’s report
We have a balance of $2164.22. Of that balance, $447 are contributions for this year, and $223.50 is available to donate to candidates if the 8th LDDO so chooses.
VII. Nuclear Power Committee Report
Neil Norman moved as follows:
That the 8th LDDO adopt the resolution entitled “Retain the Columbia Generating Station,” distributed by email with the meeting agenda on August 17.
Motion was seconded by Kate Moran.
After some discussion, the previous question was called. The motion to end debate carried. The main motion carried unanimously.
VIII. Endorsement Committee Report
John Christenson moved as follows:
That debate on each question be limited to three one minute on each side.
This motion was withdrawn.
Skye White moved as follows:
That the 8th LDDO support all Democrats that made it through the Primary.
Some amendments were discussed. Skye accepted these proposed amendments as friendly amendments. The motion as revised with friendly amendments read as follows:
That the 8th LDDO endorse all Democrats that made it through the Primary unopposed by another Democrat.
Motion was seconded by Kate Moran.
The previous question was called. The motion to end debate carried. The main motion carried unanimously.
Neil Norman moved as follows:
That the 8th LDDO endorse Chris Reykdal for Superintendent of Public Instruction.
After some discussion, the previous question was called. The motion to end debate carried. The main motion carried unanimously.
Skye White moved as follows:
That the 8th LDDO oppose I-732, Carbon Tax Initiative.
Motion was seconded by Kendall Miller.
Some amendments were discussed. Skye accepted these proposed amendments as friendly amendments. The motion as revised with friendly amendments read as follows:
That the 8th LDDO postpone endorsing I-732 until our October meeting, after a planned I-732 forum has been held.
Motion was seconded by John Christenson.
After some discussion, the previous question was called. The motion to end debate carried. The main motion carried unanimously.
Skye White moved as follows:
That the 8th LDDO support I-1433, Labor Standards Initiative.
Motion was seconded by Kendall Miller.
After some discussion, the previous question was called. The motion to end debate carried. The main motion carried unanimously.
Skye White moved as follows:
That the 8th LDDO support I-1464, Campaign Finance Initiative.
Motion was seconded by Richard Badalamente.
After some discussion, the previous question was called. The motion to end debate carried. The main motion carried unanimously.
Skye White moved as follows:
That the 8th LDDO support I-1491, Extreme Risk Protection Initiative.
Motion was seconded by Neil Norman.
After some discussion, the previous question was called. The motion to end debate carried. The main motion carried unanimously.
Neil Norman moved as follows:
That the 8th LDDO support I-1501, Crimes Against Vulnerable Individuals Initiative.
Motion was seconded by Skye White.
After some discussion, the previous question was called. The motion to end debate carried. The main motion carried unanimously.
IX. Adjournment
Kendall Miller moved to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:06 PM.
Minutes submitted by: Kate Moran, Secretary
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