General Membership Meeting Documents – Democratic Party of Sacramento County

2021 General Meeting Documents

Voting Items:

Election of a Chair
Election of a Vice Chair
Election of a Secretary
Election of a Controller
Election of a Fundraising Director
Election of a Campaign Services Director
Election of a Communications Director
Administrative Resolution 2021-01: Appointment of State Central Committee Delegates

December Rules Committee Report

January Rules Committee meeting on 1/18/2020 at 6 p.m. (Meeting ID: xxx | Passcode: xxx)

2020 General Meeting Documents

November 12, 2020 Agenda

September 2020 Central Committee Minutes

September 2020 Roll Call & Roll Call Votes

November Rules Committee Report

Click here to attend the November Rules Committee meeting on 11/17/2020 at 6 p.m. (Meeting ID: 774 9192 6203 | Passcode: 27FH0i)
Proposed bylaws amendment
Most recent draft of proposed standing rule

November 2020 Central Committee Minutes

November 2020 Roll Call & Roll Call Votes

September 10, 2020 Agenda

August 2020 Central Committee Minutes

August Roll Call & Roll Call Votes

Voting Items:

1. Endorsements

Candidate Questionnaires & Endorsement Panel Reports
Endorsement Consent Calendar
- American River Flood Control Dist., At-Large (1 seat): No Endorsement
- Center Joint Unified School Dist., At-Large (2seats): Julia Bellehumeur
- North Highlands Recreation & Park Dist., At-Large (3 seats): Beau Reynolds
- Robla Elementary School Dist., At-Large (2 seats): Sharona Devine
- Roseville Joint Union High School District: Defer to Placer County Democratic Party (Greg Harnage)
- Sacramento City Unified School District, Area 3: Jose Navarro
- Sacramento City Unified School District, Area 4: Nailah Pope-Harden
- Measure B, City of Sacramento: Support
- Measure J, River Delta USD (SFID#1): Support
- Measure K, River Delta USD (SFID#2): Support
- Measure L, City of Isleton: Support
Open Ballot Endorsement Votes
- Natomas Unified School Dist., At-Large (2 seats): Christopher Alvarez, Ericka Harden, Susan Heredia, Raynette Johnson, and Sumiti Mehta
- San Juan Unified School Dist., At-Large (1 seat): Garrett Brewer
- Measure M, City of Citrus Heights
- Measure R, City of Rancho Cordova

2. Club Chartering

The Executive Board recommends granting a charter to the following Club: Queer Democrats of Sacramento.

September Rules Committee Report

August 13, 2020 Agenda

July 2020 Central Committee Minutes

July Roll Call & Roll Call Votes

Voting Items:

1. Endorsements

Candidate Questionnaires & Endorsement Panel Reports
Endorsement Consent Calendar
- Folsom City Council, At-Large (2 seats): Jaya Badiga
- Rancho Cordova City Council, At-Large (2 seats): Siri Pulipati & Jack Zwald
- Folsom Cordova Unified School District, Area 4: Christopher Clark
- Natomas Unified School District, At-Large (3 seats): Mariana Sabeniano
- Los Rios Community College District, Area 4: Kelly Wilkerson
- Measure A: Sacramento Mayoral Accountability & Community Equity Act: Oppose
- Measure _ : Sacramento Community Stabilization & Fair Rent Charter Amendment: Support
Open Ballot Endorsement Votes
- Sacramento City USD, Area 7
- Folsom Cordova USD, Area 2
- Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Ward 5
- Elk Grove Unified School District, Area 3

2. Standing Rule Amendment

Standing Rule Amendment 2020-02: Amending the Dues Policy

3. Resolutions

Resolution 2020.04: Opposing the Strong Mayor Initiative
Resolution 2020.05: Supporting Personal Protective Equipment

4. Club Re-Chartering

The Executive Board recommends re-chartering of all qualified clubs that applied before the August Executive Board meeting: Wellstone Progressive, Harry S. Truman, American River, Women, Environmental, Labor, Natomas, Latino, Organize Win Legislate, Young, Town & Country, Asian & Pacific Islander, Justice in Palestine, and Stonewall Democratic Clubs of Sacramento County.

August Rules Committee Report

July 9, 2020 Agenda

June 11, 2020 Minutes

June Roll Call & Roll Call Votes

Voting Items:

1.Budget

2. Endorsements

Candidate Questionnaires & Endorsement Panel Reports
Endorsement Consent Calendar
- Elk Grove City Council, District 1: Ali Moua
- Elk Grove Unified School District, Area 3: No Endorsement
- San Juan Unified School District, At-Large (3 seats): Paula Villescaz & Pam Costa
- Sacramento City Unified School District, Area 5: Chinua Rhodes
- Los Rios Community College District, Area 5: Pam Haynes
- Los Rios Community College District, Area 7: Tami Nelson
- American River Flood Control Dist., At-Large (2 seats): Tamika L’Ecluse
- SMUD, Ward 1: Brandon Rose
- SMUD, Ward 2: Nancy Bui-Thompson
Open Ballot Endorsement Votes
- Elk Grove Unified School Board, Area 1
- Elk Grove Unified School Board, Area 6
- Rancho Cordova City Council, At-Large (3 seats)

3. Resolutions

Resolution 2020.02: Declaring Racism A Public Health Issue In California
Resolution 2020.03: Encouraging Joe Biden to Support Ending Cannabis Prohibition

4. Club Re-Chartering

The Executive Board recommends re-chartering of all qualified clubs that applied before the July Executive Board meeting: JFK, Folsom, Latinx Young, API Young, Truman, Elk Grove So. Co., Feminist, and EPIC Democratic Clubs of Sacramento.
Clubs that submit their re-chartering application between July 1 and August 4 will be eligible for re-chartering at the August Central Committee meeting if they meet all other requirements.
Clubs that are still not re-chartered after the August Central Committee meeting will (temporarily) lose their charter and voting representation on the Central Committee.
To re-charter your Dem Club, fill out this form before the next Executive Board meeting on August 4th: https://forms.gle/X8vneMdCkKwfVQcr6

June 11, 2020 Agenda

January 9, 2020 Minutes

April 9, 2020 Minutes

May 15, 2020 Minutes

Voting Items:

1. Rules

Standing Rules
- Standing Rule 2020-01
Bylaws Amendments
- Bylaws Amendment 2020-01

2. Endorsements

Endorsement Panel Reports — Saturday / Sunday
Endorsement Consent Calendar
- Elk Grove Mayor
  - E-Board recommendation: Endorse Steve Ly
- Elk Grove City Council, Ward 3
  - E-Board recommendation: Endorse Maureen Craft
- Los Rios Community College District, Area 3
  - E-Board recommendation: Endorse Chris Yatooma
- Cosumnes Community Services District, Area 4
  - E-Board recommendation: Endorse Orlando Fuentes
Open Ballot Endorsement Vote
- Sacramento City Council, Ward 8
  - Mai Vang (received 25 votes in the primary endorsement vote, 48% in the primary)
  - Les Simmons (received 8 votes in the primary endorsement vote, 33% in the primary)
Questionnaires
- Elk Grove Mayor
  - Steve Ly
  - Glen Padayachee
- Elk Grove City Council, Ward 3
  - Maureen Craft
  - Amandeep Singh
- Los Rios Community College District, Area 3
  - Chris Yatooma
- Cosumnes Community Services District, Area 4
  - Orlando Fuentes
- Sacramento City Council, Ward 8
  - Mai Vang
  - Les Simmons

3. Resolutions

Resolution 2020-01: Supporting Moving the Vote

4. Club Chartering

Latinx Young Democrats
- E-Board recommendation: Approve chartering request.

Non-Voting Items:

Rules Committee Report:

Club Re-Chartering
- Clubs will be re-chartered at the July Central Committee meeting. To re-charter your Dem Club, fill out this form by June 30th: https://forms.gle/X8vneMdCkKwfVQcr6
- The Executive Board will meet on June 30th to set the agenda for the July Central Committee meeting. Any Club that does not submit their re-chartering form before the Executive Board meeting on June 30th cannot be placed on the agenda for the July Central Committee meeting, but will instead be placed on the August Central Committee meeting agenda.

May 14, 2020 Agenda

January 9, 2020 Minutes

April 9, 2020 Minutes

Rules Committee Report

Draft Emergency Rules of Order
- The Rules Committee has drafted these Rules of Order concerning procedures for conducting virtual meetings.
Draft Bylaws Amendment on Virtual Meetings
- The Rules Committee will consider this proposed Bylaws Amendment which will further authorize virtual meetings.
Join the DPSC Rules Committee Zoom (Tuesday, May 19 at 6 p.m.) by clicking HERE or by calling 1-669-900-6833:
- Meeting ID: 865 7744 2301
- Password: 194447
Join the DPSC Rules Committee Zoom continuation (Wednesday, May 27 at 6 p.m.) by clicking HERE or by calling 1-669-900-6833:
- Meeting ID: 879 9563 6358
- Password: 680679

April 12, 2020

Non-Voting Items:

Rules Committee Report

Draft Emergency Rules of Order
- Proposal to adopt special Rules of Order for electronic meetings during a public health emergency preventing physical gatherings. Proposal will be discussed at the next Rules Committee meeting on Tuesday, April 14, via video conference, then by the DPSC Executive Board on Tuesday, May 5, and may be sent to the Central Committee for adoption in May if the State is still in a public health emergency.
- The DPSC Rules Committee Meeting on April 14 at 6 P.M. can be found here: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74299314384
- The DPSC Rules Committee Meeting continuation on April 21 at 6 P.M. can be found here: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74257023001
- The DPSC Rules Committee Meeting continuation on April 28 at 6 P.M. can be found here: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77167066569
- The final DPSC Rules Committee Meeting continuation on May 4 at 6 P.M. can be found here: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74864433058
- The working draft of the Emergency Rules of Order as amended can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vJ0OWEvms183PcMetWa7bdiLGkoPHAVg-gzfjGVHEzs/edit?usp=sharing

March 12, 2020 Agenda

January 9, 2020 Minutes

Voting Items:

Club Chartering

Latinx Young Democrats
- E-Board recommendation: Approve chartering request.

January 9, 2020 Agenda

October 10, 2019 Minutes

Voting Items:

Endorsement Vote

Endorsement Panel Reports
- Candidate Panel Report (continued from November & updated)
- Ballot Measure Panel Report
Consent Calendar
- Sacramento Mayor
  - E-Board/Panel recommendation: Endorse Darrell Steinberg
- Sacramento City Council, District 2
  - E-Board/Panel recommendation: Endorse Allen Warren
- Twin Rivers Unified School District, Area 3
  - E-Board/Panel recommendation: Endorse Christine Jefferson
- Twin Rivers Unified School District, Area 7
  - E-Board/Panel recommendation: Endorse Daniel Savala
- Measure D (City of Isleton)
  - E-Board/Panel recommendation: Support/”Yes” position.
- Measure E (Los Rios Community College District)
  - E-Board/Panel recommendation: Support/”Yes” position.
- Measure H (Sacramento City Unified School District)
  - E-Board/Panel recommendation: Support/”Yes” position.
Open Ballot Vote by Membership
- Measure G (City of Sacramento)
  - Panel recommendation: Oppose/”No” position. (Ayes: 4; Noes: 2)
  - E-Board recommendation: None – open ballot. (Ayes: 4; Noes: 3)
Questionnaires
- Darrell Steinberg (Sacramento Mayor)
- Allen Warren (Sacramento City Council, District 2)
- Christine Jefferson (Twin Rivers USD, Area 3)
- Daniel Savala (Twin Rivers USD, Area 7)
- Linda Fowler (Twin Rivers USD, Area 7)

Ratification of Chair’s Appointments

Audit Committee
- Chair’s appointments: TBA

Club Chartering

College Democrats at Sacramento State
- E-Board recommendation: Approve chartering request.
Sacramento Democrats for Justice in Palestine
- E-Board recommendation: Approve chartering request.

Cancellation of Central Committee Meetings

Cancellation of Meetings in Month Prior to Election (Per Custom)
- E-Board recommendation: Cancel February 2020 and October 2020 meetings.

2019 Meeting Documents

2019 November (11/14/19)

2019 October Minutes

Voting Items:

Endorsement Vote

Endorsement Panel Reports
Consent Calendar
- Sacramento Mayor
  - E-Board/Panel recommendation: Endorse Darrell Steinberg
- Sacramento City Council, District 2
  - E-Board/Panel recommendation: Endorse Allen Warren
- Twin Rivers Unified School District, Area 3
  - E-Board/Panel recommendation: Endorse Christine Jefferson
- Twin Rivers Unified School District, Area 7
  - E-Board/Panel recommendation: Endorse Daniel Savala
Questionnaires
- Darrell Steinberg (Sacramento Mayor)
- Allen Warren (Sacramento City Council, District 2)
- Christine Jefferson (Twin Rivers USD, Area 3)
- Daniel Savala (Twin Rivers USD, Area 7)
- Linda Fowler (Twin Rivers USD, Area 7)

2019 October (10/10/19)

2019 September Minutes

Voting Items:

Endorsement Vote

Endorsement Panel Reports
Consent Calendar
- Sacramento City Council, District 4
  - E-Board/Panel recommendation: Endorse Katie Valenzuela
- Sacramento City Council, District 8
  - Panel recommendation: Adopt a “neutral” position
  - E-Board recommendation: No recommendation – open ballot
- Sacramento County Board of Education, Area 7
  - E-Board/Panel recommendation: Endorse Harold Fong
- Twin Rivers Unified School District, Area 1
  - E-Board/Panel recommendation: Endorse Michael Baker
- Twin Rivers Unified School District, Area 5
  - E-Board/Panel recommendation: Endorse Basim Elkarra
Questionnaires
- Michael Baker
- Basim Elkarra
- Harold Fong
- Les Simmons
- Katie Valenzuela
- Mai Vang

Resolutions

Non-Voting Informational Items:

Rules Committee Report 2019-10

2019 September (09/12/19)

2019 August Minutes

Voting Items:

Standing Rule

Standing Rule Amendment 2019-2: Endorsement Process

2019 August (08/07/19)

2019 July Minutes

Voting Items:

Resolutions

Resolution 2019-20: Supporting the Passage of Legislation Serving the People
- To lookup federal legislation, visit www.Congress.gov.
- To lookup state legislation, go to www.LegInfo.Legislature.ca.gov.
Resolution 2019-21: Calling for Enforceable Work Safety Rules During Hazardous Air Days
Resolution 2019-22: Calling for a Climate Debate

Bylaws Amendments/Standing Rules Amendments

Endorsement Vote

Board of Supervisors, Supervisor District 3
- Panel Report
  - E-Board/Panel recommendation: Endorse Gregg Fishman
- Questionnaires:
  - Matthew Ceccato
  - Charles Crowder
  - Gregg Fishman
  - Tiffany Mock-Goeman
  - Catrayel Wood

2019 July (07/11/19)

2019 June Minutes

Voting Items

Resolutions

Resolution 2019-19: Supporting LGBTQ+ Liberation in Sacramento
A vacancy in the position of Elected Member from Supervisor District 4 (map of the district) will be filled by nomination & election.
- To be eligible, you must be a registered Democrat residing in Supervisor District 4.
- If you are interested in running, please contact Terry Schanz at Terry@SacDems.org.

Non-Voting Informational Item(s)

Rules Committee Report 2019-7
Proposed bylaws amendments:
- Part 1 (Miscellaneous provisions)
- Part 2 (Revision of endorsement process)
NOTICE: Open seat for delegate to California Democratic Party.
- There is a vacancy for a position of delegate to the California Democratic Party for a self-identified female.
- To be eligible, you must be a registered Democrat in Sacramento County and a DPSC member.
- If you are interested in applying, please contact Terry Schanz at Terry@SacDems.org.

2019 June (06/13/19)

2019 May Minutes

Voting Item(s)

Non-Voting Informational Item(s)

Rules Committee Report 2019-6

NOTICE: There is a vacancy in the position of Elected Member from Supervisor District 4. The vacancy will be formally announced at this meeting and the Central Committee will fill the vacancy at the next meeting on July 11, 2019.

2019 May (05/07/19)

2019 April Minutes

Voting Item(s)

Resolutions

The Executive Board recommends adoption of the following resolutions on consent:
California Democratic Party (CDP) Endorsements. The Executive Board recommends the following endorsements on consent:
- African American Caucus
  - Chair – Taisha Brown
  - Northern Vice Chair – Kendra Lewis
- Chicano Latino Caucus
  - Chair – Carlos Alcala
  - Vice Chair Region 2 – Norma Alcala
  - Resolutions – Tristan Brown
- LGBT Caucus
  - Co-Chair (Northern CA) – Tiffany Woods
  - Co-Chair (Southern CA) – Lester Aponte
  - Vice Co-Chair (Northern CA) – Mario Guerrero
  - Vice Co-Chair (Southern CA) – Denise Penn
  - Treasurer – Brendalynn Goodall
  - Secretary – John Yi
  - At-Large Officer – Evan Minton
  - At-Large Officer – Craig Roberts
- ProgressiveCaucus
  - Chair – Amar Shergill
  - Northern Vice Chair – David Hildebrand
  - At-Large Officer – Zach Denney
- Veterans Caucus
  - Chair – Jillynn Molina
  - First Vice Chair – Robert Leahy
  - Second Vice Chair – Crystal Jackson
  - Treasurer – Kelsey Pressnall
  - Secretary – Shelisa Williams
  - Parliamentarian – Arturo Reyes
  - Sergeant-at-Arms – Nicholas Edge
  - Northern Vice Chair – Eric Gudz
  - Central Vice Chair – Cullen Tiernan
  - Southern Vice Chair – Michelle Gomez

2019 April (04/11/19)

2019 March Minutes

Voting Item(s)

Resolution 2019-08: Supporting Medicare for All and Calling on our Local Democratic Members of Congress to Co-Sponsor H.R. 1384: the Medicare for All Act of 2019.
- E-Board recommendation: Adopt (Ayes: 7, Noes: 0, Abstentions: 0)
California Democratic Party (CDP) Endorsements:
- Chair
  - E-Board recommendation: Endorse Kimberly Ellis (Ayes: 5, Noes: 0, Abstentions: 2)
  - Candidate Questionnaires:
- Regional Director, Region 3
  - E-Board recommendation: Endorse Eric Sunderland (Ayes: 7, Noes: 0, Abstentions: 0)
DPSC Budget 2019-2020
- E-Board recommendation: Adopt (Ayes: 7, Noes: 0, Abstentions: 0)

2019 March (03/ 14/19)

2019 February Minutes

Voting Item(s)

Resolution 2019-06: Commending the Elk Grove Unified School District for Supporting LGBTQ Students & Staff
Resolution 2019-07: Denouncing the District Attorney’s Refusal to Seek Justice for Stephon Clark, and Calling for Reform of Officer Use of Force.
- Text of AB 392 (Weber & McCarty)

Non-Voting Informational Item(s)

Resolutions Committee Report

2019 February (02/14/19)

2019 January Minutes

Voting Item(s)

Proposed Bylaws Amendments

Resolutions

2019 January (01/10/19)

2018 November Minutes

This month, we will be holding our biannual organizational meeting, meaning we will be holding officer elections at this time.

Only persons resident in Sacramento County from the Central Committee classes detailed on page 8 of our bylaws are eligible to be nominated as officers.

2018 Meeting Documents

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