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WELCOME

The Democratic Club of Sunnyvale is an active and welcoming group that promotes progressive, Democratic values and positions. Join us to meet other people in this major Silicon Valley city where you can make the most use of your Democratic ideas and energy!

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February 15th Meeting: State Senator Josh Becker

Our February Meeting will be on Zoom-only since our normal venue is not available.

When: Saturday, February 15th, 2 to 4 pm

Where: Zoom-only at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMuf-qtqjovHNPAVS166CMSzq-wEmjffu98

 

Senator Josh Becker is a public policy innovator working at the nexus of community activism, technology and social justice. Elected to the State Senate in November 2020, Senator Becker represents the residents of California’s 13th Senate District, which comprises most of San Mateo County and the northern part of Santa Clara County.

He is the author of several bills focused on accelerating California’s transition to 100% clean energy and net zero emissions, voter access and justice reforms, and leveraging technology to provide greater economic mobility for all Californians.

He chairs the Senate Budget Subcommittee on Resources, Environmental Protection, and Energy. He also is a member of the Senate Budget & Fiscal Review Committee, the Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee, the Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee, the Senate Transportation Committee and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.

Senator Becker will update us on bills he has proposed for this legislative session and actions the State is taking to protect California residents from federal level attacks on our rights.


UPCOMING EVENTS and ACTIONS


CADEM ELECTION

Remember to vote in the CADEM election by February 23rd.  You can find candidate names and candidate statements here: https://adem.cadem.org/candidate/assembly-district-26/ for Assembly District 26 covering Sunnyvale.  Twenty-seven candidates are vying for 14 seats.  You will see some familiar names as a number of candidates are current or former members of the Democratic Club of Sunnyvale - including Naomi Nakano-Matsumoto, Gail Rubino, Doug Kunz, Peter Allen, Martin Pyne, Eileen, Le, Margaret Okuzumi, Carol Weiss!


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Sustainability

The Climate Action Playbook Update and Game Plan 2028 approved last summer is in full swing.  Check out the City’s Climate Action Scoreboard https://sunnyvaleclimateaction.org/scoreboard.  Attend the Sustainability Commission meeting on March 17th for an update on CAP progress.

"Sunnyvale Sustainability Speaker’s Series.  The first event of 2025 was  “Restoring Wetlands for Climate Resilience”, held on January 29th.  More events will be coming under this year’s theme - Beyond the Shoreline.    Watch recordings of past events! There are 23 videos spanning topics such as waste, water, energy, food, carbon footprints, and more! 

Thinking about breaking up with fossil fuels?  Planning ahead will save time and money.  Have questions about , contractors, rebates, tax credits or products (water heaters, HVAC, induction cooking, heat pump dryers, panel upgrades, EVs, chargers, e-bikes, solar, batteries)?  There are options for every living situation.  Get help with SVCE’s Go Electric Advisor, their eHUB, and at SwitchIsOn.org.  Or ask Kristel Wickham at kristel@timetodream.com

Climate Action Now.  Concerned about climate change, but not sure what to do?  Individual actions are important, but you can magnify your impact by asking decision makers in government and business to take effective and urgent steps with easy customizable letters straight from your phone.  Download the Climate Action Now App to get started.  5 actions per day can take as little as 5 minutes.  Earn points and get trees planted.


Politically Inspired Book Group

The Sunnyvale Democratic Club has a book group! We meet and discuss politically themed books. Upcoming books and discussion dates:

February 23: The Violence Project:  How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic by Jillian Peterson and James Densley  

March 23: Rising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist  by Eli Saslow 

April 20: Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present by Fareed Zakaria.   

May 18: TBD

June 15: TBD

July 20: Autocracy, Inc by Anne Appelbaum.           

Contact Carol Weiss at carolrlweiss@gmail.com to get added to the mail list.

Books we have read and discussed previously:

Davos Man by Peter S. Goodman

The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson

The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism by Katherine Stewart

Let the People Pick the President: The Case for Abolishing the Electoral College by Jesse Wegman

Dignity in a Digital Age by Representative Ro Khanna


Club Committees

DCS currently has several committees and task forces:

Sustainability Committee. To join or get on the email list, contact Kristel Wickham at kristel@timetodream.com.

Diversity Committee. For information, contact Mike Serrone at mjserrone@gmail.com.

Wage Theft Committee: Working on issues related to stopping Wage Theft in our community. To join, contact Mike Serrone at mjserrone@gmail.com





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Recordings of Past Meetings

All recordings on our YouTube Channel

SunnyvaleDems Jan 18, 2024 Meeting: Jason Park - DNC, Ranked Choice Voting and Future Meeting Topics

SunnyvaleDems November 16th: Recap of Local Elections - What Worked and What Didn't Work

SunnyvaleDems Sept. 21, 2024 Mtg: Endorsements for West Valley CC, El Camino Health and Measure Y

SunnyvaleDems August 17, 2024 Meeting Endorsements for Local School Boards

SunnyvaleDems June 22, 2024 Meeting: Endorsements for Sunnyvale Mayor and City Council

SunnyvaleDems May 18, 2024 Meeting: All About Running for Office and Board Electionsmtg

SunnyvaleDems March 2024 Meeting: Fernanda Perdomo-Arciniegas, FUHSD Trustee Areas, SVHopper Shuttle

SunnyvaleDems February 2024 Meeting: State Senator Aisha Wahab and FUHSD Move to Trustee Areas

Sunnyvale Dems January 20, 2024 Meeting: Endorsement for Assembly District 26 Candidates

Sunnyvale Dems November 2023 Meeting: SCC Sheriff Robert Jonsen

August 2023 Meeting - FUHSD District Elections

June 2023 Meeting - Lehigh Cement Plant - Environmental Issues

May 2023 Meeting - Senator Aisha Wahab and Executive Board Elections

April 2023 Meeting - Antisemitism

March 2023 Meeting - Equity in Education for North Sunnyvale Students

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Future Meeting Topics from January 2025 Meeting

Presentation on the Inflation Reduction Act

Presentation: Gun Safety in Sunnyvale


 

 

 


 
 
 

 

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