Endorsements 2016

Ballot Measures: 1) Support for Measure AA “Save the Bay” 2) Support “Opportunity to Work” City of San Jose 3) Support “Measure A”: Santa Clara County Affordable Housing Bond 4) Support “Measure B”: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Association Sales Tax   Candidates: Congressional District 17: Mike Honda Congressional District 18: Anna Eshoo Congressional District 19: …

Job Posting – Updated 5/21/2017

San Jose Mayor’s Office: Council Policy and Legislative Advisor: More info here Council Policy and Legislative Advisor (Spanish speaking preferred): More info here

Agenda – May 15, 2017

I. Welcomes II. Guest Speaker: Sue Russell from LWV III. Officer Reports President: Emily Ramos – After Party Update – Nominations Political Director: Matt Savage – Quick update on advocacy issue Secretary: Kathy tran – FB stats – Feedback Membership Director: Ian Crueldad IV. Old business – Convention V. New business Vote on early endorsement …

Job posting – Field Rep Position

Senator Jim Beall seeks candidates for a Field Representative for District Office The Field Representative will act as a liaison between the Senator and constituents, district organizations, local governments, and state agencies. Responsibilities include keeping the Senator apprised of relevant district issues, especially those involving state agencies, constituent casework, event-planning, cultivating relationships with constituents, local …

Agenda – April 17, 2017

Welcomes and introductions (name, last political thing, fun fact) Guest Speaker: Evan Ortiz, a grassroots leader in the Mountain View Tenants Coalition Officer Report: Secretary (Kathy Tran) SVYD Officer Elections in June Report from Central Committee President (Emily Ramos) Vote for reimbursement for Ian and Emily Membership Director (Ian Crueldad) Pay your dues Political Director …

Job Postings (Updated March 27, 2017)

Silicon Valley Leadership Group The Silicon Valley Leadership Group is currently hiring for three positions: Energy & Environment Associate Education Policy & Programs Associate Housing Director If you or someone you know would be interested, please refer them to this link to learn more. The Silicon Valley Leadership Group, founded in 1978 by David Packard …

Minutes

I. Call to order to start meeting by President Emily Ramos at 7:11 pm. II. Welcomes and introductions III. Guest speaker: Erica of SIREN IV. Officer Reports President (Emily Ramos) Chartering Inter-club partnership the Democratic 21st Century Club. Political Director (Matt Savage) Vote on advocacy issue Motion to take a vote by Kieran K., seconded …

Agenda – March 20, 2017

Agenda: I. Call to order, motion to approve Minutes from February 27, 2017 meeting. II. Welcomes and introductions. III. Guest speaker: SIREN III. Officer Reports President (Emily Ramos) Chartering Inter-club partnership the 21st Century Democratic Club. Membership Director (Ian Crueldad) Outreach Committee Political Director (Matt Savage) Vote on advocacy issue Secretary (Kathy Tran) Current events …

SVYD 2017 Advocacy Project

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Agenda – February 27, 2017

Call to Order Welcome and Introductions Guest Speaker: Joe Simitian Officer Reports: President (Emily Ramos): CYD Update Feedback from index cards Central committee update Membership Director (Ian Crueldad): Outreach committee Political Director (Matt Savage): Advocacy projects Housing Immigration Secretary (Kathy Tran): Social media intern Treasurer (Charles Wilson III): Update on our club finances Old business: …