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No April 2021 Meeting.
NO MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY (4/14)! This week is a very hectic one at the Texas Capitol, with multiple attacks on Healthcare for LGBTQI+ Texans. In lieu of our April Membership Zoom Meeting on Wednesday, April 14th, I am making a call for action to our membership. Please join me and Equality Texas in working to stop these bills. This post gives specific actions you can take. If you can join me at the Capitol on Wednesday, I look forward to seeing you. Otherwise, there are plenty of ways to engage remotely. |
SDA Recommendations for May 1 City of Austin Propositions
Voting has now closed for the Stonewall Democrats of Austin Endorsement Ballot on the May 1 City of Austin Propositions. In order to gain the endorsement of the Stonewall Democrats of Austin, a proposition must have received at least 60% of the votes cast in that race. Below are the results: FOR Prop A: Firefighter collective bargaining: FOR - 74.3% Against - 17.1% No Endorsement - 8.6% Prop C: Police Oversight Director: FOR - 82.9% Against - 8.6% No Endorsement - 8.6% AGAINST Prop B: Public camping/solicitation ban: AGAINST - 74.3% For - 8.6% No Endorsement - 17.1% Prop F: Strong Mayor: AGAINST - 82.9% For - 11.4% No Endorsement - 5.7% NO POSITION Prop D: Mayoral Election Date: For - 54.3% Against - 42.9% No Endorsement - 2.9% Prop E: Ranked Choice Voting: For - 57.1% Against - 34.3% No Endorsement - 8.6% Prop G: Additional Council Seat: For - 45.7% Against - 45.7% No Endorsement - 8.6% Prop H: Campaign Finance Vouchers: For - 42.9% Against - 48.6% No Endorsement - 8.6% Early voting runs from Monday, April 19th to Tuesday, April 27th and Election Day is Saturday, May 1st. Membership in the Stonewall Democrats of Austin is based on a calendar year (January 1 - December 31). If you need to renew your membership, the link to renew online can be found here: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/stonewallaustindues |
March 2021 Membership Meeting
The Stonewall Democrats of Austin will hold its monthly membership meeting on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 6:30 pm. Due to COVID-19, we will host the meeting remotely on ZOOM, with the meeting connection information below. -Update on the 2021 Texas Legislative and LGBTQI+ Bills that are moving. -Local and ISD May 2021 Election Overview. -Spring 2021 Endorsement Update. -Office Election (President & Secretary) - Call for Nominations. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Topic: Stonewall Democrats of Austin - March 2021 Meeting Time: Mar 10, 2021 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86483898178?pwd=WVZHZEo2R2ZHYUdjNzRRVkFMc1BUZz09 Meeting ID: 864 8389 8178 Passcode: 06281969 One tap mobile +13462487799,,86483898178#,,,,*06281969# US (Houston) +12532158782,,86483898178#,,,,*06281969# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 864 8389 8178 Passcode: 06281969 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kO8YkW7s |
| Attachments:
03-21 SDA Agenda.pdf
Stonewall Democrats of Austin - February 10, 2021 Meeting
The Stonewall Democrats of Austin will hold its monthly membership meeting on Wednesday, February 10, 2020, at 6:30 pm. - Part Two of our discussion about the 2021 Austin City Charter Amendments. This month we'll focus on the opposition raised against a "Strong Mayor" system. "10-1 For the People" & "Austin for All People" will give a short presentation, followed by a discussion. -We'll also have Kolby Duhon, President of Texas Young Democrats and a member of the TDP 2020 election review committee, will give us an update on their work. Due to COVID-19, we will host the meeting remotely on ZOOM, with the meeting connection information below. ____________________________________________ Topic: Stonewall Democrats of Austin - February 2021 Meeting Time: Feb 10, 2021 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86483898178... Meeting ID: 864 8389 8178 Passcode: 06281969 One tap mobile +13462487799,,86483898178#,,,,*06281969# US (Houston) +12532158782,,86483898178#,,,,*06281969# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 864 8389 8178 Passcode: 06281969 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kO8YkW7s |
Stonewall Democrats of Austin - January 2021 Meeting
Join us for our first meeting of 2021. We'll learn more about Austinites for Progressive Reform, and hear about the initial LGBTQI+ bills files at the Texas Legislature. ----------- Austinites for Progressive Reform is a campaign to amend the city charter to make Austin the most pro-democracy city in the country. The campaign has proposed four charter amendments that will lead to a more representative, diverse, responsive, and accountable city government: - Elect the mayor in presidential years, not midterms; - Move to ranked-choice voting, to eliminate low-turnout runoffs; - Adopt a mayor-council form of government, instead of our "strong manager" system; and - Create a “Democracy Dollars” public campaign financing program. More information is available at austinprogress.org. This May, Austin will have the opportunity to vote on these reforms. In this meeting, members of the Austinites for Progressive Reform team will present on these reforms and take questions from the group. MEETING INFO: Topic: Stonewall Democrats of Austin - January 2021 Meeting Time: Jan 13, 2021 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 821 9627 3901 Passcode: 01202021 One tap mobile +13462487799,,82196273901#,,,,*01202021# US (Houston) +16699009128,,82196273901#,,,,*01202021# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Meeting ID: 821 9627 3901 Passcode: 01202021 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kQLsOQmdn |
November 11, 2020 Membership Meeting
The Stonewall Democrats of Austin will hold its monthly membership meeting on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at 6:30 pm. - We'll have short 30 minute meeting celebrating the victories from November 3rd and a renewed focus on the December 15, 2020 Austin City Council runoff elections. - In District 6 and 10, we must mobilize to ensure continued Democratic representation and LGBTQIA equality for these parts of Austin by reelecting Jimmy Flannigan and Alison Alter. Find out how we all can help turn out the vote! Due to COVID-19, we will host the meeting remotely on ZOOM, with the meeting connection Information below. ___________________________________________________ Topic: Stonewall Democrats (November Meeting) Time: Nov 11, 2020 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85299425151?pwd=SDZoYmFWd1pTVlNzZWJCVkVpVzZCdz09 Meeting ID: 852 9942 5151 Passcode: 11112020 One tap mobile +13462487799,,85299425151# US (Houston) +16699009128,,85299425151# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Meeting ID: 852 9942 5151 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcLswQiNKT |
Stonewall Endorsements - City Council, School Board & Propositions
The Stonewall Democrats of Austin are pleased to announce the results of our endorsement vote for the 2020 Austin City Council, school boards, and the City of Austin Transportation Propositions. Candidates needed to get at least 60% of the votes cast in their race to earn the endorsement. In races where there were three or more candidates and no single candidate met the threshold but two candidates received at least 40% of the votes, then a dual endorsement was given. Early Voting runs from October 13 - 30 and Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. We encourage you to support these endorsements and vote for all the Democrats on the ballot. Austin City Council Austin City Council District 2 - David Chincanchan for City Council Austin City Council District 4 - Greg Casar Austin City Council District 6 - Jimmy Flannigan Austin City Council District 7 - Leslie Pool Austin City Council District 10 - Alison Alter for Austin & Pooja Sethi for Austin City Council (dual endorsement) Austin Independent School District (AISD) AISD Trustee Place 2 - John Mckiernan-Gonzalez AISD Trustee Place 8 - Noelita for Austin ISD District 8 At-Large Del Valle Independent School District (DVISD) City of Austin Transportation Propositions Proposition A: FOR - Transit Now Proposition B: FOR - Safe Mobility For All In the AISD Trustee Place 5, no candidate met our thresholds for endorsement. Congratulations to all the endorsed candidates. |
Austin City Council & Education Candidate Questionnaire & Responses
Because of COVID-19 the Stonewall Democrats of Austin have had to modify our candidate endorsement process for the November 4 General Elections. On September 14 and 21 Stonewall and the Liberal Austin Democrats held two joint virtual candidate forums with City Council and School Board candidates. Our endorsement process requires that candidates must complete a questionnaire in order to be considered for endorsement. Candidates were sent the questionnaire on September 21 and had to return it by September 28. Below in the files section are the responses of those candidates who responded by the deadline. In order to gain the endorsement of the Stonewall Democrats of Austin, a candidate or proposition must receive at least 60% of the votes cast in that race. In races where there are three or more candidates and no candidate received at least 60% of the votes cast, but two candidates receive at least 40% of the votes cast, then there will be a dual endorsement in that race. An email with a link to the ballot has been sent to all current members. A separate email has been sent to all lapsed members and who are eligible to renew their membership in order to vote. Should you have questions about your membership please email rich.g.bailey@gmail.com ** VOTING ENDS AT 5:00 PM ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND ** |
| Attachments:
AISD Trustee - Place 2.pdf
AISD Trustee - Place 5.pdf
AISD Trustee - Place 8.pdf
Austin City Council - District 10.pdf
Austin City Council - District 2.pdf
Austin City Council - District 4.pdf
Austin City Council - District 6.pdf
Austin City Council - District 7.pdf
Del Valle ISD Trustee - Place 2.pdf
LAD & Stonewall Democrats of Austin Candidate Forums (9/14 & 9/21)
Liberal Austin Democrats (LAD) and Stonewall Democrats will be hosting virtual candidate forums for the November Elections. Both meetings will be hosted on Zoom. Use the link below to sign up & receive the meeting info. · LAD & Stonewall Democrats of Austin Candidate Forum for City Council Candidates (Monday 9-14-2020 7:00pm to 8:30pm) Register in
advance for this meeting:
· LAD & Stonewall Democrats of Austin Candidate Forum for School Board Candidates (Monday 9-21-2020 7:00pm to 8:30pm) Register
in advance for this meeting: |
September 9, 2020 Meeting
The Stonewall Democrats of Austin will hold its monthly membership meeting on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at 6:30 pm. - Our meeting will focus on a presentation and discussion about Project Connect, which is on the November ballot !!! -We'll also discuss our November election endorsement process. -Newly elected TCDP chair, Katie Naranjo will also join us to introduce herself and talk about the TCDP Coordinated Campaign. Due to COVID-19, we will host the meeting remotely on ZOOM, with the meeting connection Information below. ________________________________________________________________________ ZOOM INFO: Topic: Stonewall Democrats of Austin - September 2020 Membership Meeting Time: Sep 9, 2020 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Meeting ID: 884 4887 7552 Passcode: 11032020 One tap mobile +13462487799,,88448877552#,,,,,,0#,,11032020# US (Houston) +12532158782,,88448877552#,,,,,,0#,,11032020# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Meeting ID: 884 4887 7552 Passcode: 11032020 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kceaivv4sa |
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