FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, February 26, 2012

 

CONTACTS:

Bob Schelen, YCDP Chair, 916.8492110

Kelsey McQuaid, YCDP Executive Director, 949.338.4194

 

Yolo County Democratic Party Endorses Measure C

Quality Education is the Key to Davis’ Success

 

Davis, CA- The Yolo County Democratic Party (YCDP) has endorsed the Davis School Bond, Measure C. The YCDP supports Measure C because throughout the decades of state cuts to K-12 education, Davis has always proactive in order to ensure the quality education of our students. This continuation of previous parcel taxes, totaling $320 per household and $150 per apartment, will provide necessary funding for key programs and classes while preventing further layoffs of teachers.

Over the last five years, Davis K-6 students have seen class sizes increase from 20 students to the current level of 25 students. Measure C will fund class size reductions. The Davis community has always taken pride in the level of education we can provide our students, but increased class sizes during early learning will limit the ability of students to improve in reading and math.

Due to state budget shortfalls, the Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD) has already made $2 million in cuts over the last three years. These cuts have resulted in drastic measures by DJUSD and the Davis School Board to balance the budget: closing a school, salary cuts across the board, cuts to supplies and services, cuts to staffing, and elimination of some class offerings. Without Measure C an additional $6.5 million will be cut from the DJUSD budget, further limiting the availability of course offerings and counseling services while forcing teacher layoffs.

The economic downturn has hurt schools across the state, but Davis has the unique opportunity to decide the future of its schools by voting yes on Measure C. By voting in this election, Davis residents have the ability to save elementary science and music, K-12 libraries, while maintaining a sufficient number of offerings of foreign language classes, AP classes, and core classes in math, science, and English for junior high and high school students.

The YCDP feels strongly that it is in the best interest of our community to provide every available resource for our young people. The YCDP will do everything in their power to provide children with the best education possible so that our community will remain creative, strong and vibrant. That is why the Yolo County Democratic Party will be working to support Measure C until the election. Anyone wishing to become involved can contact our Executive Director Kelsey McQuaid at klmcquaid@ucdavis.edu.

 

Election Day is March 6^th; be sure to mail in your ballots by March 1^st or drop them off before 8pm on March 6^th at the Davis branch of the Yolo County Library.

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The Yolo County Democratic Central Committee serves as the official representative and governing body of the California Democratic Party in Yolo County, carrying out such duties as are consistent with the Elections Code of the State of California and the By Laws and policies of the California Democratic Party and Democratic National Committee.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 12, 2011

CONTACTS:

Kelsey McQuaid, YCDP Executive Director, 949.338.4194

Yolo County Democratic Party to Host 35^th Annual Bean Feed Dinner Featuring Former California State Treasurer Phil Angelides and Congressman John Garamendi

 

Davis, CA- The annual Bean Feed, a fun-filled Yolo County Democratic Party (YCDP) fundraiser, launches our 2012 election cycle. Hundreds of Democrats from Yolo and neighboring counties, will network, socialize, and support vital preparation for all of our activities this coming year. The enthusiasm for the 2012 election is already apparent; this Bean Feed will bring together our energized organizers — new and veteran — so Democrats can ensure that Yolo will not balance budgets on the backs of our elders, children, or at the expense of our environment.

 

The dinner takes place on Sunday, October 23^rd from 5pm to 8pm at the Davis Veterans’ Memorial Center (203 East 14th St., Davis). Food will be served at 5:30pm and the speaking program is scheduled for 6pm. We’re excited to have a tribute to Congressman Vic Fazio and a presentation from former California State Treasurer Phil Angelides and Congressman John Garamendi. The Bean Feed event this year will feature a never-before-attempted mini-fun-fair and a silent auction that showcases Yolo County products.

 

Former State Treasurer Phil Angelides has most recently served as the Chairman of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission that was charged with conducting the nation’s official inquiry into the causes of the financial and economic crisis. He will speak about the recklessness of Wall Street that caused the crisis and what we can do to rebuild an economy of fairness and strength.

 

Due to redistricting, Congressman John Garamendi will be running in the new 3^rd Congressional District which will include Davis, Winters, and Woodland. This will be an opportunity to learn what you can do to help Congressman Garamendi in his upcoming competitive race.

 

The Bean Feed will be an energizing launchpad for 2012. This is a great opportunity to support our Democratic Legislators, to learn more about what is being done to prepare for the challenges of the 2012 election cycle, and to find out how you can help.

Tickets are $35.00 per person and can be purchased at the door or at https://secure.actblue.com/page/2011ycdcdinner.

For more information regarding sponsorships or to volunteer, contact Kelsey McQuaid at (949) 338-4194 or klmcquaid@ucdavis.edu.

The Yolo County Democratic Party looks forward to seeing you and preparing for more victories in 2012.

 

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The Yolo County Democratic Central Committee serves as the official representative and governing body of the California Democratic Party in Yolo County, carrying out such duties as are consistent with the Elections Code of the State of California and the By Laws and policies of the California Democratic Party and Democratic National Committee.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 6, 2011

 

CONTACTS:

Bob Schelen, YCDCC Chair, 916.8492110

Kelsey McQuaid, YCDCC Executive Director, 949.338.4194

 

Yolo County Democratic Party Endorses Measure A

Funding for Education is Crucial to Our Success

 

Davis, CA- The Yolo County Democratic Party (YCDP) endorsed the Davis School Bond, Measure A.

The YCDP supports Measure A because something must be done to maintain quality education for the students of the Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD). The parcel tax of $200 per unit and $20 per apartment will provide funding for key programs and prevent further layoffs of teachers.

Over the last five years, K-6 students in Davis have seen class sizes increase from 20 students to the current level of 25 students. Without Measure A, class sizes will increase to 30 students. Davis prides itself on the education its students receive, but increased class sizes during early learning will limit the ability of students to improve in reading and math.

Due to state budget shortfalls, DJUSD has already made $6 million in cuts over the last three years. Measure A will generate $3 million in emergency funding for DJUSD that will allow the district to preserve foreign language classes, availability of course offerings, counseling services, and availability of school site safety and support staff. Without this funding, students will be forced to choose between college prep programs, such as AVID, and playing in the orchestra.

The economic downturn has hurt schools across the state, but Davis has the chance to decide the future of its schools by voting yes on Measure A. The members of the YCDP want to do everything in their power to provide children with the best education possible; that is why the Yolo County Democratic Party will be phone banking and getting out the vote in support of Measure A.

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The Yolo County Democratic Central Committee serves as the official representative and governing body of the California Democratic Party in Yolo County, carrying out such duties as are consistent with the Elections Code of the State of California and the By Laws and policies of the California Democratic Party and Democratic National Committee.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 2, 2011

CONTACTS:

Kelsey McQuaid, YCDP Executive Director, 949.338.4194

Yolo County Democratic Party to Host Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez in West Sacramento

West Sacramento, CA- The Yolo County Democratic Party welcomes Assembly Speaker John A. Perez to West Sacramento in April. The Democratic Party looks forward to taking a moment to celebrate the victories in 2010 and our sound defeat of the Republican tide, even as we are already preparing for the very important 2011 election cycle.

This fundraising event, featuring Assembly Speaker John A. Perez, takes place on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 from 5:30-7:30pm at the West Sacramento Community Center (1075 West Capitol Ave., West Sacramento).

The focus will be on the critical budget situation we are facing in California, as well as the Democratic efforts to prevent the Tea Party activists and the Republicans from rolling back environmental safeguards and eliminating the rights of workers.

This is a great opportunity to support our Democratic Legislators, to learn more about what is being done to prepare for the challenges of the 2012 election cycle, and to find out how you can help.

Tickets are $25.00 per person and can be purchased at the door or at https://secure.actblue.com/page/ycdc_perez.

For more information or to volunteer contact Kelsey McQuaid at (949) 338-4194 or klmcquaid@ucdavis.edu.

The Yolo County Democratic Party looks forward to seeing you and celebrating our 2010 victories.

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The Yolo County Democratic Central Committee serves as the official representative and governing body of the California Democratic Party in Yolo County, carrying out such duties as are consistent with the Elections Code of the State of California and the By Laws and policies of the California Democratic Party and Democratic National Committee.