Supervisor Arenas would love to invite the Santa Clara County Democrats to two upcoming fundraisers for her reelection campaign — one in San Jose and one in Gilroy.

These gatherings are a chance to bring friends, neighbors, and supporters together, share in the energy of this moment, and keep building a campaign rooted in community.

Supervisor Arenas hopes to see you at one (or both!) of these events!

Date: Wednesday, April 15
Time: 5pm to 7pm
Location: 2311 Tulip Road, San Jose, CA 95128
RSVP: sylviaarenas.com/rsvp415

Date: Thursday, April 16
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Location: in Gilroy, available upon RSVP
RSVP: sylviaarenas.com/eventrsvp

Best,
Vicky Lam
Sylvia Arenas for Supervisor 2026

New Date: Saturday, May 2, 2-4pm

News from the Front

A discussion and Q&A with Rep. Sam Liccardo

RSVP: https://demvolctr.org/liccardo2026

Saturday, May 2, 2-4pm

doors open at 1:45pm

Mitchell Park Community Center

3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Join our in-person discussion and Q&A with U.S. Representative Sam Liccardo, who will share news from the front lines in Washington, D.C. He brings exceptional insights from Congress, from his role as former mayor of San José, and as a current member of the House Financial Services Committee. Bring your questions about affordability, the state of our democracy, the war in Iran, and whatever issues concern you.

This event is a fundraiser for the Democratic Volunteer Center to support setting up our physical 2026 Campaign Headquarters. We’ll share exciting news about the opening of our Silicon Valley location and our plans to host volunteers, campaigns, and other grassroots groups.

RSVP: https://demvolctr.org/liccardo2026

This event is a fundraiser for the Democratic Volunteer Center (DVC) to support our 2026 Campaign Headquarters, brought to you by the DVC, the Peninsula Democratic Coalition (PDC), the Santa Clara County Democratic Party (SCCDP), It’s Blue Turn, Together We Will, States Win (formerly Sister District) South Bay, States Win Peninsula, Swing Left Peninsula and Indivisible Mid Peninsula.

On Thursday, April 2, 2026, the Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee took the following actions:

• Filled SCCDCC vacancy in AD 24
  • Nominated
    • Damir Hudovic
    • Clarence Madrilejos
    • Nuha Khan
  • Elected
    • Clarence Madrilejos
• Endorsed
  • Santa Clara County District Attorney
    • no endorsement
  • Regional Transit Measure (SB 63)
• Adopted
  • Resolution Recognizing April as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month
• Voted to Support
  • State/Public Banking bill (AB 2243)
• Voted to Oppose
  • Statewide ballot initiative to exempt 60+ year olds from property tax
• Authorized
  • Letter of recommendation from the Chair for the appointment of David Forderer to California’s State Independent Living Council
• Heard
  • Arab American Heritage Month statement by the Democrats for Palestinian Rights – Bay Area
  • Updates from endorsed candidates
  • Officer and Director reports
  • Club reports

Are you considering a run for office?

San Mateo County Democratic Party and Santa Clara County Democratic Party are hosting the 2026 Candidate Training.

Register for all sessions here.

‘The 2026 Candidate Training offers these five sessions. To receive a Certificate, attend four or more.

Campaigns 101 (APRIL 24, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)

• Day Chair:  Alicia Aguirre, Former City Councilmember, Redwood City
• Josh Becker, State Senator
• Jessica McNabb Speiser, Santa Clara County Board of Education
• Gene Kim, San Mateo Foster City School District & Campaign Consultant
• Marcella Padilla, City Councilmember, Redwood City

Campaign Requirements (MAY 1, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)

• Day Chair: Bill James, Santa Clara County Democratic Party Chair
• Jordan Eldridge, Eldridge Political Partners LLC
• Martin McTaggart, City of San Mateo City Clerk
• FPPC Trainer, California Fair Political Practices Commission

Building a Winning Campaign Team & Message (May 8, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)

• Day Chair: Gina Papan, Former Mayor, Millbrae
• Donna Colson, City Council, Burlingame
• Lisa Gauthier, San Mateo County Supervisor, District 4
• Clayton Koo, Former School Board Trustee

How to Seek Endorsements (MAY 15, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)

• Day Chair: Karen Maki, San Mateo County Democratic Party Chair
• Julie Lind, Executive Officer, San Mateo County Central Labor Council
• Nicole Fernandez, San Mateo City Councilmember
• Barbara Dye, Coastside Democrats President

Crafting Key Issues & Research to Reach Diverse Audiences (MAY 22, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)

• Day Chair:  Ligia Andrade Zúñiga, San Mateo Union High School District Trustee and Kalimah Salahuddin, Former Jefferson Union High District Board Trustee
• Danielle Cwirko-Godycki, San Mateo City Councilmember
• Andy Lie, Jefferson Union High District Board Trustee
• Noelia Corzo, San Mateo County Supervisor, District 2
• Manufou Anoai, Former Daly City School District Board Trustee