Allison Joe for FUHSD at Roberto’s Cantina in Downtown Sunnyvale

Please support my grassroots campaign for equity, excellence, and representation for historically underrepresented central to north Sunnyvale.

Join us for a taco bar dinner and drinks, and with band Triple Ilusion from Fremont High School on Monday, October 23, 6-8pm. Please buy your tickets now via the Eventbrite link. There is a ticket option if you prefer to pay at the door or you can message or email me at allison4fuhsd@gmail.com or (669) 241-0560 to reserve your ticket and pay at the door. Bring family and friends and please share this Eventbrite with anyone who might be interested. If you could let us know by Thursday 10/19, it would help us get an accurate estimate for how many people we need to order food. Thank you!

Roberto’s Cantina, 168 South Murphy Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94086

RSVP to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/allison-for-fuhsd-campaign-fundraiser-dinner-at-robertos-cantina-tickets-726223944367?aff=oddtdtcreator

Por favor, apoya esta campaña de base por la equidad, la excelencia y la representación para el centro y norte de Sunnyvale, históricamente subrepresentado.

Únete con nosotros, para una cena de bar de tacos y bebidas, y con la banda Triple Ilusion de la preparatoria de Fremont High School el lunes 23 de octubre de 6 a 8 p.m. Compra tus entradas ahora a través del enlace de Eventbrite. Hay una opción para entradas si prefieres pagar en puerta o puedes enviarme un mensaje o correo electrónico a allison4fuhsd@gmail.com o al (669) 241-0560 para reservar tu boleto y pagar en puerta. Trae a familiares y amigos y comparte este Eventbrite con quien pueda estar interesado.Si pudiera informarnos antes del jueves 19/10, nos ayudaría a obtener una estimación precisa de cuántas personas necesitamos para pedir comida. ¡Gracias!

Roberto’s Cantina, 168 South Murphy Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94086

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Marc Berman Campaign Kickoff

I’m excited to launch my re-election campaign for the California State Assembly, and I want you there with me at the kickoff on Sunday, November 5th! 

As I’ve mentioned before, I expect this campaign to be the most competitive I’ve had since 2016. The difference between then and now is now I have seven years of accomplishments to show that I’m delivering for my constituents.

I’ve written new laws to defend and strengthen our democracy, reduce the scourge of gun violence in our communities, support sexual assault survivors, ban the sale of gas powered leaf blowers and lawnmowers to combat climate change, and much more. I’ve also brought millions of dollars back to communities in my district for farmworker and affordable housing, new parks and open space, emergency operations, and ADA accessibility in public buildings, just to name a few.

I hope you’ll join me on Sunday, November 5th, at 2pm, to celebrate these successes and help me launch my re-election campaign. 

Please reply, or email events@voteberman.com if you are interested in being on the host committee, or click here to RSVP online. If you want to attend but are unable to contribute at this time, you are more than welcome. Just send an email to let me know.

I look forward to seeing you on November 5th!

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Organizing to Protect Public Education

Since the beginning of this school year in mid August, far right extremists such as Informed Parents of Silicon Valley (IPSV) have been passing out their flyers at our schools in Santa Clara School District.

DPE pivoted their online membership meeting to support Franklin McKinley’s Teachers Association, board members and their superintendent. IPSV, the hate group Mom’s for Liberty and other organizations disrupted the board meeting in opposition to passing the October as LGBTIQ History month resolution and spread misinformation about public education.

Let’s organize to ensure we are better prepared to be ready for our community.

Join us for our first in-person meeting! Let’s organize to protect public education in Santa Clara County. We will be identifying these groups and individuals that have been going to school board meetings in Santa Clara County. We have a tool kit and strategies for organizing and how we can come together for our community.

Join Us: www.sccpubliceddems.com/join

Detailed agenda will be sent to attendees.

If you can come, please RSVP: www.sccpubliceddems.com/events

We hope to see you October 26, 2023 7:00 pm in person at the Santa Clara County Democratic Party Headquarters, 2901 Moorpark Ave #110, San Jose, CA 95128

Please help share our organizing effort to other Public Education Supporters. We can become better organized with more supp Attached is the digital flyer (below) and people can RSVP with our webpage: www.sccpubliceddems.com/events

Below are the social media links you can help spread the word.

Facebook:

https://facebook.com/events/s/monthly-meeting/332891692648687/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CyHroXOrg3n/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Threads:

https://www.threads.net/@sccpubliceddems/post/CyHrwnvLLJ4/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Twitter:

https://x.com/sccpubliceddems/status/1710834793062293719?s=46&t=1V0OL9hkNylPHGaFkjs86w

Solidarity Eras: College Democrats at UCR Fall Fundraiser

The purpose of the College Democrats at UC Riverside is to pursue the principles of equity, justice, and freedom for all regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or income. Having this fundraiser will allow members of the College Democrats at UC Riverside to make our voices heard in the CA Democratic party and allow our members to grow and expand our horizons. Thank you for supporting the College Democrats at UC Riverside!! When there are so many barriers to political engagement for young democrats, our mission is to make it as accessible as possible and this would not be possible without your support.

The event will be in Corona, CA on October 28, 2023 from 5PM until 8PM. Address will be provided upon ticket purchase!

To donate online, follow THIS LINK.

SVDC Meet the Candidates, San Jose District 6

Please join us to meet the candidates running for
San José City Council District 6

LEARN MORE AT SiliconValleyDemClub.org

RSVP Not Required – RSVP to receive reminders

ABOUT THE CANDIDATES

Olivia Navarro

Olivia Navarro has served as District 6’s Neighborhoods Commissioner since 2016. She is running for San Jose City Council in the same district that she was born, and where she’s raised her family.

As a community organizer, grassroots activist, and labor leader, Olivia has spent her adult life advocating on behalf of our families. She’s running to bring those same values to the San Jose City Council. Olivia will work to keep building an inclusive city for all: fighting for working families, affordable housing, and environmental protections.

Olivia was born and raised in District 6, and her family roots run deep in our neighborhoods. Her husband and she are now raising their three children in the very neighborhood they grew up in. Like most families here in Silicon Valley, they both work full-time, and have busy schedules that revolve around their kids. They are active parishioners of Saint Leo the Great Church and volunteer to organize Turkey Drives during the holidays.

On the San Jose City Council, Olivia will focus on attracting good-paying jobs and responsible economic development to the region, while addressing critical issues like affordable housing, living wages, homelessness, and public safety. Olivia is motivated to run for City Council because she wants her children – and all our kids – to live and grow up in the best San Jose possible.

“As a community advocate and local progressive leader, I have spent my adult life advocating on behalf of families. I’m running to bring those same values to the San Jose City Council. I will work to keep building an inclusive city for all, improve public safety, reduce blight, address the housing crisis, and prioritize policies that focus on the needs of our families. As your City Council Representative, my goal will be to make sure all of our voices are heard, and our concerns are taken seriously. I have seen this “can do” attitude work wonders in other communities and am looking forward to taking this next step together as a strong, vibrant community.”

Alex Shoor

Raised in Silicon Valley, Alex came home in 2012 after a dozen years away. Alex lives off The Alameda in San Jose and is active in his community, launching a farmers market in his neighborhood, teaching cooking classes to affordable housing residents, and founding the successful effort to get a San Jose street named after Barack Obama. He serves on the Advisory Board of the New Leaders Council’s Silicon Valley chapter and served two terms, including time as Chair, on San Jose’s Housing and Community Development Commission.

Alex Shoor is a civic entrepreneur and community advocate driven by two interconnected goals: make Silicon Valley communities more equitable, affordable, vibrant, & sustainable, and make government as responsive, cost-efficient, & innovative as possible.

Started in his living room in December 2016 with four people, Alex Shoor is the co-founder and Executive Director of Catalyze SV. In prior roles, Alex was a policy aide for Santa Clara County Supervisor Ken Yeager and Director of Government Affairs for a Bay Area nonprofit organization. Alex managed community engagement for the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) on extending its transit service in Silicon Valley and on California’s high-speed rail project. Before pivoting to policy, Alex worked in communications in New York City. He started his career as a political staffer on Capitol Hill and a grassroots organizer on a US Senate campaign in Alaska.

Alex studied Political Science and African American Studies while earning a BA from Vanderbilt University and holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Southern California.

Angelo Pasciuti

Born into a blended family in San Jose and the son of an immigrant, Angelo was taught to define his success by how much he could help those in his community. Compelled to defend his family, country, and the values he held dear, Angelo joined the Marine Corps three weeks after the attacks on 9/11.

Angelo participated in four tours to Iraq and Afghanistan, fighting in some of the war’s most brutal battles. Angelo’s experiences during these deployments, including the death of close friends and comrades, cemented his steadfast belief in service to others before one’s self.

In the second half of his military career, Angelo shifted to the role of educator and operational architect. Through his unwavering belief in the ability of the next generation to be better than those who came before, he revolutionized Marine Corps education culture.

Angelo has an understanding – developed through hard-won experience – that the core of authentic leadership is grounded in a solid moral compass. Shaped by his family, values, and service to his country, his central principle of service over self is driven by a deep commitment to the greater community he continues to serve.

Democracy as a way of lifeI firmly believe in the importance of a free and fair representation process where every voice is heard and valued.

Ensuring fundamental human rightsI am dedicated to ensuring that every individual has access to essential human rights such as education, healthcare, nourishment, housing, privacy, and the opportunity for upward mobility.
Embracing inalienable rightsAt my core, I believe that every human being has the right to their own unique idea of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I will champion individual freedoms while recognizing the importance of not infringing on the opportunities and rights of others.

October 2023 Central Committee Recap

On Thursday, October 5, 2023, the Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee took the following actions:

Central Committee members heard from guest speakers Ken Yeager and Representative Barbara Lee, approved several SCCDCC Bylaws revisions, endorsed Lisanna Dominguez in the November 7, 2023 special election for San Jose – Evergreen CCD, Trustee Area 7, and participated in a DEI Training and Workshop led by Jahmal Williams, Director of Advocacy for Racial Justice, San Jose State University.