Dear Neighbors, Friends & Fellow Democrats,
While we are disturbed by the number of Americans who decided to cast their votes for President-elect Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris this year, we remain encouraged by the enthusiasm and hard work performed by dedicated volunteers within our Malibu community and across the nation to help elect Democrats. The fight continues onward, and we are prepared to do our part to defend the inhabitants, institutions, and interests of the United States and our allies abroad.
This election cycle, over one hundred volunteers from Malibu hand-wrote over ten thousand postcards, called hundreds of thousands of voters, canvassed across neighboring battleground congressional districts and swing states to knock on many additional thousands of doors, and helped raise over one million dollars for Democratic candidates. Additionally, Malibu Democrats spent hundreds of hours speaking directly with voters and distributing voter registration forms and election information on Sundays at the Malibu Farmers Market.
Congratulations to Malibu’s U.S. Representative Brad Sherman (CA-32), California State Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (AD-42), our newly-elected U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, Congressmember-elect George Whitesides (CA-27), and all other victorious candidates who voters entrusted with the great responsibility of representing our shared values and accomplishing our common goals. We look forward to continuing to work with Sen. Schiff, Rep. Sherman, Asm. Irwin, and our other elected officials to address ongoing local issues such as improving PCH and public safety, strengthening fire prevention and response, and protecting our environment and open spaces.
Locally, while county election officials will continue to count votes until the end of the month, Bruce Silverstein, Steve Uhring, and Haylynn Conrad currently lead the field of Malibu City Council candidates. We thank each of the candidates who participated in our Malibu Democratic Club forum in October, congratulate the to-be-certified winners, and trust that they will each do their best to serve Malibu. We also congratulate the committee supporting our local school facilities bond, Measure MM, which appears to have passed.
We extend our gratitude to President Joe Biden, California’s own Vice President Kamala Harris, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and all of the Democratic candidates and grassroots volunteers across the country for their service and commitment to defending democracy. Faced against candidates promoting hate, division, and falsehoods, history will remember that Democrats stood on the side of justice, unity, and truth.
We especially thank our partners at Grassroots Democrats HQ and Westside Democratic HQ for all of the incredible work that they do, and for consistently supporting our volunteer efforts in Malibu.
If you are feeling afraid or vulnerable in the aftermath of this election for any reason, please know that we at the Malibu Democratic Club are here to foster community, support those at risk and in need, and provide information on other helpful resources and organizations.
We will continue to host monthly Board meetings and organize regular events throughout non-election years, and invite you to join the club or renew your annual membership to support our ongoing efforts to be of service while fighting to protect our democracy, our rights, and our freedoms. We will soon resume our monthly hikes and gatherings to more closely unite our Malibu Democratic community, and continue to send out periodic email updates highlighting upcoming events and other useful information.
We wish you joy over the final months of 2024 and during whichever holidays you choose to observe and celebrate.
In solidarity & with gratitude,
Gina Muscatel, Co-President, Malibu Democratic Club
Hap Henry, Co-President, Malibu Democratic Club
Marilyn Green, Volunteer Chair, Malibu Democratic Club
VICTORY IN NOVEMBER BEGINS TODAY!
WE’RE NOT THROWIN’ AWAY OUR SHOT.
The Westside Democratic Headquarters.
The 2020 presidential debates are scheduled from 6:00pm – 7:30pm PT (9:00pm to 10:30pm Eastern time) on September 29th, October 15th and October 22nd. The vice presidential debate is scheduled from 9pm to 10:30pm Eastern time on October 7th. Pre-debate coverage generally begins at 5pm PT. Check your local listings and/or set you DVR to record it.
There will be a Debate After Party (via Zoom) hosted by the Westside Democratic HQ & Santa Monica Democratic Club immediately following the debate at 8pm. Free but registration required. (click here for more info).
First Presidential Debate Afterparty
Hosted by the Westside Democratic HQ & Santa Monica Democratic Club
For some live Post-Debate Analysis, with fellow Democrats, the Westside Democratic HQ and the Santa Monica Democratic Club are hosting a Party after the First Presidential Debate. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 8:00 pm PDT, on Zoom.
Guest Panelists on 9/29:
– Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin
– Rent Control Board Members Anastasia Foster and Caroline Torosis
– SMC Board Members Sion Roy and Barry Snell
– More To Be Announced
Sign up now to save your spot in our Zoom room:
https://forms.gle/wHZWSE9ySAbrosMe8
See you Tuesday at 8pm, after the debate!
Join the
GRASSROOTS DEMOCRATS HQ
for a
BACKSTAGE TOUR
hosted by
PAUL REISER
with Special Guests
BONNIE RAITT & KEB’ MO’
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020
5:00 pm
Listen to Candidates in the Final Stretch.
Hear from Volunteers on the Front Line.
Watch Musical Performances by
Bonnie Raitt & Keb.
Click Here To Attend.
Has the Pandemic, This wild, Wild Fire Season and Last Week’s Earthquake Got You Thinking about
Fires, Earthquakes and Pandemics?
Have You Been Wondering – Did We Really Learn Anything From the Woolsey Fire Experience?
Then This Event is For You
Click Here to Register.
For more information on the Event: CLICK HERE
VICTORY IN NOVEMBER BEGINS TODAY!
WE’RE NOT THROWIN’ AWAY OUR SHOT.
The Westside Democratic Headquarters.
The first (and only) vice presidential debate is scheduled from 9pm to 10:30pm Eastern time (6pm to 7:30pm Pacific time)on October 7th.
The 2020 presidential debates are scheduled from 9:00pm to 10:30pm Eastern time (6:00pm – 7:30 pm PST) on September 29th, October 15th and October 22nd.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
MEET THE CANDIDATES AND HEAR THEM DISCUSS ISSUES RELATED TO REAL ESTATE INCLUDING:
Building and Development
Short Term Rentals
The Future of Malibu Schools
Emergency Services
Infrastructure
and More.
Sponsored by the Malibu Foundation and
facilitated by Kraig Hill of the Long Horizon Institute