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
State Senator Henry Stern invites the Malibu community to this forum which will help clarify the insurance component of the Woolsey Fire recovery efforts. Insurance experts will be on hand to provide crucial information including:
- How to avoid potential scams
- Best practices in the short and long term
- What resources are available in the private, public, and non-profit sectors
All attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions unique to their situation after the forum.
SCHEDULED TO ATTEND:
- Senator Henry Stern, California Senate District 27 (host)
- Department of Insurance Deputy Commissioner of Consumer Services Tony Cignarale
- Neighborhood Legal Services Director of Litigation and Policy Advocacy Skip Koenig
- United Policyholders (invited)
LA County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, whose district includes much of the Woolsey Fire-affected areas, will host two town halls to provide resources for residents and answer questions that have arisen following the fires.
The Woolsey Fire was an unprecedented, fast-moving brush fire, 14 miles wide, with a footprint of 150 square miles, driven by gusts of up to 70 mph, and the most destructive fire LA County has ever seen. Three canyons were affected and 70,000 homes, businesses, and other structures lay in the fire’s path. A quarter of a million people were evacuated.
LA County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl and her staff are hosting two town hall meetings to provide information and answer questions regarding the fire recovery effort:
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
King Gillette Ranch
26800 Mulholland Hwy
Calabasas, CA 91302
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263
PARTICIPANTS
- LA County Office of Emergency Management
- LA County Department of Public Works
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Elected officials and staff from affected jurisdictions have also been invited
A robust recovery effort is underway to help residents whose homes have been damaged or destroyed. Find accurate, up-to-date information on the LA County Woolsey Fire Recovery page.
The Woolsey Fire was an unprecedented, fast-moving brush fire, 14 miles wide, with a footprint of 150 square miles, driven by gusts of up to 70 mph, and the most destructive fire LA County has ever seen. Three canyons were affected and 70,000 homes, businesses, and other structures lay in the fire’s path. A quarter of a million people were evacuated.
LA County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl and her staff are hosting two town hall meetings to provide information and answer questions regarding the fire recovery effort:
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
King Gillette Ranch
26800 Mulholland Hwy
Calabasas, CA 91302
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263
PARTICIPANTS
- LA County Office of Emergency Management
- LA County Department of Public Works
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Elected officials and staff from affected jurisdictions have also been invited
A robust recovery effort is underway to help residents whose homes have been damaged or destroyed. Find accurate, up-to-date information on the LA County Woolsey Fire Recovery page.
Residents are invited to attend a Town Hall Meeting featuring Los Angeles County Fire Department Chief Daryl Osby on Saturday, January 26, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Malibu City Hall. Chief Osby will provide insight into the fire response operations during the Woolsey Fire and answer questions from the community. Chief Osby has served as the Chief since 2011 and has been with the Department for more than 30 years. The Town Hall Meeting will take place in the Council Chambers, located on the first floor of City Hall (23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA 90265). Saturday, January 26 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Malibu City Hall Civic Theater 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., Malibu CA 90265
