Vote NO on Recall Election September 14

Democratic Club members and their supporters continue to look forward to gathering face-to-face for the first time in over a year.  Their August 18^th meeting, scheduled to begin at 12:00 p.m., will be held in Clubhouse 2 (located at 13681 El Dorado Drive), rather than in their previous location in Clubhouse 4.

Club leaders are assuming that most, if not all, attendees at the August 18^th meeting will have been vaccinated against COVID-19.   Nevertheless, in accordance with the latest directives from the California Department of Public Health, attendees are asked to wear masks — regardless of vaccination status.  As an added precaution, masks will be provided for those who arrive without one.  No snacks or drinks will be served during the meeting.

It is appropriate that this August Democratic Club meeting is being held just two days after the County Registrar of Voters will have begun mailing each registered voter a vote-by-mail ballot packet for the upcoming Recall Special Election.  Members can look forward to a productive discussion during the meeting about ways to encourage all Leisure World Democrats and their supporters to vote NO RECALL of Governor Newsom in this election.

Thanks to the foresight of our GRF board, Leisure World voters will not need to be concerned about being harassed by poll watchers currently being recruited by those wishing to recall Governor Newsom on September 14^th.   Voters will be able to deposit their ballots at a secure “drop box” located at 13531 St. Andrews Drive, just in front of the Amphitheater.  This voter drop box will be available 24 hours a day beginning August 16^th.  Voters needing assistance in delivering their ballot to the drop box are invited to email democraticclubsblw@gmail.com or call 562-296-8521.

Voters are also invited to google “Statement From Officer Whose Recall Is Being Sought” to view Governor Newsom’s statement as to why they should vote NO in this election.

Club members at their August 18^th meeting will also have an opportunity to discuss the ramifications of a possible attempt to oust every one of the Los Alamitos Unified School Board trustees, be they Democrat or Republican.  If this second recall election does happen, Leisure World voters have the potential of being a very influential force in the outcome.

It is unfortunate that Orange County educators, parents and students continue to battle over elective ethnic studies courses being incorporated or expanded in local school districts’ curricula.

The programing for the August 18^th Club meeting will also include a preliminary look at what to expect in the June 2022 Primary Election.  Of special interest to club members will be plans to recapture the 48^th Congressional District for the Democrats.

Leisure World Democrats and their supporters are reminded that—if they are interested in more-in-depth reporting on these or other issues—they are invited to subscribe to the club’s electronic newsletter. There is no charge although readers are also encouraged to join the club if they are not already members.  Email democraticclubsblw@gmail.com  or phone the editor Mary Larson at 562-296-8521.