by Pat Cummings | Jul 19, 2024 | Actions, News
PRIMARY ELECTION JULY 19 – AUGUST 6 Return your ballot as early as possible!
These candidates show the characteristics, values, and action records most consistent with Indivisible values. Our evaluation results from research and deliberation by the Legislative Action Team over several months.
by Indivisible Tacoma | Jul 3, 2024 | Actions, Events
WATCH THE VIDEO!
June 30 Candidate Forum
Around 90 people turned out for Indivisible Tacoma’s June 30 Candidate Forum ready to work for great candidates!
Big thanks to Co-Hosts: The Conversation 253, LD2, 25, 28, 29 and Pierce County Democrats, and Women’s Think Tank-Tacoma. We are deeply grateful to the Bryant Neighborhood Center and master videographer, Dan Villa.
by Indivisible Tacoma | May 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
Indivisible Tacoma’s May 19 Candidate Forum drew an enthusiastic audience ready to work for great candidates!
Big thanks to Co-Hosts: The Conversation 253, LD2, 25, 27, 28, 29 and Pierce County Democrats, and Women’s Think Tank – Tacoma.
Sup’t of Public Instruction/ OSPI: Chris Reykdal
WA Insurance Commissioner: Sen. Patty Kuderer
US Congress Dist 6: Emily Randall
Pierce County Sheriff: Patti Jackson
Pierce County Executive: Ryan Mello
Pierce County Council #2: Davida Sharpe-Haygood
Pierce County Council #3: John Linboe
Pierce County Council #4: Rodney Robinson
Pierce County Council #4: Rosie Ayala
Pierce County Council #6: Jani Hitchen
by indivisibletacoma | May 8, 2024 | Actions
Between 8AM May 6 and 5 PM May 10, you can file to be elected to a 2-year term as Democratic PCO by your neighbors in the August primary. It’s fast, free, and you can do it online.
What is a Precinct Committee Officer? Why should you consider running for the position?
It’s the backbone of local politics, voter engagement, and winning campaigns. If you’ve been looking for a way to get more involved in your neighborhood and community, or if you have some civic or political issues that you are passionate about, this will be a great starting point!
Who is Eligible?
Anyone who is a registered voter and a member of a major political party may become a candidate. A candidate must file an online Declaration of Candidacy form. Since voters do not register by political party in Washington, a candidate declares himself/herself to be a member of a political party at the time of filing.
https://www.wa-democrats.org/local/pco/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3myYJ8LJGL580b6xBol-
One of the best ways for you to have an influence on voter turnout and the Democratic Party policy is to become an elected Precinct Committee Officer. In many Legislative Districts, only 1/3rd of the Democratic PCO seats are filled, which means just a few people are making powerful decisions.
If you’re the only one to file in your precinct, you won’t appear on the ballot. If someone else also files, you can work together to do voter outreach, but only one of you will be elected PCO. The PCO term starts in December.
If you’d like to get started with voter outreach and education before December, please apply to your LD Democrats to become an appointed PCO. Each organization has its own method for this, so check out their website for details.
Thank you to all who decide to serve!
by Indivisible Tacoma | Apr 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
From April 1st through May 31st, all funds donated to Indivisible Tacoma will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to a maximum of $500 by Indivisible National!
Indivisible Tacoma is staffed entirely by volunteers and runs on a shoestring. These funds will help with printing informational literature for outreach, communications subscriptions, and booth fees for events – all to advocate for democracy, the earth, and justice.
Huge thanks to all who donate and have donated.
ABOUT Indivisible Tacoma & HOW YOU CAN HELP
Indivisible Tacoma is a volunteer organization with a mission to elect progressive leaders and to advocate for progressive policies.
We defend democracy, support universal healthcare, and advocate for humane immigration policies. We promote social, racial, economic, and environmental justice through a lens of equity for all communities.
Our 2024 work is dedicated to electing strong progressive candidates for local and national offices.
We reach out to citizens, encouraging them to register and vote and join our work for the survival of Democracy.We hope you’ll consider a one-time or recurring monthly gift to support our positive, effective work! (Your first payment will be matched.)
Contributions to Indivisible Tacoma are not deductible as charitable contributions for income tax purposes.Want to get more involved? Volunteer to help inform and engage voters during this crucial year.
Contact: indivisibletacomachapter@gmail.com
by Indivisible Tacoma | Apr 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Stop by the Indivisible Tacoma table, where we will be connecting people with their power as citizens and voters!
We often help people who just have moved to Pierce County and families who don’t realize that 16 and 17-year-olds can pre-register here.
SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 10AM-3PM
UW Tacoma Campus Prairie Line Trail
by Pat Cummings | Feb 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 5PM
Join Indivisible Tacoma members and friends to learn about strategy from Indivisible National and Indivisible’s roadmap to victory.
Are you watching the national political scene in 2024 with anxiety? We are only nine months away from one of the most pivotal elections of our lifetimes. Join friends to learn about strategy from Indivisible National! Learn tools, tactics, and messaging!
We’ve been having so much fun locally with our monthly meet-ups! Instead of our Social this month, grab your favorite treats and favorite drink and ZOOM with us and other Indivisible groups around the country to discuss NATIONAL ELECTIONS on Thursday, February 15!
Hear from National Leaders, Celebrate each other, Connect with fellow activists. We’re so proud of the work we do together and can’t wait to see you all Thursday!
Register HERE!
by Indivisible Tacoma | Sep 5, 2023 | Events
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 11AM
People’s Park
On Saturday, September 9, Tacoma For All is officially taking it back to the streets. Our most important event yet starts with a fun and empowering rally at People’s Park, then going out to meet voters, collect their stories, and remind landlords and their supporters on city council how deeply folks across Tacoma support our Tenant Bill of Rights.
The rally starts at 11:00am with inspiring speeches from T4A coalition partners and campaign leaders, along with some music, chants and story collection. We’ll then group attendees with trained canvas captains and hit the doors in Hilltop and beyond.
Tacoma For All will provide materials and support. All you have to do is show up excited and in a good pair of walking shoes if you plan on canvassing. Please register at www.bit.ly/t4arally.
by Indivisible Tacoma | Sep 5, 2023 | Events, Uncategorized
RALLY AND CANVASS
Sunday, September 17 4-6PM
Oakland Madrona Park
3114 S Madison, Tacoma
Join 350 Tacoma for a short rally featuring inspiring speakers, followed by a brief training with tips for effective door to door canvassing.
From 5-6pm we will form small groups and head out into the neighborhood to leave fliers and chat with our neighbors to make sure they know about the planned mega warehouse, how it might impact us, and provide ways to take action.
All are welcome!
We will have snacks!
Please share this event & invite your friends!
To officially endorse the Stop the Mega Warehouse Campaign, add your individual or organizational info here: https://forms.gle/79nnJRZLgZ1VyixX9
Background on the mega warehouse:
The City of Tacoma permitted a 2.5 million square foot warehouse in South Tacoma for Bridge Point LLC. This mega warehouse could mean up to 12,000 vehicle trips per day through neighborhoods that already experience higher levels of pollution and serious health impacts.
Over 100 acres of greenspace above an aquifer recharge zone will be paved, potentially causing long term damage to our water supply, less tree canopy and displacement of wildlife. There is also concern that the type of jobs typically associated with large warehouses will not be union or living wage positions.
City of Tacoma gave this project a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance, which is being appealed by 350 Tacoma and the South Tacoma Neighborhood Council. The City has also failed to conduct a Health Impact assessment.
Learn more, donate, or send the City Tacoma a message at bit.ly/tacomawarehouse
by Indivisible Tacoma | Sep 5, 2023 | Events
Tuesday, September 26, 5-7PM
When: 9/26 ~5-7 pm
950 Pacific Avenue,Tacoma, WA 98402
Join folks in Tacoma for a public demonstation against nuclear weapons, and for the policies that will better the lives of everyday Americans.
People from around Washington state are coming together to say no to the $2 trillion dollar nuclear weapons enhancement plan.
As the state that is home to Hanford, the irradiated production site of the first nuclear warhead materials and Bangor-Trident, the site of more deployed nuclear weapons than anywhere else in the country, we must speak out. More importantly, we must demand that our members of Congress speak out and vote accordingly.
National Defense Authorization Act negotiations are expected to continue through September.
Learn more at: bit.ly/NoNukesTacoma
