DFSC to Screen "Power of Community"

On Saturday, July 26th, DFSC will be screening the acclaimed documentary, "Power of Community (How Cuba Survived Peak Oil)"

Join us at Papi's Pizza (1816 Hewitt Ave.) for an evening of (no-host) pizza and beer as we learn about one country's early response to an impending energy crisis.

From the good folks at Community Solutions:

"When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990, Cuba's economy went into a tailspin. With imports of oil cut by more than half – and food by 80 percent – people were desperate. This film tells of the hardships and struggles as well as the community and creativity of the Cuban people during this difficult time. Cubans share how they transitioned from a highly mechanized, industrial agricultural system to one using organic methods of farming and local, urban gardens. It is an unusual look into the Cuban culture during this economic crisis, which they call "The Special Period." The film opens with a short history of Peak Oil, a term for the time in our history when world oil production will reach its all-time peak and begin to decline forever. Cuba, the only country that has faced such a crisis – the massive reduction of fossil fuels – is an example of options and hope."

Please make the most of the evening by coming early to order your food and beverage prior to the start of the movie at 7:00PM.

Peace,
Chad Shue
Chair, Democracy for Snohomish County

Joe Wilson for Superior Court Judge

At the May 13 General/Business meeting of Democracy for Snohomish County the motion was made and approved (unanimously) to endorse the candidacy of Joe Wilson for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge.

In reviewing the available materials and hearing from members who have had the oppportunity to hear the three candidates for this position speak and field questions it was determined that Joe Wilson's professional and personal history make him the best qualified individual to sit on the bench. While Wilson has numerous endorsements from the political community it is probably most significant that he is endorsed by current Superior Court Judge, Richard Thorpe (the very judge that he would replace due to retirement)

We encourage our membership and friends to contribute whatever time or funds you are able to help Joe Wilson succeed in the Primary and then again in the General Election in November.

Chad Shue
Chair, Democracy for Snohomish County

DFSC Endorses Scott Olson and Fred Walser

In April, DFSC was pleased to endorse the campaigns of Scott Olson



and Fred Walser.

Scott is running to unseat Dan Kristiansen as the State Representative (Pos. 1) and Fred is challenging current State Senator, Val Stevens. This is Olson's 2nd run and the first for Walser. Both men are running on platforms that highlight needed highway safety fixes for both US 2 and SR 522. Considering the failures of the incumbents to produce any effective results in that area (and the many traffic fatalities related to those failures), we believe it is imperative for the citizens of the 39th LD to make a change; and that Scott and Fred would provide real solutions to the issues impacting that district.

Fred brings a lifetime of public service in the area of law enforcement and traffic safety to bear in his race. After serving 28 years with the Washington State Patrol, Fred served as Police Chief for the City of Sultan for the past 11 years. He has also served as Chair of the US 2 Safety Coalition. Fred is also concerned about education reform and told us that he would bring together all interested parties to come up with working solutions for the this urgent issue.

Scott comes to his race as a concerned citizen who has lived and worked in the district for many years. He has owned a small business in the area and keeps in touch with the locals as a bartender in Monroe. His previous electoral experience includes a term on the Sultan City Council. Scott is particularly concerned about education and healthcare.

DFSC is proud to lend our support to these fine candidates and encourage folks both in and out of the 39th LD to lend their support in every way possible.

Chad Shue
Chair, Democracy for Snohomish County