Torrey Pines Democratic Club

Newsletter January 2024

Dear Club Members and Friends,

We had a great meeting in January with very engaging presentations and discussions. Thank you to all our special guests, some of whom provided internet links in our Zoom Meeting Chat for those that want additional information. If you would like to learn more, you can follow the links below:

Carol Waldman, candidate for Democratic Central Committee, Assembly District 77
Destiny Preston, candidate for Democratic Central Committee, Assembly District 77
Ann Crosbie, candidate for Democratic Central Committee, Assembly District 77
Rob Howard, candidate for Democratic Central Committee, Assembly District 74 (Also, click HERE for more information about North San Diego County NAACP Youth Council’s 6th Annual Black History Celebration Brunch)

Koryn Sheppard, candidate for San Diego County Superior Court Judge, Seat 43 (represented at our meeting by Halima Phillips-Smith)
Jodi Cleesattle, candidate for San Diego County Superior Court Judge, Seat 41

Note: Although our timeframe did not allow for the formal TPDC endorsement process, our Club members present for the meeting voted unanimously to recommend voting for each of the above candidates.

Mandy Butler from the League of Women Voters, the pros and cons of Proposition 1 “Treatment Not Tents” on the March 2024 California ballot. (Click HERE if you would like to learn more about joining or donating to the League of Women Voters of California)

Jane Lea Smith, Vice President of the San Dieguito Union High School District Board of Trustees


Del Mar GO Team Recruiting Volunteers to Help with 2024 Elections

With the March 5th Primary and November 5th General Elections looming on the horizon, the Del Mar GO Team is still seeking volunteers to help with their Get Out the Vote canvassing efforts.

GO Teams are organized by the San Diego County Democratic Party and provide grassroots support on behalf of all Democrats running for office.  Volunteers for the GO Teams undergo an initial 90-minute orientation/training program before hitting the streets and phones.  The volunteer workers are busy during the four weeks leading up to each election contacting registered Democratic voters and Democrat-leaning independents.  Their main objectives are to help these voters with any registration or ballot issues; provide information on the endorsed candidates and recommended ballot measures; and assist voters in returning their mail-in ballots.

GO Teams are led by volunteer Community Coordinators who work alongside the volunteers, organize their canvassing assignments, and provide information and supplies as needed. Volunteers generally canvass within their own neighborhoods.  Many volunteers choose to return for each election cycle. The Del Mar GO Team covers the area within the 92014 Zip Code address.

If you are interested in learning more about the GO Teams, or would like to volunteer, in Del Mar contact Wayne Dernetz, Community Coordinator for the Del Mar Team (92014 Zip Code), at wayne.dmgo@gmail.com.


Dear Club Members and Friends,

Please join us this month for our Club meeting on Thursday, January 25th at 6:00pm (via Zoom). This month’s program will feature three special guests who will present important information and lead engaging discussions.

Jodi Cleesattle, candidate for San Diego County Superior Court Judge, Seat 41, will address the club and answer questions.

Mandy Butler from the League of Women Voters will present information on the pros and cons of Proposition 1 “Treatment Not Tents” on the March 2024 California ballot. While most of the March ballot is straightforward for Democratic voters, Proposition 1 is complex and deserves careful consideration, addressing issues that were ranked as important priorities in our recent Club member survey. It has been championed by Governor Gavin Newsom and endorsed by the San Diego County Democratic Party. If you would like to learn more about this Proposition in advance of our meeting, you can view a summary here:
https://ballotpedia.org/California_Proposition_1,_Behavioral_Health_Services_Program_and_Bond_Measure_(March_2024)

In addition, addressing Education-related issues (another priority highlighted in our member survey) will be Jane Lea Smith, Vice President of the San Dieguito Union High School District Board of Trustees, who will provide updates on SDUHSD activities.

You can view the agenda HERE.