1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Steve Preminger at 7:11 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Absent were: Tony ALexander, Ron Lind, Peter Chiu,
Sal Alvarez, Larry Carr, Gene Wagner, Rebecca Cohn, Byron Sher, John Vasconcellos,
Anselmo Chavez, Pete Stark, and Anna Eshoo.
Excused were: Jewelle Gibbs, Jim Thurber, Andrea
Leiderman, Liz McDavit, and Madge Overhouse.
3. IDENTIFICATION OF VISITORS
The proposed agenda was modified to move the PLAN presentation forward and to add a discussion of resolutions concerning the Anti-Ballistic Missile treaty, the death penalty, and a proposal for further investigation of former Insurance Commissioner Chuck Quackenbush. The modified agenda was approved.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Minutes are posted on www.scc-democrats.org)
David Cohen moved to approve the minutes as posted. The motion passed by voice vote.
6. SPECIAL REPORT FROM PEOPLE FOR LIVABLE AFFORDABLE NEIGHBORHOODS
Three representatives, Barry Bolton, Denise Dade, and Ernest Goitein, of PLAN presented reports on and urged the Committee to oppose the planned expansion of Cisco Systems into the northern Coyote Valley. A brief synopsis follows.
The CDP Platform, on page 13, states that the Party ...(bold added):
"Community and Regional Planning. Supports comprehensive
regional planning to more effectively manage the pressing issues of
air quality , solid waste, transportation, and land use as a necessary
step to protect open spaces, agricultural lands, park lands, watersheds
and other environmental areas that cross city , county , state and
national boundaries.
"Supports sustainable development practices and
improved plans that acknowledge the link between transportation and
land use patterns. Such planning should seek to shape cities and
towns into more compact pedestrian oriented livable communities, including
greenbelts, with a mix of jobs, housing services, and public transit within
walking distance of one another.
"Prevent suburban sprawl from invading agricultural
lands and encroaching on cultural resources. Encourages commercial development
in the existing downtown areas. Decrease the dependence of local governments
on sales tax revenue, a leading cause of sprawl-inducing regional mall
development, by providing a stable source of revenue for local governments."
On page 25, it states in the Sustainable Communities
Plank that "The issues of global warming, continuing urban/suburban
sprawl, and environmental injustice demand that we move to a more sensible
life-style."
On page 26, the Platform states "Maximize land
use rather than permit urban and suburban sprawl to spread to agricultural
lands. Centralize businesses and housing, enhance existing infrastructures,
reclaim and redevelop old abandoned buildings, and construct accessible
housing for those with disabilities and low incomes. "
UPDATE - MARCH 1, 2001
BACKGROUND
On October 14, 2000 the San Jose City Council approved
a number of resolutions and ordinances approving a massive development
in Northern Coyote Valley to accommodate Cisco corporation's industrial
park.
On November 13, 2000 PLAN initiated a referendum
petition to overturn a critical resolution passed by the City Council in
order to stop the development in Coyote Valley.
The referendum process, guaranteed in the California
Constitution, allows the voters to decide issues that have gathered sufficient
signatures to qualify for a referendum.
PLAN obtained 54,000 signatures in 25 days. The
Santa Clara County Registrar, based on a 3% sampling procedure certified
that over 40,000 valid signatures had been obtained. 30,684 valid signatures
are required to qualify the referendum for a ballot. Clearly the voters
of San Jose wanted to have an opportunity to let the people vote. A major
project of this magnitude should not be left to politicians who are vulnerable
to moneyed interests.
On January 16, 2001, the City Council refused to
set an election date as required by the elections code. The reason given,
was that the referendum dealt with administrative issues and not legislative
issues. The developers even claimed that if the referendum would be successful,
the project could still proceed.
CURRENT STATUS
PLAN filed suit in Santa Clara County Superior Court
on January 31, 2001.
Decades of California case law unequivocally establish both the patent
legality of PLAN's referendum and the manifest illegality of the City Council's
attempt to usurp the judiciary function by deciding this issue by itself
instead of the courts.
In the meantime other lawsuits have been filed challenging
the adequacy of the EIR. Santa Cruz County , Association of Monterey Bay
Area Governments, Salinas, the Sierra Club and the Audubon Society are
petitioners in this litigation.
PLAN expects to prevail in the courts. The City
Council will then be required to set an election date at least 88 days
after that City Council meeting. To save tax payer funds, it would make
sense if San Jose were to choose a date when other county elections are
held, either in November 2001, or June 2002.
The PLAN representatives presented additional information and statistics in opposition to the Cisco expansion.
7. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS AND OTHERS
A. Executive Board: Herb Engstrom.
If you know Democrats who were interested in learning more about the Party and/ or wanted to become more active, especially in this age of a Republican President, please have them contact me. I got a call from a TV station that wanted to interview me about my views on Arnold Schwarzeneggar running for governor.
C. Vice Chair: Tom Cochran.
No report.
D. Treasurer: Dennis Chiu.
No report.
E. Secretary: Herb Engstrom.
At the Executive Board meeting we discussed attendance at these CC meetings. Section II.B of the bylaws reads as follows:
II.B. Elected Members may be removed from office, pursuant to the laws of the State of California, if not present in person or through representation by the duly appointed Alternate Member or by proxy for three consecutive regular monthly meetings of SCCDCC or twenty-five per cent of regular of regular monthly meetings of SCCDCC in a calendar year.At the February SCCDCC we had an election for one vacancy in the 22nd AD for which there were four candidates. Given this level of enthusiasm to participate by people that are not voting members, it seems unfair that a person should occupy a seat on the Central Committee and not attend the meetings. I feel I should keep a record of attendance. If in the future a voting member misses two meetings in a row, I'll send that member a gentle reminder of the above bylaw regarding attendance.
F. Community Services & Voter Registration:
No report.
G. Finance: Steve Preminger.
Jim Thurber is absent due to illness. The JJ dinner, May 4th, will have as its theme Asian-American contributions.
H. Campaign Services: Cristina Uribe.
Two months ago we endorsed Nora Campos for San José City Council District 5. The election will be Tuesday. This weekend is get-out-the-vote. We will be walking precincts Saturday, Sunday, and Monday starting at 9:30 from the office at 2080 Story Road. Saturday, we'll have a barbecue beginning around 1:30 P.M. Phone banks will need volunteers at the Labor Temple Sunday through Tuesday.
I. Candidate Services:
No report
J. Issues:
Clean Money Campaign Reform: Gordon Haskell.
Gordon began by asking the Committee how many believed
we need campaign finance reform; about two thirds raised their hands.
He said that the Democratic Party has not moved on this issue. Now
there is a movement to repeat the electoral success in Arizona, Vermont,
Maine, and Massachusetts of a publicly funded election system. Under
such a system elected officials will be under no obligation to large donors.
We are proposing such a system for California.: the California Clean
Money Campaign. The Democratic Party can help shape a referendum
on this issue, or it can sit on its hands and let the Greens take our members.
Three County Committees have supported a resolution in support of Clean
Money. I ask that you do the same.
Gordon was asked if Clean Money candidates receive
no private money, and he responded, "That's right."
How it is working: in Maine one third of the state
candidates were Clean Money candidates in the November election.
Peter Szego pointed out that several cities, like
LA, have partial public financing. The candidates for U.S. President
also get public funds.
Gordon presented the following resolution:
Resolution in support of political reform: Public financing of electionsHerb Engstrom moved that we endorse this resolution. It was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.WHEREAS, the current California Democratic Party platform heads its section on Political Reform as follows: "Public Financing. Support the public financing of major political campaigns and some public funding for recognized political parties. Encourage small donors and organizations that rely upon small donors until the larger goal can be achieved. " And,
WHEREAS, the presidential campaign of 2000 has driven home to an unprecedented number of Americans the need for a basic reform of our electoral system, and
WHEREAS, the enormous increase in the last election of both "soft" and "hard" money has further distorted the democratic process in our country; has convinced large numbers of citizens that wealth wields disproportionate influence in politics, and exerts pressure on all candidates to favor policies which serve the wealthy and to defeat policies which serve the vast majority of American families, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that it shall be the purpose of the California Democratic Party to assemble a the widest possible coalition of individuals and organizations to enact in our legislature, or to place on the ballot no later than the year 2004, a measure providing for voluntary public funding of elections in California similar to the measures now in force in Arizona, Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Convention encourages our Party Chair and Executive Board to place a top priority on working with such a coalition to the end that a measure for voluntary public financing of election campaigns be enacted at the earliest feasible time.
Instant Runoff Voting: Steve Chessin
Steve presented the following resolution:
Resolution to prevent the spoiling of California electionsSteve was asked if there was not a timing problem with submission of this resolution. Steve felt there was no such problem.WHEREAS, the combination of third party candidates and plurality election rules (most votes wins, even if it isn't a majority) can spoil and has spoiled the election of Democrats, as Ralph Nader spoiled both the New Hampshire vote and the Florida vote for Al Gore, and threatens to spoil California's presidential vote in 2004; and
WHEREAS, a majority vote requirement with instant runoff voting eliminates the spoiler effect without the need for an expensive second election; and
WHEREAS, the punch-card equipment used by many counties cannot
accommodate the ranked ballot needed for instant runoff voting, but both optical-scan and touch-screen technologies can;THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the California Democratic Party supports the use of instant runoff voting in all single-winner elections, including the Presidential election; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the California Democratic Party supports legislation that aids counties in upgrading their voting equipment to handle ranked ballots.
K. Political Outreach: Emy Thurber.
Six Democratic clubs have applied for reaccreditation. These are DAWN, the PDC, Clinton*Gore, Santa Clara County, South County, and Evergreen. Emy moved to reaccredit these. Chris Stampolis proposed an amendment to accredit the PDC youth group, the Peninsula Young Dems, at the same time. The amendment was accepted, and the motion to reaccredit all seven organizations passed.
Club reports:
20th AD Committee: David Cohen.
The Committee held its organizational meeting at which Yvette Brittain was elected Chair, I Vice Chair, and Bob Weikowski 2nd Vice Chair. I have photos of the Central Committee installation ceremony in January.
21st AD Committee: Nancy Bain.
The next meeting of the 21st will be March 7 at 7 PM at Bakers Hall on Veterans Blvd in Redwood City.
22nd AD Committee: Chris Stampolis.
1) The 22nd AD all pitched in for snacks;
2) AD Committee meeting is planned for Sunday March
25;
3) Sunnyvale Council member Fred Fowler is making
an effort to start a Democratic club in his city.
Evergreen Democratic Club at the Villages: Beverly Wharton.
At our last meeting on Feb. 6th, Peter Szego discussed redistricting. We now have over 100 members. Our next meeting will feature Kristin Sullivan of De Anza College speaking on alternative energy.
Peninsula Democratic Coalition and Peninsula Young Democrats: Jodi Wittlin.
On Feb. 10, we held our first annual "strategic
planning retreat" at a private home in mountain view. Over 20 people,
or almost 1/2 our membership, attended. The retreat was facilitated
by a professional corporate strategic planner, who guided the group in
discussing what we see PYD becoming in the next year and in the long term.
On Feb. 22, PYD held its bi-monthly happy hour at
Old Pro's in Palo Alto. A good time was had by all, and we had a
great turnout.
The PDC held its annual meeting on Feb. 25 at the
los altos youth center. Unfortunately, our speaker decided for reasons
unknown to me not to appear. however, a new board of directors was
elected, and new officers chosen. Fran Cochran remains chair.
Upcoming events: March 22, 7 pm, Mountain view city
council chambers: PYD in conjunction with the PDC will host Andre
Cherny, the youngest speech writer ever hired by the White House, and a
primary speech writer on the Gore 2000 campaign. Cherny is 25 and
taking classes at Boalt Law, as well as working with Assemblyman Hertzberg.
Additionally, Cherny was the primary author of the 2000 Democratic Party
platform. He will speak on his experiences in the Clinton administration
and in the Gore campaign.
Santa Clara County Democratic Club: Herb Engstrom.
Our last meeting featured Dick Roe, Executive Director
of the United Council of Churches speaking on "Charitable Choice,"
the Bush proposal for government funding of church based charities.
Mr. Roe pointed out a number of problems with this proposal, and among
these was that it would lead inevitably to a large expansion of the role
of government, contrary to the Bush ideology.
Our next meeting will be March 19th at Coco's Restaurant
in Santa Clara. Prof. Pogadinski of the SJSU Economics Dept. will
speak on the Bush tax proposal.
The most recent "Straight Talk" TV taping concerned
education. Guests were Congressman Mike Honda, Los Gatos School Board
member Steve Glickman, and Middle School Dean Karl Davis.
South County Democratic Club: Alex Kennett.
Next meeting will be at El Capri Mexican restaurant on APril 7. There will be a candidate forum on the topic what it is like to be an elected official.
West Valley Democratic Club: David Wilkes.
Our last meeting was at the home of Barbara Nesbet, the mayor of Monte Sereno on a Sunday afternoon. Perhaps because of this new time, we had twice as many people as we normally do.
DAWN: Claudia Shope.
The next DAWN meeting will be March 18th.
County Fair: Phyllis Ward.
Phyllis said that the Party will gain have a booth at the COunty Fair, which this year runs from Friday, May 11 through Sunday, May 20. We need volunteers.
L. Regional Director: Madge Overhouse.
No report.
M. Democratic National Committee: Chris Stampolis.
The DNC met in Washington, DC a month ago and elected
Terry McAuliffe the new Chair. Maynard Jackson withdrew from that
race to accept a new position for him, that of outreach.
In the election for Secretary Kathy Vick of Louisiana,
who has held the office for 12 years, ran again, but Susan Turnbull of
the Women's Caucus challenged her. The vote was by written, signed
ballot. Susan received more votes from DNC members who were elected,
but appointed members carried the election for Vic. Art Torres supported
Vic, but allowed California delegates to vote as they pleased.
N. Pro-Choice Coalition: Claudia Shope.
We meet the second Tuesday in March for planning
for the year. We will have a booth at the County Fair with the theme
"Make abortion safe and legal."
Following a two day trial, a federal jury in Illinois
on December 6 rejected an insanity defense and convicted Clayton Waagner,
44, of Kennerdell, Pennsylvania, for possession of firearms by a convicted
felon and possession of a stolen motor vehicle. Waagner's arrest
ended a months long, cross-country trip to allegedly gather personal information,
stalk, and ultimately murder physicians who perform abortions. "I
figured for every one I killed, I'd get another one to quit," Waagner told
the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. In a previously published Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette report, Waagner provided this answer when asked how his actions
were financed: "There are organized groups out there ... that have
money, resources. There are people not quite willing to go so far
as taking a life .... For people like myself who are willing to take
that risk, you'd be surprised how many people are willing to be supportive."
We need to be cognizant that these people are out
there.
O. DTV Report: Steve Chessin.
Democratic Television Producer Steve Chessin reported that our February taping was with Nora Campos, candidate in the special election to fill the vacancy in San Jose City Council District #5. Our March guest will be Congresswoman Anna Eshoo.
We will be on San Jose AT&T Channel 15A March 1st and 29th with Nora Campos, March 15th with Assemblywoman Alquist, and April 12th and May 10th with Congresswoman Eshoo.
We could still use some more Democrats on the crew. No prior video experience is necessary.
San Jose Channel 15A, 8:00 pm every other Thursday (serves part of Cupertino):
2001:
Mar 1 DTV 74 Nora Campos
Mar 15 DTV 73 Hon. Elaine Alquist
Mar 29 DTV 74 Nora Campos
Apr 12 DTV 75 Hon. Anna Eshoo
Apr 26 DTV 76 TBD-76
May 10 DTV 75 Hon. Anna Eshoo
May 24 DTV 76 TBD-76
See http://www.scc-democrats.org/dtv.htm
for the full schedule.
P. CDC Report: David Wilkes.
The CDC is asking Clubs to reaffiliate. Our convention will be May 18 to 20. At the San Luis Obispo meeting, Jim Clark, the vice president, spoke for 6 hours giving an outline of our proposal.
Q. Welfare Reform: Sal Alvarez.
No report.
8. OLD BUSINESS
None.
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Establishment of a committee to examine our policy of endorsement of candidates in non-partisan races.
Steve Preminger asked for volunteers to serve on such a committee. The following people volunteered: David Cohen, Allan Thiessen, Emy Thurber, Alyson Abramowitz, Jacquie Heffner, Chris Stampolis, Keith Garvey, Cristina Uribe, Claudia Shope, Craig Mann, Phyllis Ward, Bart Fisher, Lee Sturtevant, Tom Cochran, Jim Brady, and Steve Chessin. (Subsequently, Jim Thurber also volunteered.)
B. Election of Directors.
The E-board proposes the following people for directors:
Campaign Services: Keith Garvey
Issues: Willie Wool
Political Outreach: Emy Thurber
Candidate Services: Cristina Uribe
Finance: Jim Thurber
Community Services & Voter Registration: Liz McDavit
Aldyth Parle moved the appointment of the above.
Anna Song requested a description of the job of
Candidate Services. The SCCDCC Executive Board Duties and Responsibilities
Act contains the following:
II.I. Director of Candidate ServicesChris Stampolis requested that we hear from each candidate. A summary of their statements:
II.I.1. To coordinate the recruitment of Democratic candidates for all elective offices in Santa Clara County;
II.I.2. To coordinate the appointment of Democrats to Boards and Commissions;
II.I.3. To promote the goals and activities of the Endorsements Committee and assist thereon; and
II.I.4. To serve as liaison between the SCCDCC and all Democratic office-holders in Santa Clara County.
Campaign Services: Keith Garvey. I went through
the endorsements procedures for the Party. I have a lot of experience.
I have the time and interest as well as a good working relationship with
elected officials.
Issues: Willie Wool. Not present.
Political Outreach: Emy Thurber. I know
the leaders and members of many clubs, and I enjoy this.
Candidate Services: Cristina Uribe. Not present,
but Steve Preminger commented that Cristina was working on the Nora Campos
campaign. Cristina worked to keep a good relationship with the Labor
Council.
Finance: Jim Thurber. Jim was also not present,
but Steve commented that Jim has served in this capacity for a long time.
He knows the laws.
Community Services & Voter Registration:
Liz McDavit. Also not present. "She's done this for years,"
was Steve's comment.
Aldyth's motion was seconded, but Anna pulled the office of Candidate Services and asked to hear of Cristina's accomplishments.
The motion passed by voice vote without the office
of Candidate Services. Steve asked for any other nominations.
Chris asked that this election be tabled, but the motion was defeated.
Chris said that the job description was different from what Cristina was
actually doing. Steve replied that what is most important is to support
our endorsed candidates to which Chris replied that this was Keith's job
(i.e., Campaign Services).
It was moved and seconded to close nominations.
A vote was called, and Cristina was elected.
C. Election of CC Associates.
The following people are Democratic Party activists but who no longer have an official affiliation with the Central Committee: Margaret Abe, Cindy Chavez, Dennis Chiu, Dave Cortese, Ed Foglia, Deane Little, Loretta Riddle, Thelma Spaziani, Lorre Vaughn, Beverly Wharton, Willie Wool. It was moved and seconded to appoint all these Central Committee Associates. The motion passed by voice vote.
D. Additional resolutions for the CDP convention.
1. Chris Stampolis submitted the following:E. Job descriptions of directors.Resolution in support of an investigation of Chuck Quackenbush
WHEREAS, Former Insurance Commissioner Chuck Quackenbush engaged in potentially illegal activities under the auspices of his elected title; and
WHEREAS, Attorney General Bill Lockyer has pledged to fight for justice, not the "Just Us" of the Dan Lungren days;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the SCCDCC send a letter to Attorney General Lockyer requesting ongoing investigation of Quackenbush for malfeasance and misfeasance in office, including the diversion of public funds for the purpose of personal political use; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the SCCDCC ask the Resolutions Committee of the Democratic State Convention in Anaheim Mar. 3O-Apr. 1 to send this resolution to the floor with a recommendation that a similar letter from the statewide CDP offices be sent to Attorney General Lockyer.
A motion to adopt was passed unanimously and without discussion.
2. Chris Stampolis and David Wilkes jointly submitted a resolution calling for a ban on the death penalty in California, and a motion was made to approve.
Emy Thurber expressed her opposition to the death penalty but proposed changing the wording from "ban" to "moratorium" because a resolution calling for an outright ban is unlikely to pass. Bart Fisher wanted to know if the resolution opposed all death penalty or just until it can be applied fairly. David Wilkes replied that he was calling for an absolute ban asking that if the Republican governor of Illinois can declare a moratorium, "can we do anything less?" Charles Walton referred to the traditional values of Democrats and said we should end the death penalty in good conscience.
David moved to replace "ban" with "moratorium."
Chris objected saying that this resolution is by the SCCDCC and not binding on elected officials. It is up to them to find a compromise. AT the activist level, we should support a ban. Rena Modell agreed saying you can't be malleable on this issue; you're for it or against it. She supports the resolution as it is -- with "ban." Jacquie Heffner disagreed: "I'm against the death penalty, but we need something that will put a stop to it." David Wilkes countered that the Resolutions Committee will modify the draft any way they want, so we should support a strong statement. "People are tired of Democrats looking like Republicans," he added.
The motion to change the wording from "ban" to "moratorium" was called to a vote with the Committee evenly divided at 14 votes pro and 14 con. Chris called for a roll call vote.
Voting in favor of the amended wording (i.e. to substitute "moratorium") were D. Cohen, A. Mack, E. Thurber, T. Cochran, B. Fisher, K. Garvey, T. Gregory, C. Shope, A. Abramowitz, J. Heffner, C. Mann, A. Barnett, D. Sessums, S. Preminger, L. Hicks, and J. Wittlin. Total of 16.
Voting in favor of the original wording ("ban") were B. Ferguson, S. Chessin, R. Diridon, H. Engstrom, A. Parle, A. Song, A. Bantis, B. Gold, P. Ward, R. Modell, V. Cortese, O. Graeve, C. Stampolis, B. Wharton, and D. Wilkes. Total of 15.
The motion to amend the wording passed. With the amended wording the motion was brought to a vote and passed unanimously. The resolution, as amended, follows:Resolution opposing the death penalty
WHEREAS, the United States is alone among Western countries in continuing to have a death penalty; and
WHEREAS, there have been so many cases of people on death row being found innocent that it raises the question of how many innocent people have been executed; and
WHEREAS, the death penalty has not been shown to be applied fairly across demographic groups nor to have any measurable deterrent effects;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the SCCDCC takes a formal stand in favor of a moratorium on the death penalty in California and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the SCCDCC forwards this resolution to the Resolutions Committee of the California Democratic convention with a request that a similar position be approved by the committee and be sent to the floor of the convention with an affirmative recommendation.
3. Charles Walton submitted a resolution opposing the Bush plan for an anti-missile system emphasizing that such a system is technically very difficult. He quoted columnist George Will as saying in support of the system that we must counter blackmail by rogue nations like North Korea and Iraq. "This is crazy," Charles said.
Herb Engstrom moved to adopt, and Emy Thurber seconded.
Jim Brady opposed the resolution saying that he had worked in missile defense for 12 years. An anti-missile system can work and has worked. "Although the cost is high, what is the cost of losing L.A.?" he asked. Defense against North Korea is feasible. Jodi Wittlin disagreed claiming some technical expertise as a member of the American Physical Society. David Wilkes added that he, too, worked in the defense industry, and said, "It won't work."
The motion was brought to a vote and carried. The resolution as adopted follows:Resolution supporting the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty
WHEREAS, the end of the Cold War has greatly reduced the threat of a missile based nuclear war; and
WHEREAS, the United States has pledged to abide by the terms of the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty prohibiting the deployment of an anti-ballistic missile system; and
WHEREAS, the feasibility of such a system has been called highly questionable by many authoritative technical experts; therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the California Democratic Party strongly opposes the initiatives by George W. Bush to develop and deploy such a system; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the CDP Chair is directed to write to all representatives to the U.S. Congress and Senate from California requesting their support in opposing these initiatives.
Chris Stampolis moved to create a subcommittee to review job descriptions of the directors. Steve Preminger offered to take up the issue with the Executive Board. Chris accepted the suggestion and withdrew the motion.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bernie Gold said he was not going to the convention
and offered to sign a proxy to an interested person.
Bart Fisher said there would be a fundraiser by
the YDs for Gov. Gray Davis on March 15th at Polly Esther's in San José.
Steve Chessin announced there will be a conference
on instant runoff voting at Stanford on March 3.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:46 P.M.
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