ECPAC - El Cajon City Council threatens to close the East County Performing Arts Center (ECPAC) theater December 24th for 18 to 24 months for some kind of renovation, the substance of which is not quite clear. Apparently, there is some threat of lawsuit by CCT (Christian Community Theater) and Art Beat Management, headed by Paul Russell.
Election Integrity - Cops is actively working on a report exposing irregularities at the San Diego County RegistrarOfVoters. See San Diego County Canvass Procedures for full details. We've discovered 9,000 "missing" ballots and proof that they are severely mismanaged. Complete report to be released soon.
Grossmont Healthcare Board - Sent $100,000 "grant" to the Boy's and Girl's club for the Little Rascal's Room, a questionable expentiture since it has almost no relevance to healthcare. Grant exceeded guidelines and was from general fund instead of grants fund, an irregularity. This, while family care facilities were denied funds for prenatal care givers.
Sunrise Powerlink - SDG&E surprises Lakeside with the announcement that the huge transmission line project is slated to decimate EL MONTE VALLEY. See background and videos here: SunrisePowerlink.
Wind Zero - Paramilitary training camp planned for Ocotillo/Nomirage area of Imperial County, just over the San Diego County line, is now called "Coyote Wells". Draft EIR up for comment on 2010-01-26
Blackwater Otay - Blackwater (now "Xe") offends the community with agreement with Southwestern College to use campus classrooms in trade for use of shooting range. The SWC Governing Board voted to cancel the agreement during their October 14, 2009 meeting, about ten months after the agreement was first disclosed. More here: Blackwater Otay and Blackwater In Southwestern College
Police academy suspends classes -- Kristina Davis, Union Tribune, 2010-01-21 (Note: this academy recently pulled their contract with Blackwater/Xe to use the Blackwater Otay training facility. See Blackwater In Southwestern College for the full story on our 10-month battle to stop that contract. This additional scrutiny of their training facility may be a result as well.)
18 Feb 2010 - ECDC Meeting, Topic Water; Speaker: Helix Water District General Manager Mark Weston at Coco's Restaurant at 1025 Fletcher Pkwy El Cajon, CA 92020 (6p/7p) sponsored by East County Democratic Club Meet at 6pm and join us for dinner; main meeting starts at 7pm Info: 619-447-3246 or visit http://www.ecdcweb.orgDetails
18 Mar 2010 - ECDC Meeting, Topic Endorsements & Supreme Court Decision; Speaker: Mary Salas + more! at Coco's Restaurant at 1025 Fletcher Pkwy El Cajon, CA 92020 (6p/7p) sponsored by East County Democratic Club Meet at 6pm and join us for dinner; main meeting starts at 7pm Info: 619-447-3246 or visit http://www.ecdcweb.orgDetails
Background
See pictures of Protest of Blackwater's Federal Court Misuse on 6/17 - We were there, in front of the Federal courthouse, at the corner of Front and Broadway in San Diego at 10 a.m. on June 17th. The hearing started at 10:30, argued by City Attorney Mike Aguirre before President's father appointee, Hon. Marilyn Huff.
See pictures of Protest Rally on 6/11 with Jeremy Scahill, award-winning and best-selling author of Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army who addressed the crowd. (In front of the recently discovered Otay Mesa mercenary training facility... This madness must stop!
Blackwater Otay Secret Facility - Blackwater attempts to open a secret facility by Cal-Mex border by calling it a "vocational school" and using the name "Southwest Law Enforcement." Sorry, Blackwater, the cat is out of the bag!!
Press Conference and Rally -- 25 Apr 2008
Our rally to put pressure on Blackwater to pull the plug on this project too! We won on their first ridiculous project in Potrero We can do the same here!
Ray Lutz explains the situation on Democracy Now! with Amy Goodman:
Blackwater Mercenary Firm Complete news on the Blackwater West proposal for Round Potrero Valley in San Diego County, as well as Blackwater North and Blackwater in Moyock, NC.
Citizens' Oversight Panels (COPs) Program Details Volunteer to watch for corruption of local officials. Just attend one council, board, or planning group regularly, perhaps two times a month, and as a group, we'll have a significant impact!
Mission
The mission of the East County Democratic Club is to create an environment that
fosters Democratic ideals, where Democrats in the East County area can network,
stimulate activist interests, become informed about issues, support the Democratic
Party Platform, and contribute by taking an active role in shaping the politics
of our city, county, state, and country.
San Diego's East County Democratic Club provides opportunities for active political
participation for members of the California Democratic Party. We welcome Democrats
who want change and are willing to do something to get it now. Come to a meeting;
participate in fundraising for local candidates. Recruit the best Democrats to run.
The East County Democratic Club has been meeting in the East County since 1965.
Club Objectives:
To identify Democrats in San Diego's East County and to assist in developing a
positive image of the Democratic Party; to identify viable candidates and assist
them in assuming positions of leadership; and to develop an active and productive
group of workers, leaders and candidates of the Democratic Party.
Network with Other Democrats
With today's corporate media, you might wonder if there are any other Democrats in the area.
Well, despite impressions, you’re not alone.
There are over 100,000 registered Democrats in the East County Area.
We believe:
our leaders must be held accountable for their actions.
the country should not go into debt to give tax breaks to the wealthy.
everyone should have affordable healthcare.
education is the key to our future and must be funded.
a woman has a right to choose.
Americans should not be subjected to warrantless spying.
disaster relief is more than a fly-over.
our environment must be protected for future generations.
in the U.S. Constitution and the rule of law, not men.
Attend a club meeting and make some new friends!
We welcome Cuyamaca and Grossmont College Students who are registered Democrats to
join the East County Democratic Club. Don't be fooled. The Democratic Party addresses the
concerns of Students far better than our opponents.
Serves the communities of El Cajon, Rancho San Diego,
Jamul, Alpine, Lakeside and outlying San Diego County.Anyone can be a member, regardless of your residence location!
Collaboration Site:
We use this web site as a common area for collaboration.
Common Collaboration Site - This "Web" on the collaboration platform is used for general (all east county) activities.
East County Democratic Club Web - Web for Club business, meeting documents, etc. Please help us maintain these sites... Just Register on the site and then you can help out! (See the 20 Minute Tutorial)
El Cajon City Council Minutes - This page provides simple links to the El Cajon City Council Minutes. They use a javascript method for access on the City's site that keeps Google from spidering the minutes. This page simply provides links to the City Website and allows google to spider these files and therefore, provide the informtion to the public.
Listserve
STAY INFORMED! Subscribe for event announcements:
You are welcome to subscribe to our emailing list for announcements and discussions.
Please note: you only need to subscribe to one list, the ECDC-List or ECDC-Announce.
All announcements will also be posted to the discussion list, ECDC-List.
If you are tired of shouting at the TV and want to help take action, the East
County Democratic Club can help. We recognize that people feel comfortable
participating at different levels so we provide a wide range of activities,
including:
outreach efforts
registering voters
writing letters
formulating political strategy
Nothing will change if we remain silent.
Activism for the sake of getting the party's messages out to the community can be very energizing. Democrats learn to get their information from alternative
news sources and then check it very carefully for "spin," "bias," and "basic truth".
FACT: Locally, nearly every print or broadcast news source,
from the advertising weeklies to the "dailies," from radio to TV, is owned and
hands-on operated by a Republican or group of Republicans, and are all subject to the
will of conservative stock-holders.
Meetings
The East County Democratic Club is dedicated to helping its members stay current
with the political situation. Club meetings feature presentations by Democratic
elected officials and activists and also interactive member discussions on current
issues.
http://www.ecdcweb.org
For information call: 619-820-5321
Club meetings are "generally" the third Thursday of each month, with dinner starting at 6p and the meeting commencing at 7p. We meet at CocosRestaurantOnFletcherParkway at 1025 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020. The public is invited and
there is no charge to attend, but food and drinks are your responsibility. Please visit our web site or contact our membership
chair for specific meeting information.
FOR CURRENT MEETING INFORMATION view our entire calendar here!
Map:
Turn left into the parking lot before you get to Fletcher Parkway.
Coco's is near the North-West corner of the plaza
From the East (Alpine, etc):
I-8 West to Magnolia / 67 exit.
Exit right and start to merge onto 67 N.
Take exit onto Graves
Turn Right onto Graves, South.
Turn Right at first light onto Fletcher Parkway, West.
Continue to Marshall Street, make a U Turn at the light.
Turn right onto Jackman St.
Turn right into the parking lot.
Coco's is near the North-West corner of the plaza
From the East (Jamul, Dulzura):
SR-94, Continue straight until it becomes freeway.
I-125 North
I-8 East Bound
Continue with "From the West" above.
Please note: Although the address is on Fletcher Parkway, there is no entry to the parking lot from Fletcher Parkway. You must enter from Jackman St.
Sign Up!
Join East County Democratic Club Today!
Just print out this form, fill in and enclose in an envelope with your
payment (check only). Please do not sent cash. Please make your checks payable to the "East County Democratic Club".
All donations and fees are not tax deductible.
Not registered yet? Just come to a meeting, we'll take care of that!
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Mail to:
East County Democratic Club
1265 Avocado Blvd, Suite 104 (#335)
El Cajon, CA 92020
Activist a common sight recording local meetings -- Ray Lutz is government watchdog 
-- Anne Krueger, Union Tribune, 2010-01-30 Features Raymond Lutz
-- Editor, Union Tribune, 2010-01-16
C00022 R: Response to C00022 by Registrar of Voters -- Raymond Lutz, Citizens Oversight, 2009-09-03 San Diego County Canvass Procedures
Sunrise Powerlink Community Meeting, Alpine, April 6, 2009 -- Raymond Lutz, Citizens Oversight, 2009-04-06
With today's corporate media, you might wonder if there are any other Democrats in the area.
Well, despite impressions, you’re not alone.
There are over 100,000 registered Democrats in the East County Area.
We believe: 
If you are tired of shouting at the TV and want to help take action, the East
County Democratic Club can help. We recognize that people feel comfortable
participating at different levels so we provide a wide range of activities,
including: 
Join East County Democratic Club Today!
Just print out this form, fill in and enclose in an envelope with your
payment (check only). Please do not sent cash. Please make your checks payable to the "East County Democratic Club".
All donations and fees are not tax deductible.
Not registered yet? Just come to a meeting, we'll take care of that!
