Judicial Endorsements in April
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Date: Thursday, April 2nd
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Pacific Beach Recreation Center (1405 Diamond St, San Diego, CA 92109)
March Minutes: Link to Review
April Agenda: Link to Review
Presentation: Jodi Cleesattle: CA Challenges to the Trump Administration brought by the CA Office of the Attorney General
Vote on Judicial Endorsements: Judicial Seats 31 and 32
Presentation: Malik Thornton: District 48 Campaign to Take Back the House
PB Dem Club at the No Kings March: Saturday, March 28
Presenter: Jodi Cleesattle
Jodi Cleesattle will speak to the PBDC regarding California challenges to the Trump Administration as brought by the Office of the Attorney General
NOTICE OF ENDORSEMENT MEETING & VOTE on 2 APRIL 2026:
CANDIDATES FOR JUDICIAL SEATS 31 AND 32
We look forward to seeing you as we hear from and discuss the candidates for Judicial Seats 31 and 32. Tia Ramirez and Jodi Cleesattle have been invited to provide in-person statements at the April meeting.
See candidate responses to the PBDC Questionnaire provided below:
Link for Questionnaire: JODI LYNN CLEESATTLE
Biography: Jodi Cleesattle is a veteran trial lawyer, a dedicated public servant, and an active community volunteer running for San Diego County Superior Court Judge. She has been practicing law for 32 years, working both in private practice and for the California Office of the Attorney General. She has the practical experience and knowledge to hear cases fairly and thoughtfully – and the commitment to treating all people with dignity and respect. Jodi stands strongly in support of the rule of law and the pursuit of justice, and she has been proud to represent the people of the State of California since 2007.
A leader in the legal community, Jodi has served as president of California Women Lawyers and co-president of the Tom Homann LGBTQ+ Law Association and has served on several boards. Jodi has been awarded the 2025 Outstanding Service by a Public Attorney Award from the San Diego County Bar Association, the 2021 Public Lawyer of the Year Award from the California Lawyers Association, and the 2014 Community Service Award from Lawyers Club of San Diego. She will bring compassion, common sense, and a commitment to equal justice with her to the bench.
Link for Questionnaire: TIA RAMIREZ
Biography: Tia Ramirez is a seasoned legal professional and dedicated public servant with a career defined by "extraordinary grit" and a deep commitment to the San Diego community. A first-generation college graduate of San Diego State University and Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Tia balanced a full-time career with the demands of raising a young family to earn top honors and then flourished as a domestic violence prosecutor, rising through the ranks. She currently serves as the Chief Deputy City Attorney for the Gun Violence Response Unit, protecting local neighborhoods through the strategic pursuit of Gun Violence Restraining Orders.
With a diverse professional background that includes serving as an Administrative Law Judge and leading the Domestic Violence and Sex Crimes Unit as Chief, Tia combines a firm command of the law with a fair and compassionate approach to justice. Beyond the courtroom, she is a devoted wife to a retired Marine combat veteran, a mentor to pre-law students, and a community leader committed to ensuring the San Diego Superior Court reflects the integrity and diversity of the community it serves.
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
While proxy voting is not permitted by the PBDC Bylaws, absentee ballots are accepted via email. If you are not able to attend, please reply to this email no later than 1 April 2026 at noon PST.
California Democratic Party Voter Protection Volunteer Application
CADEM is ramping up voter protection efforts ahead of the election.
If you are concerned about protecting our elections and want to help make sure that EVERY VOTE COUNTS, join the Voter Protection Team using the following Link Join the Voter Protection Team
For more information or if you have any questions, please email voterprotectionteam@cadem.org.
Register to be a Poll Worker!
You can also register with the San Diego Registrar of Voters as a Poll Worker.
The San Diego Registrar of Voters Poll Workers Application can be found here: Poll Worker Application
Walk District 2 with Team Nicole!
Canvass with Team Nicole! Join us to connect with voters, share our message, and help elect Nicole Crosby to San Diego City Council District 2. Every conversation matters.
SIGN UP TO WALK HERE!
When: Every Saturday, Sunday, and Weekdays as well
Training and materials provided. Everybody will have a buddy!
What to Bring:
Water, sunscreen, good walking shoes, fully charged phone and backup charge if you have one
Questions: Email, Text, or Call Samantha Schwimmer (team@nicoleforsandiego.com or 858-349-7272)
NO KINGS DAY OF ACTION: SATURDAY, MARCH 28
The Pacific Beach Democratic Club will join with other San Diegans as we gather on March 28 at Waterfront Park for No Kings, a nationwide day of peaceful civic action defending democracy and rejecting authoritarianism.
The event will feature a short program followed by a march through downtown San Diego, bringing together community organizations, labor groups, and democracy advocates from across the region. Participants are encouraged to bring water, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, and signs representing the issues that matter most to them.
If you would like to meet up in advance and march alongside other PBDC members, please RSVP to this email.
The event is part of a broader movement taking place in communities across the country calling for civic engagement and the protection of democratic institutions. Learn more and RSVP at sd-united.org/events/no-kings-3.
Activism Calendar Items:
March 7: Pacific Beach: Take Action for Democracy - Signwaving Rally: Ingraham & Crown Point Dr.: 10:00 -11:00 a.m.
March 28: Get organized for the next NO KINGS March
April 4: Pacific Beach Take Action for Democracy Sign Waving Rally: Ingraham & Crown Point Drive: 10:00 - 11:00
April 16: ICE OUT of San Diego: Federal Building: 880 Front Street, Downtown, SD: 10:30 a.m. (Third Thursday)
April 19: Ocean Beach Neighborhood Canvassing for Nicole Crosby
April 25: Annual Roosevelt Dinner Fundraiser. Save the Date!!!
May 7: University City and Pacific Beach GOTV Kick-Off at the Pacific Beach Recreation Center 5:00 p.m.
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