March
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Date: Thursday, March 5th
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Pacific Beach Recreation Center (1405 Diamond St, San Diego, CA 92109)
February Minutes: Link to Review
March Agenda: Link to Review
Presentation: Wendy Gelernter: Stronger Together: Organizing For What Comes Next
Bylaws Amendment: Vote on Section 4
CA Dem Statewide Endorsement Convention Results
PB Dem Club at the No Kings March: Saturday, March 28
Presenter: Wendy Gelernter
Stronger Together: Organizing For What Comes Next
Bio: Wendy Gelernter is a long time member of the Pacific Beach Democratic Club. She also leads Take Action San Diego, an activist group that is a chapter of Indivisible and Swing Left. Her current focus is on organizing the March 28 “No Kings” rally at Waterfront Park, which will hopefully be the largest No Kings rally yet! Before retiring, she was an agricultural scientist, specializing in insect biology and management, and worked in a private consulting firm that she ran with her husband, Larry Stowell.
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
PROPOSED BYLAWS AMENDMENT
The proposed changes to the PBDC Bylaws are as follows:
"At least fourteen days prior to the general meeting the president shall cause to be deposited in the regular United States mail or email a newsletter addressed to each member of the club in good standing. The newsletter shall specify the time, place and date of the general meeting, proposed changes in the bylaws, resolutions, endorsements, and elections which are to be moted upon at the upcoming general meeting."
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 5 March 2026 at noon PST.
2026 Endorsed Candidates!
These candidates have been officially endorsed by the Pacific Beach Democratic Club
Nicole Crosby
Candidate for San Diego City Council District 2
Candidate for City Council: Prioritizing Working Families
As a seasoned prosecutor and Deputy City Attorney, Nicole is running to ensure San Diego works for its residents. Her platform focuses on accelerating affordable housing, raising the minimum wage, and enhancing public safety through proven experience in tackling gun violence and protecting victims. From leading the Clairemont Town Council to serving as a 2024 Democratic Delegate, she has spent her career fighting for equity and accountability. She’s ready to deliver results for District 2 and build a safer, more stable city for every family.
Catherine Blakespear
Senator Blakespear: Proven Leadership for District 38
Senator Blakespear is seeking re-election to continue providing practical, values-driven leadership for California’s coastal and North County communities. Drawing on her diverse background as an attorney, reporter, and former Mayor of Encinitas, she has built a reputation for fostering collaboration to solve complex regional issues. In the State Senate, she remains a steadfast advocate for housing affordability, wildfire resilience, and climate action. By bridging local experience with legislative action, Senator Blakespear is dedicated to ensuring Sacramento delivers tangible results for the safety and prosperity of her constituents.
Hayden Gore
Candidate for San Diego Unified School District C - Board of Education
An 18-year veteran teacher, Hayden is running for the San Diego Unified School District Board to defend public education against unprecedented national challenges. He views our schools as a vital "equity project" currently threatened by federal shifts, including the dismantling of the Department of Education and cuts to essential student programs. Hayden is committed to standing united against these disruptions, protecting diversity initiatives, and ensuring a stable, supportive environment where every student can thrive despite the shifting political landscape.
Cody Petterson
Candidate for California State Board of Equalization, D4
Cody is running for the Board of Equalization with a clear mission: to combat inequality and protect the environment by leveraging the office’s unique tax authorities. With over four years of direct experience at the Board, Cody understands how to utilize property tax assessments and the "split roll" measure to fully fund public education. He aims to move the BOE beyond its reputation as a placeholder office, instead using its power to certify affordable housing developers and advance progressive reforms that deliver stability for working families.
Pay Your 2026 Dues Now!
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*Please note - if you want to be eligible to vote on endorsements and Club actions, you need to be a member in good standing. This means paying your dues and having attended 2 meetings in the past 16 months!
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