In response to Representative Darrell Issa's continued refusal to hold public town halls, community members from California's 48th Congressional District will host an "Empty Chair Town Hall" on Sunday, March 23 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, Calif. 92025.

The event, hosted by Dr. Allison Gill from the "Mueller, She Wrote" podcast, will provide constituents the opportunity to voice questions and concerns they would typically address directly to their congressional representative, particularly regarding potential cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and Veterans Services.

Following recommendations outlined in the "Indivisible Guide" (indivisible.org/resource/guide), this Empty Chair Town Hall is part of a nationwide effort encouraged by Indivisible National during the congressional recess from March 13-23.

"When our elected officials refuse to engage with their constituents, democracy suffers," said  Pamela Albergo of Indivisible North County San Diego. "Rep. Issa hasn't held a town hall since 2017, but the concerns of his constituents haven't gone away."

The event will feature a panel of five to six community leaders, including a veteran advocate, school board member, city council member and other local experts.

Each panelist will be briefly introduced by Dr. Gill, and panelists will take turns answering questions. Attendees are asked to bring their 60-second questions written on paper. Selected questioners will be invited to the front of the room to ask their question, followed by a three-minute response from a panelist.

The venue has 375 seats, which are filling quickly. Community members can register at eventbrite.com/e/darrell-issa-empty-chair-town-hall-presented-by-indivisible-tickets-1274626525249.

Information about livestream channels will be distributed as the event date approaches.

Members of the media are invited to attend. Rep. Issa's office has been formally invited to the event.

Bring attention to Elon Musk's dangerous power grab by rallying peacefully with fellow San Diegans at the Encinitas Tesla dealership.

Bring a sign! Bring a friend!

RSVP Link

LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81242643015?pwd=npCTMopwqUq9U0FRcnFsWEopaMc7zt.1

Agenda includes discussion with Mark Hughes re: the campaign for affordable, people-powered energy with San Diego Public Power and club consideration of a draft resolution re: SDPD’s place in upcoming City budget cuts.

SD Progressive Dems-endorsed Public Power San Diego is a genuinely grassroots effort to create locally produced electric service at fair, reasonable, and affordable rates by REPLACIING SDG&E (and it’s corporate parent Sempra) with a municipally-owned NOT FOR PROFIT utility, like other California cities.

Join their March meeting to discuss and learn how we - the people of San Diego - can take back our power and stop hundreds of millions of dollars from getting taken from us by Wall Street investors.

California Solar Alliance’s update call will cover: Updates from the Legislature, etc; Action items for the next month; Whatever other topics you would like to discuss!

Congresswoman Sara Jacobs is hosting a telephone town hall to answer your questions about her work to hold President Trump and Elon Musk accountable.

You can participate here on her Facebook or at her website.

Monthly meet-up - informal, social

• Mon, Feb 24, 6:30p at Blind Lady Ale House 3416 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116

• Event is entirely informal - just an opportunity for folks to meet up and get to know one another as real people and not faces in a zoom.

Unite Against Fascism and Tyranny

Registration Link. earn more about how you can take action at the local, state and national level to support progressive change. With a new Trump administration, we have challenging work ahead of us, but coming together in community to be informed, to support one another and to act together is the first step.

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Endorsement Meeting (Board of Supervisors District One Special Election) and old business re: SDPD & City budgeting. Please renew your membership so that you are eligible to vote for the endorsement (2/10 deadline) SanDiegoProgressives.org

Our club member Frances is organizing opposition to the El Cajon Mayor's resolution for local police to cooperate with ICE. Monday’s protest got network press hits so (1) big shoutout(!) and (2) this is a great opportunity to make your voice heard. 

The City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on this issue and she's invited the SD Progressives to join her there. Flyer below, for more information please contact francesyasmeen@gmail.com.

Agenda includes

1. What can we save? Info re: Mayor’s proposed budget cuts & club decision on what programs we’ll be advocating to protect.

2. Who wants to be a State Party delegate? Info on process, and discussion of club support for member-candidates.

3. Protecting our community from Trump. Planning a Feb. panel event re: Trump’s immigration reforms; what are the dangers, and what can we do about it.

Access link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81242643015?pwd=npCTMopwqUq9U0FRcnFsWEopaMc7zt.1

Cal RCV December Statewide Meeting

Thursday, December 12 @ 5:30 pm PT

Recap from Diane Silver, FairVote's, Program Manager for State and Local Advocacy on 2024's local and statewide effort results

Hear from Leading Election Reform Experts
Learn About the California RCV Coalition's Strategy
Find Out How You Can Make a Difference

ONLINE LINK