Greetings Fellow EDC Democrats! The E-Board is in a discussion about how the club should approach the Ballpark Issue that is currently facing City Council. We were trying to decide how best to present information to the membership as we discover it. The problem is threefold: There is not a lot of information about the [...]

EDC is planning to begin a film series that will combine an enjoyable social occasion with some thought-provoking topics and lively discussion. Tentatively titled “Underground Movie Nights,” the series would be held on a monthly basis, outside during warm weather, and would feature films with topics that will both inform and entertain. We ask you [...]

A resolution encouraging the City of Escondido to prioritize local jobs was presented to Club members at the August 14 meeting. The resolution, drafted by Jason Everitt and Chris Nava, urges the City to establish a local employment program “to encourage hiring and retention of Escondido residents for the work to be performed under public [...]

by Paul McNamara, EDC President Greetings Fellow EDC Democrats!  In my last message, I asked everyone to commit to doing something for this upcoming election.  Recently, I was made aware of some issues at Palomar Community College.  Candidly, it was disturbing what had transpired there.   I think you would agree, a community college offers learning [...]

Francine Busby, Democratic candidate for U. S. Congress from the 50th District, has announced her endorsement of Jason Everitt for Escondido City Council. “Jason will bring  energy, youth and a fresh perspective to Escondido,” said Busby.  Everitt is an EDC member and Vice President for Membership who is making his first run for Council. “Francine Busby has [...]

EDC member and officer Jason Everitt is “furious” that San Diego County failed to apply for more than $11 million in federal funds for local jobs creation. So he wrote an op-ed calling attention to the failure, and it has been published by North County Times. Read Everitt’s commentary.

The Escondido firefighters association has endorsed EDC member/officer Jason Everitt for City Council. The firefighters endorsement is perhaps the most influential organization endorsement in city races. The group cited Everitt’s commitment to working families, his knowledge of local government and his passion for public service. The firefighters have also endorsed incumbent Marie Waldon, who faithfully [...]

Greetings Fellow EDC Democrats! Take a deep breath and get ready for the last lap! July showed no slow-down in party activities with the Big Blue BBQ being a highlight for the month. The EDC was well represented even though it was held near the coast. We were probably the best-represented club there and we [...]