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• Why join EDC?

Our Mission

The Escondido Democratic Club provides opportunities for active political participation for members of the California Democratic Party in the Escondido area. We unite in order to promote democratic principles, issues, and candidates thereby contributing to the democratic process in America.

liberty100-721Our Values

Each of us is equal and deserves protection under the law and the freedom to live life striving to obtain our full human potential Diversity is a strength and a cause for celebration — not a reason to be divided.

Our Vision

America will progress to become even better than its glorious past. The future belongs to those that can see it and are willing to work for it. The Democratic Party in Escondido will become a viable force for change. Every registered Democrat will be contacted for each election. We will recruit, endorse and support candidates for city, county, state and federal offices.

Our Objectives

  • To educate our members.
  • To support Democratic candidates.
  • To advocate on behalf of important issues.
  • To encourage participation in self-government.
  • And to have fun doing it!
    EDC's booth at the Spring 2009 Escondido Street Faire.
    EDC’s booth at the Spring 2009 Escondido Street Faire.

Our priority issues for 2010:

  • Health Care
    a. Education
    b. State Programs-Single Payer
  • 2. Economy
    a. Green Jobs
    b. Good Jobs
    c. Local Jobs
    d. Employee Free Choice
  • 3. Environment and Growth
    a. City Planning
    b. Water/Waste Water
    c. Development
    d. Prop S
  • 4. Immigration
    a. Federal Policy
    b. Local Issues
  • 5. Good Government
    a. Education
    b. Local Issues
    c. State Propositions
    d. National Priorities

Plus we stand by for any other “pop up” issues!

Our long-term efforts:

  • Increase the level of activism in Escondido
  • Educate voters about the actions of their elected officials at all levels
  • Support more tolerant and balanced voices in government
  • Ensure city government is for the people instead of business interests

You can make a difference, and it’s easy!

There are Democrats in Escondido! In fact, there are more than 15,000 registered Democrats in the area. If just one percent became politically active we would become a mighty force for change!

Website and emails

Our web site is built around a blog with daily updates. Posts review the last meeting, preview the upcoming meeting and offer interesting news and commentaries. Comments on posts are welcomed!

We also send weekly emails to remind members of coming events and to advise of action alerts.

Meetings that matter

Looking for provocative, serious issues? Check these 2009-10 meeting topics:

Francine Busby speaking at an EDC meeting at the Escondido Library.
Francine Busby speaking at an EDC meeting at the Escondido Library.

  • January 2009: County Party leaders on strategies for the future.
  • February 2009: Escondido Councilmember Olga Diaz on changing city government.
  • March 2009: A Labor leader on the Employee Free Choice Act and rebuilding the middle class.
  • April 2009: Health activists on the obstacles to universal health coverage.
  • May 2009: San Diego County Librarian Jose Aponte on options for Escondido’s library.
  • June 2009: An activist and a legal expert on what’s next on marriage equality.
  • July 2009: The S.D. County Water Authority on “The Importance of Water in Regional Planning.”
  • August 2009: Wastewater Issues and how they shape future development and land use.
  • September 2009: Protecting the public health care option in the Congressional debate.
  • October 2009: Escondido’s General Plan Revision process
  • November 2009: Have Democrats Lost Their Edge?
  • December 2009: Year-End Celebration
  • January 2010: The EDC 2010 Annual Plan
  • February 2010: An update on health care reform on the State and Federal level
  • March 2010: Council members Diaz and Daniels on Escondido’s budget woes
  • April 2010: Propositions on the June 2010 ballot, focusing on the two-two open primary
  • May 2010: Congressional candidates from the 49th and 50th Districts
  • June 2010: Immigration issues with Andrea Guerrero of the ACLU
  • July 2010: Labor issues with Jen Badgley of IBEW and Jason Everitt of the Center on Policy Initatives
  • August 2010: Propositions appearing on the November 2010 ballot
  • September 2010: Escondido Mayor and Council candidate forum

Networking

Meet and become friends with progressive people who think like you. Get involved in Club, Party or other activities that support your political beliefs. Don’t feel like you’re alone! EDC provides a place to meet progressive thinkers and doers.