Welcome!
The Metropolitan Democratic Club (MDC) was established in Seattle in 1951 as a progressive alternative to the mainstream Democratic Party apparatus. Our founding members were local Democrats committed to reforming and building the Party by activating citizen interest and participation in politics, examining issues and supporting measures for the public good, and encouraging and aiding qualified candidates in running for public office.
The early MDC set an example as the “conscience” of the Democratic Party by taking visible and vocal stands on controversial issues and the lead in the fight against McCarthyism.
For over half a century, the MDC has preserved its unique identity as an independent, loosely organized group of present, past and prospective officeholders, government groupies and curious citizens. We have no loyalty oaths and no litmus tests.
Although it operates outside of the official Party structure, the MDC is still very much a part of the Democratic Party tradition, and many of our members are grassroots activists and Party leaders.
By providing an informal, open forum for speakers and facilitating the free exchange of ideas, MDC members help to guide and advise Party officials, influence elected and appointed decision-makers on matters of policy, and inform our members and the general public about important issues.
Photo: MDC Officers (Vice President Jack Whisner, Treasurer Anne Johnson, Secretary Eleanor Munro, President Justin Simmons)
MDC 2009 Primary Endorsements
The Metropolitan Democratic Club has made the following endorsements of candidates and ballot measures:
KING COUNTY EXECUTIVE
Dow Constantine and Larry Phillips (dual endorsement)
KING COUNTY COUNCILMEMBER - Position 1
Bob Ferguson
KING COUNTY COUNCILMEMBER - Position 5
Julia Patterson
MAYOR OF SEATTLE
Decision Pending*
SEATTLE CITY ATTORNEY
Pete Holmes
SEATTLE CITY COUNCILMEMBER - Position 2
Richard Conlin
SEATTLE CITY COUNCILMEMBER - Position 4
David Bloom
SEATTLE CITY COUNCILMEMBER - Position 6
Nick Licata
SEATTLE CITY COUNCILMEMBER - Position 8
David Miller
PORT OF SEATTLE COMMISSIONER - Position 3
Rob Holland
PORT OF SEATTLE COMMISSIONER - Position 4
Max Vekich
SEATTLE SCHOOL BOARD DIRECTOR - Position 1
Michael DeBell
SEATTLE SCHOOL BOARD DIRECTOR - Position 5
Mary Bass
SEATTLE SCHOOL BOARD DIRECTOR - Position 7
Betty Patu
SEATTLE REFERENDUM 1
Approved
*considerations for endorsement for this position will be completed at our meeting on July 8
Follow MDC on Facebook!
To connect with other MDC members and RSVP for special events, add us to your friends on Facebook. Click on the link: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=203043720312&ref=ts.
MDC T-Shirts Available!
Thu, 10/16/2008 - 14:25 — JustinWe have brand new, American-made t-shirts for sale featuring our name, website and logo. (The Great Seal of the MDC depicts a wooly mammoth, rear legs buckled, and a donkey, rear legs rampant.) Help support and promote the MDC by buying one for yourself and more for family and friends!
Colors: navy/white and charcoal/white
Sizes: mens' XXL, XL, L, M; women's L, M (women's sizes run small)
Cost: $12 each or 2 for $20
Shirts may be picked up and paid for at meetings and events. Place orders in advance by calling the Metropolitan Democratic Club at (206) 736-9882.
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MDC Meetings and Events
MDC’s elected Board of Directors meets twice a month at lunchtime in downtown Seattle over our brown bags or snacks from the nearby delis to hear speakers and discuss issues (the low-cost alternative to City Club lunches). All members are encouraged to attend and guests are welcome.
Unless otherwise posted, we meet at noon on second and fourth Wednesdays in the 2nd floor conference room of the Plaza 600 Building at 6th & Stewart - just across Westlake Avenue from the Westin hotel.
Please feel free to bring your lunch a guest with you!
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS:
Wed., July 8, 12-1 PM - Club business meeting (members will continue consideration of endorsement for Mayor of Seattle, and other business)
Wed., July 22, 12-1 PM - United Nations Association leaders Joan Lawson and Abdi Sami will give a presentation on their recent fact-finding trip to Iran
Wed., Aug. 12, 12-1 PM - Rep. Bob Hasegawa (11th LD) will speak about priorities, successes and failures in the recent legislative session, and next steps moving forward
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| Congressman Jim McDermott addresses MDC members and friends at our Winter Holiday Party, 2008. |
