1. We have just received notice of emergency action needed to get the Clean Money Bill passed in the Senate this year. Please make the phone call to Don Perata, as indicated below.

2. Progressive Democrats of the East Bay is not having a general meeting on Saturday, June 4. Instead, we will be having a Get Out The Vote (GOTV) mobilization.

3. And finally, a reminder about the house party in support of Debra Bowen, progressive candidate for California Secretary of State. Debra Bowen is an impressive speaker. You don't want to miss this event!

Details below, and at our website, pdeastbay.org.

Urgent Clean Money Action Alert! (Tues May 16)

It is now or never for the Clean Money Bill, at least for 2006.

The bill is facing a tough vote, scheduled for this Wednesday May 17, in the Senate Elections Committee. In the East Bay, what you can do RIGHT NOW is phone Senate President pro tem Don Perata.

When you phone:

1. Thank him for supporting AB 583, the Clean Money bill.

2. Let him know you are counting on him to do everything in his power to get AB 583 passed in the Senate.

That is all you have to say! It takes just a minute, and it can really make a difference!

Don Perata's phone numbers:
Sacramento: (916) 651-4009
Oakland: (510) 286-1333.

Please take the time to make this call.

GOTV June 3 and June 4 (No PD–East Bay General Meeting)

The California Primary Election is Tuesday, June 6th.

Progressive Democrats of the East Bay is organizing a GOTV campaign to help progressive candidates in the election. You can help make a difference! We will have details forthcoming on this GOTV campaign, scheduled for June 4th and June 6th, and how you can help.

Note: We will not be holding our regularly scheduled meeting at the Temescal Library in Oakland.

On Thursday, May 18th at 7:00pm, the PD–East Bay steering committee will be meeting to finalize our endorsements for the election, as well as make plans. If you are a member of PD–East Bay, you are welcome to join us in the steering committee meeting. Please send email to pdeastbay@pdeastbay.org for details on the meeting.

If you are a not a member, but would like to attend, check our membership information.

Tuesday, May 16, 7:00 pm
Meet Debra Bowen, Progressive Candidate for Secretary of State

Join East Bay for Democracy, East Bay Young Democrats, and Progressive Democrats of the East Bay in welcoming State Senator Debra Bowen, outstanding Democratic Candidate for California Secretary of State, to Oakland on Tuesday May 16th.

We'll socialize, enjoy light eats, and raise much needed funds for this awesome woman.

If you haven't yet met Senator Bowen you're in for a treat. With joy and verve, she held 90 progressive activists spell-bound at East Bay for Democracy's March meeting, with her wide-ranging knowledge of election issues and passion for making government transparent.

Debra Bowen insists on barring private ownership of our election systems, ensuring verifiable voting methods and keeping government open to and serving the people instead of special interests. This is our night to show her how much we value her. Together we will carry her to victory June 6th and again in November!

Tuesday, May 16th, 7:00pm – 8:30 pm
Michelle & Jon's House
3800 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland
Directions

Special rate for limited income, young democrats, and activists – $ 35

For more information or to RSVP, please contact
Frances Kendall at 510.548.2385 or f.kendall@comcast.net

Read more about this outstanding candidate at www.debrabowen.com