April 29, 2019
Thank you for your suggestions on the direction you want our club to go.
It is wonderful to see how engaged our members are. Now for the results. Drum roll please…
Medicare/Social Security & the Environment tied for first place with over 25 requests. Immigration and Local Politics came in 2nd with about 20 requests. But one of the most interesting things was the “Other” slot. We received requests for some very interesting topics. I’ve listed some below:
- Proposed & Current legislation, what it means to us and the pros & cons of who sponsored it (ie., lobbyists)
- Lack of quality education creating an unskilled labor force, resulting in lower salaries, and causing poor demographics that prevent high-end amenities from building our area (ie., movies, restaurants, etc.).
- U.S. relations with Israel and other countries
- Racial inequality and other Minority Issues (i.e., the repeal of Stand Your Ground)
- Jobs that pay a living wage and job training for older workers
- Term limits on Federal Legislators and our current court system
What a wonderfully diverse group of members. The issues you outline enable us to develop guidelines for clear and measurable paths toward the achievement of our goals.
This month, we are certifying the bylaws that govern SDC’s conduct. We’re also evaluating our progress toward 2020’s goals.
June’s meeting will feature your most requested issues; how Healthcare, Medicare & Social Security proposals affect you.
We hope to see each of you at our meeting on Wednesday, May 8th at 7 pm. Your continued input is so important. It influences our direction, our speakers, and keeps us focused on the issues that are important to you.
Hope to see you soon.
Beatriz Motley, President, Solivita Democratic Club
