Recap & Resources
Hello ,
Below are resources and a recap from our July meeting. Please reach out if there is something you don’t see.
July 20th, 2026 General Membership Meeting
Call to Order
President Cathie Hyatt 6:33pm
Agenda Approval
Unanimously approved
Candidate Comments
Maria Betancourt-Castañeda candidate for Sweetwater Union High School District 1
Krystle Johnson candidate for Lemon Grove City Council www.krystlejohnson.com
Moana Alo candidate for Lemon Grove City Council https://www.moanaforcitycouncil.com/
Dr. Debra McLaren candidate for Chula Vista Elementary School Board Seat 1
Dellena Olps Candidate for Mayor of Poway
Aimee Cuellar-Martinez candidate for Trustee Area for Southwestern College C
Joe Smith candidate for Lemon Grove City Council www.Joesmithofficial.com
Elected Officials/Representatives
Michele Krug Regional Director, Region 22 California Democratic Party has upcoming executive board meeting starting on 7/27 at the Sheridan on Harbor Drive https://cadem.org/
Ann Crosbie MiraCosta Community College Trustee consider donating to Dr. Tracey Perrault https://oursuccessstartshere.org/ , Michele Ward https://www.michelewardforcarlsbadschools.com/ and Chris Waidelich https://chrisforcarlsbadschools.com/
Meeting turned over to Endorsement Chair Stephanie Wells
Friendly Incumbent Endorsements
Michele Ward - Carlsbad Unified School District, Area 1 - 29 (93.5%) Yes votes - ENDORSED
Endorsement Considerations:
Junk Fee Ordinance - 25 (80.6%) Yes votes - ENDORSED
Sean Elo-Rivera San Diego City Council member
Q&A
Grossmont Union High School District Board of Trustees, Area 3
Jeneé Littrell - 31 (100%) Yes votes - ENDORSED
Q&A
Speakers for and against
Carlsbad Unified School District, Area 5
Chris Waidelich - 28 (90.3%) Yes votes - ENDORSED
Q&A
Speakers for and against
Carlsbad Unified School District, Area 4
Dr. Tracey Perrault - 31 (100%) Yes votes - ENDORSED
Q&A
Speakers for and against
National City Council District 1 (ranked)
Luz Molina 20 (64.5%) Yes votes - ENDORSED
Cindy Lopez
Q&A
Speakers for and against
Officer Reports
President Cathie Hyatt
The People Powered Impeachment Live mock trial fundraiser on July 26 @ 6pm - see flyer below
Treasurer Beatrice Cubitt
$2000 in DWC bank account, don’t hesitate to donate and support your local candidates
External Vice President Samantha Jenkins
Looking forward to agenda item for September to discuss the code of civil discourse of Democratic clubs
A number of candidates are starting to have events and opportunities for volunteerism - please be on the lookout and engaged with yours and the club’s preferred candidates
Announcements
BAPACSD will be hosting 2 civic engagement workshops - Saturday August 1st 12pm - 4pm at the MLK Bayview Center and August 8th 12pm - 4pm at City College, see flyer below
Campaign kick off 8/9 for Grossmont Union High School District candidates. 3 trustee areas up for election https://gea-action.org/
August 8th Senator Akilah Weber Pierson is having a literacy backpack giveaway from 8am-11am 6130 Skyline Dr. San Diego 92114
Ann Crosbie holding fundraiser 7/30 at the University Club - John Warren to be a guest
Support the effort to reestablish/revitalize East County Young Dems Contact Anne Craig! anneadem75@gmail.com
Justice Workshop is bringing choice voting as a ballot initiative to the City of San Diego, please support https://thejusticeworkshop.org
ICE Out of SD Thursdays at the Downtown Courthouse 880 Front Street 11am - 12pm and Sundays at the Otay Detention Center 130pm - 330pm
Labor Council has Lollapalooza on August 8th at the J Street Marina
DWC Officer elections in February 2027
Adjourn
President Cathie Hyatt 8:29pm
Thanks,
Cathie Hyatt
DWC President
