In advance of our fall endorsements, we’re hosting key candidates for State Senate (SD24) and State Treasurer. This month’s Membership Meeting will feature: 📅 Date: July 30, 2025 🕡 Time: Doors Open 6:30pm, Program Start 7:00pm 📍 Location: Church In Ocean Park (235 Hill Street) OR via Zoom (all meetings are hybrid) ✍️ RSVP Now: https://forms.gle/KKjjdkvxVZbfZ8297
Category Archives: State
May 21: Betty Yee and Tony Thurmond
The 2026 California primary is just a year away, but the field for governor keeps growing. We are working to bring you all of the Democratic candidates running statewide next year, and this month we will feature a gubernatorial double header! On May 21, we will be joined by former state Controller and California Democratic Party… Read More →
March 26: LG Eleni Kounalakis
At our March Membership Meeting, we will welcome Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis to the Club. LG Kounalakis will share her experiences over the past eight years as California’s Lieutenant Governor as well as her campaign to lead the state and what her agenda would be as Governor of California. We will be joined by additional guests, including… Read More →
8/28: Ballot Measure Endorsements
On August 28, SMDC will host its August Membership Meeting to consider endorsements for all statewide ballot measures, county ballot measures, and local ballot measures. All members in good standing will be invited to vote on our Club endorsements for these measures. We will hear from experts on every ballot measure and consider the pros… Read More →
April 24: Senator Ben Allen
For this month’s Membership Meeting, we will be joined by California Senator Ben Allen! Senator Allen is the Chair of the Senate Environmental Committee and Vice Chair of the Joint Arts Committee. He is also a member of the Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee, the Judiciary Committee, the Natural Resources and Water Committee, and the Transportation… Read More →