Resolutions

The First Legislative District Democrats strongly condemn any violence or hate targeting Palestinians, and call on the US government to restrict military aid to Israel and make future aid contingent upon Israel following the Geneva Convention on Human Rights in the treatment of PalestiniansAnd ask that Congresswoman Suzan DelBene and Congressman Rick Larsen co-sponsor Congresswoman Betty McCollum’s H.R. 2590, the, … Read More

The First District Democrats call on the US Senate to end the filibuster as currently practiced in order for important legislation to pass. Proposed by Tyler Kelson, June 3, 2021Recommended DO PASS by the First District Democrats Issues Committee – June 3, 2021Passed by 1st LD Dems General Meeting – June 21, 2021 View Resolution

First District Democrats support passage of the King County Best Start for Kids Levy which is on the 2021 August primary ballot, and urge King County voters to vote YES on the Best Start for Kids Levy. Proposed by Linda Tosti-Lane, May 6, 2021Recommended DO PASS by the First District Democrats Issues Committee, June 3, 2021Passed – General Meeting June … Read More

The First District Democrats strongly condemn any violence and hate towards the Asian and Pacific Islanders (API) community and do hereby proclaim our renewed and ongoing commitment to be a diverse community free from racism so all those in the District feel safe and welcomed and urge everyone to interrupt instances of racism and intolerance by speaking up and standing … Read More

The First Legislative District Democrats join the Snohomish County Young Democrats in lifting up to our elected officials and our community the existential threat of environmental pollution associated with fossil fuels and their disproportionate health impacts on vulnerable populations. Approved by the Snohomish County Young Democrats by a vote on: 2/21/21Submitted on their behalf to 1st LD Issues Committee by … Read More

Resolution to support the Washington Recovery Agenda which will put us back on the road to economic growth and create an economy that’s stronger and healthier than it was before. Through new progressive taxes on the state’s wealthiest citizens and most profitable corporations, we can come together to invest at least $2.5 billion this biennium. Proposed by Linda Tosti-Lane – … Read More

Resolution to remove Donald Trump from office, as President Trump is responsible for inviting and inciting a mob of his extremist supporters to cross state lines to stop the work of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives from counting the previously certified electoral votes from each state, confirming the election of President-elect Joseph Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. … Read More

Resolution on Safe Operation of Malls during the Covid-19 Pandemic. the First District Democrats urge Washington State lawmakers and Health Departments to update their guidance for malls; to remain open for the duration of the pandemic; facial covering requirements, per Governor Inslee’s mandate, will be enforced. Submitted by Tyler Kelson September 30, 2020Recommend DO PASS October 1, 2020 by the … Read More

Call for Support to Condemn the Actions of Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney and Support the Effort of the Citizens’ Recall The First Legislative District Democrats ask our elected officials to publicly condemn Sheriff Adam Fortney and call for his resignation or recall. Proposed by Monica Chilton, September 22, 2020Recommended DO PASS by the First District Democrats Issues Committee, October … Read More

The First LD urge all residents of King County to Vote YES on the King County Charter Amendments on the 2020 General Election Ballot.Proposed by David Hablewitz on September 30, 2020Recommend DO PASS by the Issues Committee, October 1, 2020

New Resolution Posted – Vote YES on Proposition 1: Harborview Health for All” 2020 Sep – Resolution to support (Approve) Proposition 1: Harborview Health for All Recommended DO PASS by the First District Democrats Issues Committee, September 3, 2020.

2020 August – Resolution to Support (Approve) Referendum 90 (SB 5395) Recommended DO PASS by the First District Democrats Issues Committee, August 6, 2020.

2020 July – Resolution in Support of the Expand the Washington State Homestead Statute. Recommended DO PASS by the First District Democrats Issues Committee, July 12, 2020

2020 August 6 Revision – Resolution in Support of Mandatory Voting Recommended DO PASS by the First District Democrats Issues Committee, August 6, 2020

2020 June – Resolution Against Police Brutality Recommended DO PASS by the 1st LD Democrats Issues Committee.

2020 June – Resolution in support of Black Lives Matter. Recommended  DO PASS  by the 1st LD Democrats Issues Committee.

2020 May – The 1st LD Membership approved to endorse the Resolution to Endorse Washington Anti-Discrimination & Disparities Act.

How to submit resolutions for the WA State Party Platform The title of the resolution must be clearly and concisely stated at the beginning of the resolution. The resolution must be no more than two (2) pages in length. The resolution must contain at least two (2) “WHEREAS” statements identifying the situation to be addressed by the resolutiona. “Whereas” statements … Read More