EscInd: Weekly Action Plan for April 16, 2018
Welcome to Escondido Indivisible’s weekly action plan for April 16, 2018! It’s okay if you can’t do everything on the plan. Pick 1 action every day or 3-5 actions for the week and commit yourself to doing them. Whatever your commitment, as President Obama said in his farewell speech: Believe in your ability to bring change. Show up, dive in, stay at it.
Events | SDC Events Calendar
- Monday, April 16, 2018, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Rallying in support of our California Values (in support of SB54) at 325 S Melrose Dr, Vista, CA 92081-6617.
- Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 4:30 PM: Escondido City Council Meeting at City Hall Council Chambers, 201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025. **Agenda includes items on campaign control ordinance (item #9 & 11)**
- Thursday, April 19, 2018, 2:00 PM: Escondido Public Library Board of Trustees Special Meeting at Escondido Public Library, 2nd Floor, Library Board Room, 239 S Kalmia St., Escondido, CA 92025. ***Agenda includes strategic plan update.***
Monday
- Read-up on Why Escondido joining the immigration lawsuit against California is so troubling and Why Escondido joining the immigration lawsuit against California is so troubling.
- Contact Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Gaspar and ask her open the meeting about the SDC joining AG Sessions’ lawsuit against California over our sanctuary state policies to the public. Ask her to vote no against joining AG Sessions’ lawsuit.
Tuesday
- Read-up on Indivisible CA State Strong’s Police Violence, Voting, Rape Kits.
- Contact State Senator Anderson and ask him to vote yes on SB-1421 which requires “law enforcement agencies to give the public access to records related to: (1) Discharge of a firearm, or use force that results in death or serious bodily injury; (2) Proven on-the-job sexual assault, including coercion or exchanging sex for lenience, or (3) Proven dishonesty in reporting, investigating, or prosecuting a crime.” SB-1421 is likely coming up for a vote in the Senate Public Safety Committee of which Senator Anderson is vice-chair today, April 17th.
- Script from Indivisible CA State Strong: “Hi, my name is <YOUR NAME> and I am from <YOUR TOWN>. I am calling to ask Senator <SENATOR NAME> to support SB 1421 when it comes to the Public Safety Committee. SB 1421 allows the public to know when police officers are investigated in misconduct. Currently, the public is completely in the dark and this secrecy fosters distrust between the public and the police who are mandated to serve and protect.”
Wednesday
- Read-up on Indivisible CA State Strong’s AB3131 Fact Sheet which provides for public transparency and local government approval before police can acquire military weaponry.
- Contact Assemblymember Waldron and ask her to vote yes on AB-3131. AB-3131 is coming up for a vote in the Assembly Local Government of which Assemblymember Waldron is vice-chair today, April 18th.
- Script from Indivisible CA State Strong: “Hi, my name is <YOUR NAME> and I am from <YOUR TOWN>. I am calling to ask Assemblymember <ASM NAME> to support AB 3131 when it comes to the Local Government Committee. AB 3131 gives control back to local communities and allows for public input whenever law enforcement wants to acquire military equipment. It is a simple and common sense measure to ensure that our local city council has a say in what comes into our communities.”
Thursday
- Read-up on Trump Just Dangerously Escalated the Situation in Syria.
- Contact Rep. Hunter and ask him to support the modernization of Authorization for Use of Military Force with more congressional oversight. See Require Congressional Approval for the Use of Military Force.
- Contact Senator Feinstein & Harris and ask them to support the modernization of Authorization for Use of Military Force with more congressional oversight. See Require Congressional Approval for the Use of Military Force.
Friday
- Read-up on If Trump Fires Rosenstein, Here’s What You Can Do Next and bookmark Call to Action if Trump fires Mueller Rally.
- Read-up on The Weekly List: Week 74 and Duncan Hunter fights for seat amid investigation, Democratic challengers.
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