Sno-Isle News November 2020

 

Celebrate with us! Your goals are important to us!
November 8, 2020
In this issue...
Save the Date!
Thurs. Nov. 19  from 6 to 7 pm.

Join our third Thursday Social to celebrate our election successes, learn about the T.H.R.I.V.E. Act, and hear how we are working together with other local environmental groups.  We'll also take action to protect Puget Sound by signing a petition to Commissioner of Public Lands, Hilary Franz.
 
Please RSVP to let us know you're coming.
On Nov. 19 Join Our Social
Take Action

Washington Can't Wait Week of Action
Nov. 16 - 22

The state-wide week of advocacy to flood our state legislators with calls, emails, postcards and social media posts urging them to update the Growth Management Act this session.

We need updates to tackle climate change, housing affordability and environmental justice. If we don't do this now, we don't have another chance for 10 years. Sponsored by Futurewise. 

Join the Week of Action
Sign the Petition to Take Back our Sound

Tell Commissioner of Public Lands, Hilary Franz, to end commercial net pen aquaculture and restore Puget Sound for the benefit and use of all. We need to undo the damage done by decades of salmon farming, not continue the damage by allowing further aquaculture.

Sign the Petition
Help Shape Sno-Isle 2021 Goals!
 
What environmental and social justice goals would you like our group to focus on this coming year? What is most important to you?  Our leadership team invites your input as we begin prioritizing where to direct our energy in 2021. Please respond to our short survey. 

Take the Survey
 
Support the THRIVE Resolution
   
Ask your member of Congress to co-sponsor this plan to put millions back to work building an economy that prioritizes climate, racial and economic justice. In addition to our federal representatives, let's get our Snohomish and Island county Representatives on board!

1st Congressional District: Susan DelBene
2nd Congressional District: Rick Larsen
Events
Understanding Carbon Offsets
Wed. Nov. 18 at 5 pm

What would you have to do to live carbon neutral and what would it cost you? Speaker Stan Gent takes you through the steps you can take today.  You may be surprised at how affordable it can be.  Presented by the Washington State University Sustainability Speakers Series.

 
Support Washington Sierra Club Priorities
Wed. Nov. 18 from 6 to 7 pm

Meet national Sierra Club president Ramon Cruz during this fundraising event to support our grassroots organizing and advocacy in Washington State. Help fight back against the fossil fuel industry, stop climate pollution, and safeguard our state's lands, waters and wildlife.

Register
Democracy School
Sat. & Sun, Nov. 14, 15, 21 & 22
10 am to Noon each day

Immerse yourself in the fundamentals of our legal system, and learn about the issues of our time during these four 2 hour sessions. Discover the keys to make lasting change with presentations by the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund. 

Register
Election Results and People of Color
Sat. Nov. 28 at 1 pm
 
Join Alicia Crank and a community panel for a discussion about what the recent national, state, county and local election means for communities of color. 

See on Facebook 
Register to Attend 
In Case You Missed it: Another chance at some presentations

Climate Change Emergency Forum
Available on League of Women Voters Youtube channel.
See it Now

Coronavirus and the Environment
Watch this 7 minute video to learn about six unexpected connections between Coronavirus and the environment, sustainability, and climate change. 
Play the Video

Salmon in the City
A program from the Salmon Safe organization which is working to protect our waters for salmon and all of us.
Play the Video
Equity and Justice Resources
 
Our monthly meetings will resume in January, after taking a break for November and December.

In lieu of meetings, check out the Seattle Times must read Booklist.

Our members highly recommend: The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson; and Colson Whitehead's The Underground Railroad.
Elections
Sno-Isle Sierra Club Endorsed Candidates

We endorsed 17 local candidates. So far 13 of these candidates are clearly winning. Three races are too close to call.

Our Endorsement List

State Election Results

Snohomish County Results
Sno-Isle Sierra Club Leader Elections

This year our members will elect five leaders who will serve a two year term beginning January 2021. Ballots must be received by December 9th.

The candidates are Cynthia Jones, Nancy Johnson, Marjie Fields, Rich Senderoff and Tom Crisp.  

Read the candidate statements and Get your Ballot
Good News
Champion Letter Writer
 
Denise Marion from Oak Harbor made a major contribution to the Sierra Club Get Out The Vote campaign. She wrote, addressed, stamped and mailed 350 personal letters to voters in critical states.
 
Over 30,000 volunteers came together virtually to support Sierra Club Independent Action’s (SCIA) Get Out the Vote efforts, focusing on the swing states.

The text team sent over 20 million texts, more than 1,282,000 voters were adopted by the letter writing team, and the calling team made over 5.6 million phone calls.
 
Transforming Education
 
Students at South Whidbey Island school district report success in their efforts to enhance their curriculum. Due to their work and the support of the 335 people who signed on to their letter to the school board, the district is adding two new high school classes: Ethnic Studies and Environmental Science.
 
Pictured is Maggie Nattress, student leader for climate action as well as education transformation.

 

You can't give up your passion if things don't work right away.
You can't lose heart, or grow cynical if there are
twists and turns on your journey.

~ Barack Obama
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