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Welcome to Valley Grassroots for Democracy!  Since 2005 we've been one of the most active Democratic Clubs in the San Fernando Valley.

Come to one of our meetings and see what we're all about.  You can find our meeting information and upcoming events on our calendar page.

Visit us on BlueSky at [email protected] and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/valleygrassrootsfordemocracy

2025 Meeting Schedule

All Saturdays 10:00am to 12:00pm, IN PERSON, State Building Auditorium, 6150 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys.

Metered parking and entrance on Calvert.  Door is to the right of the big gates.  (Hard to see while driving by since it's at an angle.)

April 19

May 17

June 21--BARBEQUE--*1pm* to *4pm*

July 19

August 16

September 20

October 18

November 15

December 13 **Holiday Party** at a different location

 


2025 Valley Grassroots Executive Board:

Officers:

President: Patricia Dexter ([email protected])
Vice-President: Cindy Kalman
Secretary:  Joyce Fidler   
Treasurer: Chad Jones

At Large: 

Steve Krantz  (Membership)
Doris Dent   
Lloyd Dent  
Chris Long
Amy Rafti  
Gregg Solkovits  
Sue Weber

 


SEE WHO'S RUNNING FOR OFFICE  
 
Just click this link for which election you are interested in. All the candidates will come up You can copy and paste this URL in your browser:

FIND OUT WHERE THE CANDIDATES GET THEIR MONEY  
 
There are lots of choices on this page but all candidates and groups must file quarterly. Also a good link for finding out who is funding propositions and measures. Just click this link for which election you are interested in. All the candidates will come up You can copy and paste this URL in your browser:

CALLS TO ACTION:

Phone numbers for our representatives. (Regarding Senators, you may need to try different offices in order to get through.) 

U.S. Senators

Senator Adam Schiff: 
DC office: (202) 224-3841
Los Angeles office: TBD  

Senator Alex Padilla: 
DC:  (202) 224-3553
Los Angeles: 310-231-4494   

U.S. House of Representatives

Congressman Brad Sherman (32nd):
DC: (202) 225-5911    Local: (818) 501-9200


Congresswoman Laura Friedman (30th):
DC: (202) 225-TBD    Local: TBD

Congresswoman Luz Rivas (29th):
DC: (202) 225-6131    Local: TBD

 

State of California Assemblymembers

Assemblymember Celeste Rodriguez           (43rd District Website) or (818) 504-3911

Assemblymember Nick Schultz                     (44th District website) or 916-319-2044

Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel                    (46th District Website) or (818) 380-2460

 

State Senators

State Senator Caroline Menjivar                  (20th District Website) or (818) 901-5588

State Senator Sasha Renee Perez                (25th District Website) or (818) 409-0400

State Senator Henry Stern                              (27th District Website) or (818) 876-3352

 

State Attorney General

Attorney General Rob Bonta                 800-952-5225  (oag.ca.gov; you can sign up for a newsletter here)

 

Los Angeles County Supervisors:

3rd District Website Lindsey Horvath       (3rd District) (213-974-3333)

5th District Website Kathryn Barger         (5th District) (213-974-5555)

 

Los Angeles City Council Members

Adrin Nazarian                                         (2nd District Website) or (818) 755-7676

Bob Blumenfield                                     (3rd District Website) or (818) 756-8848

Nithya Raman                                           (4th District Website) or 213-473-7004

Katy Young Yaroslavsky                          (5th District Website) or (323) 866-1828

Imelda Padilla                                           (6th District Website) or (213) 473-7006

Monica Rodriguez                                     (7th District Website) or (213) 473-7007

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May 17 Meeting

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
State Building Auditorium in Van Nuys, CA

TBD


June 21 BBQ

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 01:00 PM · 2 rsvps

Our annual BBQ will be IN PERSON.  The Dents have once again graciously offered to host us, and the pool will be open, weather permitting.  Join us for good times, good work, good food and beyond good company.  As always, it's a chance to get together with good people, have good eats, and do good work.  Children are welcome.  There's a pool, games for the kids, and of course, our famous and spirited QUIZ for adults, with prizes.  Handicapped accessible.  Elected officials and candidates will be there to rub elbows with you.  

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU.

It's $15 for non-members; members and kids are free.  This year we have chosen the MEND Food Pantry for donations, located throughout the San Fernando Valley.  Go to MendPoverty.org to learn about them.  You can donate on the website, or bring food items to the BBQ.   Current needs: Food Pantry Lists 

 

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Upcoming Events

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 01:00 PM

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