Hybrid Club Meeting: August 20, 2026

As summer season winds down, it's time to kick back into gear as the November 3rd election inches closer.

Join us for our next hybrid club meeting on Thursday, August 20th at 6:30pm.

We'll be meeting in-person at R Place in Hillcrest, and for those who can't attend in-person, you are more than welcome to join on Zoom at democratsforequality.org/zoom

You can check out the meeting agenda at: democratsforequality.org/agenda

Since we've been off for a month, the California Democratic Party recently voted on their official recommendations for the statewide propositions. At our August 20th meeting, we will consider voting on a consent calendar of the recommended slate of propositions as endorsed by the CDP.

If you'd like to learn more about all the statewide propositions, you can read up on them at the California Secretary of State's website here. Also, Ballotpedia is often a good source to find endorsements, polling, and financial data for all the propositions.

We will consider a friendly incumbent endorsement for Vista Councilmember Corinna Contreras, and we'll consider endorsements for Vista Mayor and Imperial Beach Mayor.

Finally, we will also hold a special election to fill the South Area Director position on our club's executive board, and as president of this club, I would like us to consider adopting an anti-fossil fuel contributions and donations pledge... something to the effect of the following language:

San Diego Democrats for Equality shall not accept contributions, donations, or event sponsorships from fossil fuel companies or their corporate political action committees, consistent with our club's commitment to environmental justice and action on climate change.

Just to be clear: thanks to our outstanding club leadership over the last number of years, I do not believe we've had issues with this, but this was a commitment and a pledge I wanted to bring forward to the club membership so that we can formally vote on this policy.

There's a lot going on at our next meeting and we hope to get through this quick and efficiently.

Let's get to work!

Ryan Darsey (he/him/his)
President
San Diego Democrats for Equality

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Announcing Our Pre-Pride Party!

It wouldn't be Pride season in San Diego without a party!

Join us for our club's annual Pre-Pride Party on Friday, July 10th at The Brass Rail in Hillcrest! Address is 3796 Fifth Avenue, San Diego 92103.

We'll have a VIP Reception starting at 5:00pm, while the main event kicks off at 6:00pm.

Also, we'll have some snacks and food available for attendees.

Please RSVP for our Pre-Pride Party here.

If you'd like to sponsor the event, please check out our sponsorship page at democratsforequality.org/preprideparty

Our Pre-Pride Party usually serves as our main club event during July. We will not have a club meeting in July, so our next regularly scheduled club meeting is set for Thursday, August 20th at 6:30pm.

Hybrid Club Meeting: June 25, 2026

As we've been waiting for more Primary Election results to sort out, we have pushed our meeting back a week to account for anything we may need to reconsider at our next club meeting.

Join us on Thursday, June 25th at 6:30pm for our next hybrid club meeting at R Place in Hillcrest. You may also join virtually on Zoom as well.

You can register for the June 25th hybrid meeting at democratsforequality.org/zoom

We will consider post-primary endorsements on races that will now feature 1 Democratic candidiate on consent, including Eleni Kounalakis for State Treasurer, Tom Umberg for Board of Equalization District 4, and Tiffanie Tate for State Senate District 32. We will also reconsider endorsements for Grossmont Union High School District.

You can check out the meeting agenda at: democratsforequality.org/agenda

Finally, issuing a yearly reminder that all club memberships run through June 30th, so now is a better time than any to renew your club membership!

You can renew on our website at: democratsforequality.org/membership

Endorsement: Xavier Becerra for Governor

On Harvey Milk Day, we are reminded that equality has never been guaranteed. Every step forward for LGBTQ+ people came because courageous leaders chose to stand up, speak out, and fight for our humanity.

That is why today, San Diego Democrats for Equality is proud to endorse Xavier Becerra for Governor of California.

Long before it was politically safe, Xavier Becerra stood with LGBTQ+ people in the fight for dignity, equality, and freedom. He has spent his career defending our right to exist openly, love who we love, and live without fear.

When extremists attack LGBTQ+ youth, Xavier fights back.

When discrimination threatens our families, Xavier fights back.

When our rights are challenged in courts and legislatures across this country, Xavier fights back.

For our community, this is personal.

This is about the young person afraid to come out.

The trans kid wondering if they are safe.

The LGBTQ+ families being targeted by hate and fear. The generations before us who fought battles simply to be seen, heard, and treated equally.

At a moment when LGBTQ+ people are once again under attack across this country, California must continue to be a place of hope, protection, and progress.

We do not need leaders who will stay silent while our community is targeted.

We need leaders who will stand up, fight back, and never stop defending equality for every Californian.

Xavier Becerra has done that his entire career.

And we know he always will.