| Cong. Bob Filner Inspires EDC Members and Friends at Year-End Social | |
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Congressman Bob Filner (D-51st District) briefed 50 members and friends of the Escondido Democratic Club on what recent elections will mean in Congress during the 2007 session. Filner, who represents southern San Diego County and Imperial County, will chair the Veterans Affairs Committee. He covered a wide range of topics, from Iraq to health care, education to veterans issues. |
| Cong. Filner took time to greet everyone at the EDC event, held at a private home in south Escondido. Perfect weather allowed many of those attending to enjoy dining al fresco. |  |
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San Diego County Democratic Party Chair Jess Durfee joined Cong. Filner at the table with EDC membership Vice President Rick Bova. The elaborate food and refreshments were assembled by EDC board members Ginny Armbrust and Chris Nava under the coordination of Theresa Jensen. |
| EDC Campaigns, Registers Voters at October 22 Escondido Street Faire | |
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EDC continued efforts to remind Escondido residents that there are Democrats in the city through its booth at the Sunday, Oct. 22 Escondido Street Faire. The booth location, in the center of Grand Avenue between Juniper and Kalmia, allowed maximum visibility for Democratic candidates and for voter registration. |
| EDC Sponsors Largest Candidate Forum of the Campaign for City Offices | |
| EDC sponsored what Mayor Lori Holt Pfeiler called "the largest forum" of the campaign Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Joslyn Senior Center. All candidates were invited and Mayor Pfeiler and challenger Tom D'Agosta, Council candidates Elizabeth Gabrych, Darol Castor, Marie Waldron, Erik Richard and Olga Diaz participated. The recently passed immigration ordinance was a hot topic, but the candidates also discussed development, sewage treatment and their vision for a future Escondido. |
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