WELCOME DEMOCRATS OF CALIFORNIA!
This is the official page of the Veterans Caucus of the California Democratic Party (CDP).
The CDP Veterans Caucus, established in July 2000, is tasked with representing the issues specific to our membership within the structure and function of the CDP. Specifically, we ensure that Veterans' issues remain on the forefront of those working with our party to make California the greatest and bluest state in our nation.
Please take a look around and let us know if there is anything we can do to make this site more valuable and full of the content you would like to see. Also, see the buttons below to join our communication circles. Should you need to contact us, email the administrator of the site at cdpvetcaucus@gmail.com
The CDP Veterans Caucus, established in July 2000, is tasked with representing the issues specific to our membership within the structure and function of the CDP. Specifically, we ensure that Veterans' issues remain on the forefront of those working with our party to make California the greatest and bluest state in our nation.
Please take a look around and let us know if there is anything we can do to make this site more valuable and full of the content you would like to see. Also, see the buttons below to join our communication circles. Should you need to contact us, email the administrator of the site at cdpvetcaucus@gmail.com
May 21, 2017 CDP Board Officer Election Results:
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CHAIR
Eric Bauman: 1,493 (51%) Kimberly Ellis: 1,431 (49%) Lenore Albert-Sheridan: 7 (0%) FEMALE VICE CHAIR Norma Alcala: 1,289 (45%) Alex Rooker: 1,584 (55%) |
MALE VICE CHAIR
Daraka Larimore-Hall: 2,333 (83%) Cullen Tiernan: 378 (13%) Ronald J. O'Donnell: 38 (1%) Roger LaPlante: 73 (3%) |
SECRETARY
Jenny Bach CONTROLLER Michael Thaller: 1,140 (40%) Dan Weitzman: 1,707 (60%) |
January 26, 2017: After less than a week, Donald Trump was a disaster for veterans. Here's what he did:
1. Implemented a hiring freeze that will keep at least 2,000 positions unfilled at the Department of Veterans Affairs and will prevent the hiring of veterans to fill jobs throughout the entire federal government. In 2009, President Obama signed an executive order that instructed government agencies to identify and hire qualified veterans, called the Veterans Employment Initiative. This had been very helpful in hiring unemployed veterans.
2. Talked about bringing back secret detention sites and torture, which only serves to help our enemies, recruit more terrorists, and endanger American troops
3. Put a stop to many refugees -- almost all of whom are women and children -- from coming to the United States from the Middle East. This move alienates critical allies in the war on terror and usurps any goodwill we've built up with them.
Source: VoteVets.org
1. Implemented a hiring freeze that will keep at least 2,000 positions unfilled at the Department of Veterans Affairs and will prevent the hiring of veterans to fill jobs throughout the entire federal government. In 2009, President Obama signed an executive order that instructed government agencies to identify and hire qualified veterans, called the Veterans Employment Initiative. This had been very helpful in hiring unemployed veterans.
2. Talked about bringing back secret detention sites and torture, which only serves to help our enemies, recruit more terrorists, and endanger American troops
3. Put a stop to many refugees -- almost all of whom are women and children -- from coming to the United States from the Middle East. This move alienates critical allies in the war on terror and usurps any goodwill we've built up with them.
Source: VoteVets.org
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The "Honor Veterans. Vote." program was created by Secretary of State Padilla and provides California citizens the opportunity to pay tribute and dedicate their vote to a veteran or active duty service member. For more information, click here. |
CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATORS WHO ARE VETERANS - Updated Nov 30, 2017
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Last Name
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First Name
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Party
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Branch
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Gender
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County
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District
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House
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1
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EGGMAN
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SUSAN
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DEMOCRAT
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Army
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Female
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San Joaquin
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13
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Assembly
|
|
2
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ROTH
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RICHARD
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DEMOCRAT
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Air Force
|
Male
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Riverside
|
31
|
Senate
|
|
3
|
NEWMAN
|
JOSH
|
DEMOCRAT
|
Army
|
Male
|
Orange
|
29
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Senate
|
|
4
|
Brough
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William
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Republican
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Army
|
Male
|
Orange
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73
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Assembly
|
|
5
|
Mathis
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Devon
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Republican
|
Army Guard
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Male
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Tulare
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26
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Assembly
|
|
6
|
Melendez
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Melissa
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Republican
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Navy
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Female
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Riverside
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67
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Assembly
|
|
7
|
Chavez
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Rocky
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Republican
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Marine Corps
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Male
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San Diego
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76
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Assembly
|
|
8
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Steinorth
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Marc
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Republican
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Air Force
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Male
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San Bernardino
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40
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Assembly
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