About SMCDFA
SAN MATEO COUNTY DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA is a progressive grassroots organization whose mission is to inspire the active participation of San Mateo County residents in the political process; to provide a forum for communicating ideas; and to promote progressive candidates, policies, and reforms.
SMCDFA has a very active and passionate membership which researches and acts upon serious issues facing our democracy. The group works hard to effect positive social change locally, state- and nation-wide.
SMCDFA was originally formed in 2004 when Howard Dean was running for President. The members of Dean for America in San Mateo County felt so strongly about working towards progressive change in this country that they remained together, changed the name to Democracy for America and became a chartered Democratic Club in San Mateo County.
SMCDFA in March -- Two Events
March 3 SMCDFA Meeting
"The Battle for the Bay" - a discussion about the controversial proposed development of the Cargill Salt Ponds in Redwood City
Wednesday, March 3, 7:00 PM
Plans to develop a large housing and commercial complex in the abandoned salt ponds of San Francisco Bay located in Redwood City have stirred much debate in many areas of San Mateo County and the entire SF Bay area. A representative of Cargill, the agribusiness concern and owner of the property, or its partner in the proposed development, DMB, an Arizona luxury home builder, will explain their plans for 12,000 new homes, businesses, roads, schools and public park land. Speaking on behalf of those who oppose the development and support restoring the land to marshland will be Stephen Knight, political director of Save the Bay. Don't miss this lively discussion about an issue of serious concern to all of us!
Bring your friends...and be on time, we always start with dessert.
Where: Carpenters' Hall, 1153 Chess Drive, Foster City
Directions: From 92 East: take the Foster City Blvd. exit. As you come off the exit ramp, turn left, then left again at Foster City Blvd. After you cross back over 92, take the first right, Chess Drive.
Join SMCDFA
On this page you can join SMCDFA . Our membership year begins May 1st and if you join before then, your dues will be pro-rated.
Our dues remain the same as last year:
| $25 – individual membership | |
| $40 – family membership | |
| $10 – senior, full time student, on disability or unemployment |
And when you are thinking about renewing your membership please consider making an additional gift to SMCDFA – it will be put to good use to help with our expenses for voter registration and communication, and for member recruiting and retention.
Checks should be made out to SMCDFA and mailed to:
Karen Maki
482 Ninth Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Dean Democratic Club