Young Democrats Want You

Reprinted from The Garden Island

Kauai Young Democrats are reaching out this election year to those interested in becoming politically active.

Kauaians ages 18 to 35 can come to a meeting Friday and meet the Hawaii Chair Justin Woodson.  The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:00pm at 3920 Hunakai St., in the Ulu Ko subdivision, Lihu‘e according to the press release.

At the meeting, Kauai Young Democrats will elect officers and representatives to the county and state conventions, discuss the direction and pace of the organization and makeup of the county and state Young Democrats Web site.

Woodson, 29 will be the guest of honor.  Woodson’s political career began in Southern California, where he interned for US Rep. Loretta Sanchez.  Specifically, he worked on port security and high-end technologies in her Orange County district office.  In the campaign office, Woodson organized phone banks and precinct walks during campaign session as well as carrying out same data analysis.

From this experience he received a letter of recommendation and congressional recognition for leadership.

In Hawai‘i, he worked for state Rep. Mele Carroll as the representative’s legislative analysts.  At the capitol, his focus was on research, analysis, bill-tracking, and committee work.

At the Democratic Party of Hawaii headquarters, Justin is assistant to Chairman Brickwood Galuteria.

Anyone wishing to attend this meeting may call (number deleted) for directions.

High-school students are encouraged to attend.

Wiki-wiki voter registration will also be available.