Meeting Recordings & Video Gallery

Marina Dems Aug 18 2022 Housing as A Human RIght SD 480p

Lisa Berkley

Discussion about affordable rents and how they can contribute to homelessness prevention. Speakers Esther Malkin, Founder, Monterey County Renters United and Susie Shannon, Policy Director, Housing is a Human Right. August 18 2022.

Building Trust in Communities of Color: The Role of Public Banking. April 14, 2021

Marina Democrats

DWMC June 17 2021 Program: Educational Disparities in Monterey County: Successes and Challenges

Marina Democrats

Policing: Building Trust in Communities of Color, Part 3

Marina Democrats

This is Session 3 of Policing: Building Trust in Communities of Color: What Would Work Best for Marina? In this video, Camme McEllhiney, Director of Training and Education, and Liana Perez, Director of Operations, for the National Association of Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) who once again joined the Marina Democratic Club, this time with Marina Police Chief, Tina Nieto. This discussion lays the foundation for possible recommendations for the City of Marina.

Voices of Women In Leadership Part 2, October 14, 2020

Marina Democrats

Voices of Women In Leadership Part 2 highlights the perspectives of current electeds running for office, new candidates, and activists in Monterey County. CURRENT ELECTEDS RUNNING FOR OFFICE Marina Mayor ProTem, Gail Morton (up for re-election) Soledad City Councilmember, Anna Velazquez (running for Soledad Mayor) NEW CANDIDATES Tinisha Dunn, running for Seaside City Council Audra Walton, running for MPUSD ACTIVISTS Queen Tay, Revolutionary Poet, Spiritual Life Coach, Activist Rosalyn Green, Black Lives Matter Activist & Organizer MODERATORS Jacqueline C. Simon, VP, North Monterey County Fire Protection Service Board of Directors Lisa Berkley, PhD, Marina City Councilmember As one viewer Josie Wilson, PhD, Retired Professor, Democratic Women of Monterey County Boardmember, stated: "The Women in Leadership event was outstanding. It was inspirational, direct, honest and a terrific showcase for both experienced and young women leaders." We hope you enjoy it!

Voices of Women In Leadership V.1. 16 September 2020

Marina Democrats

This video highlights the perspectives of current electeds running for office, new candidates, and activists in Monterey County. CURRENT ELECTEDS RUNNING FOR OFFICE Marina Mayor ProTem, Gail Morton (up for re-election) Soledad City Councilmember, Anna Velazquez (running for Soledad Mayor) NEW CANDIDATES Tinisha Dunn, running for Seaside City Council Audra Walton, running for MPUSD ACTIVISTS Queen Tay, Revolutionary Poet, Spiritual Life Coach, Activist Monica Tran Kim, Human Rights Activist Rosalyn Green, Black Lives Matter Activist & Organizer MODERATORS Jacqueline C. Simon, VP, North Monterey County Fire Protection Service Board of Directors Lisa Berkley, PhD, Marina City Councilmember

Dr. William Arrocha: Migrants as Pawns & Foes: How the Trump Administration Dehumanizes Migration.

Marina Democrats

Dr. William Arrocha of the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, speaks with the Democratic Women of Monterey County (DWMC) on Migrants as Pawns and Foes: How the Trump Administration is Dehumanizing Migration. July 16, 2020

Ann Ravel: The Impact of Dark Money and Social Media on Elections. May 21 2020

Marina Democrats

Ann Ravel speaks with the Democratic Women of Monterey County about The Impact of Dark Money and Social Media on Elections. May 21 2020

Democratic Women of Monterey County (DWMC) Press Conference: Re-Imagining Policing, A Call to Action

Marina Democrats

The Democratic Women of Monterey County (DWMC) Board publicly presented, “Re-Imagining Policing: A Call To Action.” You may read and become a signatory of Re-Imagining Policing, A Call to Action at the DWMC Website: https://dw-mc.org.​ Guest Speakers included: Governmental Officials, African-American Artist/Revolutionary poet Queen Tay, and some very "woke" millennials and young people who are the carriers of hope and social change for our future.

Policing: Building Trust in Communities of Color, Part 1: Understanding Marina Police Department.

Marina Democrats

June 19, 2020. 6pm. This discussion was with Marina Police Chief, Tina Nieto. She discussed Marina PD’s Use of Force Policy, the role of community policing, “8 Can’t Wait”, and the transformational leadership program within the PD. Congressman Jimmy Panetta also joined us to discuss the Justice In Policing Act 2020.

Policing: Building Trust in Communities of Color, Part. 2: Understanding Civilian Oversight.

Marina Democrats

June 29, 2020 6pm. This session was with Camme McEllhiney, Director of Training and Education and Liana Perez, Director of Operations, for the National Association of Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement. They discuss the different roles and models of Civilian Oversight as well as the societal and financial impact of a citizen oversight committee on a city. Part 3 will be at a later date; we will discuss the possible role of Civilian Oversight in Marina, CA. Within this context, is highly recommended you view part 1, understanding the Marina Police Department.