Tehachapi Mountain Democrats learned more about the upcoming election at the club’s recent meeting. Candidates for Kern County Democratic Central Committee are on the primary ballot. From a field of eight, only four may be chosen.

Hortencia Cabral, Connie Bosworth, Janine Adams and Kathleen Weinstein were present at the meeting, and each spoke about their reason for seeking a position on the KCDCC.

Julie Solis, who is a running against Vince Fong to become a member of the State Assembly, 34th District, was introduced by Mari Goodman, vice-president of TMD. Solis married right out of high school and moved to Bakersfield. Soon she had three children and was happy with raising them. Her husband encouraged her to go to college and she graduated from University of La Verne in 2010 with a degree in liberal studies.

The family had a beautiful home, nice cars and life seemed perfect until her husband became ill. It took time for him to be diagnosed with Valley Fever and begin proper treatment. By this time, everything they had went to paying medical bills and keeping him alive. That was when Solis discovered politics and began fighting for funding for research and help for those suffering with the disease. She became involved with other causes, especially California Alliance for Retired Americans and is secretary for the Kern County Chapter. These causes inspired her to run for State Assembly where she will advocate for health care, education, clean air and water.

Kathy Kneer, TMD Club secretary, stressed how important it is for all democrats to vote and asked for volunteers to help get out the vote. Many volunteered to help with phone calls and letter writing. It was also announced that a fundraiser is being planned to help Kim Mangrove in her election against Kevin McCarthy. She spoke to the Club previously and her platform was met with enthusiasm from those who heard her.

Information about Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club is on the website http://www.tehachapidemocrats.com.

The Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club meets the first Thursday of each month at Big Papa’s Steakhouse, 1001 W. Tehachapi Blvd. Dinner is at 5 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 6 p.m.

Registered Democrats are welcome to attend and join the club.