Join us as State Controller Betty Yee reflects on the strengths and challenges of the California Democratic Party.

Ms. Yee has been a lifelong Democratic activist with many campaigns under her belt. Quoting Bill Moyers at the 2014 Democratic Convention, she said, "The only answer to organized money, is organized people."   Ms. Yee demonstrated this truth in her historic statewide grassroots campaign to become California's 32nd Controller.

Controller Yee serves on 79 boards, commissions, and committees.  She chairs the Franchise Tax Board, isthe fifth voting member on the State Board of Equalization, serves in the State Lands Commission, and on the boards of the California Public Employees' Retirement System and the California State Teachers' RetirementSystem overseeing more than $500 billion.  Ms. Yee is known for her record of fairness, transparency, integrity, and ability to resolve complex policy issues. Ms. Yee has received broad recognition for her work specializing in finance and tax policy and has represented California before the U.S. Congress on multistate tax issues.

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FIRST COURSE
Salinas Valley Field Greens
Crisp Apple, Sun Dried Cranberry,
Candied Walnuts & Citrus Vinaigrette

Bread and Butter

MAIN COURSE
Winter Salmon
Sun Dried Tomato & Pesto Cream Sauce
Orzo Pilaf & Sauté of Seasonal Vegetables

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Portobello Mushroom
Filled with Caprese of Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil, Pesto Cream Sauce
Orzo Pilaf & Sauté of Seasonal Vegetables

DESSERT
New York Cheesecake
Salinas Valley Berries

Coffee & Tea