23rd Legislative District Democrats

23rd LD Meeting, March 15

2009-03-03T22:57:00.000-08:00

The next meeting of the 23rd LD Democrats will be March 15th, from 4-6pm at the Poulsbo Firehall. Please come join us, and thank you for your support!

Kitsap 23rd LD Democrats Officers

2009-01-16T15:27:00.000-08:00

The 23rd LD recently elected the following new officers for the 2009-2010 term:

Chair: Rob Gelder
Vice Chair: Kathy Brown
Treasurer: Al Andrus
Secretary: Tom Loushe
State Committeeman: Jim Sommerhauser
State Committeewoman: Remo Barr
Newsletter Editor: Gene Bullock
North Kitsap: Sandy Bullock
Bainbridge Island: Kol Medina
Central Kitsap: Jim Sharpe
Bremerton: Bob Vermeers
North Kitsap At-Large: Kathy CANderle
Bainbridge At-Large: Drew Hansen
Central Kitsap At-Large: Lillian Crawford
At Large: Martha Lynn-Johnson

23rd LD Bylaws are Online

2008-11-16T22:22:00.000-08:00

Per the "Call to Reorganize" for the 23rd LD Democrats, which PCOs should receive shortly, here are links to the 23rd Legislative District Democrats Bylaws:

PDF format

Microsoft Word format

The 23rd LD Reorganization meeting will take place on Sunday, December 14th, 2008 from 4-6pm at the Poulsbo Library, at 700 NE Lincoln, in Poulsbo.

Fall 2008 Newsletter online

2008-11-03T21:22:00.000-08:00

The Fall 2008 23rd LD newsletter is online. Click here to download the file in PDF format.

23rd LD Endorsements, General Election, 2008

2008-10-16T17:48:00.000-07:00

General election ballots will be mailed the end of this week and then the get out the vote (GOTV) telephoning begins. If you would like to help in that process, please contact our 23rd LD Bainbridge office at (206) 842-1872 or the Kitsap County Democratic office in Silverdale at (360) 698-6833.

Remember, you may avoid receiving GOTV calls by voting early. The 23rd LD final endorsement/approval list is included below to assist you. Note: The Obama-Biden endorsement took place at the Democratic State Convention.

Thank you,
Remo Barr
23rd LD Chair

23rd LD ENDORSEMENTS OR APPROVALS
* indicates endorsement – others are approvals

Congressional

*U.S. Representative CD 1 Jay Inslee
*U.S. Representative CD 6 Norm Dicks

State

*Governor Chris Gregoire
*State Treasurer Jim McIntire
*State Auditor Brian Sonntag
*Attorney General John Ladenburg
*Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark
*Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler
Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen
Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn
Superintendent of Public Instruction Terry Bergeson

23rd District

*State Senator Phil Rockefeller
*Representative Position1 Sherry Appleton
*Representative Position2 Christine Rolfes

Kitsap

*County Commissioner District 1 Steve Bauer
*County Commissioner District 3 Charlotte Garrido
*County Auditor Walt Washington

Judicial

*Supreme Court Justice Position 3 Mary Fairhurst
*Supreme Court Justice Position 4 Charles W. Johnson
*Supreme Court Justice Position 7 Debra L Stephens
*Court of Appeals Div 2 Dist 2 Pos 1 Robin Hunt
*Superior Court Judge, Court 1 Jeanette Dalton

Initiatives

*No on Initiative 985
*Yes on Initiative 1000
(the 23rd LD took no action on Initiative 1029 )

Plant Sale to Benefit Democratic Candidates

2008-09-11T15:01:00.000-07:00

Attention Democratic Gardeners:

Bainbridge Islander Irmgard Grabo once again is having a plant sale. Since she is planning to send a portion of the proceeds to our 23rd LD, this is your chance to purchase some great plants to enjoy sunshine in your garden, and also add a little sunshine to our 23rd coffers.

The sale will be this Saturday, September 13 (9 AM-2 PM) and Sunday, September 14 (10AM-2PM)

Irmgard will have a sign on New Brooklyn Road directing you to her property at 9180 Holly Farm Lane. Her phone number is (206) 842-6724.

I encourage you to plan a visit to view Irmgard's collection of trees, shrubs, vines and perenials and to enjoy conversation with a unique lady.

Remo Barr

23rd LD Chair

23rd LD Democrats Annual Salmon Dinner - RSVP now!

2008-09-10T15:23:00.000-07:00

Peter Goldmark, candidate for Commissioner of Public Lands, will be the keynote speaker at the annual Salmon Dinner of the 23rd Legislative District Democrats. The dinner will be held at the elegant Kiana Lodge on Thursday, September 25.

A reception, with no host bar, will begin at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:45 p.m. The cost of the dinner is $50 per person. Seating is limited, so reservations are needed by September 18. Dinner will be followed by a dessert auction.

Goldmark has been endorsed by Washington Conservation Voters, the Washington Education Association and a broad coalition of labor, agricultural and community leaders, educators and environmental organizations.

“The Commissioner of Public Lands has oversight of millions of acres of public forest, rangeland, shorelines and aquatic resources, said Kurt Fritts, Executive Director of Washington Conservation Voters. “It is important to elect a candidate who has a strong commitment to the environment and a vision for how this post can best sustain our natural resources for future generations. Facing monumental issues such as global warming, Puget Sound clean-up, and forest management, Peter Goldmark stood out as the leader we need in this critical time.”

To reserve a seat at the dinner, send a check payable to the 23rd LD Democrats ($50 per person) to PO Box 368, Poulsbo WA 98370. The deadline for reservations is Thursday, September 18.

For information about the 23rd LD Democrats, contact Remo Barr, Chair, at 360-779-4393 (email: remok@comcast.net).

Local democrats need YOUR help!

2008-08-04T09:31:00.000-07:00

Dear 23rd LD voter:

The next two weeks may be the most important days of this election year! Some races will be determined on August 19. For candidates that will advance to the general ballot, a strong showing dries up money for the opponent and gains more support for the winner. In either case, generating a large turn out for the primary is vital.

There are indications that the turnout will be lower than usual. The August date is new to voters and seems to be lacking in excitement. Looking at the ballot, the voter may not find the “hot race” that motivates them to send in their ballots.

No matter which Democratic candidate you’re most interested in supporting, the best way to help is to increase the participation of Democratic voters. And, increasing participation can be as simple as a reminder phone call from a volunteer.

Over the next two weeks, we need to make 20,000 calls to remind local Democrats to send in their ballots.

We have two offices available to call; we’re asking folks to fill a two hour slot between now and Aug 19th and make sixty calls – all to Democrats and all just reminding them to please send in their ballots.

We hope you will choose the office most convenient and make a call. You can choose whatever day and time is best for you:

The 23rd LD Bainbridge Office (937 Hildebrand Lane NE Suite 102) for folks on Bainbridge or in North Kitsap. Phone: (206) 842-1872.

The Kitsap County Office (3100 Bucklin Hill Road, 2nd Floor, Suite 223 (NE corner) for those in Poulsbo, Silverdale, or Bremerton. Phone: 360-698-6833.

If you will call in to one of those offices and volunteer for a two hour slot, you will contribute to boosting Democratic turnout in this primary. And, if we boost turnout in the primary, we will be much closer to winning in the fall.

Bottom line, the time to help us is now. Please step forward.

Remo Barr
23rd LD chair

PS - If you leave a message at the office, be sure to include your name, number, best day and best time to call.

23rd LD Democrats 2008 Primary Endorsements and Approvals

2008-08-01T01:12:00.000-07:00

Dear 23rd LD voter:

Your primary ballot should have arrived or be in the mail soon. Some races will be decided in the primary on August 19 so your vote is especially important.

Since this is Washington State's first election using the top two vote getters advancing to the general election, and candidates self-identify their party leanings, we hope the 23rd Legislative District Democrat endorsements and approvals below will assist you in your decision making.

And a hint: The sooner you vote, the fewer reminder phone calls you will receive.

Remo Barr
23rd LD chair

23rd Legislative District Democrats
Endorsements and Approvals, 2008 Primary

The following candidates have been endorsed for Federal Office:
U.S. Representative CD 1 Jay Inslee
U.S. Representative CD 6 Norm Dicks

The following candidates have been endorsed for State Offices:
Governor: Chris Gregoire
State Treasurer: Jim McIntire
State Auditor: Brian Sonntag
Attorney General: John Ladenburg
Commissioner of Public Lands: Peter Goldmark
Insurance Commissioner: Mike Kreidler

The following candidate has been approved for the office of Lieutenant Governor:
Brad Owen

These two candidates were approved for Superintendent of Public Education: Teresa (Terry) Bergeson and Randy Dorn

These candidates are endorsed In the 23rd Legislative District:
State Senator: Phil Rockefeller
Representative Position 1: Sherry Appleton
Representative Position 2: Christine Rolfes

The following candidate was endorsed for Kitsap County Commissioner District 1:
Steve Bauer

The following candidate was endorsed for County Auditor:
Walt Washington

The following candidates have been endorsed for Judicial Offices:
Supreme Court Justice Position 3 Mary Fairhurst
Supreme Court Justice Position 4 Charles W. Johnson
Supreme Court Justice Position 7 Debra L. Stephens
Court of Appeals Div 2 Dist 2 Pos 1 Robin Hunt

The following candidates have been approved Superior Court Judge, Court 1:
Jeanette Dalton and Greg Wall

(The 23rd LD made no recommendation for Secretary of State)

Summer 2008 23rd LD Newsletter Online

2008-06-30T14:09:00.001-07:00

The Summer issue is now online. Click here to download the Newsletter in PDF format.

Reception and Fundraiser for the 2008 Democratic Candidates

2008-06-30T13:59:00.000-07:00

You are cordially invited to a reception and fundraiser for our 2008 Democratic Candidates.

Join candidates Sherry Appleton, Christine Rolfes, Steve Bauer, Walt Washington and others

Sunday, August 10th from 2 – 5 pm

At the home and garden of Lou Richard and Sally Adams

10250 NE Darden Lane, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverage (wine, beer, coffee, etc.) will be served.

Live music.

Please RSVP to Lou Richard or Sally Adams at (206) 780-7888

lourichard@att.net or sally.adams@att.net

to confirm your interest in attending and in making a contribution of $50 or more per attendee.

(NOTE: Number of attendees limited to first 100 to respond)

Please make checks payable to the 23rd Legislative District Democrats

Mail checks to: 23rd Legislative District Democrats, c/o Lou Richard, 10250 NE Darden Lane, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
We look forward to welcoming you, along with our Democratic candidates, to our home and garden.

Phil Rockefeller's Campaign Kickoff

2008-06-02T10:19:00.001-07:00

Dear 23rd Legislative District Democrat,

Below you will find an link to an invitation from our endorsed candidate for re-election to the State Senate, Phil Rockefeller. While Phil shares some of his accomplishments in the letter, two that he doesn't mention have made me especially proud: This year, the Children's Alliance, Washington's advocacy group for children's issues, gave our Senator a 100% rating. Last year, the Washington Conservation Voters named Phil Rockefeller "Legislator of the Year" for his work on environmental issues.

I hope you will attend the event on June 9th at the Bainbridge Island Filipino American Community Hall (7566 NE High School Road, Bainbridge, starts at 5:30 pm).

Please do remember to RSVP no later than June 5th by email to info@philrockefeller.com. The campaign has arranged with the owner of Sawatdy Thai for food, and a head count is required.

If you can't attend, please send help us retain a great legislator by sending a contribution to: Committee to Re-Elect Phil Rockefeller P.O. Box 2140 Poulsbo, Wa 98370.

Hoping to see you next Monday,

Remo Barr,
Chair 23rd Legislative District Democrats

Note: This link below will open a separate web browser window. When the window opens, click on the link that says "Click here to download your attachment":

Invitation (in PDF format) to Phil Rockefeller's Campaign Kickoff Event!

Campaign kick-off for Christine Rolfes

2008-05-05T21:24:00.000-07:00

You are cordially invited to a re-election campaign kick-off event for Christine Rolfes, State Representative for the 23rd Legislative District.

When: Thursday, May 22, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Molly Ward Gardens, Poulsbo, WA

Welcome and Introductions by Senator Phil Rockefeller and David D. Dicks. For more information, please contact grafhoke@electchristine.com or visit http://www.electchristine.com.

2008 Call to Convention

2008-03-27T10:13:00.000-07:00

Delegates to the Legislative District and County Conventions,

The Call to Convention is going out in the mail... but for your convenience, it is also available online. Please visit the 23rd's online file cabinet to view the Call in PDF format.

Pursuant to Washington State 2008 Delegate Selection Rules of the Washington State Democratic Party, delegates are called to the 2008 Kitsap County Democratic Convention, which will convene at 9:00 AM, Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Olympic High School, 7070 Stampede Blvd., Bremerton (near the KC Fairgrounds). Adopting a platform and electing delegates and alternates by presidential preference to the Congressional District Caucuses (held May 17) and the State Democratic Convention (held June 14) are our main tasks on that day.

Registration for the County Convention will begin at 8:00 AM. We could see a turnout of 2000+ delegates and alternates. If you kept your Certificate of Election from the February 9th caucuses please bring it with you and arrive well before the start of the Convention so the Credentials Committee can get you checked in promptly.

A donation of $5.00 is requested of all delegates to help defray Convention expenses and will be payable upon registration, unless a waiver is requested. While some beverage and snack-type food will be available, attendees should bring their own brown bag lunch, as there will not be formal food service available. The Convention does not recess for lunch and, as such, runs continuously throughout the day.

The 23rd and 35th Legislative Districts will hold sub-caucuses at this Convention to elect delegates and alternates to the Congressional District Caucuses and the State Democratic Convention. Unlike past years, the 26th LD will caucus the previous Saturday, April 5th at Gig Harbor High School.

For more information, visit the File Cabinet link above, and review the Call in its entirety.

23rd LD General Meeting, Sunday March 16th; Special Caucus March 17th

2008-03-11T11:36:00.000-07:00

The next 23rd LD Democratic general meeting is Sunday, March 16th from 4pm to 6pm at the Poulsbo Firehall. Invited guests are Senator Phil Rockefeller, Representative Sherry Appleton and Representative Christine Rolfes. Please join us!

Precinct Committee Officers are asked to attend an upcoming Special Caucus on Monday, March 17th at 6pm, at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds Events Center. As you must be aware, Karen Flynn, our County Auditor will be retiring from her long-held position effective March 31. In accordance with state law, that places PCOs in a unique position of responsibility as the local party moves to recommend 3 qualified individuals to the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners from which they will appoint a replacement. The candidates who have applied are Walt Washington, Deborah Broughton, Sara Lingafelter and Christopher Tibbs.

Finally, the March 2008 23rd Legislative District Democrats newsletter is now online in a temporary location. Click here for the newsletter.

PCO and Party Activist Training and Crab Feed

2008-02-15T12:30:00.000-08:00

Sponsored by the state party, the upcoming Precinct Committee Officer and Party Activist Training is followed by the Crab Feed on Feb. 18th at the St. Martin's University Pavilion (5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, WA 98503). The training is from 10:00am – 5:00pm and the Crab Feed with guest speaker Sen. Jon Tester of Montana begins at 5:00pm.

We think this is a great opportunity to keep the momentum going. Please sign up as soon as possible, ideally by today (Friday, February 15). You can sign up for both events at www.wa-democrats.org/crab or for questions contact Shawna Ousse at shawna@wa-democrats.org.

Thank you.

2008-02-10T13:44:00.000-08:00

The 23rd LD democrats, and democratic organizations across the county and state, have a lot of people to thank today, the day after record-breaking turnout for our caucuses. Thanks to the volunteers who did their best under challenging circumstances to carry off these events. Thanks to the impromptu volunteers at every location, who came forward with no notice to help the coordinators deal with the phenomenally high turnout. Thanks to the facilities who hosted our events, some of whom went above and beyond with problem-solving and logistical help to do everything from unlocking the doors to turning the lights on -- which in some places took hours and tens of phone calls by impromptu volunteers.

Most of all, thanks to the thousands of voters who turned out yesterday to participate in the democratic process at its grassroots finest. We appreciate your energy, your patience, and your willingness to participate in the process. We also appreciate your support. The caucuses are an expensive process for the party, and your generosity yesterday will help cover both the cost of the caucuses and help support democratic candidates.

To those of you for whom this was your first contact with the party, we encourage you to get involved and stay involved. Please bookmark this website and come visit us here again, as updated events and information will be going up as soon as we recover from the caucus clean-up. Please also consider joining the 23rd LD organization. Dues are just $24 a year. Please also RSVP to join us at the upcoming Jefferson Jackson Dinner on February 23rd.

Regardless of which candidate you supported in yesterday's caucus, it is going to take each and every one of us, working together, to elect Democrats to offices at all levels this fall. Thank you for your participation in yesterday's caucus, and for your participation in the months and years to come.

Jefferson Jackson Dinner and Convention Correction

2008-02-10T08:46:00.000-08:00

I hope to be able to post a caucus wrap up a little later in the day, but in the meantime, here's an update on some of the upcoming events in the 23rd LD:

Jefferson Jackson Dinner, February 23rd
The Jefferson-Jackson Dinner and Auction is our principal fund-raiser for Democratic Party candidates. It cannot be stressed enough how important this event is for supporting our elected officials and candidates.

Encourage your Democratic friends and neighbors to come and enjoy a wonderful dinner with good friends. It’s an enjoyable way to support Democratic candidates and meet your legislators and public officials. The dinner is always well attended by leading Democrats at all levels.

The Olympic College culinary arts students serve an Outstanding dinner. You’ll also have a chance to bid on fabulous items (cash, checks only; a cash machine is on site). Donations of auction items are most welcome.

Please make reservations by February 13th. Call Marilyn Boynton for more information at 360-297-2776 or email her at mimib@donobi.net. To donate auction items, call Laurie Jackley, 360-710-7705; bjackley@sinclair.net.

Corrected Dates for upcoming convention
The Kitsap County and 23rd Legislative District Convention will take place on April 12, 2008 beginning at 9 a.m. at Olympic High School. Some of the materials at yesterday's caucus had the incorrect date and time, so please be sure to correct this on your calendar.

Thank you,

Sara, Kitsap23rd.com Webmaster

Kitsap County Democratic Caucus Locations, 23rd Legislative District Democratic Caucus Locations

2008-01-22T22:03:00.000-08:00

A reminder: Precinct caucuses are being held on Saturday, February 9th at 1pm. Search for your precinct number and caucus location here, or, if you have any trouble with that link, search the Auditor's office records here and then locate your caucus location on this list.

ALSO... please bookmark this page and visit again soon. We have updated dates being added to the calendar after the caucus, so please come back to find the dates for upcoming meetings and the county and legislative district conventions and the congressional district caucus.

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Kitsap Precinct Caucus Locations and Information

2008-01-07T16:23:00.000-08:00

Stay tuned for additional updates, but first up is the list of precinct caucus locations for 2008. Please click here for the list. The precinct caucuses are being held on Saturday, February 9th, at 1pm.

New! Search for your precinct number and caucus location here.

If you have any trouble with that search tool, you can still use the link to the right to identify what your precinct number is.

The January 2008 Kitsap Central Committee newsletter is now online.

Next, the Caucus Primer has been updated for 2008. For information about how the caucus process works, please click here.

Finally, now is the best time to get involved. Our webmaster (me -- sorry) has been behind on email, but has a new system in place for making sure that folks get prompt responses to email contacts directed to the 23rd LD Democrats. If you have tried in vain to get a hold of us in the past, please give me one more chance to get you connected.

Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you at the caucus and/or convention!

- Sara, Kitsap 23rd Webmaster

2007 General Election Recommendations

2007-10-18T11:57:00.000-07:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Remo Barr, Chair, 360-779-4393

2007 General Election Recommendations
By the 23rd Legislative District Democrats

Members of the 23rd Legislative District Democrats recommend the following choices in the General Election, November 6, 2007:

Candidates – (see Kitsap County Voter’s Pamphlet)

City of Bainbridge Island Council At-Large:
Barry Peters (A good progressive voice and former vice-Chair of the 23rd)

City of Bainbridge Island Council District 2 – North Ward:
Hilary Franz (An attorney specializing in land use issues)

City of Bainbridge Island Council District 4 – Central Ward:
Bill Knobloch (Endorsed twice before and provided a strong voice on both NASCAR and Critical Area Ordinances)

City of Bainbridge Island Council District 6 – South Ward:
Kim Brackett (Who became active trying to protect a wetland)

Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park & Rec. Dst. Comm. Pos. 1:
Lee Cross (An experienced voice for parks and open space)

City of Poulsbo Council Position 1:
Linda Berry-Maraist (A member of the Public Facilities District Board and the Poulsbo Planning Commission)

City of Poulsbo Council Position 3:
Becky Erickson (Who became active trying to make sure developers follow the rules)

Central Kitsap School Director District 3:
Chris Stokke (Chris has provided great leadership for public education and levy passage in CK)

Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue Commissioner Position 4:
Dennis L. Sheline (A firefighter who works on Base; fully supported by the firefighter’s union.)

YES to the City of Bremerton Proposition One - Parks and Sidewalks Levy Lift.

Ballot Measures (see Washington Voter’s Pamphlet)

YES on Referendum 67 to retain the “Insurance Fair Conduct Act.”

NO on 960, a Tim Eyman initiative that would result in added waste and inefficiency.

YES to 4204 to allow passage of school levies with a simple majority.

YES to 8206 to establish a State "rainy day" fund.

YES to 4215 to help support State colleges and universities.

For additional information, contact Remo Barr, Chair, at 360-779-4393 (email: remok@comcast.net).

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Attention 23rd LD PCO’s and members in good standing

2007-10-01T20:57:00.001-07:00

At our Sunday, October 7 general membership meeting (4-6 PM, Poulsbo Firehall) an election will be held to replace a vacancy on our 23rd LD board.

The replacement needs to live on Bainbridge Island.

What is expected of board members? Attending our monthly board and quarterly general membership meetings.

The board currently meets from 4-6 PM on the last Sunday of each month followed by a no-host dinner.

Please call me at (360) 779-4393 for more specific information.

Kitsap County Health District Director Scott Lindquist and Mendy Droke, Congressman Jay Inslee’s Special Assistant have been invited to speak at the meeting.

Remo Barr, 23rd LD chair

First Call to Salmon Dinner

2007-08-21T11:57:00.000-07:00

The 23rd LD Democrats annual Salmon Dinner will be at the beautiful Kiana Lodge on Wednesday, September 19.

The no host bar opens at 5:30 with the delicious salmon dinner at 6:45, followed by a dessert auction.

Kitsap County Commissioner Steve Bauer has agreed to be the MC.

Our state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler will address us following dinner.

For those that have seen the movie Sicko, this will be a chance to hear from someone who has worked in Congress, the Legislature, and at Group Health.

Healthcare is only one of the areas of insurance Mike will address.

http://www.insurance.wa.gov/oic/kreidler/mike_kreidler.asp

Since this is our major fundraiser and is always a sell out, please reserve your place as soon as possible.

Cost: $50 per person – make checks out to 23rd LD Democrats

Mail to: Martha Lynn-Johnson, PO Box 2830, Silverdale WA 98383

Questions: call Martha at (360) 204-5257 or email marthalj@wavecable.com

Salmon Dinner Details

2007-08-03T10:58:00.000-07:00

23RD LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT DEMOCRATS
ANNUAL SALMON DINNER AND DESSERT AUCTION
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Kiana Lodge in Suquamish

The 23rd Legislative District Democrats will hold their Annual Salmon Dinner and Dessert Auction on Wednesday, September 19, at the beautiful Kiana Lodge in Suquamish. Our keynote speaker will be Washington State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler on the topic of healthcare reform. With the heightened interest created by Michael Moore's film, Sicko, the topic couldn't be more timely.

This is our big fundraiser of the year and is always well attended by our elected representatives and public officials. Kiana Lodge is famous for its rustic elegance and signature salmon dinners.

We'll have a cocktail reception (no-host bar) at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:45 p.m. Reservations are required because seating is limited. Seats are $50 per person. Send checks, payable to the 23rd LD Democrats, to Martha Lynn-Johnson, PO Box 2830, Silverdale 98383 (360-204-5257; marthalj@wavecable.com).

Bainbridge Primary Endorsements

2007-08-03T10:53:00.000-07:00

The 23rd Legislative District Democrats have endorsed two candidates who will appear on the August Primary Ballot on Bainbridge this year: Bill Knoblock in the Central Ward (Position#4) and Kim Brackett in the South Ward (Position #6).

Bill Knoblock is running for his third term on the Bainbridge City Council and is being endorsed for the third time by Democrats in the 23rd. He has earned it with his work to improve transparency in City government, protect the Island's natural resources, and exhibit due diligence toward the public dollar. Bill represents Bainbridge on the Kitsap Regional Council where his desire for sustainable communities is much appreciated by 23rd members living in the rest of the 23rd.

Kim Brackett has a well rounded background for work on a City Council. She graduated with a degree in business management and has been a project manager for Sound Transit, an environmental consultant, and the primary care-giver to her family. But she offers more than knowledge of transportation and land use issues. It was Kim's watchful presence that led to the restoration of a wetland destroyed by a developer on the Island. Her willingness to take action to protect the public interest is the essence of public service.

Both of these candidates believe that a critical issue for Bainbridge's future is the amount and availability of water on the Island. Both believe that growth must be achieved within the constraints of the natural environment and the result must be a sustainable future.

We believe they are the best chance to see the values we all hold be reflected in our local government and hope you will join us in their support. Ballots must be mailed by August 21st.

Thanks for your attention-
Remo Barr, Chair
23rd Legislative District Democrats