Forum for Port Townsend City Council - Position 5A Zoom Primary Candidate Forum with the three primary candidates for Port Townsend City Council, Position 5 will take place on July 1 from 7:00-8:30 PM. Moderated by Janette Force, the forum is sponsored by the League of Women Voters-Jefferson County and the American Association of University Women-Port Townsend. The forum will feature candidates Sky Hardesty-Thompson, Tyler Miles Vega, and Libby Urner Wennstrom. The two candidates winning the most votes in the August 3 primary will advance to the general election on November 2. A link to the Zoom forum will be posted here on June 24. Media partner KPTZ 91.9 FM will simulcast the July 1 forum and livestream it on their website. The forum also will be recorded, edited for brevity, and linked on this website. Candidates will give timed opening and closing statements, and will answer questions submitted by the public. Please submit questions to lwvjeffcowa@gmail.com no later than noon on June 29, 2021. Concise, unbiased questions will be given priority. Some questions may be combined, and every effort will be made to include a wide range of subjects. Information Sessions on Running for OfficeConsidering running for public office in Jefferson County 2021? Get advice from six currently serving elected officials who share their thoughts on campaigning and serving. While every elected position is different, the insights below can benefit anyone planning to campaign in 2021. View the zoom interview on running for and serving as a Port of Port Townsend Port Commissioner here: Port of Port Townsend Commissioner View the zoom interview on running for and serving on School Board in Chimacum or Port Townsend here: Chimacum and Port Townsend School Boards View the zoom interview on running for and serving on Port Townsend's City Council here: Would you rather read transcripts than watch videos? Port Commissioner Information Session Transcript.pdf School Board Information Session Transcript.pdf City Council Information Session Transcript.pdf View Jefferson County's 2021 Election Guide: 2021 Election Guide for Jurisdictions.pdf Curious about the League of Women Voters?The Jefferson County Unit-At-Large focuses on Voter Education. Membership is open to anyone over the age of 16 who is willing to abide by our policies, as set forth by the League of Women Voters of the United States. 1. Political PolicyThe League shall not support or oppose any political party or any candidate. You can still be active with any political party you choose, but while you are conducting League business, you leave your personal politics at the door. 2. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Policy.LWV is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy. Click here for the LWV's Full Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Policy. League of Women Voters of WA
| ContactAngela Gyurko, President Membership Levels: We are open to all persons residing in Jefferson County in accordance with the LWV policy on diversity, equity, and inclusion. $15—Teambuilder New! Ask us about these member-sponsored memberships. $70—Individual $105—Two persons at the same address $120—Benefactor membership, for those wishing to help expand our membership ranks. Dues include membership in the League of Women Voters of Washington State and the US League of Women Voters. To join or renew: Send your name, phone, email, and check to: LWV/Jefferson County |