LWV-Jefferson County Now Taking Questions for October Candidate ForumsThe League of Women Voters-Jefferson County uses only questions submitted by the public in their Zoom Forums, and is pleased to announce that the following Candidate Forums will take place: --Monday, October 2 from 6 - 7 PM, Port Townsend School Board Candidates Timothy Hawley, Nathanael O’Hara, Matt Klontz, Nancy Papasodora, and Simon Little. --Tuesday, October 3 from 6 – 7 PM, Quilcene School Board Director-at-Large Candidates Anne Bessey, James Hodgson, Ron Frantz, and Ronald Jones. --Wednesday, October 4 from 6 – 7 PM, Port of Port Townsend Board of Commissioners District 1 Candidates Chuck Fauls and Pam Petranek. Please submit your questions to lwvjeffcowa@gmail.com no later than noon on October 1, 2023. Concise, unbiased questions will be given priority, and questions on similar topics may be combined. Links to the October forums, which can be accessed by computer or phone, will be posted here on September 20, 2023. Media partner KPTZ 91.9 FM will simulcast the October forums and livestream them at kptz.org. The forum will also be recorded and linked here a few days after the event Jefferson County Ballot Box Locations:Quinault Nation (Queets) In front of the Queets Tribal Office Quilcene Community Center 294952 Highway 101, Quilcene Nordland Fire Station 6633 Flagler Road, Nordland Jefferson County Library 620 Cedar Ave, Port Hadlock (Next to the book drop box in the parking lot.) Jefferson County Courthouse 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend (One in the back parking lot, one in front of the building, and one outside the County Auditor’s Office) Hoh Nation 2261 Lower How Road, Forks (In front of the Tribal Police Center) Gateway Visitor Center 93 Beaver Valley Road, Port Ludlow Brinnon Community Center 306144 Highway 101, Brinnon Essay Competition for Jefferson County Students Age 14-18What would your community be like without the news?Congratulations to our winners! 1st place -- Elliot Pflueger for the essay Damning Darkness in Isolation 2nd place -- Tessa Richardson for the essay The World Would be Dark Without News 3rd place -- Keanu Morrison for the essay The Nature of News. Want to encourage civic engagement and support the young people of this community? Join the LWVJC and be a part of the Essay Team or donate to the prize fund. Mark your checks with "Essay Contest" and mail them to LWV/Jefferson County, P.O. Box 707, Port Townsend WA 98368. Information Sessions on Running for OfficeConsidering running for public office in Jefferson County? 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. Are you a caregiver?Click here to review rules for helping the person you care for vote. Refresh Yourself on Voting ProceduresThe League of Women Voters of Jefferson County greatly appreciate your interest and the support of our partners, AAUW-PT and media partner KPTZ 91.9 FM, Port Townsend's Community Radio. | 2023 Key Election DatesMay 15-19 - Candidate Filing Week August 1 - Primary Election Day. Get your ballot in a ballot box by 8 PM or to the pos office in time for an Aug 1 postmark. Nov 7 - Election day. Get your ballot in a ballot box by 8 PM or to the post office in time for a Nov 7 postmark. Link here to the Jefferson County Elections Website for more info. Contact
Angela 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 These are member-sponsored memberships for new members helping expand our reach throughout the county. $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 |