Essay Competition for Jefferson County Students Age 14-18What would your community be like without the news?As part of our ongoing effort to encourage informed and active participation in government, the League of Women Voters-Jefferson County invites students living in Jefferson County aged 14-18 to participate in an essay competition on the role news plays in their community and their lives. This essay competition is an opportunity to understand the role of news and what it means to be an informed citizen. Cash prizes of $150, $100, and $75 will be awarded to the top three essays. Criteria for the essay competition: 1. The essay must be the original, unpublished work of one Jefferson County student. 2. Essays must be no more than 500 words. 3. Essays must by typed in 12 point font, double-spaced with 1 inch margins. 4. All essays must have a title. 5. Any sources used must be cited. 6. A cover page must be included with the following information: Title of Essay, Student Name, Age, Student or Parent Email and/or best phone contact number. Optional information includes the name of the school or homeschool group the student attends. The essays will be judged using a blind panel method ensuring that the judges do not know the name or affiliation of the student. Each judge individually will score the essays on content and style, then a proctor will combine the scores to determine the winners.
Essays must be emailed to lwvjeffcowa@gmail.com no later than midnight, April 21. Winners will be announced May 1. For more information on the essay contest, email Toyoko (toyoko.lwvwa@gmail.com) and Gwen (gwendemombynes@gmail.com). 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 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 |