Miss the Live Zoom for theBoard of County Commissioners, District 1 Candidates?Every voter in Jefferson County will help choose the next County Commissioner, and the League of Women Voters-Jefferson County believes everyone should have a chance to hear the candidates respond to questions live. Watch the recording of the September 3rd Candidate Zoom Forum, which will feature County Commissioner Candidates Heather Dudley-Nollette and Ben Thomas. Click here to watch the YouTube video Miss the Live Zooms for the Primary Election Races?Links to all those videos are here!Watch the July 9 Primary Election Forum for 24th LD Representative, Position 1Candidates Adam Bernbaum, Eric Pickens, Matt Roberson, and Nate Tyler answered your questions live on Zoom. Click here to watch the YouTube video Watch the July 11 Primary Election Forum for 24th LD SenatorCandidates Marcia Kelbon and Mike Chapman answered your questions live on Zoom. Click here to watch the YouTube video Watch the July 18 Primary Election Forum for 24th LD Representative, Position 2Candidates Terry Roberts and Steve Tharinger answered your questions live on Zoom. Click here to watch the YouTube video Watch the June 18 Primary Election Forum for the Attorney General's Race?Here's the YouTube Link to watch the recording. Announcing the Winners of the2024 High School Essay ContestCongratulations to everyone who thought deeply about the political issues they care about and wrote about them in this year's essay contest. Winners are: 1st Place: Sitka Vicha, Chimacum High School 2nd Place: Calliope Mosher, Chimacum High School 3rd Place: Kepler Edmundson, Port Townsend High School Thank you again, students, for the time and attention you paid to the pressing issues facing us, and thank you for sharing your views. 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 2023 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. | What do all these ballot initiatives mean?Each summary below covers a summary of the measure, its background, the potential immediate and fiscal impacts if passed, and the key arguments for and against the initiative. Make an informed decision this election season. Click here for Initiative 2066 Related to Restrictions on Access to Natural Gas Click here for Initiative 2109 Related to the Capital Gains Tax Click here for Initiative 2124 Related to Opting out of the Long-Term Services Insurance Program The LWVWA encourages a "no" vote on all these initiatives. Watch the state-wide forumsSubmit questions for the candidates in state-wide races to forumquestions@lwvwa.org. Please reference the race your questions are for in the subject line of the email.
What Could You Do In the League?Help with the annual essay contest for high school students.Learn to organize and run candidate forums for local elections.Serve as an Election Observer.Register people to vote.(ask us to find out more) ContactAngela Gyurko, President Join your local League! We are open to all persons residing in Jefferson County in accordance with the LWV policy on equity, inclusion, and belonging. The LWV is moving toward a pay-what-you can dues structure to allow more people to take advantage of the resources the League offers anyone concerned about Voter Access and Voting Rights. Our past dues structure included three levels (listed below): $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. All 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 |