Primary Election August 6, 2019 - Thurston County
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Thurston County Local Voters’ Pamphlet
Primary Election
August 6, 2019
Temperance and Good Citizenship
Day Coloring Contest Winner
Kristian
Mill Pond Elementary School
Published by the
Thurston County Auditor’s Office
2000 Lakeridge Dr SW
Bldg 1, Rm 118
Olympia, WA 98502
360.786.5408 711 Washington Relay
www.ThurstonVotes.org
elections@co.thurston.wa.usAugust 6, 2019 Primary Election
Position Descriptions . . . . . . . . 1
Letter from the Auditor . . . . . . . 2 Heads up! There are no longer
Temperance and Good Citizenship Day . . . 3 registration deadlines unless
Student Essay . . . . . . . . . . 4 registering remotely.
City of Lacey . . . . . . . . . . 5
City of Olympia . . . . . . . . . . 7 July 29th - Remote registrations and
City of Yelm . . . . . . . . . . . 11 updates must be received by an
Centralia School District #401-L . . . . . 12 election official.
North Thurston Public Schools . . . . . 13
Olympia School District No. 111 . . . . . 14 August 6th (Election Day) - Last day
Tenino School District #402 . . . . . . 15 to register or update your address
Yelm Community Schools . . . . . . . 16 in person. This must be done at
Ballot Drop Box Locations . . . . . . . 17 your Auditor’s Office.
Important Election Dates . . . . . . . 18
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Local Measures (Fire Districts) . . . . . 18 For a list of the people and organizations that
Introduction . . . . . . . . 18 donated to state and local candidates and
McLane Black Lake . . . . . . 19 ballot measure campaigns, visit
WTRFA (Littlerock) . . . . . . 20 www.pdc.wa.gov.
WTRFA (Rochester) . . . . . . 21
Accessible Voting . . . . . . . . . 22
Position Descriptions
City & Town Councils: Thurston County has two types of city government: council-manager or mayor-
council. Under both, the council is the legislative and policy making body.
Council-Manager (Lacey, Olympia): The city council appoints a city manager to oversee day-to-day
affairs. The mayor presides over council meetings and serves as ceremonial head of the city.
Olympia: A candidate runs for and is elected mayor.
Lacey: The council selects one member to act as chair, with the title of mayor.
Mayor-Council (Bucoda, Rainier, Tenino, Tumwater and Yelm): The mayor is the chief executive or
administrative officer and ceremonial head of the city. The mayor carries out the council’s policies,
administers day-to-day city affairs, and with some limitations appoints, supervises, and discharges
subordinate officers. The mayor presides over council meetings and has a veto power over ordinances.
School District Directors: Five directors make a board whose responsibilities include: budget, policy
development, curriculum approval, planning and communications for the school district.
Only races with three or more candidates will appear on the
Primary Election ballot. All races will appear on the General Election ballot.
1Mary Hall
AUDITOR
Dear Thurston County Voter,
This election season, I am increasingly optimistic because we saw something amazing happen
last year. Voter turnout in Thurston County was almost 70 percent in last fall’s election, an
increase of almost 20 percent. That is an amazing statistic since in presidential election years,
when the most voters return ballots, we see voter turnout in the range of around 80 percent.
We normally hit only 35 percent in years when only local candidates and issues appear on the
ballot. Turnout is even lower in the primary.
With the increase in voter participation last fall, I know we can break this habit of low
turnout.
I especially hope we see this enthusiasm continue because the dozens of offices up for
election have a huge impact on your life.
Whose roads will be repaired? How do you feel about the quality of your local schools? How
do we solve the current homelessness crisis? Your local leaders will have a direct hand in
making these decisions.
Voting in Thurston County couldn’t be easier. In about a week, registered voters will receive a
ballot in the mail. Carefully follow the instructions and return the ballot to one of our ballot
drop boxes or drop it in the mail. Postage is free!
Make sure to have your ballot postmarked or in a drop box by 8 p.m. on August 6, 2019. You
can find drop box locations near you at thurstonvotes.org or on page 17 of this pamphlet.
The information in this pamphlet will give you an excellent starting point to learn about your
ballot. Each candidate and measure has a written statement.
But don’t stop with this pamphlet. Candidates also list their contact information so you can
reach out and ask questions. I also encourage you to talk to your neighbors and friends about
what they know about these races.
The Thurston County Auditor’s Office is here to provide the best possible service to help you
exercise this important right. Contact us if you need any assistance or have any questions.
Respectfully,
Mary Hall, Thurston County Auditor
Elections Ballot Processing Center Financial Services Licensing and Recording
2000 Lakeridge Dr SW, Bldg 1, Rm 118 2905 29th Avenue SW, Ste E & F 929 Lakeridge Dr SW, Rm 226 2000 Lakeridge Dr SW, Bldg 1, Rm 106
Olympia WA, 98502 Tumwater, WA 98512 Olympia, WA 98502 Olympia, WA 98502
Phone: 360.786.5408 Phone: 360.786.5408 Phone: 360.786.5402 Licensing phone: 360.786.5406
Fax: 360.786.5223 Fax: 360.705.3518 Fax: 360.357.2481 Recording Phone: 360.786.5405
Fax: 360.786.5223 2Temperance and Good Citizenship Day
January 16 of each year is Temperance and Good Citizenship Day! Public
schools across the state teach lessons about good citizenship on this day.
Schools also provide opportunities for eligible students to register to vote.
This year, Thurston County Elections sponsored a number of activities for
students in grades K-12. Students in elementary schools were encouraged to
color a picture of Billy the Ballot Box, middle schoolers wrote essays about
what it means to be a good citizen, and high schoolers participated in voter
registration drives.
On the front of this pamphlet, you will see our winner of the coloring contest,
Kristian, a kindergartener from Mill Pond Elementary School in Yelm.
Clara U., from Marshall Middle School in Olympia wrote the winning essay
(next page). Thanks to all of the students who participated in this year’s
activities!
Beginning in the
summer of 2019, 16
and 17 year olds can
pre-register to vote! We
are looking for a group
of students who are
interested in making
positive changes in
their communities to
serve on a future voter
committee.
Please contact Voter Outreach
Coordinator Callie Meleedy at
elections@co.thurston.wa.us or
360.786.5408.
3What makes a good citizen?
Student Essay by Clara U., from Marshall Middle School, Citizen Science Institute
Citizenship can be hard or easy to gain. If you are these statistic even a little bit. Through education
born into this country, it’s easy. You’re born and and communication, the percentage of registered
you’re immediately a citizen. If you were born in and voting adults would be raised. If people are
a different country it can be really hard to join educated on social issues and the difference their
our country. Immigrants have a respect for the vote makes, Olympia would be a better place.
challenges and responsibilities of living in the
United States, but as someone who was born If there is a problem in your community, you
into your citizenship, it can be easy to overlook should work to fix it. It’s easy to assume that
the immense honor and responsibility it is to be since you are just one person, you cannot make
a citizen. That being said, most are not oblivious a difference. One of the best way to fight for
to the challenges that come with citizenship, but what you believe in while participating in the
whether or not you choose to overlook these democratic process, is to talk to your elected
challenges or take them head on and educate representatives about bills you support or even
yourself deems whether or not you are a good come to them with ideas. You can do this no
citizen. To be a good citizen you must not only be matter what age you are. On the Washington
educated on social and economic challenges in State Legislature Guide to Effective Legislative
your community, you must work to make a change Participation, they state “You can play an equally
by participating in the democratic process. supportive role by making sure staff are aware
of the perspective your personal knowledge
Education doesn’t stop at high school or even and experience can provide.” By meeting with
college level. As a citizen, you must remain your representative or sitting in on a city council
educated on the pressing social issues that your meeting, you can voice your opinions to the
community faces. Here in Olympia we have a people who represent you during legal decisions.
problem with our homeless population. Everyday
citizens in Olympia work to ensure the number Responsibility comes with citizenship. Being
of homeless people doesn’t go up. They hand educated on social and economic challenges in
out blankets and socks. They are educated on your community and then participating in the
the issues that our community faces because democratic process to fix them is our biggest
they are good citizens. The difference between responsibility. Citizenship is something we take for
taking action and just standing by and watching granted and we have many responsibilities that
problems unfold is education. Good citizens are are easy to overlook. By staying educated we can
those who take action, good citizens are those be upstanding members of society and help less
who are educated on their community. fortunate people in our community. Participating
in the democratic process, we can work to make
To participate in the democratic process, you can real change in our legal system. I urge you this
vote to represent yourself as a citizen. In the 2016 year, to vote. If you cannot participate in the
presidential election, 60.52% of people eligible democratic process by voting, you can help in
to vote in our state did and 76.83% of those other ways. To truly fulfill the responsibilities
eligible to vote were registered, according to the of a citizen, you must not only be educated on
U.S. Census Bureau and the Washington State social and economic issues in our community, but
Office of Financial Management. To increase this participate in the democratic process to fix these
percentage to 100% is an unrealistic but optimistic issues.
goal. However it would not be unrealistic to raise
4City of Lacey
City Council, Position No. 1 • Four Year Term • Vote for One
5930 59th Loop SE Lacey, WA 98513; 360.556.3322
Malcolm Miller Tenpercent01@gmail.com
Serving the community has funding to equip youth to become allies in the fight
always been my passion. My against human trafficking, serving as a musician for
desire is to make life better my church and serving on the men’s ministry board.
for those who need a lift, Working in the banking industry I understand the
and ensure safety for our importance of being financially balanced. As a former
residents and business owners. Department of Defense employee whose wife is a
I am running for the Lacey veteran, I believe in supporting our military brothers
City Council because of my and sisters. I believe I can bring all my professional
desire to serve and to be the experience and passion for service to further the
voice of those who are under- interest of the residents in our city.
represented in policy decisions.
I have lived in Lacey for over 18 years, and raised
My volunteer services in a family with two daughters here. My dream for
Lacey include mentoring teens through celebrate Lacey: Eradicate homelessness and produce balanced
recovery, directing the Thurston County’s Race growth where seniors, youth, and businesses can
Against Trafficking 5K for two years which raised thrive together.
6032 Chancery Ln SE Lacey, WA 98513; 360.250.9133
Jesse Orndorff orndorff4laceycouncil@gmail.com; orndorff4laceycouncil.com
My name is Jesse Orndorff and I city. I have the strength, compassion and positive
humbly ask for your vote. I was attitude that allows me to work with different minds
raised in Lacey my whole life and to make growth work for everyone.
have seen our great city grow
very rapidly within the last 15 Asking for your support and vote is huge but keep
years with my wife Tina and our in mind I don’t give up and keep going until the jobs
4 kids. With our city growing so done. I will always be open for new ideas, positive
quickly I’m ready to make very thinking and constructive criticism and always have
hard decisions that will mold room for change for the good. Open mind and
and continue to be a staple of listening to the public is the core of working for the
why are city is the best. people, I work for you not the other way around. I
truly appreciate your vote.
Being a local business owner
for over 10 years and maintaining the support of the Thank you - Jesse Orndorff -
community is the backbone of why I love our great facebook.com/orndorff4laceycitycouncil/
More candidates for this position continued on the next page.
Want to get involved at your school, organization,
or business? It’s easy! Host a voter registration
drive!
Pickup voter registration forms, outreach materials (like the buttons
on the next page!), and informational brochures at the Auditor’s
Office.
5 Statements are the opinions of the authors and aren’t checked for factual or grammatical accuracy by the Auditor’s Office.City of Lacey
City Council, Position No. 1 • Four Year Term • Vote for One
PO Box 5073 Lacey, WA 98509; 360.556.5180
Sarah Jean Morris Rad People For Sarah Morris; sarah@sarahforlacey.com
My name is Sarah Jean Morris we will be renegotiating the contract with WCI and I
and I would love your vote for would love to be on the forefront. My dream is single
Lacey City Council Position 1! stream (minus glass) with actual recycling that works.
Politics has been a passion of Homelessness is such multifaceted issue and I am
mine for many years. I’ve spent not going to pretend I have the answer. I am on the
many years on the sidelines and frontlines. We must “do unto others” but also instill
have decided there’s no better accountability and structure. My goal is making sure
time than now to get involved. those that want help can get it. Fiscal Responsibility
I strive to “be the change” I and Lacey are synonymous. We have a great rating
want to see in Politics. The 3 with the S&P and I intend to continue that.
key points of my campaign
are Waste Management, Please check out my website at
Homelessness and Fiscal www.SarahForLacey.com and then if you have
Responsibility. specific questions email me personally at
Waste Management is my drive. In the next few years Sarah@SarahForLacey.com
PO Box 5099 Lacey, WA 98503; 360.402.1484
Troy Kirby info@kirby4lacey.com
Lacey will soon be Thurston growth as an opportunity to create prosperity for
County’s largest city. It already local small businesses. I embrace progress which
attracts JBLM families, active centers on keeping our city beautiful while focusing
seniors and serves as a hub on job creation, public safety and infrastructure
for small business creation. development.
The path forward for Lacey is
clear. Inevitable growth should I’m a small business owner with an extensive history
be prepared for, protecting of volunteering for several local non-profits and
our competitive advantage in service organizations that improve our community’s
drawing small businesses that quality of life. This includes my current public service
drive local commerce. Let’s as a Lacey Parks Commissioner. I received the Lacey
preserve more ways to protect South Sound Chamber’s 2019 Entrepreneur of the
family wage jobs. Year award & was nominated for Sports Contributor
of the Year. I grew up here, graduated from
I envision Lacey’s bright future addressing the Timberline, and am asking for your vote to promote
housing crisis by focusing on innovative solutions that the values that make Lacey a great city to be proud
increase the area’s housing inventory. I see Lacey’s of. People. Prosperity. Progress.
Statements are the opinions of the authors and aren’t checked for factual or grammatical accuracy by the Auditor’s Office. 6City of Olympia
Mayor • Four Year Term • Vote for One
120 State Ave NE PMB 211 Olympia, WA 98501; 360.970.6611
Cheryl L. Selby electcherylselby@gmail.com
Olympia deserves a Mayor for non-profit organizations. I’ve consistently worked
who is practical, open-minded, for strong and fair law enforcement, excellent
optimistic, and collaborative. emergency services, and economic vitality for all.
Someone with strong Communities can get discouraged sometimes by
leadership skills, a solid sense difficult challenges, but we must not lose sight of
of community, and a record of what makes Olympia great: strong neighborhoods,
achievement. thriving businesses, a vibrant arts scene, and
residents who work together with passion.
As political dysfunction spreads
across our country from After serving 6 years on council, I’m still energized
Washington, DC, these qualities by opportunities to bring together everyone in our
are more important than ever in city to find solutions that make Olympia stronger,
local government. That’s why I’m more inclusive, and economically vibrant. I would
running for re-election in 2019 as Olympia’s Mayor. be honored to receive your vote for Mayor in
the August 6 primary and November 5 general
In the quarter century I’ve lived in Olympia, I’ve elections. For more information on my platform
raised a family, owned a downtown business, and how to support my campaign please visit www.
supported high-achieving schools, and volunteered electcherylselby.com.
PO Box 1613 Olympia, WA 98507; 360.810.5370
Brenden Clerget electbrendenclerget@gmail.com; electclerget.com
It is important that our Mayor about current, and future, plans.
possesses the ability to think
critically about problems, work Our citizens and business owners deserve efficient
with others, and communicate solutions that can help one group of people, without
effectively to find the best, most disregarding or hurting another. I was born and
logical solutions for Olympia as raised in Olympia, and my love for this city is only
a whole. surpassed by the concern I have over the direction
that our city is heading. Olympia is incredibly
I will offer a new and effective diverse, culturally rich, and a beautiful place to
approach to fixing the homeless live. It is tragic to see the focus shifted onto fixable
problem by taking advantage of problems, instead of what our great city has to offer.
untapped resources in the form
of various federal assistance I am excited about the opportunity to win your vote,
programs, and public-private partnerships, to offer and if elected, commit to serve as the next Mayor of
shelter for all that need it. I also vow to improve Olympia with honesty, dedication, and passion.
relations with the public, and increase transparency
PO Box 12021 Olympia, WA 98508; 360.799.5005
David Ross Info@RossForOlympia.com; www.RossForOlympia.com
It is time to stop abandoning our of dirty needles everywhere.
downtown and giving Olympia
over to lawlessness, chaos, and Homelessness is a complex issue, often involving
addiction. Let’s save our city. mental illness, substance abuse, job loss, medical
issues, domestic violence, or a combination of
Shelter, housing, services, and factors….and it is completely unacceptable to have
treatment are needed…and we our forests, waterways, and public spaces absolutely
need a clean, safe, welcoming devastated by human waste and garbage.
city. There is an affordable
housing crisis…and people These are not “either/or” issues. They are “and”
should feel safe to walk the issues. One issue does not negate the other. We
trails, parks, and sidewalks of our need leaders who will address all sides of these
community. There is a mental issues. I am the only candidate with the background
health crisis…and kids, women, and seniors should and experience to lead Olympia out of this quagmire.
be completely comfortable enjoying our downtown. If you want Olympia to go in a new direction, vote for
There is an opioid epidemic…and we deserve to have new leadership.
a community free of toxic medical waste in the form
7 More candidates for this position continued on the next page.City of Olympia
Mayor • Four Year Term • Vote for One
120 State Ave NE PMB 213 Olympia, WA 98501; 360.754.1689
Nathaniel Jones nj98501@gmail.com; nathaniel-jones.com
In my eight years on the Olympia answers to complex problems. We can manage
City Council and seven years growth, address homelessness, and create a more
serving as your mayor pro-tem, compact city, while we preserve the character of our
it has been my honor to help neighborhoods and affirm the dignity of all citizens.
guide our community as we It is the role of the mayor to bridge divides and unite
face the challenges of growth us in these efforts.
and change. Olympia thrives at
the intersection of commerce, Olympians want quality public services, clean water,
healthcare, education, and clean energy, living wages, and affordable homes. We
creativity. We are a vibrant and want a municipal government that is responsive to
optimistic community and we our concerns and dedicated to collaborating with all
live in a beautiful setting with a members of the community.
bright future.
As your mayor, I will steward the next phase of
For decades, we have used piecemeal responses to Olympia’s evolution with progressive governance
major policy issues - putting on bandaids instead of that meets the needs of our time.
finding real solutions. It’s time for comprehensive
1502 15th Ave SW Olympia, WA 98502; 360.515.1263
Phil Cornell phil4olympia@gmail.com; phil4olympia.com
We must wake up to the fact ordinance banning the sale, possession and use of
that climate change is now glyphosate-based herbicides andneonicotinoid-based
a crisis and we must treat insecticides. These products are causing irreparable
it as such, just like a major damage to the ecosystem and are directly affecting
windstorm or earthquake. We our food supply.
mobilize an army of resources
to take swift and decisive action I am also calling on every Olympia resident to do
for these disasters and we must what you can to reduce your carbon footprint. Take
react with equal urgency to the bus, plant trees, recycle, reuse, compost, work
this climate change disaster. towards zero waste, plant a garden, collect and reuse
Failure to act now dooms rainwater.
future generations to a possibly
uninhabitable planet. Don’t We no longer have the luxury of waiting, we must act
believe me? Google Greta Thunberg or the IPCC, now. If you are willing to break the rules of “this is
read it for yourself. how we always do it”, and help me, contact me at:
What I will do: I am calling for a new City of Olympia phil4olympia@gmail.com.
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Thurston County Auditor’s Office
Elections Division
2000 Lakeridge Dr SW
Bldg 1, Rm 118
Olympia, WA 98502
360.786.5408 711 Washington Relay
Statements are the opinions of the authors and aren’t checked for factual or grammatical accuracy by the Auditor’s Office. 8City of Olympia
City Council, Position No. 2 • Four Year Term • Vote for One
2509 Caitlin Ct SE Olympia, WA 98501; 360.763.3590
Phyllis Booth pboothforolycitycouncil@gmail.com
Olympia is a beautiful city in which is not affordable and hurts neighborhoods.
an amazing natural setting
where so many of our neighbors Currently a nurse at the Olympia Free Clinic, I have
contribute to our community and been a leader on the front lines of community,
try to be heard at City Hall. school, church and other non-profit work for
decades. Calling out the misuse of tax dollars
My primary goal as your council in 2003, I gathered 3,000 signatures to stop a
member is to guarantee that subsidized corporate conference center that needed
all citizens have a seat at the nearly a million dollars annually of your tax monies.
political table of decision- Families now enjoy the Children’s Museum instead.
making. Too often, citizens get
the crumbs and private interests Educated also as a journalist, I am prepared to
enjoy the whole meal. For 17 ask tough questions and listen well. If elected,
months, I worked with citizens to stop the Missing we will make city decisions at the table together.
Middle ordinance (city sponsored gentrification) Respectfully, I ask for your vote. Visit pbooth.org
PO Box 13354 Olympia, WA 98508; 360.252.9585
Alyssa Humbert votealyssa@humbert.us
We deserve a safe, inclusive, to and build bridges with the different members of
and sustainable Olympia for our community, and offer fresh and creative solutions
ourselves, our children, and for that serve everyone.
generations to come. We need
council members who listen I currently serve on the Board of the Family Support
to and serve the community, Center of South Sound, a nonprofit serving homeless
not special interests. We and low income families, and on the Board of our
need a city government that local neighborhood association. I volunteer with
upholds the highest standards Washington Trails Association on conservation and
of transparency because all stewardship in our local and broader areas.
voices deserve to be heard and
represented. I’m a person of action with the leadership skills,
work ethic, courage, and vision to help bring good
Our city is growing which is why we need a government to the people. I believe that our actions
city council that represents the diversity of our are what define us, not our words. Elect me to city
population. You deserve council members who reflect council and let me work for you.
all faces and voices in the community, who can relate
120 State Ave NE PMB 1462 Olympia, WA 98501; 360.939.1560
Jessica Bateman reelectjessicabateman@gmail.com; www.reelectjessicabateman.com
It has been an honor to serve as in Public Administration from The Evergreen State
your councilmember for the last College. In addition to serving on Council, I work
four years, and Mayor Pro Tem as a policy analyst representing community health
since January. In my first term, centers in Washington state.
I’ve worked to address housing
and homelessness, maintain I am committed to building an Olympia that is
our green spaces, and ensure inclusive and equitable for all. From leading the
we have safe and walkable Home Fund Campaign, to organizing home care
neighborhoods for all Olympians workers, to empowering at-risk youth, I have
to enjoy. I have the experience, worked hard to improve the lives of people in our
balanced approach, and policy community. As Olympia grows, we must create more
skills needed to help our affordable housing, reduce our carbon impact, and
community continue to foster a thriving downtown environment. I’m excited
move forward. and ready to continue this work.
I am a first-generation college graduate and the I look forward to hearing from you and hope to earn
daughter of working family parents. I’ve lived in your vote.
Olympia since 2007 and earned my graduate degree
9 Statements are the opinions of the authors and aren’t checked for factual or grammatical accuracy by the Auditor’s Office.City of Olympia
City Council, Position No. 3 • Four Year Term • Vote for One
PO Box 7250 Olympia, WA 98507; 206.395.9193
Matt Goldenberg electmattgoldenberg@gmail.com
As a licensed clinical keep residents in progressive movements towards
Psychologist with years of a better quality of life and we must address housing
experience in serving our in a more ecological manner. As a professional
most vulnerable residents, I consultant on racial and gender equity, I offer a new
believe that my expertise will perspective and will advocate for the care of a more
be most complimentary to diverse Olympia. It is critical to expand the skill set
our city council as I will bring of local government so that we may more broadly
a strong enhancement to consider the impact of our policies and to increase
understanding how to work our ability to more fully consider the needs of all
in collaboration with the our residents. As a parent, small business owner,
community. The measures we and college Professor I am well equipped to build
need to take to improve the better solutions. I offer the commitment, values,
health of our economy and the and proven leadership that will be most effective on
quality of life for our community members needs Olympia City Council and I ask for your vote.
multiple solutions. We must build pathways to
1900 Black Lake Boulevard SW Apt. O-3 Olympia, WA 98512; 360.970.9786
Boudicca Walsh boudiccaforolympia@gmail.com
I’m a lifelong community their neighborhoods. To survive and thrive, Olympia
organizer and LGBTQ+ rights must prepare for rising costs of energy alongside
advocate. I have served with increasing demand for housing and transit.
Olympia Community Medics,
worked 9 years supporting adults We should require just cause for evictions, and
with developmental disabilities, limit annual rent increases. Let’s charge speculators
and as elected Chair of Thurston pricing us out of our city and use these funds to
County Democrats. provide tenant-managed housing options. We need
more avenues for shelter and recovery for people
Olympia needs council experiencing homelessness, including safe mitigation
members who work for us, sites, car parks, and tiny house villages. The city
not residents they wish they should give preference to union contractors and keep
had. Our working families the Northwest Cooperative Development Center
struggle with skyrocketing rents, stagnant wages, operational in Olympia, strengthening the network
and a climate crisis that will drown downtown. Our of local unions and cooperatives that enrich our
city is being parceled out to developers, leaving economy.
tenants shuffled among limited housing options,
and homeowners uncertain about the future of Together we can build a future for all Olympians!
120 State Ave NE PMB 566 Olympia, WA 98501; 360.485.6683
Dani Madrone votemadrone@gmail.com; danimadrone.com
With over a decade of for low and middle income families. I support diverse
experience working on equity housing so everyone can find the home they need.
and the environment in Olympia,
I am prepared to serve. As Olympia should be celebrated for how we care for
a single mother who once the environment. From Puget Sound to climate
lived paycheck to paycheck, I change, I will make decisions based in science. As
worked hard to succeed. I now we plan for neighborhoods, parks, transportation,
have a career in Puget Sound and sea level rise, I will weave environmental
recovery and strong connections stewardship throughout the city.
throughout the community.
I want people to see the Olympia City Council as
Homelessness is a complex a partner in solving our biggest problems. Local
regional crisis. A lack of government should help people find shared interests
affordable housing is intersecting with inadequate and values. With my skills as a community organizer, I
treatment for physical health, mental health, and will find creative ways to engage people in solutions.
addiction. Olympia needs a crisis management plan.
I support data-driven decisions that measure our
progress. Our city is also becoming less affordable
10City of Yelm
City Council, Position No. 1 • Four Year Term • Vote for One
205 Mountain View Rd SE Apt B6 Yelm, WA 98597; 360.960.0363
Lanakila Washington humanisticparty@yahoo.com; humanisticparty.yolasite.com
Realizing The Dreams of the issues at hand and issues that will come up in the
People, Continuous Growth and future as the city of Yelm continues to grow. I look
Development for the Great City forward to being a part of that growing process with
of Yelm. This is my platform in my colleagues that will be elected and reelected as a
which I will run on. I decided result of the November 2019 elections. I look forward
to run for the City Council of to meeting you all and I thank you in advance for this
Yelm because of my love for opportunity to serve.
the city and the people. I come
with experience in running for
political office and working with
people. Unity in any endeavor
will bring upon the success of
any goal. I know that there are
14940 Prairie Vista Loop Yelm, WA 98597; 253.906.8052
James Blair electjamesblair@gmail.com
We need someone who is resources to unnecessary projects.
sticking up for the little guy, and
understands the consequences Yelm is a great place to live, however, it is not always
of City Hall’s decisions on the the best place to do business. Our local businesses
average person. need a break from our excessive B&O taxes. We
have many ordinances on the books that open the
Water rates in Yelm are door to abuse and harassment from the City against
unacceptable. There’s much individuals and businesses. I will work with my
work to be done on our colleagues to review the entire Yelm Municipal Code,
treatment plant, which will identify problem ordinances, and propse to repeal
keep our rates elevated for the or revise any ordinances that limit personal freedom
time being. Let’s get the repairs and/or property rights.
done, and then start figuring out how we get our
rates down to a reasonable level. I will take a firm Freedom is the path to prosperity. Government has
stand against any new or increased taxes or fees. its role in our society, but we must be vigilant to
We need to take care of priorities before committing keep it limited.
10726 Mill Rd SE Yelm, WA 98597; 360.458.5145
Ej Curry Ejcurry50@yahoo.com
I’m asking you to vote for me, Boys and Girls Club and a Veteran’s resource center,
EJ Curry for Yelm City Council, continuing to monitor that SR 510 Yelm Loop meets
Position 1. As a life-long resident the projected completion date of 2023, as well as
of Yelm, I am committed and fixing the city streets and sidewalks.
dedicated to serving you, the
citizens of Yelm. EJ Curry represents the City of Yelm on the following
committees: Yelm Public Safety Committee, Yelm
Yelm is facing many challenges Finance Committee, Thurston County Solid Waste,
and opportunties in our growing Yelm Senior Center, South East Thurston Fire
community. I know I can meet Authority (Yelm and Rainier)
those challenges in a positive
and proactive way. We need a I ask you to re-elect me, EJ Curry, for Yelm City
livable community for everyone, Council, Position 1. I will continue to work hard to
parks with walking areas, ball fields, an active senior serve in the best interest of the citizens of Yelm. It is
center, and public and health safety. The city projects an honor to serve you.
on which I am focusing are establishing a plan for
11 Statements are the opinions of the authors and aren’t checked for factual or grammatical accuracy by the Auditor’s Office.Centralia School District #401 - L
School Board Director, Position No. 2 • Four Year Term • Vote for One
307 Wigley Rd Centralia, WA 98531; 360.807.0401
Jennifer Hoy Hoy.jennifer@yahoo.com
In 2005, we moved to Centralia students. As a parent, and coming from a family full
with the intent of making this of teachers, I have learned to evaluate education
our forever home. We have two from both sides. Our teachers need to be provided
children in the Centralia school with the correct tools, support and continuing
district and are happy with our education so they may be their best and achieve their
decision to settle here. While goals that inspired them to become teachers. Our
advocating for our children, I students need to be provided with the best tools to
have learned both strengths propel themselves into their lives beyond high school
and weaknesses of our district. regardless if they want to attend college, technical
I would like to be a part of schools, enter into apprenticeships or move directly
ensuring that the strengths to the workforce.
continue to grow and to turn
around the weaknesses. If elected, my goals are to listen to our community,
improve transparency, create equity for all students
Our two greatest strengths are our teachers and our and maintain a balanced budget.
212 N Gold St Centralia, WA 98531; 360.508.1367
John F. Elmore kamakazikid69@msn.com
Our children are the future. community for 40 years I’m deeply concerned .
Achieving maximum vocational,
academic and scholastic goals
are crucial for success. Support
for our teachers and staff is vital
for our goals to be achieved.
My experience as a former city
councilman have given me tools
and experience needed to be
effective in creating a vision for
our future. As a single father,
a graduate of Centralia school
system and resident of our
830 E St Centralia, WA 98531; 360.807.0221
Beverly Clark Rbeverly68@msn.com
As the mother of two children will proactively solicit the opinions of parents and
attending public school in teachers in making Board decisions, and will make
Centralia, I am running for the Board responsive to community needs and work
Centralia’s School Board to improve test scores and graduations rates while
because I’m passionate strengthening enrichment programs. The School
about public education and Board’s job is fostering an educational environment
committed to making our where students thrive.
schools exceptional. I will work
with teachers, parents, and Working with teachers, parents, administrators, and
community to ensure Centralia school employees we will promote investment in
students receive the world-class better learning environments and working conditions.
education they deserve. I will I will use my voice to refocus our administration on
make every effort to prepare what is truly important-our children, teaching, and
our students for the workforce of the future and learning.
ensure they have the tools for college or careers.
I promise to strive for excellence, ask tough questions
A quality education for our students depends on and demand thorough, transparent answers. I
attracting and keeping quality teachers. The Board’s respectfully ask for your vote.
budgetary decisions must reflect this priority. I
Statements are the opinions of the authors and aren’t checked for factual or grammatical accuracy by the Auditor’s Office. 12North Thurston Public Schools
School Board Director, District No. 1 • Four Year Term • Vote for One
4336 Libby Rd NE Olympia, WA 98506; 360.352.1772
Marlene Inverso mjinverso@yahoo.com
I am running for the school volunteer teacher and nurse in-service education for
board because I want to Olympia School District, assisted vision specialists
ensure that each student has a work with low vision students in North Thurston
developmentally appropriate School District, and gave detailed reports to teachers
education. I have a permanent in all three local school districts to help them
teaching certificate K-12, a work with students with learning disabilities and
Masters in Education Degree, special needs. It has given me great joy to serve our
a Doctorate of Optometry, 14 community in the Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater area.
years of public school teaching I look forward to serving students, parents, teachers
experience, and 33 years and administrators in the North Thurston School
serving as a Developmental District as a member of the North Thurston School
Optometrist in Olympia. Board.
Between 1982 and 2015 I did
1420 Marvin Rd NE STE C PMB 119 Lacey, WA 98516; 360.790.0564
Jason Noahr Jason.Noahr@gmail.com; www.electjasonnoahr.com
Jason Noahr is running for
School Board to ensure students As a State Trooper, Jason knows the importance
have equitable opportunities, for kids to feel safe at school. Feeling safe means
to partner with parents and students are in small classes with access to educators
educators to guarantee students who support their social, emotional and educational
feel safe and welcome. needs by ensuring access to mental health supports,
school nurses, guidance counselors and caring adults.
A lifelong Lacey resident and
product of North Thurston Jason’s voice will help close the opportunity gap by
schools, Jason chose a vocational ensuring students have equitable opportunities to
pathway at the New Market Skill achieve futures they want. He’ll work with families
Center for a law enforcement and support groups prioritizing investments in special
career. He is a foster parent and education, programs accommodating diverse student
uncle to 32 nieces and nephews which has given needs and supports in and out of the classroom.
him a unique perspective on education; seeing the There isn’t a one size fits all education system. Every
different experiences, challenges and successes student is different, and we must find the best
students face. learning path for each child.
6642 Prairie Ridge Dr NE Olympia, WA 98516; 360.250.9915
Gretchen Maliska gretchenmaliska@icloud.com
As a current School Board providing oversight on budget, funding, enrollment,
Director, Gretchen continues curriculum, and staff development.
to be a strong community
leader in education and active Always an active parent, Gretchen has managed
parent in North Thurston youth football, served on preschool boards, and
Public Schools. Since 2006, organized school fundraising. Gretchen has also
she has served students and provided advocacy for children with special needs
community on Legislative and is an active supporter of Activities, Athletics and
Committees, Levy Campaigns, Performing Arts as part of comprehensive public
Boundary Committees, Strategic education.
Planning and toward greater
understanding for all. Gretchen is dedicated to the success of students,
families, staff and leadership. She is a thoughtful
As CTE Program Manager for the Olympia School listener who is committed to open and honest
District, she provides administrative oversight to 60 discussion and input. She is grateful for the excellent
teachers, paraeducators and secretaries in career education her children have received in the district
connected learning. Gretchen has served as an and looks forward to continuing her work with
executive administrator at a K-8 private school, district leaders and staff to ensure that every child
has a quality public education.
13 Statements are the opinions of the authors and aren’t checked for factual or grammatical accuracy by the Auditor’s Office.Olympia School District No. 111
School Board Director, District No. 1 • Four Year Term • Vote for One
1850 Miller Ave NE Olympia, WA 98506; 360.754.6932
Ahniwa Ferrari ahniwa@gmail.com
As a local librarian and educator, and work with our Superintendent, other board
long-time Olympia resident, members, and community leaders to effect positive
and parent to two very different change.
students at two very different
points in their academic careers, My vision for the Olympia School District includes
I’m excited to run for a position opportunities for all students to explore education
on the Olympia School District in partnership with our community organizations
Board of Directors representing and local businesses. While education can be a goal
District 1 and the fantastic in and of itself, I’d also seek to strengthen pathways
Northeast and Boston Harbor that lead our students into successful roles in our
neighborhoods. community through job experience, internships, civic
engagement, and volunteer opportunities.
As a School Board Director my
primary concern will be to listen and give voice to the Thank you for the opportunity to support our
needs of families and students in our neighborhoods. district’s amazing staff, wonderful teachers, and
I will take the time to listen to and understand the powerful communities in this role on the Board, and
issues that our community feels are most important for considering me for your vote.
PO Box 252 Olympia, WA 98507; 360.915.8489
Maria Flores Flores4OlySD@gmail.com
Public education changes lives. Public Instruction where I help create and implement
I was able to lift my family out state and federal law and budgets. Most importantly
of poverty in one generation of all, I am a parent of a son in Olympia School
because of my public education. District.
My life is devoted to ensuring I am running for the Olympia School Board because
that every student receives I want to use my extensive experience in education
an excellent education, every to strengthen supports for our students, invest
educator is supported, and in educator growth and development and help
every school district has ample the school district focus on equity and closing the
resources. My career began as opportunity gap. I will focus on authentic family and
a teacher – first in elementary community engagement and collaborative consensus
and later in a middle school building to implement the new strategic plan.
math and science classroom. I have worked as an
education ombudsman - helping schools and families I would be honored to serve your family and our
resolve issues. I am currently serving as a leader in students and educators.
educational policy at the Office of Superintendent of
3528 Fishtrap Loop NE Olympia, WA 98506; 360.556.3002
Heath Howerton howerton_he@msn.com
From Thurston County, consultant to the director and president of Hope
graduated from River Ridge High Sports. A non profit that recruits pro athletes to help
School. Attended South Sound build homes around the world for families without
Community College, graduated a home. Currently serve on the board of black Hills
with an associates of art degree. Youth Baseball Organization. Served on board for
Attended Washington State the Big Brothers Big sisters for 1 year. Served on the
University for business and board of the Olympia Master Builders for 2 years.
Landscape and architecture.
Have two boys ages 11 and Favorite quote from dr. Martin Luther King “Not
12 that attend elementary everybody can be famous, but everybody can be
school and middle school in the great because greatness is determined by service”
Olympia school district.
I’m running to serve on the Olympia School Board
Have owned and operated a local landscaping and so that I can better help the community and give
tree service in Thurston county for 16 years (Sunrise my services in or on any matter that I can be of
Landscaping and Tree) Co-owner and co-operator of assistance.
Mr. Electric for 6 years. Currently serve as assistant/
14Tenino School District No. 402
School Board Director, District No. 4 • Four Year Term • Vote for One
PO Box 541 Tenino, WA 98589; 360.237.4148
Reva Rice RevaRice4T9OSchools@gmail.com
I love Tenino Schools! We are need to be accessible to all students.
growing and getting stronger
each year. As a member of My 20 years experience in education will provide a
the Board of Directors, I will different perspective. I see issues from multiple sides;
help ensure that our students that of a teacher, a parent, a taxpayer and a board
succeed, our staff is supported, member. I’ve taught everything from Kindergarten to
and our community is Middle School Theatre and Driver’s Ed. My husband
connected. and I have two children who attend Tenino High
School. I’m a member of the Tenino Combined PTSA,
In order for our students to be Football and Band Boosters and an active member in
productive citizens, we must the community.
provide opportunities for them
to be challenged, tools for them Feel free to contact me if you have questions or
to be effective and highly qualified staff to guide would like to talk more about how we can make
them on their journey. Technology, the arts, athletics, Tenino Schools even better. I’d appreciate your vote.
special education, and career focused classes, along Thank you.
with core academic studies are all important and
PO Box 485 Tenino, WA 98589; 360.239.2722
Tamara (Tammy) Schroder schroder4T90schools@gmail.com
I am a lifelong Tenino resident curriculum. The school must support each child’s
with two children attending interest in future jobs and/or secondary education
the Tenino School District. I am goals, create ongoing opportunities for students to
a current Tenino School Board be exposed to their unique interests in education
Director. and extracurricular interests and have some fun
experiences while they attend Tenino schools. We
In the past several years I have also must provide all of our employees with the
gained a detailed knowledge of tools and training they need to manage classrooms,
the district, an understanding continue to grow as professionals, engage students,
of my role as a board member, parents, and our community.
knowledge of the district
budget and budgeting process, Tenino School District is the heart of our community.
an ability to be objective and The board has currently elected me to serve as Board
fair and an appreciation of the President. I ask for your vote and for the opportunity
diverse needs of students, parents, staff, and the to continue this important work.
community. We must compete in today’s world;
our kids need access to technology and current Thank You.
PO Box 150 Tenino, WA 98589; 360.870.6497
Jeffrey Copeland jeffcopeland@comcast.net
I would be honored to have your opportunities for growth and achievement for all
vote to continue the forward students.
progress made by the Tenino
School District. I have served on I have served as the WIAA representative for the
the School Board for the last 7 board and have been a strong proponent of athletic
years and have been involved program improvements. Strong athletics help retain
in the positive changes and students and families within the district. I have
progress shown by the District. successfully lobbied for additional participation
opportunities for female students which resulted in a
Increased academic girls wrestling team.
opportunities for our students
is my primary focus. Several I support a fair contract for our amazing teachers.
opportunities for students They are instrumental in the growth of students
to prepare for college and careers have been and improvement of the district. Thank you for
implemented while I have served on the Board. I your consideration of retaining me on the Board to
would continue to support the District in providing continue the positive progress shown by the District.
15 Statements are the opinions of the authors and aren’t checked for factual or grammatical accuracy by the Auditor’s Office.Yelm Community Schools
School Board Director, District No. 2 • Four Year Term • Vote for One
12149 Vail Rd SE Yelm, WA 98597; 360.507.9334
Denice Lingle Ldzins@yahoo.com
I truly believe all children I am proud to be part of a community that takes
deserve great schools and a safe great pride in their schools. The military brought my
environment to learn which family to Yelm in 1983, and I graduated from YHS
make a strong community. My in 1988. My husband and I have three children that
vision for every Yelm student have attended Yelm schools since elementary. I have
is to have a bright future and served on Bond and Levy committees, volunteered in
always believe that they are several of our schools in the district over the years,
capable of anything. My goal sat on an interview panel for an elementary principal
as your elected school board position in our district, and participated in numerous
member for District 2 will be to PTSO activities. My family is forever grateful to be
work as a team with my fellow honored with Friends of the School Award. I am
board members, staff, parents, asking for your vote in November 2019. Together we
and students. As a Yelm resident can build a future to be proud of.
for 35 years and small business owner for over 25,
15743 127th Ln SE Yelm, WA 98597; 360.701.0324
Donna R. Edwards wsdareme@ywave.com
I am a lifelong resident of Yelm offering adult college courses at our YHS campus
and 1974 valedictorian of YHS. and an adult HS diploma program, HS21+. With
Being on the School Board since TOGETHER! of Thurston County, we provide needed
2000 has enabled me to give food, clothing, blankets and more to families of
back to my community and our middle school students, plus mental and physical
youth. health needs for students.
I worked hard to pass our I will ensure that every student has a plan, starting in
bond to build two new schools kindergarten through their senior year, to graduation
and add advanced safety and beyond. Our students must have a path beyond
infrastructures in all of our graduation that fits their career choice – whether
schools. We joined the city in that is college, military, trade school, apprenticeship
an initiative called Graduate program, or any other career.
Yelm! to promote graduation readiness for all of
our students. We partnered with SPSCC and CWU I will continue to help Yelm Community Schools be an
to provide one of our state’s most comprehensive exemplary district in all academic achievements.
College in the High School programs. We will be
PO Box 409 Yelm, WA 98597; 253.365.8086
Karen (Kay) Anderson KMANDERSON75@GMAIL.COM
“Bridging the Gap in Education” and I created a support group for special need
parents here in the Yelm Community to help bridge
My passion in life has always the gap in education and services because of our
been helping people. As a youngest who has Autism.
parent to 4 children, all of whom
attend or have attended Yelm I believe all children deserve an education, period.
Community Schools, I know I believe children have a right to learn with their
what it is like to be a part of this peers in the least restrictive environment. I believe
amazing community. For years I in transparency and accountability of our educators.
have been a strong advocate for I believe school board members shouldn’t be serving
kids and their parents, striving life terms, let’s get some new ideas and perspectives
for the best in education for all on the school board.
children. In 2014, my husband
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