LWV-Jefferson County October Candidate Forums

Now Taking Place

(The zoom links for the forums appear just below this announcement.)


The League of Women Voters-Jefferson County is pleased to announce that the following Candidate Forums will take place:


--Tuesday, October 3 from 6 – 7 PM, Quilcene School Board 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.


Links to the October forums are below. 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.


Quilcene School Board Candidate Forum

When: Oct 3, 2023 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83966462412
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Webinar ID: 839 6646 2412


Port of Port Townsend Commissioner Candidate Forum

When: Oct 4, 2023 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88299025091
Or One tap mobile :
    +12532158782,,88299025091# US (Tacoma)
    +12532050468,,88299025091# US
Or Telephone:
    Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
    +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
    +1 253 205 0468 US
    +1 669 444 9171 US
    +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
    +1 719 359 4580 US
    +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
    +1 689 278 1000 US
    +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
    +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
    +1 305 224 1968 US
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    +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
    +1 360 209 5623 US
    +1 386 347 5053 US
    +1 507 473 4847 US
    +1 564 217 2000 US
    +1 646 931 3860 US

Webinar ID: 882 9902 5091


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 14-18 

What 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.

Read the Winning Essays Here!

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 Office

Considering 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:

Port Townsend City Council

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 Policy

The 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 Procedures

Click here for a video explaining the parts of the ballot and how to make sure it all gets in the envelope correctly and signed.

The 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.


Announcing the 2024 High School Essay Contest

Our essay topic this year is:

Voting is a core tenet of our democracy. If you could vote in the 2024 election, what issue would most influence your vote?

Cash prizes for the top three essays. Open to all high-school age students in Jefferson County.

Click here for full details.
2023 Key Election Dates

Oct 2, 3, 4 - LWVJC Candidate Forums

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
lwvjeffcowa@gmail.com

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
P.O. Box 707
Port Townsend, WA 98368




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