Directory of Elected Officials 2018 Pierce County THEY REPRESENT YOU

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ©©© OF TACOMATACOMA----PIERCEPIERCE COUNTY 253.272.1495 [email protected] Download or view this directory at: www.tacomapiercelwv.org/TRY.html

2018 Elections February 13 th Special Election: School levies, certain fire districts April 24 th Special Election: to be specified August 7 th Primary Election: U.S. Congress, state legislature, Pierce County November 6 th General Election: U.S. Congress, state legislature, ballot issues, Pierce County

Voter Information Sources Smartphone Users: Sign into the powerful Civic Pierce County app from Google Play or Apple App Store. You can:  Register to vote  Check your voter registration  See current election details including a sample ballot  Find a drop box for your ballot  Check that your ballot has been received  See current elected officials representing you and their contact information  Get basic voting questions answered  Find many other useful functions. Pierce County Elections Office: To find out about the current elections in Pierce County, use a computer browser and click on MyVote at Pierce County Elections (part of the Auditor’s Office): www.co.pierce.wa.us/elections (or call 253-798-7427). LWV Voter Information: www.vote411.org The Vote411 website lists local election information, including candidates’ responses to questions posed by the League of Women Voters. State Voter Information: League of Women Voters of Washington www.lwvwa.org Elections & Voting www.vote.wa.gov Secretary of State’s Elections Office: 360-902-415 www.secstate.wa.gov Judicial Voter Pamphlet www.courts.wa.gov

Vote Smart is another independent source of information on candidates, issues, and voting: https://votesmart.org

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Voter Information Sources inside front cover Table of Contents 1 Dear Pierce County Voter 2 Voting and Voter Registration 3 Felons’ Right to Vote 3 Make an Advocacy Plan 4 Be Active in the Political Party of Your Choice 5 Choosing and Supporting a Candidate 6 Letters to the Editor 6 Pierce County Municipalities 7 Forms of Municipal Government 21 Election District Maps 22 Municipal Classifications 24 Neighborhood / Community Councils 25 Pierce County Officials 26 Pierce County Council 27 Washington State Government 28 State Legislature 29 U.S. Federal Officials 32 Port of Tacoma 33 Pierce Conservation District 33 Courts and Judges 33 Park Districts 34 School Districts 35 Local Radio Stations 41 Civic Television 41 Want to Sponsor the Work of the League of Women Voters? 42 Yes, I’d like to make democracy work 43 We’d love to get ot know you! 44 About the League of Women Voters inside back cover 2018 Sponsors and Grantors back cover

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Dear Pierce County Voter: Welcome to the 2018 They Represent You (TRY), the League of Women Voters of Tacoma Pierce County’s annual directory of elected officials. This directory can help you contact your elected representatives, and it offers much more information as well. The mission of the League is to encourage informed and active participation in government. One of the principal ways we support your involvement is through publication of this directory. We would like you to be informed and to participate in government at all levels. This year, we received generous support from certain League members and from other organizations to fund this publication. We appreciate the contributions from the AAUW Tacoma branch and Purposeful Progress Strategic Solutions that helped to fund this directory. We also appreciate the Gottfried and Mary Fuchs Foundation, the Norcliffe Foundation, and the Puyallup Tribe grants to support League of Women Voters’ public information and education activities, as well as the generous contributions from our members. This booklet highlights ways for you to get involved, starting with planning your advocacy, and then providing directions for letters to the editor, contacting your elected officials, and choosing and supporting candidates. The League of Women Voters is nonpartisan, which means that we do not support, oppose, or rank any candidates or political parties; but the League encourages YOU to be politically active in the races that are important to you. Please use this directory to get more involved in your city, state, and local government and electoral processes. For additional nonpartisan information or assistance, you may contact us at www.tacomapiercelwv.org , 253-272-1495, or [email protected] . You may also use the League of Women Voters electoral web site, www.VOTE411 .

Sincerely, Cynthia Stewart, President

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VOTING AND VOTER REGISTRATION You are eligible to register to vote if you are: a citizen of the United States, a legal resident of the state of Washington, and 18 years old or older by the date of the next election. When registering to vote, you need to verify your identity by presenting your driver’s license number or the last four digits of your Social Security Number. You can register to vote: online by going to www.vote.wa.gov , in- person at the Pierce County Elections Center (2501 S C St, Suite C, Tacoma 98409, M-F 8:30am-4:30pm), or by picking up a mail-in form at the League of Women Voters’ office, city or town clerk’s office, libraries, public schools, most fire stations (call first), and state offices, or at a voter registration event. Pierce County Elections will mail a registration form if you call and request one (253-798-VOTE(8683)). You must register at least 29 days before the election, or in-person at the Elections Center at least 8 days before the election. VOTE-BY-MAIL Washington State no longer uses polling places for most voters. Elections officials mail a ballot to each registered voter 18 days prior to each election in which they are eligible to vote. Ballots need to be postmarked or dropped in an official drop-box (see below) by 8pm on Election Day. The Elections Office advises mailing early to ensure on- time delivery. Late votes will not be counted. VOTING CENTERS For voters who need help casting a ballot, Pierce County has up to six Voting Centers, depending on the scope of the election, open from 7am to 8pm on Election Day (call the Elections Center to confirm locations and hours). Voting Centers provide accessible voting options for disa- bled voters to use touch-screen voting machines. Staff is available to answer questions about replacement ballots or provide provisional ballots, and voter registration. Voting Centers open when ballots are mailed. Photo ID is required to vote. BALLOT DROP-OFF SITES You can deposit your ballot in a ballot drop box without a stamp. There are up to 30 sites throughout Pierce County depending on the scope of the election. Locations for a particular election are listed on the Pierce County Elections Center website, as well as in the local Voters’ Pamphlet. MOVING: Within Pierce County: Notify Pierce County Elections of address changes in person, by mail, or by phone. Supply old and new addresses and date of birth. You must make the change 29 days prior to an election to be eligible to vote in that election. To another County or State: You must register in your new county or state. Voter registrations are not transferable county to county or state to state. CHANGING NAMES: If you change your name, you must complete a new registration form. Contact Pierce County Elections. FELONS’ RIGHT TO VOTE If you were convicted of a felony in Washington State, your right to vote is restored when your community supervision ends. To check status, call 800-430-9674 (Dept. of Corrections). If you were convicted in another state or in federal court, your right to vote is restored when you are no longer incarcerated. Once your right to vote is restored, you must re-register to vote in order to receive a ballot.

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TO SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATE FOR CHANGES IN YOUR COMMUNITY, MAKE AN ADVOCACY PLAN Goal: Set your objectives in a few brief sentences.  Identify the problem.  Describe your favored solution.

1. Consider all elements of the problem.  Who opposes changing the status quo and why?  Who can be recruited to support your solution?  Who has the power to change the situation—who will be the final decision makers?  What are the barriers to your solution?  What resources do you have and what other resources do you need.

2. Research elements of the problem.  What has been done before—what is the history of this problem?  Who has worked on this problem before?  Have solutions been found for this problem elsewhere?  Does the League of Women Voters hold consensus positions on any element of this problem?  What laws, regulations, policies, and/or contracts apply to this problem and your solution?  Who enforces, or does not enforce, these laws, regulations, policies, contracts?  What benefits can you offer to recruit potential supporters?

3. Plan strategies for your campaign.  What allies can be recruited?  What activists can be recruited onto a committee?  How can community awareness be built?  List contacts: Media? Elected officials? Other stakeholders?  What resources for mediation or dispute resolution are available?  Are there legal avenues or courts with the appropriate jurisdiction?

4. Delegate a person to be in charge of each promotional activity and set a timeline.

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It is your democratic right to BE ACTIVE IN THE POLITICAL PARTY OF YOUR CHOICE Christian Liberty Party 888-396-6247 820 Cady Rd B-307 Everett WA 98203 www.christianlibertyparty.org [email protected] Constitution Party of Washington 360-339-4767 PO Box 141015 Spokane Valley, WA 99214 www.cpofwa.com or [email protected] Green Party of Pierce County 253-973-8153 809 Proctor St N Tacoma, WA 98406 FB Green Party of Pierce County Green Party of Washington State 206-717-1529 P.O. Box 70493 Seattle, WA 98127 www.greenpartywashington.org or [email protected] Libertarian Party of Washington State 1-800-ELECTUS PMB #153 253-353-2887 3877 Bethel Rd SE, Ste 107 Port Orchard ,WA 98366 www.lpwa.org Pierce County Democrats 360-798-8685 3049 S 36 th St, Suite 206 Tacoma, WA 98409 www.piercecountydems.org or [email protected] Pierce County Republican Party 253-722-5353 4218 S Steele St. #304 Tacoma, WA 98409 [email protected] or www.piercegop.org Progressive Party of Washington State 206-467-1370 2445 NW 57th Street #503 Seattle, WA 98107 www.waprogressive.party or [email protected] Washington State Democratic Party 615 Second Ave, Suite 580 206-583-0664 P.O. Box 4027 Seattle, WA 98194 www.wa-democrats.org or [email protected] Washington State Republican Party 425-460-0570 11811 NE 1st Street, Suite A306 Bellevue, WA 98005 www.wsrp.org

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CHOOSING AND SUPPORTING A CANDIDATE Decide what you care about and what characteristics you want in an elected official.  List your priority issues and the personal qualities you think are most important.  Rate your candidates on how closely their views and priorities match yours.  Remember that what they say is not as important as how they vote.  Examine the candidates’ campaign finances at www.pdc.wa.gov .  Choose to support or replace your elected official. Take action:  Back the candidate you believe in.  Talk to your friends and co-workers about your choice.  Dare to ask tough questions at meetings, candidates forums, rallies, and when a candidate or campaign worker rings your doorbell.  Phone TV and radio stations and newspapers to praise or criticize articles, advertising spots, and issues.  Be a letter writer. Tell your representatives, candidates, newspapers, and party leaders how you feel about the issues.  Voice your views on talk radio and use local blogs  Call out unfair campaign practices. Vote!

WRITING LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Let your voice be heard! Part of civil discourse is letter writing. A well-crafted letter with supportive facts can help shape community opinion. Letter writers are most persuasive when they have done their homework. Do not rely only on your common sense and general- ized knowledge; do some research, as well. Before you send a letter, contact agencies involved with your issue to confirm your understanding of the issue. If you have personal experience and expertise to bring to a issue, don’t hesitate to share it. Choose one or more of the publications below  some are online and some are print  according to what audience you wish to reach. When sending a letter by e-mail, include “Letter to the Editor” in the subject line to call attention to your note’s importance. You must include your full name, address, and phone number for verification purposes. Your address and phone number will not be printed. Check with the publication for word limitations (frequently 250 words), and how often they will publish a letter from the same person. Be timely, be civil, be brief – and keep trying! Bonney Lake Courier Herald www.blscourierherald.com/contact_us / Eatonville Dispatch [email protected] Enumclaw Herald www.courierherald.com/contact_us/ Gig Harbor Life www.kitsapsun.com/opinion/send-a-letter [email protected] Peninsula Gateway [email protected] The Pierce Progressive [email protected] Puyallup Herald [email protected] Tacoma Weekly www.tacomaweekly.com/info/contact_us/ The News Tribune www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/letters- to-the-editor/submit-letter/ The Suburban Times www .thesubtimes.com/letter-to-the-editor/ You also may submit events and opinions on your local Patch online: http://patch.com/washington and select your neighborhood (Patch is an independent publisher of community-specific news and information).

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PIERCE COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES Listed in alphabetical Order. City classification and form of government are explained on pages 21 and 24. AUBURN 253-931-3000 Auburn is mostly in King County, but its boundary extends into Pierce County. City Hall [email protected] 25 W Main St Auburn, WA 98001 www.auburnwa.gov Population 75,545 total  9,595 in Pierce County Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1891 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Nancy Backus 253-931-3041 2021 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year term) Pos 1 Largo Wales 253-261-5421 2019 [email protected] Pos 2 Claude DaCorsi 253-329-4084 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Bill Peloza 253-261-3235 2019 [email protected] Pos 4 Yolanda Trout-Manuel 253-329-4029 2021 [email protected] Pos 5 John Holman 253-261-5384 2019 [email protected] Pos 6 Larry Brown 253-258-1898 2021 [email protected] Pos 7 Robert Baggett 253-457-2358 2019 [email protected]

City Council meets the 1 st and 3 rd Mondays at 7 p.m. at Auburn City Hall, 25 W Main St. ______

BONNEY LAKE 253-862-8602 City Hall [email protected] 9002 Main Street East P.O. Box 7380 Bonney Lake, WA 98391-0944 www.ci.bonney-lake.wa.us Population 20,500 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1949 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Neil Johnson 253-447-4309 2021 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year term) Pos 1 Randy McKibbin 253-241-0472 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Justin Evans 253-709-9199 2019 [email protected] Cont. over TRY 2018 Page 7

BONNEY LAKE, cont. Pos 3 Dan Swatman 253-447-4269 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 James Rackley 253-862-5326 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Tom Watson 253-348-7995 2019 [email protected] Pos 6 Terry Carter 253-347-5376 2021 [email protected] Pos 7 Michelle Surdez 253-223-3208 2019 [email protected]

City Council meets the 2 nd and 4 th Tuesdays at 6 p.m. ______

BUCKLEY 360-829-1921 ext. 7803 City Hall [email protected] 933 Main St PO Box 1960 Buckley, WA 98321 www.cityofbuckley.com Population 4,587 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1890 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Patricia Johnson 360-761-7803 2021 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year term) Pos 1 Ron Smith 206-786-5456 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Connie Bender 360-824-5184 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Luke Wilbanks 206-730-2289 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Beau Burkett 253-345-1124 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 John Leggett 360-829-0447 2019 [email protected] Pos 6 Milt Tremblay 360-829-2804 2019 [email protected] Pos 7 Sandy Burkett 360.508.2328 2021 [email protected] City Council meets the 2 nd and 4 th Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Study sessions are held on 1 st Tuesday at 7 pm at Buckley Multi-Purpose Center, 811 Main St, Buckley. ______

CARBONADO 360-829-0125 Town Hall [email protected] 818 Eighth Ave PO Drawer 91 Carbonado, WA 98323

Population 664 Classification Town Incorporation 1948 Form of Government Mayor-Council Cont. opposite TRY 2018 Page 8

CARBONADO, cont. Next Election MAYOR Wally Snover 253-509-2850 2019 [email protected] TOWN COUNCIL (4-year term) Pos 1 John (Rick) Pries 360-829-1224 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Kevin Vesey 360-829-0202 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Jay Argo 360-829-1160 2019 [email protected] Pos 4 Tom Argo 360-829-1642 2021 [email protected] Pos 5 Amos Green 360-761-7036 2019 [email protected]

Town Council meets the 2 nd Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall. ______

DUPONT 253-964-8121 City Hall [email protected] 1700 Civic Dr DuPont, WA 98327 www.dupontwa.gov Population 9,643 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1951 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Michael P. Courts 253-912-5218 2019 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year term) Pos 1 Chris Barnes 253-964-8121 x5282 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Shawna Gasak 253-964-8121 x5283 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Rex Bruce 253-964-8121 x5285 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Penny Coffey 253-964-8121 x5281 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Matt Helder 253-964-8121 x5284 2019 [email protected] Pos 6 Eric Corp 253-964-8121 x5286 2019 [email protected] Pos 7 Leo R. Gruba 253-964-8121 x5287 2021 [email protected]

City Council meets the 2 nd and 4 th Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1700 Civic Dr. DuPont. ______

EATONVILLE 360-832-3361 Town Hall [email protected] 201 Center St W P.O. Box 309 Eatonville, WA 98328 www.eatonville-wa.gov Cont. over TRY 2018 Page 9

EATONVILLE, cont. Population 3,004 Classification Town Incorporation 1909 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Mike Schaub 360-832-3361 x106 2021 [email protected] TOWN COUNCIL (4-year term) Pos 1 Jennie Hannah 360-832-3361 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Bob Walter 360-832-3361 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Robert Thomas 360-832-3361 2019 [email protected] Pos 4 Bill Dunn 360-832-3361 2021 [email protected] Pos 5 James Schrimpsher 360-832-3361 2019 [email protected]

Town Council meets the 2 nd and 4 th Mondays at 7 p.m. at Community Center, 305 Center St W, Eatonville, WA. ______

EDGEWOOD 253-952-3299 City Hall [email protected] 2224 104th Ave E Edgewood, WA 98372 www.cityofedgewood.org Population 9,462 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1996 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Daryl Eidinger 253-797-4673 2019 [email protected]

CITY COUNCIL (4-year term) Pos 1 Mark Creley 253-548-4570 2019 [email protected] Pos 2 Luke Meyers 253-826-0009 2019 [email protected] Pos 3 Tyron Christopherson 253-891-9134 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Rosanne Tomyn 253-447-7990 2021 [email protected] Pos 5 John C. West 206-391-9864 2021 [email protected] Pos 6 Stephanie Shook 253-722-3608 2021 [email protected] g Pos 7 Nate Lowry 253-228-8571 2019 [email protected]

City Council meets the 2 nd and 4 th Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 2224 104th Ave E., Edgewood.

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FIFE 253-922-2489 City Hall [email protected] 5411 23 rd St E Fife, WA 98424 www.cityoffife.org Population 10,100 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1957 Form of Government Council-Manager Next Election MAYOR Kim Roscoe 253-345-9001 2019 [email protected] DEPUTY MAYOR Bryan Yambe 253-345-8000 2019 [email protected]

CITY COUNCIL (4-year term)

Pos 1 Bryan Yambe 253-345-8000 2019 [email protected] Pos 2 Tim Curtis 253-922-2489 2019 [email protected] Pos 3 Doug Fagundes 253-878-2049 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Pat Hulcey 253-212-5716 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Kim Roscoe 253-345-9001 2019 [email protected] Pos 6 Lisa McClellan 253-345-1414 2021 [email protected] Pos 7 Lew Wolfrom 253-922-2489 2021 [email protected]

City Council meets the 2 nd and 4 th Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Fife City Hall, 5411 23rd St E, Fife. ______

FIRCREST 253-564-8901 City Hall [email protected] 115 Ramsdell St Fircrest, WA 98466 www.cityoffircrest.net Population 6,640 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1925 Form of Government Council-Manager Next Election MAYOR Hunter T. George 253-564-8901 2019 [email protected] MAYOR PRO TEMPORE 253-564-8901 2021 Shannon Reynolds [email protected] Cont. over

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FIRCREST, cont. CITY COUNCIL (4-year term) Pos 1 David M. Viafore 253-564-8901 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Shannon Reynolds 253-564-8901 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Brett Wittner 253-564-8901 2019 [email protected] Pos 4 Blake Surina 253-564-8901 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Hunter T. George 253-564-8901 2019 [email protected] Pos 6 Denny Waltier 253-564-8901 2021 [email protected] Pos 7 Jamie Nixon 253-564-8901 2021 [email protected]

City Council meets the 2 nd and 4 th Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 115 Ramsdell St., Fircrest. ______

GIG HARBOR 253-851-8136 Civic Center [email protected] 3510 Grandview St Gig Harbor, WA 98335 www.cityofgigharbor.net Population 9,065 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1946 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Kit Kuhn 253-853-7611 2021 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year term) Pos 1 Jeni Woock 253-851-1619 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Robert Himes 253-509-0113 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Jim Franich 253-858-2887 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Spencer Hutchins 253-229-0341 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Ken Malich 253-851-5257 2019 [email protected] Pos 6 Michael Perrow 253-853-2318 2019 [email protected] Pos 7 Spencer Abersold 253-851-6579 2021 [email protected]

City Council meets the 2 nd and 4 th Mondays at 5:30 p.m. in the Civic Center Council Chambers, Gig Harbor.

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LAKEWOOD 253-589-2489 City Hall [email protected] 6000 Main St SW Lakewood, WA 98499 www.cityoflakewood.us Population 61,121 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1996 Form of Government Council-Manager Next Election MAYOR Don Anderson 253-582-9571 2019 [email protected] DEPUTY MAYOR Jason Whalen 253-584-1485 2021 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year term) Pos 1 Mary Moss 253-984-6405 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Mike Brandstetter 253-983-7705 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Jason Whalen 253-584-1485 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Don Anderson 253-582-9571 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 John Simpson 253-414-4678 2021 [email protected] Pos 6 Marie Barth 253-677-3874 2019 [email protected] Pos 7 Paul Bocchi 253-584-2904 2019 [email protected]

City Council meets the 1 st and 3 rd Mondays at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 6000 Main St SW. Study Sessions are held the 2 nd and 4 th Mondays at 7 p.m. ______

MILTON 253-922-8733 Milton city boundaries extend into King County. City Hall [email protected] 1000 Laurel St. Milton, WA 98354 www.cityofmilton.net Population 7,304 total – 6,140 in Pierce County Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1907 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Shanna Styron Sherrell 253-517-2705 2021 [email protected] MAYOR Pro-Tem Mark Hutson 253-321-7401 2019 [email protected]

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MILTON, cont. CITY COUNCIL (4-year term) Pos 1 Steve Whitaker 253-670-1262 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Susan Johnson 253-334-5088 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Bryan Ott 253-922-8733 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Mary Tompkins 253-221-1520 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Todd Morton 253-922-6919 2021 [email protected] Pos 6 Mark Hutson 253-321-7401 2019 [email protected] Pos 7 Bob Whalen 253-921-3221 2019 [email protected] City Council meets the 1 st and 3 rd Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall at 1000 Laurel St, Milton Study session is held the 2 nd Monday at 7:00 p.m. ______

ORTING 360-893-2219 City Hall [email protected] 110 Train St SE P.O. Box 489 Orting, WA 98360 www.cityoforting.org Population 7,284 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1889 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Joshua Penner 360-893-2219 x125 2021 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year term) Pos 1 Tod Gunther 360-893-2219 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 John Kelley 360-893-2219 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Michelle Gehring 360-893-2219 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Dave Harman 360-893-2219 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Nicola McDonald 360-893-2219 2019 [email protected] Pos 6 Greg Hogan 206-321-7163 2019 [email protected] Pos 7 Scott Drennen 360-893-2219 2021 [email protected]

City Council meets the 2 nd and last Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building, 401 Washington Ave SE, Orting.

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PACIFIC 253-929-1100 Pacific is mostly in King County, but its boundary extends into Pierce County. City Hall [email protected] 100 Third Ave SE Pacific, WA 98047 www.pacificwa.gov Population 7,079 total – 85 in Pierce County Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1909 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Leanne Guier 253-929-1108 2019 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year term) Pos 1 Katie Garberding 253-929-1100 2019 [email protected] Pos 2 Kerry Garberding 253-929-1100 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Clint Steiger 253-929-1100 2019 No e-mail Pos 4 Vic Kave 253-929-1100 2021 [email protected] Pos 5 Stacy Oliveira 253-929-1100 2021 [email protected] Pos 6 David Storaasli 253-929-1100 2019 [email protected] Pos 7 Don Thomson 253-929-1100 2021 [email protected]

City Council meets the 2 nd and 4 th Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Council workshops are held the 1 st and 3 rd Mondays at 6:30 p.m. ______

PUYALLUP 253-841-4321 City Hall [email protected] 333 S. Meridian Puyallup, WA 98371 www.cityofpuyallup.org Population 39,850 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1890 Form of Government Council-Manager Next Election MAYOR John Palmer 253-753-8256 2019 [email protected] DEPUTY MAYOR Tom Swanson 253-753-8743 2019 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year term) At Large Dean Johnson 253-244-8510 2019 [email protected] Dist 1 Pos 1 Robin Farris 253-213-3174 2019 [email protected] Cont. over

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PUYALLUP, cont. Dist 1 Pos 2 Jim Kastama 253-278-6022 2021 [email protected] Dist 2 Pos 1 John Palmer 253-753-8256 2019 [email protected] Dist 2 Pos 2 Cynthia Jacobsen 253-278-6044 2021 [email protected] Dist 3 Pos 1 Tom Swanson 253-753-8743 2019 [email protected] Dist 3 Pos 2 Julie Door 253-320-5826 2021 [email protected]

City Council generally meets on 1 st and 3 rd Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. - check website. ______

ROY 253-843-1113 City Hall [email protected] 216 McNaught St S P.O. Box 700 Roy, WA 98580 www.cityofroywa.us Population 822 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1908 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Rawlin (Anthony) McDaniel 253-843-1113 2021 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year term) All e-mail: [email protected] Pos 1 Jessie Ashman 253-843-1113 2021 Pos 2 Yvonne Starks 253-843-1113 2019 Pos 3 Elton Poole 253-843-1113 2021 Pos 4 Harvey L. Gilchrist 253-843-1113 2019 Pos 5 Leon Garrison 253-843-1113 2021

City Council meets the 2 nd and 4 th Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, 216 McNaught St. S. Study sessions are held the 2 nd and 4 th Mondays at 7:00 p.m. ______

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RUSTON 253-759-3544 Town Hall [email protected] 5117 N Winnifred St. Ruston, WA 98407 www.rustonwa.org Population 797 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1906 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Bruce Hopkins 253-759-3549 2021 [email protected] TOWN COUNCIL (4-year term) Pos 1 Lyle Hardin 253-759-3544 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Deb Kristovich 253-759-3544 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Jim Hedrick 253-759-3544 2019 [email protected] Pos 4 Bradley Huson 253-759-3544 2021 [email protected] Pos 5 Lynn Syler 253-759-3544 2019 [email protected]

Town Council meets the 1 st and 3 rd Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Mary Joyce Community Center, 5219 Shirley St., Ruston. ______

SOUTH PRAIRIE 360-897-8878 Town Hall [email protected] 121 NW Washington St P.O. Box 870 South Prairie, WA 98385 www.townofsouthprairie.com Population 441 Classification Town Incorporation 1909 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Stu Terry 360-897-8878 2021 [email protected] TOWN COUNCIL (4-year term) [email protected] Pos 1 Vacant 2019 Pos 2 Tim Trent 360-897-8878 2021 Pos 3 Janyce Twardoski 360-897-8878 2021 Pos 4 Barbara Wigton 360-897-8878 2019 Pos 5 Joseph Mills 360-897-8878 2021

Town Council meets the 1 st Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 121 NW Washington St., South Prairie.

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STEILACOOM 253-581-1912 Town Hall [email protected] 1030 Roe St (administrative office), 1717 Lafayette St (Town Hall) Steilacoom, WA 98388 www.townofsteilacoom.org Population 5,985 Classification Town Incorporation 1854 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Ron Lucas 253-588-6217 2021 [email protected] TOWN COUNCIL (4-year term) Pos 1 Pete Franklin 253-584-0808 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Marion Smith 253-589-8534 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Roger Neal 253-691-6120 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Nancy Henderson 253-584-7284 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Fred Crumley 253-584-4776 2019 [email protected]

Town Council meets the 1 st and 3 rd Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 1717 Lafayette St., Steilacoom. ______

SUMNER 253-863-8300 City Hall [email protected] 1104 Maple St Sumner, WA 98390 www.sumnerwa.gov Population 9,688 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1891 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Bill Pugh 253-299-5500 2021 [email protected] DEPUTY MAYOR Kathy Hayden 253-299-5792 2021 [email protected]

CITY COUNCIL (4-year term) Pos 1 Melody Pederson 253-299-5791 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Kathy Hayden 253-299-5792 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Barbara Bitetto 253-299-5793 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Patrick Reed 253-299-5794 2019 [email protected] Cont. over

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SUMNER, cont. Pos 5 Cindi Hochstatter 253-299-5795 2019 [email protected] Pos 6 Curt Brown 253-299-5796 2019 [email protected] Pos 7 Mike LeMaster 253-299-5797 2019 [email protected]

City Council meets the 1 st and 3 rd Mondays at 7 p.m. generally at City Hall. Study sessions are held the 2 nd and 4 th Mondays at 6 p.m. ______

TACOMA 253-591-5100 Tacoma Municipal Bldg. www.cityoftacoma.org 747 Market St, 12th Floor or [email protected] Tacoma, WA 98402 www.cityoftacoma.org Population 208,974 Classification First Class City Incorporation 1884 Form of Government Council-Manager Next Election MAYOR Victoria Woodards 253-594-7848 2021 [email protected] DEPUTY MAYOR Anders Ibsen 253-591-5470 2019 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year term) Dist 1 Anders Ibsen 253-591-5470 2019 [email protected] Dist 2 Robert Thoms 253-594-7848 2021 [email protected] Dist 3 Keith Blocker 253-591-5470 2019 [email protected] Dist 4 Catherine Ushka 253-594-7848 2021 [email protected] Dist 5 Chris Beale 253-591-5470 2021 [email protected] At Large Pos 6 Lillian Hunter 253-594-7848 2021 [email protected] At Large Pos 7 Conor McCarthy 253-594-7848 2019 [email protected] At Large Pos 8 Ryan Mello 253-591-5470 2019 [email protected]

City Council meets every Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the Tacoma Municipal Bldg, 747 Market St., in the Council Chambers. Study Sessions are every Tuesday at noon in the Tacoma Municipal Bldg. North, 728 St. Helens Ave., Room 16.

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CIVIL SERVICE BOARD (4-year term) www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/one.aspx?objectId=14229 Contact: Wendy Hobson 253-591-5432 [email protected] Members have no City e-mail addresses. Next Election Civ Serv Pos 1 Eric Hansen 253-591-5432 2021 Civ Serv Pos 2 Dan Sexton 253-591-5432 2021 Civ Serv Pos 3 Amy Heller 253-591-5432 2019 Civil Service Board meets the 1 st Thursday at 5:00 p.m. in the Tacoma Municipal Bldg, 747 Market St, in the Council Chambers. ______

UNIVERSITY PLACE 253-566-5656 City Hall [email protected] 3715 Bridgeport Way W, Suite B-1 University Place, WA 98466 www.cityofup.com Population 33,288 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1995 Form of Government Council-Manager Next Election MAYOR Kent Keel 253-878-8041 2019 [email protected] MAYOR PRO TEM Caroline Belleci 253-878-8040 2019 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year term) Pos 1 Javier Figueroa 253-682-7379 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Kent Keel 253-878-8041 2019 [email protected] Pos 3 Steve Worthington 253-565-4855 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Ken Grassi 253-278-1946 2021 [email protected] Pos 5 Denise McCluskey 253-878-8039 2021 [email protected] Pos 6 Chris Nye 253-878-8042 2019 [email protected] Pos 7 Caroline Belleci 253-878-8040 2019 [email protected]

City Council normally meets 1 st and 3 rd Mondays at 7 p.m. in the City Hall. Check website for start time special meetings.

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WILKESON 360-829-0790 Town Hall [email protected] 540 Church St P.O. Box 89 Wilkeson, WA 98396 www.townofwilkeson.com Population 492 Classification Town Incorporation 1909 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Jeff Sellers 360-829-0790 2021 [email protected] TOWN COUNCIL (4-year term) Pos 1 Charles Rogers 360-829-0790 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Mark Zumba 360-829-0790 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Bambi Thawsh 360-829-0790 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Bill Summers 360-829-0790 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Donna Hogerhuis 360-829-2664 2021 [email protected]

Town Council meets the 2 nd and 4 th Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, 540 Church St. ______

FORMS OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT Municipalities organized under Title 35 RCW (Revised Code of Washington, the state’s set of adopted laws) may choose from the Council- Manager, Mayor-Council, or Commissioner forms of government. Municipalities organized under Title 35A RCW may choose from the Council-Manager or Mayor-Council form of government. Council-Manager The legislative body of council-manager cities is the city council. The mayor is the ceremonial head of the city and chair of the council. The mayor is a member of the city council and as such can vote on all matters before the city council. The city manager is the administrative head of the city and is appointed by the council. In most cities, the mayor is elected by the council, but in other cities may be elected directly by the voters. Mayor-Council The legislative body of mayor-council cities and towns is the council. The mayor is the chair of the council but is not a member of the council. The mayor is elected by a vote of the people to be the administrative head of the city. The mayor can vote only to break a tie vote of the council as long as the matter is other than the passage of any ordinance, grant, or revocation of franchise or license, or any resolution for the payment of money. The mayor has the power to veto ordinances. The council may override the veto by a majority vote plus one.

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Pierce County Council and U.S. Congressional Districts in Pierce County

Washington Legislative Districts in Pierce County From Washington State Redistricting Commission

Find more-detailed maps at the Pierce County Auditor’s Elections website, and choose which kind of map you need: www.co.pierce.wa.us/5350/Maps

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MUNICIPAL CLASSIFICATIONS Washington municipal classifications are first class, second class, towns, and code. They are defined in the Revised Code of Washington ( RCW ) chapter 35.01 RCW and chapter 35A.01 RCW . First Class Municipalities and Charter Cities A first class city is one having at least ten thousand (10,000) inhabitants at the time of its organization or reorganization. A local charter, adopted by the voters defines the form of government and the manner and mode in which these cities exercise the powers, functions, and duties conferred upon them by law. They operate under chapter 35.22 RCW . First Class cities have the authority to adopt the powers of initiative and referendum in their charters. Tacoma is the only first class city in Pierce County, and its voters have adopted the powers of initiative and referendum in their charter. Second Class Cities Second class cities have over 1,500 residents at the time of organization. They do not have a home rule charter. There are no second class cities in Pierce County. Optional Municipal Code Cities The Optional Municipal Code was designed to provide broad statutory home rule in matters of local concern. Any unincorporated area with a population of at least 1,500 may incorporate as an optional municipal code city. Those with over 10,000 residents may adopt a charter. Those with charters may adopt the powers of initiative and referendum. Those without charters may be granted such powers by the Legislature.

Towns A municipal corporation of the fourth class, which shall be known as a town, is one having not less than three hundred (300) and not more than fifteen hundred (1,500) inhabitants at the time of organization. Towns operate under chapter 35.27 RCW . The general powers of initiative and referendum are not available to towns. There are six towns in Pierce County. Further Information The authority to incorporate into cities is found only in the state constitution. “…the legislature, by general laws, shall provide for the incorporation, organization and classification in proportion to population,…” of all cities and towns (Article XI, Section 10 Washington State Constitution). The general laws of the state of Washington are found in the RCW . How these laws are administered and implemented is found in the Washington Administrative Code ( WAC ). Copies of both the RCW and WAC are available in local libraries, from the State of Washington, and on the web at: apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/ and apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/ .

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NEIGHBORHOOD / COMMUNITY COUNCILS These organizations, sometimes chartered by the municipality, but not necessarily, often consider any resident, business owner, employee, property owner, or member of an existing neighborhood group within each Neighborhood Association or Council area a member in the defined neighborhood or community. To get involved, show up at a meeting, meet your neighbors, and roll up your sleeves to make a difference.

LAKEWOOD Lake City Neighborhood Association (Central Lakes): Meets 2 nd Thurs (except December) at 7 pm at the Lake City Fire Station (8517 Washington Blvd). President: Larry Woods: [email protected] , 253-232-2530 Lakeview Area Neighborhood Association: Meets quarterly on 3 rd Wed at 6 pm at Lakewood Fire Department (10928 Pacific Hwy SW). Chair: Don Milliken: [email protected] , 253-732-0414 NorthEast Neighborhood Association: Meets 3 rd Tues of Jan, April, July, and Oct at 7 pm at Lakewood Fire Department (10928 Pacific Hwy SW). President: Terry Love: [email protected] Pacific Neighborhood Association: Meets quarterly on 3 rd Thurs, 6 pm at Children of Light Church, 5105 Solberg Dr (just off Bridgeport, south of I-5). President: Charles Ames: [email protected] , 253-304-4415 Tillicum/Woodbrook Neighborhood Association (South Lakes): Meets 1 st Thursday at 6:30pm at Tillicum Community Center (14916 Washington Ave SW). FB: tillicumwoodbrook-neighborhood-association, Chair: David Anderson: [email protected] , 253-988-2536 TACOMA Central: Meets 1 st Thurs at 6 pm at Snake Lake Center (S19th and Tyler). www.cnc-tacoma.com , Chair: Charles Mann: [email protected] 253-242-3579. Eastside (ENACT): Meets 3 rd Mon at 6:30 pm at Stewart Heights Pool Splash Room (402 E 56th St). www.eastsidetacoma.net , Chair: Lynette Scheidt: [email protected] New Tacoma : Meets 2 nd Wed at 5:30 pm at Tacoma Municipal Building (747 Market St, 7th Floor conference room). https://sites.google.com/site/newtacomaneighborhoodcouncil/ . Chair: Liz Burris: [email protected] Northeast Tacoma: Meets 3 rd Thurs at 6 pm at Center at Norpoint (4818 Nassau Ave. NE). www.netacoma.net , Co-Chairs: Yvonne McCarty and Nanette Reetz: [email protected] North End: Meets 1 st Mon at 7 pm at UPS Trimble Forum (see campus map). www.nenc.org , Chair: Kyle Price: [email protected] South End: Meets 4 th Mon Jan-Feb, 3 rd Mon Mar-Nov at 7 pm at Fire Station #8 (4911 S Alaska St. Suite B). www.sencotacoma.org , Chair: Earl Brydson: [email protected] South Tacoma : Meets 3 rd Wed at 6:30 pm at Star Center (3873 South 66th). Chair: Elman Reyes: [email protected] cont. over

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Neighborhood/Community Councils, cont. West End: Meets 3 rd Wed at 7 pm at Fire Station #16 (7217 Sixth Ave, use side door). www.westendneighborhoodcouncil.com , Treasurer: Ginny Eberhardt:

Community Council of Tacoma: Meets 4 th Thurs at 6 pm at Tacoma Municipal Bldg North, Room 16 (728 St. Helens Ave). Neighborhood Councils Coordinator: Carol Wolfe, [email protected] , Chair: Elton Gatewood, [email protected] . UNINCORPORATED PIERCE COUNTY Anderson Island Citizens’ Advisory Board: Normally meets 2 nd Fri Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct at 7 pm at Anderson Island Community Clubhouse (11319 Yoman Rd.). www.aicab.org (contact us) Graham Kapowsin Community Council: Meets 2 nd Wed at noon (except Jul-Aug at 2:30pm); see www.g-kcc.org/event-calendar/ for location. www.g-kcc.org (contact us). Chair: Carol Wright, [email protected] . Key Peninsula Community Council: Meets 2 nd Wed at 7 pm at the Key Center Fire Station. www.kpcouncil.org (contact us) Midland Community Association: General meetings 1 st Tues at 7 pm, Board meetings 3 rd Mon 7 pm at Southeast Tacoma Community Center (1614 99th St E). http://midlandcommunityassociation.wordpress.com/ , [email protected] Summit Waller Community Association: Meets 1 st Tues at 7:00 pm at Mid-County Community Center, 10205 44th Avenue East, Tacoma. www.summitwaller.org (SWCA Community Information / contact us). Pres.: Larry Volland, [email protected] . PIERCE COUNTY Population: 843,954 General Information: 253-798-3000 www.co.pierce.wa.us 800-992-2456

PIERCE COUNTY OFFICIALS (4-year terms): Next Election ASSESSOR-TREASURER Mike Lonergan (NP) 253-798-6111 2020 2401 S 35th St, Room 142 Tacoma, WA 98409 [email protected]

AUDITOR Julie Anderson (NP) 253-798-7427 2018 Auditor’s Office 2401 S 35th St, Room 200 Tacoma, WA 98409 [email protected]

EXECUTIVE Bruce Dammeier (R) 253-798-7477 2020 County-City Building 930 Tacoma Ave S, Room 737 Tacoma, WA 98402 [email protected] cont. opposite

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PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Mark Lindquist (D) 253-798-7400 2018 County-City Building 930 Tacoma Ave S, Room 946 Tacoma, WA 98402-2171 [email protected]

SHERIFF Paul Pastor (NP) 253-798-7530 2020 County-City Building 930 Tacoma Ave S, 1st Floor Tacoma, WA 98402 [email protected]

COUNTY COUNCIL (See district maps page 24-25) County-City Building 253-798-7777 930 Tacoma Ave S, Room 1046 Tacoma, WA 98402 www.co.pierce.wa.us/5226/Office-of-the-Council Next Election CHAIR: Douglas Richardson 253-798-3308 2020 [email protected] VICE CHAIR: Dan Roach 253-798-3635 2018 [email protected] COUNCIL MEMBERS (4 year term: see district map p. 18-19) Dist 1 Dan Roach (R) 253-798-3635 2018 [email protected]

Dist 2 Pam Roach (R) 253-798-2222 2020 [email protected]

Dist 3 Jim McCune (R) 253-798-6626 2020 [email protected]

Dist 4 Connie Ladenburg(D) 253-798-7590 2020 [email protected]

Dist 5 Rick Talbert (D) 253-798-6653 2018 [email protected]

Dist 6 Douglas Richardson (R) 253-798-3308 2020 [email protected]

Dist 7 Derek M. Young (D) 253-798-6654 2018 [email protected]

The Pierce County Council meets every Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Room 1045, County-City Bldg, 930 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma. There is at least one evening meeting per year scheduled in each of the seven County Council districts.

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WASHINGTON STATE GOVERNMENT Information for any government office: 800-321-2808, TTY 711 Website at http://access.wa.gov

4-year terms: Next Election GOVERNOR Jay Inslee(D) 360-902-4111 2020 Legislative Bldg 416 Sid Snyder Ave SW, Suite 200 P.O. Box 40002 Olympia, WA 98504-0002 Website and email link: www.governor.wa.gov LT. GOVERNOR Cyrus Habib (D) 360-786-7700 2020 Legislative Bldg 416 Sid Snyder Ave SW, Suite 220 P.O. Box 40400 Olympia, WA 98504-0400 Website and email link: www.ltgov.wa.gov SECRETARY OF STATE Kim Wyman (R) 360-902-4151 2020 Legislative Bldg TTY: 800-422-8683 416 Sid Snyder Ave SW P.O. Box 40220 Olympia WA 98504-0220 Website and email link: www.secstate.wa.gov

TREASURER Duane Davidson (D) 360-902-9001 2020 Legislative Bldg TTY: 360-902-8963 416 Sid Snyder Ave SW Suite 230 P.O. Box 40200 Olympia, WA 98504-0200 Website and email link: http://tre.wa.gov

AUDITOR 360-902-0370 Pat McCarthy (D) TTY: 800.833.6388 2020 Insurance Bldg 302 Sid Snyder Ave SW, Suite 200 P.O. Box 40021 Olympia, WA 98504-0021 Website and email link: www.sao.wa.gov

ATTORNEY GENERAL Bob Ferguson (D) 360-753-6200 2020 Highway/License Bldg 1125 Washington St SE P.O. Box 40100 Olympia, WA 98504-0100 Website and email link: www.atg.wa.gov

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COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC LANDS Hilary Franz (D) 360-902-1004 2020 Dept. of Natural Resources Bldg 1111 Washington St SE P.O. Box 47001 Olympia, WA 98504-7001 Website and e-mail link: www.dnr.wa.gov

STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Chris Reykdal (NP) 360-725-6000 2020 Old Capitol Bldg TTY: 360-664-3631 600 Washington St S P.O. Box 47200 Olympia, WA 98504-7200 E-mail and website: [email protected] or www.k12.wa.us

STATE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER Mike Kreidler (D) 360-725-7000 2020 5000 Capitol Blvd TTY: 360-586-0241 Tumwater, WA 98501 P.O. Box 40255 Olympia, WA 98504-0255 E-mail and website: [email protected] or www.insurance.wa.gov

STATE LEGISLATURE To contact a Legislator by mail, write to: Representative (+ Name) Senator (+ Name) P.O. Box 40600 P.O. Box 404 (+ Senator’s Olympia, WA 98504-0600 District No.) Olympia WA 98504-(04 + Senator’s District No.) Legislative HOTLINE: 1-800-562-6000, Hearing Impaired: 1-800-635-9993

The HOTLINE is available during session for status of bills and messages to Legislators. While legislature is in session, call Monday through Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm. Between sessions, call Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm, closed 12-1pm. Building names for Legislative offices are abbreviated as follows: INB Irv Newhouse Bldg JAC John A. Cherberg Bldg JLOB John L. O’Brien Bldg LEG Legislative Bldg MOD Module Legislature Web Site: www.leg.wa.gov

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These legislators represent parts of Pierce County. See District Map pp. 20-21. Senate: 4-year terms; House: 2-year terms Next Election 2nd DISTRICT Sen. Randi Becker (R) 2020 LEG 316 Olympia: 360-786-7602 [email protected] Rep. (R) 2018 LEG 122D Olympia: 360-786-7824 [email protected] Rep. J.T. Wilcox ® 2018 LEG 426A Olympia: 360-786-7912 [email protected] 25 th DISTRICT Sen. Hans Zeiger (R) Local: 253-905-8160 2020 INB 109 Olympia: 360-786-7648 [email protected] Rep. (R) 2018 LEG 122E Olympia: 360-786-7948 [email protected] Rep. Joyce McDonald (R) 2018 JLOB 406 Olympia: 360-786-7968 [email protected] 26 th DISTRICT Sen. Jan Angel (R) Local: 360-443-2409 2018 INB 203 Olympia: 360-786-7650 [email protected] Rep. (R) 2018 JLOB 422 Olympia: 360-786-7924 [email protected] (R) 2018 LEG 122G Olympia: 360-786-7802 [email protected] 27 th DISTRICT Sen. Jeannie Darneille (D) 2020 JAC 237 Olympia: 360-786-7652 [email protected] Rep. (D) Local: 253-566-5610 2018 JLOB 308 Olympia: 360-786-7930 [email protected] Rep. Jake Fey (D) Local: 253-534-3233 2018 JLOB 414 Olympia: 360-786-7974 [email protected]

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Next Election 28 th DISTRICT Sen. Steve O’Ban (R) 2020 INB 102 Olympia: 360-786-7654 steve.o’[email protected] Rep. Dick Muri ( R) 2018 JLOB 424 Olympia: 360-786-7890 [email protected] Rep. (D) 2018 JLOB 334 Olympia: 360-786-7958 [email protected] 29 th DISTRICT Sen. Steve Conway (D) 2018 JAC 241 Olympia: 360-786-7656 [email protected] Rep. (D) Local: 253-589-7020 2018 JLOB 369 Olympia: 360-786-7906 [email protected] Rep. Steve Kirby (D) Local: 253-473-3663 2018 LEG 437B Olympia: 360-786-7996 [email protected] 30 th DISTRICT Sen. Mark Miloscia (R) 2018 INB 105 Olympia: 360-786-7658 [email protected] Rep. Mike Pellicciotti (D) 2018 JLOB 304 Olympia: 360-786-7898 [email protected] Rep. Kristine Reeves (D) 2018 LEG 132D Olympia: 360-786-7830 [email protected] 31 st DISTRICT Senate: Phil Fortunato (R) 2018 INB 201 Olympia: 360-786-7660 [email protected] Rep. (R) 2018 JLOB 426 Olympia: 360-786-7846 [email protected] Rep. (R) 2018 JLOB 430 Olympia: 360-786-7866 [email protected]

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U.S. FEDERAL OFFICIALS Next Election UNITED STATES PRESIDENT (4 year term) Donald J. Trump (R) 202-456-1414 2020 The White House TTY 202-456-6213 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Comment Line: 202-456-1111 Email: [email protected] or www.whitehouse.gov VICE PRESIDENT (4 year term) Michael R. Pence (R) 202-456-1414 2020 The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Comment Line 202-456-1111 Email: [email protected] or www.whitehouse.gov U.S. SENATORS (6 year term, representing the whole state) Maria Cantwell (D) 2018 950 Pacific Ave, Suite 615 Local 253-572-2281 Tacoma, WA 98402 717 Hart Senate Office Bldg Washington, D.C. 20510 D.C. 202-224-3441 Website and email link: www.cantwell.senate.gov Patty Murray (D) 2022 950 Pacific Ave, Suite 650 Local 253-572-3636 Tacoma, WA 98402 154 Russell Senate Office Bldg Washington, D.C. 20510 D.C. 202-224-2621 Website and email link: www.murray.senate.gov U.S. REPRESENTATIVES (2 year term) These Representatives have districts including parts of Pierce County. See District Map pp. 20-21. Derek Kilmer (D) 6th District 2018 950 Pacific Ave, Suite 1230 Local 253-272-3515 Tacoma, WA 98402 1424 Longworth House Office Bldg Washington, D.C. 20515 D.C. 202-225-5916 Website and email link: www.kilmer.house.gov Dave Reichert (R) 8th District 2018 22605 SE 56th St. Suite 130 Local 425-677-7414 Issaquah, WA 98029 877-920-9208 1127 Longworth House Office Bldg Washington, D.C. 20515 D.C. 202-225-7761 Website and email link: www.reichert.house.gov Adam Smith (D) 9th District 2018 101 Evergreen Bldg. 15 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 Local 425-793-5180 2264 Rayburn House Office Bldg Washington, D.C. 20515 D.C. 202-225-8901 Website and email link: www.adamsmith.house.gov Denny Heck (D) 10 th District 2018 420 College St SE, Suite 3000 Lacey, WA 98503 Local: 360-459-8514 6000 Main St SW, Ste 3B Lakewood, WA 98499 Local: 253-533-8332 425 Cannon House Office Bldg Washington, D.C. 20515 D.C. 202-225-9740 Website and email link: www.dennyheck.house.gov

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SPECIAL ELECTION DISTRICTS PORT OF TACOMA 253-383-5841 One Sitcum Plaza Tacoma, WA 98421 PO Box 1837 Tacoma, WA 98401-1837 www.portoftacoma.com Commissioners (4-year term) contact: [email protected] Next Election Pos 1 John McCarthy 253-365-7498 2021 Pos 2 Dick Marzano 253-279-7484 2021 Pos 3 Don Johnson 253-209-1163 2019 Pos 4 Don Meyer (Pres.) 253-209-2164 2021 Pos 5 Clare Petrich (V.P.) 253-278-2998 2019

The Port Commission meets the 3 rd Thursday at noon at the Fabulich Center, Rm 104, 3600 Port of Tacoma Rd. The Port is part of the Northwest Seaport Alliance. Its Managing Members meetings’ time and location varies—see http://portal.veconnect.us/p/nwseaportalliance .

PIERCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT 5430 66th Ave E 253-845-9770 P.O. Box 1057 [email protected] Puyallup, WA 98371 www.piercecountycd.org Commissioners (3-year terms) Next Election Pos 1 Dave Seago 253-845-9770 2021 Pos 2 Sheila Wynn 253-845-9770 2019 Pos 3 Jeanette Dorner 253-845-9770 2018 The Board meets monthly on the 1 st Thursday at 5:00 p.m. Elections are held in the first 3 months of the year. To receive a ballot, request it by mail, e-mail, or phone 7 to 45 days before the election.

OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS The Pierce County Auditor lists the names and contact numbers for the following elected officials at https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/336/Elected- Officials : Fire District, Police, Water District, Drainage District, and Judges.

COURTS AND JUDGES A listing of courts and judges appears in the Government section of the telephone directory. Washington State judges are elected by the voters in their jurisdiction. Jurors in Washington State are drawn from lists of registered voters and licensed drivers (age 18 and over). Website: www.courts.wa.gov Pierce County District Court 253-798-7487 Pierce County Superior Court 253-798-3654 Pierce County Juvenile Court 253-798-7900 Washington Court of Appeals 206-464-7750 Washington Supreme Court 360-357-2077 U.S. 9th District Court (Seattle office) 206-553-2937 U.S. Supreme Court 202-479-3000

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PARK DISTRICTS ANDERSON ISLAND PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT 11407 Old Brolin Pl 253-884-4922 Anderson Island, WA 98303 www.andersonislandparks.org Commissioners (4-year term) Next Election Pos 1 William P. Spears 253-884-2180 2019 [email protected] Pos 2 Chuck Hinds (Chair) 253-884-6911 2019 [email protected] Pos 3 John Larson 253-884-9798 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Richard G. Anderson 253-884-4922 2021 [email protected] Pos 5 Carol Paschal 253-884-2110 2019 [email protected] Park Commission meets the 3 rd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Anderson Island Community Center. ______

KEY PENINSULA METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT PO BOX 70 253-884-9240 Lakebay, WA 98349 www.keypenparks.com Commissioners (6-year term) Next Election Pos 1 Mark Michel 253-884-9240 2019 [email protected] Pos 2 Shawn Jensen 253-884-9240 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 John Kelly 253-884-2020 2019 [email protected] Pos 4 Edward Robison 253-884-9240 2021 [email protected] Pos 5 Kip Clinton 253-884-2615 2023 [email protected] Park Commission meets the 2 nd Monday at 7:30 p.m. at 5514 Key Peninsula Hwy North, Lakebay ______

PENINSULA METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT 10123—78th Avenue NW 253-858-3400 Gig Harbor, WA 98332 www.penmetparks.org Commissioners (6-year term) Next Election Pos 1 Kurt Grimmer 253-312-3460 2019 [email protected] Pos 2 Maryellen (Missy) Hill 253-230-3631 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Steve Nixon 253-858-3400 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Todd Iverson 253-219-8717 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Amanda Babich 206-817-4166 2023 [email protected] Park Commission meets the 2 nd and 4 th Mondays at 6:15 p.m. at 10123 78 th Ave NW, Gig Harbor.

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Park Districts, cont. TACOMA METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT 4702 S 19th St 253-305-1030 Tacoma, WA 98405 www.metroparkstacoma.org Commissioners (6-year term) Next Election Pos 1 Aaron Pointer 253-761-0490 2019 [email protected] Pos 2 Tim Reid 253-565-7854 2019 [email protected] Pos 3 Jesse K. Baines, Jr. 253-305-1091 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Erik Hanberg 253-305-1091 2023 [email protected] Pos 5 Andrea Smith, Pres. 253-305-1091 2023 [email protected] Park Commission meets the 2 nd and 4 th Mondays at 6:00 p.m. at the Headquarters. SCHOOL DISTRICTS AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT #408 Administrative Building 253-931-4900 915 Fourth St NE [email protected] Auburn, WA 98002 www.auburn.wednet.edu SCHOOL BOARD (4-year term) Next Election Dist 1 Ray Vefik 253-931-4914 2019 [email protected] Dist 2 Robyn Mulenga 253-931-4914 2019 [email protected] Dist 3 Laurie Bishop 253-931-4914 2021 [email protected] Dist 4 Anne Baunach 253-931-4914 2019 [email protected] Dist 5 Ryan Van Quill 253-391-4914 2021 [email protected] School Board meets the 2 nd and 4 th Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at the Administrative Building. ______

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT #403 516 176th St E 253-683-6000 Spanaway, WA 98387 www.bethelsd.org [email protected] SCHOOL BOARD (4-year term) Next Election Dist 1 Warren T. Smith Sr. 253-531-2211 2021 [email protected] Dist 2 John L. Manning 253-655-5573 2019 [email protected] Dist 3 Stanley E. Chapin 253-847-1614 2021 [email protected] Dist 4 Amy Pivetta Hoffman 253-213-3767 2019 [email protected] Dist 5 Brenda L. Rogers 360-893-5425 2019 [email protected] School Board meets the 2 nd and 4 th Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the Educational Service Center or at local schools.

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CARBONADO HISTORICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT #19 427 Fourth St (P.O. Box 131) 360-829-0121 Carbonado, WA 98323 www.carbonado.k12.wa.us [email protected] SCHOOL BOARD (4-year term) Next Election Pos 1 Laurie A. McNabb 360-829-0850 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Danielle Brooks 360-829-6633 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Thomas Morgan 360-829-2191 2019 [email protected] Pos 4 Adam Dixon 360-829-6607 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Sue McBride 360-829-0497 2019 [email protected] School Board meets the 3 rd Mondays at 6:30 p.m. ______

CHIEF LESCHI SCHOOLS 5625 52nd St E 253-445-6000 x3201 Puyallup, WA 98371 www.leschischools.org [email protected] [This entry will be updated as information becomes available.] SCHOOL BOARD (3-year term) Next Election T Pos 1

T Pos 2

T Pos 3

C Pos 1

C Pos 2

T: Tribal member C: Community member School Board meets the 1 st and 3 rd Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. ______

CLOVER PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT #400 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr SW 253-583-5190 Lakewood, WA 98499 www.cloverpark.k12.wa.us [email protected] SCHOOL BOARD (4-year term) Next Election Dist 1 Becky Kellcy 602-882-0554 2019 [email protected] Dist 2 Carole K. Jacobs 253-579-4898 2019 [email protected] Dist 3 Alyssa Anderson 253-961-2332 2021 Pearson [email protected] Dist 4 Dr. Marty Schafer 253-588-9356 2021 [email protected] Dist 5 J. Paul Wagemann 253-209-5638 2019 [email protected] School Board meets the 2 nd Monday at 6:00 p.m. and 4 th Monday at 5:00 p.m., when necessary.

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DIERINGER SCHOOL DISTRICT #343 1320 178th Ave E 253-862-2537 Lake Tapps, WA 98391 www.dieringer.wednet.edu [email protected] SCHOOL BOARD (4-year term) Next Election Dist 1 Greg Garrison 206-353-2963 2021 [email protected] Dist 2 Monte St. Johns 253-405-6440 2019 [email protected] Dist 3 Chelsea Steiner 253-880-5378 2021 [email protected] Dist 4 Scott Reisnouer 253-891-3223 2021 [email protected] Dist 5 Hilary McCabe 253-797-9909 2019 [email protected] School Board meets the last Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. (except December and June). ______

EATONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT #404 200 Lynch St W (P.O. Box 698) 360-879-1000 Eatonville, WA 98328-0698 www.eatonville.wednet.edu [email protected] SCHOOL BOARD (4-year term) Next Election Dist 1 Paulette Gilliardi 253-318-1111 2019 [email protected] Dist 2 Liza Klumpar 253-405-7419 2021 [email protected] Dist 3 Roger Andrascik 360-832-4771 2019 [email protected] At Large Jeff Lucas 253-820-1624 2019 [email protected] At Large Ronda Litzenberger 253-380-4480 2021 [email protected] School Board meets the 2 nd and 4 th Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. at 200 Lynch St. ______

FIFE SCHOOL DISTRICT #417 5802 20th St E 253-517-1000 Fife, WA 98424 www.fifeschools.com [email protected] SCHOOL BOARD (4-year term) Next Election Dist 1 Iesha Ki Kidd 253-239-7331 2019 [email protected] Dist 2 Chelsea Bjorkman 253-861-5188 2019 [email protected] Dist 3 Tracie Rees 253-261-4943 2021 [email protected] Dist 4 Cheryl Reid-Simons 253-226-6384 2021 [email protected] Dist 5 Kimberly Yee 253-347-9857 2021 [email protected]

School Board meets the last Monday at 7:00 p.m.

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FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT #402 315 129th St S 253-298-3000 Tacoma, WA 98444 www.fpschools.org [email protected] SCHOOL BOARD (4-year term) Next Election Dist 1 Melanie Morgan 253-426-5122 2019 [email protected] Dist 2 Rebecca D. Gallogly 253-537-1584 2021 [email protected] Dist 3 Mark Baumgarten 253-539-1247 2019 [email protected] Dist 4 Mary L. Sherman 253-845-0072 2019 [email protected] Dist 5 Cole Roberts 253-226-7716 2021 [email protected] School Board usually meets the 2 nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. ______

ORTING SCHOOL DISTRICT #344 121 Whitesell Street NE 360-893-6500 Orting, WA 98360 www.ortingschools.org [email protected] SCHOOL BOARD (4-year term) Next Election Dist 1 Clementina Perez 360-893-6500 2021 [email protected] Dist 2 Stanley Holland 360-893-6500 2021 [email protected] Dist 3 Carrie Thibodeaux 360-893-6500 2019 [email protected] Dist 4 Jennifer E. Lloyd 360-893-6500 2019 [email protected] Dist 5 Tyson Bryant 360-893-6500 2019 [email protected] School Board meets the 1 st Thursday at 5:00 p.m. in the District Board Room/Training Center or at a school building. Check the website for the location. ______

PENINSULA SCHOOL DISTRICT #401 14015 62nd Ave NW 253-530-1000 Gig Harbor, WA 98332 www.psd401.net [email protected] SCHOOL BOARD (4-year term) Next Election Dist 1 Marcia E. Harris 253-884-4697 2019 [email protected] Dist 2 Deborah Krishnadasan 206-484-1280 2021 [email protected] Dist 3 Rand Wilhelmsen 253-209-3370 2019 [email protected] Dist 4 Leslie Harbaugh 253-265-6977 2019 [email protected] Dist 5 David Olson 253-678-4904 2021 [email protected] School Board meets the 2 nd and 4 th Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. . Check the website for the schedule of dates and locations.

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PUYALLUP SCHOOL DISTRICT #3 302 Second St SE 253-841-1301 Puyallup, WA 98372 www.puyallup.k12.wa.us [email protected] SCHOOL BOARD (4-year term) Next Election Pos 1 Maddie Names 253-677-9404 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Dane Looker 253-535-2081 2019 [email protected] Pos 3 Michael Keaton 253-720-9532 2019 [email protected] Pos 4 Kathy Yang 253-223-4017 2021 [email protected] Pos 5 Chris Ihrig 253-848-2380 2019 [email protected] School Board meets the 1 st and 3 rd Mondays at 6:00 p.m. Beginning February 1, 2018, board meetings will be held at Ferrucci Junior High. (Locations rotate each semester to junior highs in the district.) ______STEILACOOM HISTORICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 511 Chambers St 253-983-2200 Steilacoom, WA 98388 www.steilacoom.k12.wa.us [email protected] SCHOOL BOARD (4-year term) Next Election Pos 1 Jennifer McDonald 509-339-5999 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Jason Pierce 253-307-5306 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Robert Forbes 253-912-5446 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Steve Schenk 253-307-7208 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Samuel T. Scott 253-376-4429 2019 [email protected] School Board meets the 2 nd Wednesday for a study session at 6pm and the 4 th Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. for a business meeting (except holidays) at various schools. See website for complete schedule. ______

SUMNER BONNEY LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT #320 1202 Wood Ave 253-891-6000 Sumner, WA 98390 www.sumnersd.org [email protected] SCHOOL BOARD (4-year term) Next Election Dist 1 Deb Norris 253-891-6080 2021 [email protected] Dist 2 Paul Williams 253-861-6080 2019 [email protected] Dist 3 Rick Hendricks 253-891-6080 2019 [email protected] Dist 4 Casey Chamberlain 253-891-6080 2019 [email protected] Dist 5 Erin Markquart 253-891-6080 2021 [email protected] School Board meets on the 2 nd and 3 rd Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Board Room. Special meetings are scheduled only as necessary.

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TACOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT #10 601 S 8 th St 253-571-1000 Tacoma, WA 98405 www.tacomaschools.org P.O. Box 1357 [email protected] Tacoma, WA 98401 [email protected] SCHOOL BOARD (6-year term) Next Election Pos 1 Debbie Winskill 253-627-7377 2019 No e-mail Pos 2 vacant

Pos 3 Scott Heinze 253-571-1397 2023 [email protected] Pos 4 Andrea Cobb 253-571-1290 2021 [email protected] Pos 5 Karen Vialle 253-571-1396 2023 [email protected]

School Board meets the 2 nd and 4 th Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Administration Building. ______

UNIVERSITY PLACE SCHOOL DISTRICT #83 3717 Grandview Dr W 253-566-5600 University Place, WA 98466 www.upsd.wednet.edu [email protected] SCHOOL BOARD (4-year term) Next Election Pos 1 Ethelda Burke 253-565-0813 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Marissa Peloquin 253-564-8058 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 T’wina Franklin 253-882-7810 2019 [email protected] Pos 4 Mary Lu Dickinson 253-564-6270 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Annie Fitzsimmons 253-460-2988 2019 [email protected] School Board meets the 2 nd and 4 th Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at varying locations. ______-

WHITE RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT #416 240 North A St 360-829-0600 Buckley, WA 98321 www.whiteriver.wednet.edu [email protected] SCHOOL BOARD (4-year term) Next Election Dist 1 Mike Jansen 202-227-8013 2021 [email protected] Dist 2 Tawny Sanabria 253-261-3789 2019 [email protected] Dist 3 Denise Vogel 253-891-0538 2021 [email protected] Dist 4 Cassie Pearson 360-829-0519 2021 [email protected] Dist 5 Matt Scheer 253-279-9869 2019 [email protected] School Board meets the 2 nd Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at 310 River Ave N.

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LOCAL RADIO STATIONS KBTI FM 90.9 Northwest Public Radio (Washington State University) [email protected] or www.nwpr.org 1-800-842-8991 or 253-589-5884 KNKX FM 88.5 Friends of 88.5 FM (community-based non-profit) [email protected] or www.knkx.org 253-535-7758 KGHP FM 89.3 Peninsula School District abersold.psd401.net or http://kghp.org 253-857-3589 There is an increasing number of AM and FM stations in Pierce County, some offering community-focused content, often from a particular point of view. A list of all stations can be found at: http://radio-locator.com .

CIVIC TELEVISION Check with your cable provider for channels in your area. TVW : Comcast Ch 23, Click! Ch 18, RainierConnect Ch 19. Airs unedited television coverage of state government deliberations and public policy events. www.tvw.org , [email protected] , 360-725-3999. PCTV: Comcast Ch 22, Click! Ch 22/522, RainierConnect Ch 20. Airs live and taped coverage of Pierce County Council meetings, County Executive news briefings, community meetings, and other programming on county issues. www.piercecountytv.org , [email protected] , 253-798- 8707. TV Tacoma: Comcast Ch 12, Click! Ch 12. Airs legislative activities and informational meetings of the Tacoma City Council and press conferences of the Mayor, and produces field and studio programs on issues of civic interest. www.tvtacoma.org , 253-573-2489 UPTV: Comcast Ch 21, Click! Ch 12. Airs local meetings and other activities. www.cityofup.com/uptv , [email protected] , 253-460-2537 Tacoma Public Schools: Comcast Ch 26, Click! Ch 25. Airs Tacoma Public School Board meetings and other activities. College Vision: Click! Ch 26. College Vision airs programming by Pierce College, TCC, Bates, Clover Park Technical, and other colleges and technical schools in Pierce County.

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About the League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County

We are women and men of all ages and backgrounds who want to make a difference in our communities, our country, and our world. We encourage informed and active participation in government. The League is political, but nonpartisan; we do not rate, endorse, or support political candidates, or any political party.  Membership is open to all people age 16 or older, with Associate Membership available for those younger.  We do support (or oppose) government policy issues and legislation, after member study and agreement.  We mobilize people to vote and to have their opinions heard in the complex decisions which affect us all.  We research issues from many points of view and educate ourselves, the public, and decision-makers in order to increase community-wide understanding of major policy issues.  We sponsor and assist with candidates’ forums in public meetings and on television.  Our other work includes voter registration and free public forums on issues of community concern.

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