TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dear Pierce County Voter 2 2021 Elections & Voter Information Sources 3 Voting and Voter Registration 4 Felons’ Right to Vote 5 Make an Advocacy Plan 6 Be Active in the Political Party of Your Choice 7 Choosing and Supporting a Candidate 8 Letters to the Editor 8 Pierce County Municipalities 10 City of Tacoma Council District Map 23 Forms of Municipal Government 25 Municipal Classifications 25 Neighborhood / Community Councils 27 Pierce County Government 29 Pierce County Council 30 Courts and Judges 31 Pierce County Council Districts Map 32 Washington State Government 33 Washington State Legislature 35 Washington State Legislative District Map 38 U.S. Federal Officials 39 Congressional Districts Map 41 Special Districts 42 Port of Tacoma 42 Pierce Conservation District 42 Park Districts 42 School Districts 44 Local Media 51 About the League of Women Voters 53 Join the League 54 Become a sponsor and support the League 55 Printing by Minuteman Press 1111 A Street, Tacoma, WA 98402 TRY 2021 Page 1

Dear Pierce County Voter:

Welcome to the 2021 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 gifts from the sponsors listed on the back cover. 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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2021 ELECTIONS

February 9 Special Election

April 27 Special Election August 3 Primary Election November 2 General Election

VoteWA.gov You can: • Register to vote • Check your voter registration • See current election details • Find a drop box for your ballot • Check that your ballot has been received • See current elected officials representing you.

Pierce County Elections Office: PierceCountyElections.org, [email protected], (253) 798-VOTE (8683).

Washington State Voter Information: League of Women Voters of WA www.lwvwa.org Washington Secretary of State Elections & Voting www.sos.wa.gov Washington Courts www.courts.wa.gov

LWV Voter Information 411: This website lists local election information, including candidates’ responses to questions posed by the League of Women Voters: www.vote411.org .

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

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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 at least 16 years old, and will vote only after turning 18. You are eligible to vote if you are not under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections for a felony conviction. When registering to vote, you need to verify your identity by providing your driver’s license number or the last four digits of your Social Security Number.

You can register to vote: online by going to votewa.gov, in- person at the Pierce County Elections Center (2501 S 35th St, Suite C, Tacoma 98409, M-F 8:30am-4:30pm), or by picking up a mail-in registration form at libraries, public schools, city or town clerk’s offices, most fire stations (call first), the League of Women Voters’ office (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 via the mail or online up to 8 days before any election, or in person all the way up to election night, 8 p.m., at the Election Center.

VOTE BY MAIL Washington State is all vote by mail. Elections officials will mail a ballot to all registered voters 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 8 p.m. on Election Day. The Elections Office advises mailing by the Friday before an election to ensure it’s postmarked by Election Day. Ballots postmarked after election day cannot be counted. No stamp is required when using the mail or a drop box.

VOTING CENTERS For voters who need help casting a ballot, Pierce County will designate one or more Voting Centers, depending on the scope of the election, open from 8;30 am to 8pm on Election Day. See a map of the location(s) at piercecountyelections.org. Locations are listed in the local voters’ pamphlet.

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At the Voting Center(s) there will be accessible ballot marking devices. Staff is available to answer questions about replacement ballots or provide provisional ballots, and voter registration.

BALLOT DROP-OFF SITES You can deposit your ballot in a ballot drop box without a stamp. There are numerous drop boxes throughout Pierce County. Drop boxes are open 18 days before Election Day and remain open 24 hours per day. No postage stamp required. 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, by phone or online at votewa.gov. Supply old and new addresses and date of birth online or through the mail up to 8 days prior to election day, and in person through election day.

To another County or State: You must register in your new county or state. Contact that jurisdiction for information.

NAME CHANGES If you change your name, you must complete a new registration form. Contact Pierce County Elections.

FELONS’ RIGHT TO VOTE A felon’s right to vote is restored as long as they are no longer in prison or on community custody (supervision, parole) with the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC). Once their right to vote is restored, a citizen must re-register to vote.

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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. Set each promotional activity with a delegated person in charge and a timeline.

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BE ACTIVE IN THE POLITICAL PARTY OF YOUR CHOICE

CHRISTIAN LIBERTY PARTY 14707 60th Pl West 888-396-6247 Edmonds WA 98026 www.christianlibertyparty.org or [email protected]

GREEN PARTY OF WASHINGTON STATE P.O. Box 70493 Seattle, WA 98127 https://greenpartywashington.org or www.gp.org/contact

LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF WASHINGTON STATE 3377 Bethel Rd SE, Ste. 107 1-800-ELECTUS Port Orchard, WA 98366 www.lpwa.org or [email protected]

PIERCE COUNTY DEMOCRATS 3049 S 36th St, Suite 206 253-431-8081 Tacoma, WA 98409 www.piercecountydems.org or [email protected]

PIERCE COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY 10209 Bridgeport Way SW, Ste. C-1 253-722-5353 Lakewood, WA 98499 [email protected] or https://piercegop.org

PROGRESSIVE PARTY OF WASHINGTON STATE PO Box 291 Bow WA 98232

WASHINGTON STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY 615 Second Ave, Suite 580 206-583-0664 P.O. Box 4027 Seattle, WA 98194 https://wa-democrats.org

WASHINGTON STATE REPUBLICAN PARTY 11811 NE 1st Street, Suite A306 425-460-0570 Bellevue, WA 98005 https://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 generalized 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.

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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/

Fife Free Press [email protected]

Kitsap Sun www.kitsapsun.com/pages/interactives/

Peninsula Gateway [email protected]

The Pierce Progressive [email protected]

Puyallup Herald [email protected]

Tacoma Weekly https://tacomaweekly.com/index90.htm Special Features/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/ Sumner News Index (https://sumnernewsindex.com/) No letters to editor Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber https://www.vashonbeachcomber.com/contact/

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 27 and 28.

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 81,940 total; 9,980 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 terms) Pos 1 Chris Stearns 253-886-1606 2023 [email protected] Pos 2 Claude DaCorsi 253-329-4084 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 James Jeyaraj 509-294-4191 2023 [email protected] Pos 4 Yolanda Trout-Manuel 253-329-4029 2021 [email protected] Pos 5 Robyn Mulenga 253-802-2697 2023 [email protected] Pos 6 Larry Brown 253-258-1898 2021 [email protected] Pos 7 Robert Baggett 253-457-2358 2023 [email protected] City Council meets the 1st and 3rd 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 21,390 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1949 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Neil Johnson 253-447-4309 2021 [email protected] TRY 2021 Page 10

CITY COUNCIL (4-year terms) Pos 1 Todd Dole 253-264-9233 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Justin Evans 253-709-9199 2023 [email protected] Pos 3 Dan Swatman 253-606-1196 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 James (Kelly) McClimans Sr 253-691-3396 2023 [email protected] Pos 5 Tom Watson 253-348-7995 2023 [email protected] Pos 6 Terry Carter 253-347-5376 2021 [email protected] Pos 7 Michelle Keith 253-223-3208 2023 [email protected] City Council meets the 2nd and 4th 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 5,080 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 terms) Pos 1 Ron Smith 206-786-5456 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Connie Bender 360-829-5184 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Luke Wilbanks 206-730-2290 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Amanda Burbank 206-200-6128 2023 [email protected] Pos 5 Lyn Rose 253-335-8175 2023 [email protected] Pos 6 Marvin Sundstrom 360-829-5249 2023 [email protected] Pos 7 James Morem 253-740-2024 2021 [email protected] City Council meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Study sessions are held on 1st Tuesday at 7 pm at Buckley Multi-Purpose Center, 811 Main St, Buckley.

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CARBONADO 360-829-0125 Town Hall [email protected] 818 Eighth Ave PO Drawer 91 Carbonado, WA 98323 Population 685 Classification Town Incorporation 1948 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Kevin Vesey 360-829-0202 2023 [email protected] TOWN COUNCIL (4-year terms) Pos 1 David Rodway 253-954-6096 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Clint Emry 253-330-9210 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 JJ Sandin 253-348-6646 2023 [email protected] Pos 4 Tom Argo 360-829-1642 2023 [email protected] Pos 5 Terry Carter 360-829-2449 2023 [email protected] Town Council meets the 2nd 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 9,525 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1951 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Ronald Frederick 253-912-5218 2023 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year terms) Pos 1 Chris Barnes 253-964-8121x5282 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Shawna Gasak 253-964-8121x5283 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Michael Gorski 253-964-8121x5285 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Penny Coffey 253-964-8121x5281 2023 [email protected] Pos 5 Kendralee Harris 253-964-8121x5284 2023 [email protected]

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Pos 6 Kevin Ballard 253-964-8121x5286 2023 [email protected] Pos 7 Leo R. Gruba 253-964-8121x5287 2021 [email protected] City Council meets the 2nd and 4th 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 Population 3,010 Classification Town Incorporation 1909 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Mike Schaub 360-832-3361x106 2021 [email protected] TOWN COUNCIL (4-year terms) Pos 1 Jennie Hannah 360-832-3361 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Bob Walter 253-988-0904 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Robert Thomas 360-832-3361 2023 [email protected] Pos 4 Bill Dunn 253-350-4997 2023 [email protected] Pos 5 Emily McFadden 360-832-3361 2023 [email protected] Town Council meets the 2nd and 4th 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 12,070 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1996 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Daryl Eidinger 253-952-3299 2023 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year terms) Pos 1 Mark Creley 253-863-9392 2023 [email protected] Pos 2 Ryan Day 253-952-3299 2023 [email protected] TRY 2021 Page 13

Pos 3 Tyron Christopherson 253-952-3299 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Rosanne Tomyn 253-952-3299 2021 [email protected] Pos 5 John C. West 253-952-3299 2021 [email protected] Pos 6 Colleen Wise 253-952-3299 2021 [email protected] Pos 7 Nate Lowry 253-952-3299 2023 [email protected] City Council meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 2224 104th Ave E., Edgewood.

FIFE 253-922-2489 City Hall [email protected] 5411 23rd St E Fife, WA 98424 www.cityoffife.org Population 10,200 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1957 Form of Government Council-Manager Next Election MAYOR Kim Roscoe 253-922-2489 2023 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year terms) Pos 1 Bryan Yambe 253-922-2489 2023 [email protected] Pos 2 Dee-Dee Gethers 253-922-2489 2023 [email protected] Pos 3 Doug Fagundes 253-922-2489 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Pat Hulcey 253-212-5716 2023 [email protected] Pos 5 Kim Roscoe 253-922-2489 2023 [email protected] Pos 6 Lisa McClellan 253-922-2489 2021 [email protected] Pos 7 Lew Wolfrom 253-922-2489 2021 [email protected] City Council meets the 2nd and 4th 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 6,790 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1925 Form of Government Council-Manager TRY 2021 Page 14

Next Election MAYOR Hunter T. George 253-564-8901 2023 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year terms) 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 2023 [email protected] Pos 4 Joe Barrentine 253-564-8901 2023 [email protected] Pos 5 Hunter T. George 253-564-8901 2023 [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 2nd and 4th 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 11,240 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 terms) Pos 1 Jeni Woock 253-851-8136 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Robert Himes 253-448-6940 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Jim Franich 253-858-2887 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Tracie Markley 253-851-8136 2023 [email protected] Pos 5 Robyn Denson 253-851-8136 2023 [email protected] Pos 6 Le Rodenberg 253-851-8136 2023 [email protected] Pos 7 Spencer Abersold 253-225-1195 2021 [email protected] TRY 2021 Page 15

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

LAKEWOOD 253-589-2489 City Hall [email protected] 6000 Main St SW Lakewood, WA 98499 www.cityoflakewood.us Population 60,030 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1996 Form of Government Council-Manager Next Election MAYOR Don Anderson 253-983-7705 2023 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year terms) Pos 1 Mary Moss 253-993-7705 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Mike Brandstetter 253-983-7705 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Jason Whalen 253-983-7705 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Don Anderson 253-983-7705 2023 [email protected] Pos 5 Patti Belle 253-983-7705 2021 [email protected] Pos 6 Linda Farmer 253-983-7705 2023 [email protected] Pos 7 Paul Bocchi 253-983-7705 2023 [email protected] City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 6000 Main St SW. Study Sessions are held the 2nd and 4th 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 8,400 total – 6,805 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] CITY COUNCIL (4-year terms) Pos 1 Steve Whitaker 253-670-1262 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Susan Johnson 253-334-5088 2021 [email protected] TRY 2021 Page 16

Pos 3 Steve Peretti 253-922-8733 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Jim Gillespie 253-331-3134 2023 [email protected] Pos 5 Todd Morton 253-922-6919 2021 [email protected] Pos 6 Phil Linden 2023 [email protected] Pos 7 Bob Whalen 253-921-3221 2023 [email protected] City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Study session is held the 2nd 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 8,635 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1889 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Joshua Penner 360-893-2219x125 2021 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year terms) Pos 1 Tod Gunther 206-779-7079 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 John Kelley 253-381-9707 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Tony Belot 949-241-4287 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 John Williams 253-380-1217 2023 [email protected] Pos 5 Gregg Bradshaw 360-893-6977 2023 [email protected] Pos 6 Greg Hogan 206-321-7163 2023 [email protected] Pos 7 Scott Drennen 253-227-2316 2021 [email protected] City Council meets the 2nd and last Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the Multipurpose Center, 202 Washington Ave S, Orting.

PACIFIC 253-929-1100 Pacific is mostly in King County, but its boundary extends into Pierce County. City Hall [email protected] TRY 2021 Page 17

100 Third Ave SE Pacific, WA 98047 www.pacificwa.gov Population 6,925 total – 30 in Pierce County Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1909 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Leanne Guier 253-929-1108 2023 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year terms) Pos 1 Katie Garberding 253-929-1100 2023 [email protected] Pos 2 Kerry Garberding 253-929-1100 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Joshua Putnam 253-929-1100 2023 [email protected] 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 2023 [email protected] Pos 7 Don Thomson 253-929-1100 2021 [email protected] City Council meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Council workshops are held the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.

PUYALLUP 253-841-4321 City Hall [email protected] 333 S. Meridian Puyallup, WA 98371 www.cityofpuyallup.org Population 42,700 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1890 Form of Government Council-Manager Next Election MAYOR Julie Door 253-320-5826 2023 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year terms) At Large Dean Johnson 253-244-8510 2023 [email protected] Dist 1 Pos 1 Robin Farris 253-213-3174 2023 [email protected] Dist 1 Pos 2 Jim Kastama 253-278-6022 2021 [email protected] Dist 2 Pos 1 John Palmer 253-753-8256 2023 [email protected] Dist 2 Pos 2 Cyndy Jacobsen 253-278-6044 2021 [email protected] TRY 2021 Page 18

Dist 3 Pos 1 Ned Witting 253-303-1822 2023 [email protected] Dist 3 Pos 2 Julie Door 253-320-5826 2021 [email protected] City Council meets on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. - check website for approved calendar.

ROY 253-843-1113 City Hall [email protected] 216 McNaught St. S. P.O. Box 700 Roy, WA 98580 www.cityofroywa.us Population 820 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 Vacant Pos 2 Yvonne Starks 253-843-1113 2023 Pos 3 (Clark) Shane Crisler 253-843-1113 2021 Pos 4 Harvey L. Gilchrist 253-843-1113 2023 Pos 5 Leon Garrison 253-843-1113 2021 City Council meets the 2nd and 4th Monday at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall 216 McNaught St. S. Study sessions are held the 2nd and 4th Monday at 7:00 p.m.

RUSTON 253-759-3544 Town Hall [email protected] 5117 N Winnifred St. Ruston, WA 98407 www.rustonwa.org Population 1,040 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 terms) 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 2023 [email protected] Pos 4 Bradley Huson 253-759-3544 2021 [email protected] TRY 2021 Page 19

Pos 5 Lynn Syler 253-759-3544 2023 [email protected] Town Council meets the 1st and 3rd 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 [email protected] P.O. Box 870 South Prairie, WA 98385 www.townofsp.com Population 500 Classification Town Incorporation 1909 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Tony Caldwell 360-947-4734 2021 [email protected] TOWN COUNCIL (4-year terms) Pos 1 Jeff Robins 253-670-4316 2023 [email protected] Pos 2 Carolyn Norris 253-632-3749 2023 [email protected] Pos 3 Mark Kauzlarich 360-897-6330 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Barbara Wigton 360-897-8423 2023 [email protected] Pos 5 Janyce Twardoski 253-242-0536 2021 [email protected] Town Council meets the 1st Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 121 NW Washington St., South Prairie.

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 6,505 Classification Town Incorporation 1854 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Ron Lucas 253-588-6217 2021 [email protected] TOWN COUNCIL (4-year terms) 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] TRY 2021 Page 20

Pos 4 Nancy Henderson 253-584-7284 2023 [email protected] Pos 5 Fred Crumley 253-584-4776 2023 [email protected] Town Council meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 1717 Lafayette St.

SUMNER 253-863-8300 City Hall [email protected] 1104 Maple St Sumner, WA 98390 www.sumnerwa.gov Population 10,360 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1891 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Bill Pugh 253-299-5500 2021 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year terms) Pos 1 Joshua Hamilton 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 2023 [email protected] Pos 5 Cindi Hochstatter 253-299-5795 2023 [email protected] Pos 6 Curt Brown 253-299-5796 2023 [email protected] Pos 7 Charla Rae Neuman 253-299-5797 2023 [email protected] City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 6:00 p.m., generally at City Hall. Study sessions are held the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 6:00 p.m.

TACOMA 253-591-5100 Tacoma Municipal Bldg. www.cityoftacoma.org 747 Market St, 10th and 12th Floors Tacoma, WA 98402 [email protected] Population 213,300 Classification First Class City Incorporation 1884 Form of Government Council-Manager Next Election MAYOR Victoria Woodards 253-594-7848 2021 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year terms) TRY 2021 Page 21

See map of Council Districts on next page Dist 1 John Hines 253-591-5470 2023 [email protected] Dist 2 Robert Thoms 253-594-7848 2021 [email protected] Dist 3 Keith Blocker 253-591-5470 2023 [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 2023 [email protected] At-Large Pos 8 Kristina Walker 253-591-5470 2023 [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.

TACOMA CIVIL SERVICE BOARD (4-year terms) www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/one.aspx?objectId=14229 Contact: Wendy Hobson 253-591-5432 [email protected] Members have no City e-mail addresses. 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 2023 Civil Service Board meets the 1st Thursday at 5:00 p.m. in the Tacoma Municipal Bldg, 747 Market St, in the Council Chambers.

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UNIVERSITY PLACE 253-566-5656 City Hall [email protected] 3715 Bridgeport Way W, Suite B-1 University Place, WA 98466 www.cityofup.com Population 33,310 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1995 Form of Government Council-Manager Next Election MAYOR Carolyn Belleci 253-878-8040 2023 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year terms) Pos 1 Javier Figueroa 253-682-7379 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Kent Keel 253-878-8041 2023 [email protected] Pos 3 Steve Worthington 253-565-4855 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Howard Lee 253-320-1274 2021 [email protected] Pos 5 Denise McCluskey 253-878-8039 2021 [email protected] Pos 6 Stan Flemming 253-566-5656 2023 [email protected] Pos 7 Caroline Belleci 253-878-8040 2023 [email protected] City Council normally meets 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall. Check website for start time special meetings.

WILKESON 360-829-0790 Town Hall [email protected] 540 Church St P.O. Box 89 Wilkeson, WA 98396 www.townofwilkeson.com Population 495 Classification Town Incorporation 1909 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Jeff Sellers 360-829-0790 2021 [email protected] TOWN COUNCIL (4-year terms) Pos 1 Jennifer Provost 360-829-0790 2023 [email protected] Pos 2 Mark Zumba 360-829-0790 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Bambi Thawsh 360-829-0790 2021 [email protected]

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Pos 4 Bill Summers 360-829-0790 2023 [email protected] Pos 5 Rick Sellers 360-829-0790 2023 [email protected] Town Council meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 6:00 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.

MUNICIPAL CLASSIFICATIONS

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. The form of government and the manner and mode in which these cities exercise the powers, functions, and duties conferred upon them by law is decided by the citizens through the adoption of a local charter. They operate under chapter 35.22 RCW. Tacoma is the only first class city in Pierce County. Initiative and Referendum: First Class cities have the authority to adopt the powers of initiative and referendum in their charters. The citizens of Tacoma have adopted these powers in their charter.

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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. There are 16 code cities in Pierce County.

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 Revised Code of Washington (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/. The municipal classifications are first class, second class, towns, and code. They are defined in chapter 35.01 RCW and chapter 35A.01 RCW.

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NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY COUNCILS

Often, any resident, business owner, employee, property owner, or member of an existing neighborhood group within each Neighborhood Association or Council area is considered a member. To get involved, show up at a meeting, meet your neighbors, and roll up your sleeves to make a difference.

LAKEWOOD https://cityoflakewood.us/neighborhood-associations/

Lake City Neighborhood Association (Central Lakes): Meets 2nd Thurs (except December) at 7:00 pm at the Lake City Fire Station (8517 Washington Blvd). President: Larry Woods: [email protected], 253-232-2530 https://cityoflakewood.us/events/category/neighborhood-association- meetings/

North Lakewood Neighborhood Association Meets 4th Thursday every month at 7:00 pm, Elks Lodge (6313 75th St W). [email protected]; www.facebook.com/pg/northlakewoodna/about/?ref=page_internal

North East Neighborhood Association: Meets 3rd Tues of Jan, April, July, and Oct at 7:00 pm at Lakewood Fire Department (10928 Pacific Hwy SW). President: Terry Love: [email protected] (Meetings currently suspended.)

Springbrook Connections: Meets quarterly on 3rd Thursday, location to be announced, check at www.facebook.com/groups/SpringbrookNA. (No current meetings scheduled.)

Tillicum/Woodbrook Neighborhood Association (South Lakes): Meets 4th Thursday every other month at 6:30 pm at Tillicum Community Center (14916 Washington Ave SW). FB: tillicumwoodbrook-neighborhood-association, Chair: David Anderson: [email protected], 253-988-2536

TACOMA The Tacoma City Council established Neighborhood Councils in 1992 to advise Council Members on issues of local importance and to seek consensus among residents on specific plans of action. The Council undertakes a wide range of neighborhood improvements in collaboration with staff from the City of Tacoma and other agencies. Contacts: Allyson Griffith, Neighborhood Enhancement Team manager at [email protected], 253-591-5119, or Bucoda Warren, Neighborhood Council Program Coordinator (intern) at 253- 594-7925. TRY 2021 Page 27

The Community Council of Tacoma (CCOT) consists of representatives from the eight neighborhood councils across Tacoma. This group meets once a month. CCOT serves as the council of all the neighborhood councils and helps coordinate individual councils to address city-wide issues to provide more support for immediate challenges in a neighborhood. Meets 4th Thursday of every month, 6 pm, Center for Urban Waters. Chair: Tobias Nitzsche, tobias@cnc- tacoma.com. . Find CCOT on Facebook.

Central: Meets 1st Thurs at 7pm via Facebook or at Snake Lake Center (1919 S Tyler, S19th and Tyler). www.cnc-tacoma.com. Chair Charles Mann, Email: [email protected]. 253-242-3579.

Eastside (ENACT): Meets 3rd Mon at 6:30 pm at Eastside Community Center (1721 E 56th St).. www.easttacoma.org, President: Lynette Scheidt: [email protected]

New Tacoma: Meets 2nd Wed at 5:30 pm at Tacoma PD Central Substation, 1524 MLK Way. Chair: Jordan Burnham, [email protected]. https://www.newtacomaneighbors.org, [email protected].

Northeast Tacoma: Meets 3rd Thurs at 6 pm at Center at Norpoint (4818 Nassau Ave. NE). www.netacoma.net, contact: Yvonne McCarty, [email protected]. https://www.facebook.com/Northeast-Tacoma-Neighborhood- Council-255844234853226/

North End: Meets 1st Mon at 6 pm via Zoom or at UPS Wheelock Student Center (1500 N Union Ave). www.nenc.org, Chair: Kyle Price, Contact: [email protected]

South End: Meets 4th Mon Jan-Feb, 3rd Mon Mar-Nov at 7 pm at Fire Station #8 (4911 S Alaska St. Suite B). www.sencotacoma.org, Chair: Athena Brewer: [email protected]

South Tacoma: Meets 3rd Wed at 6 pm via Zoom or at Star Center (3873 South 66th). www.facebook.com/SouthTacomaNC/. Chair: Penny Smith, [email protected]. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthTacomaNC/

West End: Meets 3rd Wed at 7 pm via Google Meet or at Fire Station #16 (7217 Sixth Ave). Secretary: Ginny Eberhardt: [email protected] or [email protected], www.westendneighborhoodcouncil.com

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UNINCORPORATED PIERCE COUNTY

Anderson Island Citizens’ Advisory Board: Normally meets 2nd Thur, Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct at 7:00 pm at Anderson Island Community Clubhouse (11319 Yoman Rd.). Chair: Dave Albertson, www.aicab.org, [email protected].

Graham Kapowsin Community Council: Meets 2nd Wed at 2:30 pm; 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 2nd Wed at 7:00 pm via Zoom or at the Key Center Fire Station, 8911 Key Peninsula Hwy NW, Lakebay. www.kpcouncil.org (contact us). KPCC office, 9013 Key Peninsula Hwy N, Suite D, 10-2 M-F, 253-432-4948, [email protected].

Midland Community Association: General meetings 1st Tues at 7:00 pm, Board meetings 3rd Mon 7:00 pm at Southeast Tacoma Community Center (1614 99th St E). http://www.midlandcommunityassociationwordpress.com, [email protected].

Summit Waller Community Association: Meets 1st Tues at 7:00 pm via Zoom or at Mid-County Community Center, 10205 44th Avenue East, Tacoma. www.summitwaller.org (SWCA Community Information / contact us). President: Larry Volland, [email protected], www.facebook.com/groups/SummitWaller/.

PIERCE COUNTY GOVERNMENT Population: 940,980 Registered Voters: 567,803 General Information: 253-798-7777 www.co.pierce.wa.us 800-992-2456

PIERCE COUNTY OFFICIALS (4-year terms): Next Election ASSESSOR-TREASURER Mike Lonergan (NP) 253-798-6111 2024 2401 S 35th St, Room 142 Tacoma, WA 98409 [email protected]

AUDITOR Julie Anderson (NP) 253-798-3189 2022 Auditor’s Office 2401 S 35th St, Room 200 Tacoma, WA 98409 [email protected]

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EXECUTIVE Bruce Dammeier (R) 253-798-7477 2024 County-City Building 800-992-2456 930 Tacoma Ave S, Room 737 Tacoma, WA 98402 [email protected]

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Mary Robnett (NP) 253-798-7400 2022 County-City Building 800-992-2456 930 Tacoma Ave S, Room 946 Tacoma, WA 98402-2171 [email protected]

SHERIFF Ed Troyer (NP) 253-798-7530 2024 County-City Building 930 Tacoma Ave S, 1st Floor Tacoma, WA 98402 [email protected]

COUNTY COUNCIL (See district map, page 32) 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: Derek Young 253-798-6654 2022 [email protected] VICE-CHAIR: Dave Morell 253-798-3635 2022 [email protected] COUNCIL MEMBERS See Council District map, page 32 Dist 1 Dave Morell (R) 253-798-3635 2022 [email protected] Dist 2 Hans Zeiger (R) 253-798-2222 2024 [email protected] Dist 3 Amy Cruver (R) 253-798-6626 2024 [email protected] Dist 4 Ryan Mello(D) 253-798-7590 2024 [email protected] Dist 5 Marty Campbell (D) 253-798-6653 2022 [email protected] Dist 6 Jani Hitchen (D) 253-798-3308 2024 [email protected] Dist 7 Derek M. Young (D) 253-798-6654 2022 [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. Meeting agendas, minutes, resolutions, supporting documents and links to remote TRY 2021 Page 30 viewing of Pierce County meetings can be found here: https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/1430/Council-Committee-Meetings

OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS The Pierce County Auditor also lists the names and contact numbers for the following elected officials at PierceCountyElections.org: Fire, Police, Water District, Drainage District, and Judges.

COURTS AND JUDGES 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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WASHINGTON STATE GOVERNMENT

Information, 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 2024 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 Denny Heck (D) 360-786-7700 2024 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 2024 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 or sos.wa.gov

TREASURER Mike Pellicciotti (D) 360-902-9001 2024 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 Pat McCarthy (D) 564-999-0801 2024 Insurance Bldg 1-866-902-0360 302 Sid Snyder Ave SW, Suite 200 P.O. Box 40021 Olympia, WA 98504-0021 Website and email link: www.sao.wa.gov

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ATTORNEY GENERAL Bob Ferguson (D) 360-753-6200 2024 Highway/License Bldg 1125 Washington St SE P.O. Box 40100 Olympia, WA 98504-0100 Website and email link: www.atg.wa.gov

COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC LANDS Hilary Franz (D) 360-902-1000 2024 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 2024 Old Capitol Bldg TTY: 360-664-3631 600 Washington St SE P.O. Box 47200 Olympia, WA 98504-7200 Website and email link: www.k12.wa.us

STATE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER Mike Kreidler (D) 360-725-7000 2024 5000 Capitol Blvd TTY: 360-586-0241 Tumwater, WA 98501 P.O. Box 40255 Olympia, WA 98504-0255 Website and email link: www.insurance.wa.gov Capitol Campus Office 360-725-7100 302 Sid Snyder Ave SW, Suite 200 Olympia WA 98504

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WASHINGTON 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 District #) 98504-0600 Olympia WA 98504-(04 +Senator’s District#) 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 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Between sessions, call Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, closed Noon—1:00 pm.

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

Legislature Web Site: www.leg.wa.gov

See District Map page 38 Senate: 4-year terms; House: 2-year terms Next Election 2nd DISTRICT Sen. Jim McCune (R) 2024 INB 105 Olympia: 360-786-7602 [email protected] Rep. Andrew Barkis (R) 2022 LEG 122D Olympia: 360-786-7824 [email protected] Rep. J.T. Wilcox (R) 2022 LEG 335C Olympia: 360-786-7912 [email protected]

25th DISTRICT Sen. Chris Gildon (R) 2024 INB 110 Olympia: 360-786-7648 [email protected] Rep. Kelly Chambers (R) 2022 JLOB 426 Olympia: 360-786-7948 [email protected] Rep. Cyndi Jacobson(R) 2022 JLOB 405 Olympia: 360-786-7968 [email protected] TRY 2021 Page 35

26th DISTRICT Sen. Emily Randall (D) 2022 LEG 416 Olympia: 360-786-2409 [email protected] Rep. Jesse Young (R) 2022 JLOB 468 Olympia: 360-786-7924 [email protected] Michelle Caldier (R) 2022 LEG 122H Olympia: 360-786-7802 [email protected]

27th DISTRICT Sen. Jeannie Darneille (D) 2024 JAC 237 Olympia: 360-786-7652 [email protected] Rep. Laurie Jinkins (D) 2022 LEG 339C Olympia: 360-786-7930 [email protected] Rep. Jake Fey (D) 2022 JLOB 415 Olympia: 360-786-7974 [email protected]

28th DISTRICT Sen. T’wina Nobles (D) 2024 JAC 226 Olympia: 360-786-7654 [email protected] Rep. Mari Leavitt (D) 2022 JLOB 330 Olympia: 360-786-7890 [email protected] Rep. Dan Bronoske (D) 2022 JLOB 419 Olympia: 360-786-7958 [email protected]

29th DISTRICT Sen. Steve Conway (D) 2022 JAC 241 Olympia: 360-786-7656 [email protected] Rep. Melanie Morgan (D) 2022 JLOB 417 Olympia: 360-786-7906 [email protected] Rep. Steve Kirby (D) Local: 253-473-3663 2022 LEG 437B Olympia: 360-786-7996 [email protected]

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Rep. Jamila Taylor (D) 2022 JLOB 418 Olympia: 360-786-7898 [email protected] Rep. Jesse Johnson (D) 2022 JLOB 369 Olympia: 360-786-7830 [email protected]

31st DISTRICT Senate: Phil Fortunato (R) 2022 LEG 403 Olympia: 360-786-7660 [email protected] Rep. Drew Stokesbary (R) 2022 JLOB 434 Olympia: 360-786-7846 [email protected] Rep. Eric E Robertson (R) 2022 JLOB 465 Olympia: 360-786-7866 [email protected]

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U.S. FEDERAL OFFICIALS

Next Election UNITED STATES PRESIDENT (4 year term) Joseph R Biden (D) 2024 The White House 202-456-1414 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW TTY 202-456-6213 Washington, D.C. 20500 Comment Line: 202-456-1111 Website and email link: https://www.whitehouse.gov

VICE PRESIDENT (4 year term) Kamala D. Harris (D) 2024 The White House 202-456-1414 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Comment Line: 202-456-1111 Website and email link: https://www.whitehouse.gov

U.S. SENATORS (6 year terms) Maria Cantwell (D) 2024 950 Pacific Ave, Suite 615 Local: 253-572-2281 Tacoma, WA 98402 511 Hart Senate Office Bldg Washington, D.C. 20510 D.C.: 202-224-3441 Website and email link: https://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: https://www.murray.senate.gov

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES (2 year terms) See District Map, page 41 Derek Kilmer (D) 6th District 2022 950 Pacific Ave, Suite 1230 Local: 253-272-3515 Tacoma, WA 98402 1410 Longworth House Office Bldg Washington, D.C. 20515 D.C.: 202-225-5916 Website and email link: https://www.kilmer.gov

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Kim Schrier(D) 8th District 2022 1445 NW Mall St, Ste 4 Local: 425-657-1001 Issaquah, WA 98027 301 Yakima Street, Ste 329 Wenatchee WA 98801 1123 Longworth House Office Bldg Washington, D.C. 20515 D.C.: 202-225-7761 Website and email link: https://www.schrier.house.gov

Adam Smith (D) 9th District 2022 101 Evergreen Bldg. Local: 425-793-5180 15 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 2264 Rayburn House Office Bldg Washington, D.C. 20515 D.C.: 202-225-8901 Website and email link: https://www.adamsmith.house.gov

Marilyn Strickland (D) 10th District 2022 420 College St SE, Suite 3000 Lacey, WA 98503 6000 Main St SW, Ste 3B Lakewood, WA 98499 Local: 253-533-8332 1004 Longworth House Office Bldg Washington, D.C. 20515 D.C.: 202-225-9740 Website and email link: https://www.strickland.house.gov

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SPECIAL DISTRICTS PORT OF TACOMA One Sitcum Plaza 253-383-5841 Tacoma, WA 98421 PO Box 1837 Tacoma, WA 98401-1837 www.portoftacoma.com COMMISSIONERS (4-year terms) Next Election Pos 1 John McCarthy 253-365-7498 2021 Pos 2 Dick Marzano 253-279-7484 2021 Pos 3 Deanna Keller 253-906-7498 2023 Pos 4 Don Meyer 253-383-9402 2021 Pos 5 Kristin Ang 253-906-7497 2023 The Port Commission meets the 3rd Thursday at noon at the Fabulich Center, Rm 104, 3600 Port of Tacoma Rd, Tacoma. Members’ meetings time and location vary. See http://portal.veconnect.us/p/nwscaportalliance

PIERCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT 308 W Stewart Ave 253-845-9770 P.O. Box 1057 [email protected] Puyallup, WA 98371 www.piercecountycd.org BOARD MEMBERS (3-year terms) Next Election Pos 1 Jeanette Dorner 253-845-9770 2021 Pos 2 Cindy Haverkamp 253-845-9770 2023 Pos 3 John Hopkins 253-845-9770 2022 The Board meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday 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.

PARK DISTRICTS

ANDERSON ISLAND PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT 11407 Old Brolin Pl 253-884-4922 Anderson Island, WA 98303 www.andersonislandparks.org BOARD MEMBERS (4-year term) Next Election Pos 1 William P. Spears 253-884-2180 2023 [email protected] Pos 2 Charles Hinds 253-884-6911 2023 [email protected] Pos 3 John Larsen 253-884-9798 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Richard G. Anderson 253-884-4922 2021 [email protected] Pos 5 Belen Schneider 253-884-7976 2023 [email protected] The Park and Recreation Commission meets the 3rd Wed at 6:00 Jan- April, at 7:00 p.m. May-Dec at the Anderson Island Library. TRY 2021 Page 42

KEY PENINSULA METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT PO Box 70 253-884-9240 Lakebay, WA 98349 www.keypenparks.com BOARD MEMBERS (6-year terms) Next Election Pos 1 Linda Parry 253-884-9240 2025 [email protected] Pos 2 Shawn Jensen 253-884-9240 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Mark Michel 253-884-9240 2025 [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 2nd 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 BOARD MEMBERS (6-year terms) Next Election Pos 1 Kurt Grimmer 253-312-3460 2025 [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 Laurel Kinsberry 253-973-1344 2025 [email protected] Pos 5 Amanda Babich 206-817-4166 2023 [email protected] Park Commission meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

TACOMA METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT 4702 S 19th St 253-305-1091 Tacoma, WA 98405 www.metroparkstacoma.org BOARD MEMBERS (6-year terms) Next Election Pos 1 Aaron Pointer 253-761-0490 2025 [email protected] Pos 2 Tim Reid 253-565-7854 2025 [email protected] Pos 3 Jesse K. Baines, Jr. 253-305-1091 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Andrea Smith, Pres. 253-305-1091 2023 [email protected] Pos 5 Erik Hanberg 253-305-1091 2023 [email protected] Park Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 6:00 p.m. TRY 2021 Page 43

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 terms) Next Election Dist 1 Sheila McLaughlin 253-931-4914 2023 [email protected] Dist 2 Arlista Holman 253-931-4914 2023 [email protected] Dist 3 Laurie Bishop 253-931-4914 2021 [email protected] Dist 4 Laura Theimer 253-931-4914 2023 [email protected] Dist 5 Tracy Arnold 2021 [email protected] School Board meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom or at the James P. Fugate Administrative Building. Check website.

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT #403 516 176th St E 253-683-6000 Spanaway, WA 98387 [email protected] www.bethelsd.org SCHOOL BOARD (4-year terms) Next Election Dist 1 Marcus Young 253-439-7174 2021 [email protected] Dist 2 John L. Manning 253-222-2938 2023 [email protected] Dist 3 Roseanna Camacho 253-210-1783 2021 [email protected] Dist 4 Cindy Henry-Young 520-220-8106 2021 [email protected] Dist 5 Brenda L. Rogers 360-893-5425 2023 [email protected] School Board meets the 2nd Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom or at the Educational Service Center. See complete schedule on website.

CARBONADO HISTORICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT #19 427 Fourth St (P.O. Box 131) 360-829-0121 Carbonado, WA 98323 [email protected] www.carbonado.k12.wa.us SCHOOL BOARD (4-year terms) Next Election Pos 1 Dameon Marlow 360-829-5119 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Danielle Brooks 360-829-6633 2021 [email protected]

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Pos 3 Thomas Morgan 360-829-2191 2023 [email protected] Pos 4 Julie Sandin 253-377-2072 2023 [email protected] Pos 5 Marlee Patterson 253-732-4966 2023 [email protected] School Board meets the 3rd Mondays at 6:30 p.m. In January and February meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday due to holidays. Check website for schedule and how to access School Board meeting.

CHIEF LESCHI SCHOOLS 5625 52nd St E 253-445-6000 x3201 Puyallup, WA 98371 [email protected] [email protected] www.leschischools.org SCHOOL BOARD (3-year terms) Election Dates TBD Contact all School Board members at 253-445-6000, Ext 3148 Pos1 Phillip Dillon (Chair) [email protected] Pos2 Robert Daniels (Vice-Chair) [email protected] Pos3 Angela Tate [email protected] Pos4 Jay Simchen [email protected] Pos5 Elsie Thomas [email protected] Pos6 Tammi Layton [email protected] School Board meets the 3rd Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm. Call 253-445-6000 Ext 3148 for location.

CLOVER PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT #400 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr SW 253-583-5190 Lakewood, WA 98499 [email protected] www.cloverpark.k12.wa.us SCHOOL BOARD (4-year terms) Next Election Dist 1 Anthony Veliz 253-228-5608 2023 [email protected] Dist 2 Carole Jacobs 253-579-4898 2023 [email protected] Dist 3 Alyssa Anderson Pearson 253-961-2332 2021 [email protected] Dist 4 Dr. Marty Schafer 253-213-3170 2021 [email protected] Dist 5 Paul Wagemann 253-209-5638 2023 [email protected]

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School Board meets the 2nd Monday at 6:00 p.m. and 4th Monday at 5:30 p.m. Since schedule is subject to change, check website.

DIERINGER SCHOOL DISTRICT #343 1320 178th Ave E 253-862-2537 Lake Tapps, WA 98391 [email protected] www.dieringer.wednet.edu SCHOOL BOARD (4-year terms) Next Election Dist 1 Greg Garrison 253-862-2537 2021 [email protected] Dist 2 Greg Johnson 253-862-2537 2023 [email protected] Dist 3 Chelsea Steiner 253-880-5378 2021 [email protected] Dist 4 Scott Reisnouer 253-891-3223 2021 [email protected] Dist 5 Megan Bearor 253-862-2537 2023 [email protected] School Board meets the last Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. (except December and June). Check website for locations.

EATONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT #404 200 Lynch St W (P.O. Box 698) 360-879-1000 Eatonville, WA 98328 [email protected] www.eatonville.wednet.edu SCHOOL BOARD (4-year terms) Next Election Dist 1 Paulette Gilliardi 253-318-1111 2023 [email protected] Dist 2 Liza Klumpar 253-405-7419 2021 [email protected] Dist 3 Matt Marshall 931-241-2320 2023 [email protected] At Large Jeff Lucas 253-820-1624 2023 [email protected] At Large Ronda Litzenberger 253-380-4480 2021 [email protected] School Board meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. at 200 Lynch St. Check website for complete schedule and locations.

FIFE SCHOOL DISTRICT #417 5802 20th St E 253-517-1000 Fife, WA 98424 www.fifeschools.com [email protected] SCHOOL BOARD (4-year terms) Next Election Dist 1 Iesha Kidd 253-239-7331 2023 [email protected] Dist 2 Chelsea Bjorkman 253-861-5188 2023 [email protected]

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Dist 3 Jennifer Mayhew 253-380-2528 2021 [email protected] Dist 4 Cheryl Reid-Simons 253-226-6384 2021 [email protected] Dist 5 Dr Kimberly Palmer Yee 253-347-9857 2021 [email protected] School Board meets the last Monday at 6:00 p.m. For complete schedule, check website.

FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT #402 315 129th St S 253-298-3000 Tacoma, WA 98444 [email protected] www.fpschools.org SCHOOL BOARD (4-year terms) Next Election Dist 1 Alex Davis 253-255-2295 2023 [email protected] Dist 2 Rebecca D. Gallogly 253-431-1003 2021 [email protected] Dist 3 Dr Gil Mendoza 253-507-8380 2021 [email protected] Dist 4 Mary L. Sherman 253-845-0072 2023 [email protected] Dist 5 Cole Roberts 253-226-7716 2021 [email protected] School Board usually meets the 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at 315 129th St S. Check website and the Zoom webinar link.

ORTING SCHOOL DISTRICT #344 121 Whitesell Street NE 360-893-6500 Orting, WA 98360 www.ortingschools.org [email protected] SCHOOL BOARD (4-year terms) Next Election Dist 1 George Kinniburgh 360-893-6500 2020 [email protected] Dist 2 Stanley Holland 360-893-6500 2021 [email protected] Dist 3 Carrie Thibodeaux 360-893-6500 2023 [email protected] Dist 4 Kathleen Madigan 360-893-6500 2023 [email protected] Dist 5 Melissa Kinzler 360-893-6500 2023 [email protected] School Board meets the 3rd Thursday at 6:00 p.m. via Google Meet or in the District Board Room/Training Center. Check website for dates and alt. locations.

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PENINSULA SCHOOL DISTRICT #401 14015 62nd Ave NW 253-530-1000 Gig Harbor, WA 98332 [email protected] www.psd401.net SCHOOL BOARD (4-year terms) Next Election Dist 1 Chuck West 253-761-6699 2023 [email protected] Dist 2 Deborah Krishnadasan 206-484-1280 2021 [email protected] Dist 3 Lori Glover 253-225-3735 2023 [email protected] Dist 4 Natalie Wimberley 253-495-6549 2023 [email protected] Dist 5 David Olson 253-678-4904 2021 [email protected] School Board meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom or at the Educational Service Center, 14015 62nd Ave NW. Check website for schedule.

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 terms) Next Election Pos 1 Maddie Names 253-677-9404 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Joseph Romero 206-412-0163 2023 [email protected] Pos 3 Michael Keaton 253-720-9532 2023 [email protected] Pos 4 Kathy Yang 253-223-4017 2021 [email protected] Pos 5 Turan Kayaoglu 253-330-7640 2023 [email protected] School Board meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom or at a Junior High. Check website for schedule.

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 terms) Next Election Pos 1 Jennifer McDonald 509-339-5999 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Jason Pierce 253-307-5306 2021 [email protected]

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Pos 3 Robert Forbes 253-912-5446 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Loujanna Rohrer 253-720-2045 2023 [email protected] Pos 5 Samuel T. Scott 253-376-4429 2023 [email protected] School Board meets the 2nd Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. for study session and 4th Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. for board meeting (except holidays) via Zoom or 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 terms) Next Election Dist 1 Deb Norris 253-891-6080 2021 [email protected] Dist 2 Paul Williams 253-861-6080 2023 [email protected] Dist 3 Richard Hendricks 253-891-6080 2023 [email protected] Dist 4 Kevin Lewis 253-891-6080 2023 [email protected] Dist 5 Erin Markquart 253-891-6080 2021 [email protected] School Board meets at least one Wednesday per month at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom or at the Central Board Room, 1202 Wood Ave. See website for complete schedule and locations.

TACOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT #10 601 S 8th 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 terms) Next Election Pos 1 Lisa Keating 253-571-1395 2025 [email protected] Pos 2 Enrique Leon 253-571-1398 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Korey Strozier 253-571-1397 2023 [email protected] Pos 4 Andrea Cobb 253-571-1290 2021 [email protected] Pos 5 Elizabeth Bonbright 253-571-1396 2021 [email protected] School Board meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. currently being held via teleconference. See website for a complete schedule and locations. TRY 2021 Page 49

UNIVERSITY PLACE SCHOOL DISTRICT #83 3717 Grandview Dr W 253-566-5600 University Place, WA 98466 www.upsd83.org [email protected] SCHOOL BOARD (4-year terms) Next Election Pos 1 Ethelda Burke 253-565-0813 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Marisa Peloquin 253-564-8058 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 T’wina Nobles 253-882-7810 2023 [email protected] Pos 4 Mary Lu Dickinson 253-564-6270 2023 [email protected] Pos 5 Rick Maloney 253-566-6918 2023 [email protected] School Board meets the 2nd Wednesdays most months at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. See website for dates and 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 terms) Next Election Dist 1 Mike Jansen 202-227-8013 2021 [email protected] Dist 2 Karen Bunker 253-709-7662 2023 [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 2023 [email protected] Current school year School Board meets the 2nd Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom or District Board/Conference Room, 310 Ave N, Buckley. See website for more information.

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LOCAL MEDIA

LOCAL RADIO STATIONS

KUOW FM 94.9 National Public Radio (Seattle) KUOW.org

KVTI FM 90.9 Northwest Public Radio (WSU/station owner Clover Park Technical College) [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 NPR) info@knkx.org or www.knkx.org 253-535-7758

KGHP FM89.3 Peninsula School District abersold.psd401.net or http://kghp.org 253-857-3589

KTAH LPFM 101.9 Local Community Radio http://radiotacoma.org [email protected]

KHHO AM 850 South Sound Talk https://tunein.com/radio/KHHO-850-s32962/, offers podcasts from a wide range of presenters

Local AM and FM radio stations can be found at: http:// radio- locator.com.

CIVIC TELEVISION (Xfinity channels may be different.) 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], 360-529-5310

PCTV: Comcast Ch 22, Click! Ch 22/522, RainierConnect Ch 20. Airs live and taped coverage of Pierce County Council meetings, City meetings other than Tacoma, Port of Tacoma meetings, County Executive news briefings, community meetings, and other programming on county issues. www.piercecountytv.org, [email protected] 253-798-8707. TRY 2021 Page 51

TV TACOMA: Comcast Ch 12 in Tacoma, Ch 21 in Pierce County, Click! Ch 12. Airs legislative activities and informa-tional 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 (some guides list this channel as ‘govacc’ government access)

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. Tacoma Public School Board meetings and other activities. Livestreaming at https://www.tacomaschools.org/watch/Pages/default.aspx

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.

KBTC: Comcast Ch 3, Click! Ch 3/50 PBS Station owned and operated by Bates Technical College

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ABOUT THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY

We are people 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; our organization does not rate, endorse, support or oppose any political candidates or political party. • Membership is open to all people age 16 or older, with Associate Membership available for those younger. • In order to increase understanding on major policy issues, we research issues from many points of view and educate ourselves, the public, and decision-makers. • We are nonpartisan. We do not support, oppose, or rate candidates. • We do support (or oppose) issues and legislation, after member study and agreement. We mobilize people to vote and to have a say in the complex decisions which affect us all. • We sponsor and assist with candidates’ forums – on television and in public places. • Our other activities include free public forums on issues, voter registration drives, and nonpartisan election guides. • Current issues we are studying include Affordable Housing & Homelessness in Pierce County and Climate Change. We seek to increase League and citizen involvement in: • local governments and boards, • contributions to traditional and online publications, • public service. Involvement means: • voting, • paying attention to government meetings, • contacting (by phone, mail, e-mail, visit) elected officials, • joining citizen advisory commissions and task forces, • joining advocacy groups, • running for public office. Consider joining in the effort: The League of Women Voters can always use more help to educate voters on local, state, and national issues and candidates’ views. Send a note to [email protected] or call 253-272-1495.

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