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Moving Forward, United July 2016 Edition The Compelling Case for Lt. Governor Karen Fraser If elected, she would top leadership roles in the become the first woman Senate. Until Republicans to serve as Lieutenant took over, she chaired the Governor. And so her pub- Capital Budget Commit- lic service career would tee, the Joint Committee come full circle: Fraser on Pension Policy and got her start in politics Joint Select Committee working on state pas- on Pension Policy, and sage of the Equal Rights committees relating to Amendment. environment, energy, “I don’t try to make water, and outdoor recre- By Carolyn Cox headlines, never have,” ation. Secretary, Thurston County she said. “I just try to work “I care deeply that Democrats with other members to get the Senate is run hat do you do things done to serve on a well,” she said. “It takes after 23 years practical level. As one of a lot of skill and under- in the State our past presidents said standing of the body Senate, four … you can get a lot done and its rules. The presi- W if you don’t care who gets dent needs to set the years in the State House of Representatives, eight the credit.” tone of respect and civil- years as a Thurston Coun- She has amassed hun- ity.” ty Commissioner, and sev- dreds of endorsements, She’s not worried about ment inside out. education and train- including that of the Thur- being a political minority if en-and-a-half years on the Trade and international ing from cradle to career, Lacey City Council, includ- ston County Democrats, Republicans keep control social and economic jus- who voted to endorse in of the Senate. She’s more Relations tice, safe and healthy ing five years as mayor? Check! Fraser said this race before the pri- interested in fair, impartial workplaces, good working If you’re Sen. Karen Fra- she has “the longest mary election, a rarity. and evenhanded govern- conditions, a good work- ser, you run for Lieutenant resume of any legisla- The Lieutenant Governor ing. force safety net, and safe Governor. tor working on those presides over the Senate, “To quote Shakespeare,” communities that people aspects of governmental takes over if the governor she said, “the Lieuten- like to live in. life.” That’s not bragging is out of state or unable to ant Governor should be as So, no, Karen Fraser has – it’s fact. She has led serve, and plays a major constant as the northern no intention of ending her three trade/friendship role in trade and interna- star in presiding over the work to improve the lives tional relations. Senate.” missions to Asia, spoken PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID WA OLYMPIA, 107 NO. PERMIT of Washington citizens. at international trade con- So let’s break down “I’m not winding down,” Acting Governor ferences, and serves on those roles. she said “I feel as Check! Fraser has plenty the Lieutenant Governor’s though I’ve just begun!” President of the Senate of executive experience, International Trade Com- Check! Fraser currently including her tenure as mittee. Want to know more? presides over the Sen- county commissioner Her priorities are pro- For more on Karen Fra- ate Democratic Caucus, and Lacey mayor. And moting a prosperous ser’s career, go to http:// meaning she already after serving more than economy that helps all www.karenfraserforltgov- presides over half the 27 years as a legislator, people around the state, ernor.com/. Senate. It’s one of the she knows state govern- Elect Democrats Ensure a Progressive Thurston County OR CURRENT RESIDENT CURRENT OR Every day offered a new the ticket. Don’t get me the governor’s office, and challenge. What happened wrong, the presidential attorneys general play an to those yard signs? How pick matters, and based outsized role in important can I stop getting doors on the presumptive Repub- policy debates we’ll have slammed in my face? What lican nominee, this could over the years. will my in-laws think of me be the most consequen- Many decisions made becoming a *gasp* politi- tial presidential election at the local level impact cian? of our lifetime. But it isn’t our ability to build on the Running for office is the whole enchilada. progress we’ve made. hard, and it is humbling. As we’ve seen most To ensure we continue But running is also incred- recently with President to move forward - and to ibly rewarding if you are Obama in the White House, avoid lurching backwards doing it to make a differ- decisions made on the - we need true leaders as By Rep Denny Heck ence in people’s lives and local level affect the suc- options for every elected 10th Congressional District remain committed to get- cess of our priorities with position on the ballot. ’ll never forget my first ting things done. climate change initiatives, We have familiar and run for a seat in the In a year like 2016, a affordable health care, new faces running to be Washington State Leg- lot of attention concen- immigration, and LGBT county commissioners, islature. Thurston County Democrats County Thurston 164 Box PO 98507-0164 WA Olympia I trates around the top of rights. State legislatures, Continued on page 7. 2 THE DEMOCRAT July 2016 We need to elect Dems up and down the ticket! Democratic candidate, We also have a chance So no matter whether sleeves and get to work Kelsey Hulse or Jim Coo- to elect one of our own, you’re for Bernie or Hill- supporting Democratic per doesn’t make it out Sen. Karen Fraser, to the ary, we need to roll up our candidates up and down of the top two primary, office of lieutenant gov- the ticket! you can be sure that the ernor. However, if Gov. Letter to the Editor sheriff’s budget will grow Jay Inslee is defeated by – at the expense of other his Republican opponent, I appreciated all the arti- healthy, as they are intro- By Katie Nelston county programs. Why is she’ll have a tougher time cles in the latest issue. In duced to the “health” care Chair, Thurston County Democrats that a problem? The crimi- presiding over the Senate. particular, Mr. Mansker’s system in their new home. hether you’re nal justice budget, which Another important race essay about immigration I invite us to think about for Bernie or includes the sheriff’s is secretary of state, caused me to think about a different metaphor - a Hillary, in the office, already consumes where Tina Podlodowski a long accepted, rarely salad bowl, or, pluralism end, we’re all 75 percent of the county gives us a very good questioned, metaphor for - under which there is W our nation’s collective rela- acceptance, appreciation, Democrats. And being a budget! chance of winning the tionship with immigrants. utilization and celebration Democrat is about more What do you suppose office for the first time in than presidential elec- The metaphor in ques- of both similarities and they might cut in order decades. tion - America as Melting differences. Given the tions. to throw more money at I for one don’t want to Your party needs you Pot - is, I believe, outdated complex circumstances law enforcement? Public wake up the day after the and should be set aside. of our current situation, I to help elect solid Demo- health? Planning staff? election to find our local In a “melting pot,” differ- believe (and systems the- crats up and down the And what do you sup- and state government ences and diversity are ory would suggest) that we ballot because county pose they might do to the controlled by Republi- undervalued as people should seek to increase commissioners and state Critical Areas Ordinance, cans. Don’t be fooled into feel pressure to assimilate diversity of thought and legislators have far more shoreline protection and thinking there are “nice and become like the oth- perspective rather than influence on our lives than rules designed to protect Republicans” out there. ers in their community. homogenize. Perhaps this Differences are rejected in view could be the subject the President does. rural areas? I’m smelling That might have been true support of a belief in the of another article in an Our Democratic major- some Mazama pocket in the past, but not today. ity on the three-member superiority of the dominant upcoming issue. It would gopher haters among Republicans who occupy culture. In a real example, be terrific if TCD could be Thurston County Commis- those so-called “indepen- local and state offices are sion is on the line this year. “assimilation” can con- instrumental in helping dent” candidates! working from a very ugly, tribute to an immigrant connect more of our sys- Democratic Commission- And why should we care mean-spirited, national community’s collective tem (community) to itself. ers Sandra Romero and about statewide elec- agenda. forgetting of how their Steven Byers, Olympia Cathy Wolfe are retiring, tions? We’ve already lost culture helps them stay so we must hold on to the state Senate, and we both of these seats. The have a razor-thin majority loss of one would hand in the House. control over to the Repub- Chances are, we’ll licans. (Yes, Bud Blake elect Democrats in the pretends to be an inde- me 22nd Legislative District Sum r Pic pendent (wink, wink), but th ni this year, but that’s just 29 c! his voting record aligns replacing Democrats with him with Republicans.) Democrats.

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