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 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 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. We need to What might happen elect Democrats in the under a Republican-con- 2nd, 20th and 35th Districts trolled commission? if we’re going to have any If former Sheriff Gary chance of wresting back Edwards defeats our control of the Legislature. July 2016 THE DEMOCRAT 3 All Politics is Local – Or Is It? By Dennis Mansker, Editor a wealthy father, set up very possible that the ground and a springboard a governor or even Presi- ll politics is local. a fraudulent “university” Republicans have painted for higher office. dent of the United States. It’s a kind of tru- and mismanaged a string themselves into such a The person you vote Please take the primary ism in American of businesses – including corner that they can’t sur- for in this primary elec- election seriously. When political life, ever casinos! – into bankruptcy. vive as a viable political tion has the potential of you get your ballot, open A it, mark it and send it since it was first uttered He’s never run for office, party. Racism, Nativism becoming, in the fullness by former US Representa- he’s never been in govern- and willful ignorance can of time, a congressional back. tive and Speaker of the ment, and he’s clueless take you only so far. representative, a senator, Your future depends on it. House Thomas P. “Tip” when it comes to what is But still, is this the future O’Neill, way back in his needed to preside over a of electoral politics? first election campaign in nation of 320 million peo- Maybe it is, but I still feel “Satisfying just about any craving at Iron Rabbit.” 1935. We’ve heard it re- ple. that Trump is an anomaly, – T O peated all of our lives, but His rise is shocking, a sidetrack from the true A family-friendly is it factual? but I believe that while course of American poli- restaurant recognized Up until this election Trump’s support may be tics. for meeting the highest it was basically true. A a mile deep, it’s only a Over here in the Reality- standard of quality food political aspirant had to yard wide. A quick glance Based Community – i.e., and exceptional service. run a kind of retail-level at the Facebook page of the Democrats – we still Featuring distinctive spirits, local beer campaign and get support his typical follower reveals believe in the dictum that and wine. from the grassroots voter that. Trump is famous for All Politics is Local. The level, the local political saying that he could shoot local elections that come party and civic organiza- someone in daylight on 5th up every couple of years tions, support that was Avenue in NYC and his fol- serve as a testing ground invaluable to the candi- lowers would still vote for that provides for a win- date. him. And that appears to nowing, that separates And then Donald be correct, given the “true the wheat from the chaff, Trump came along and believer” mental focus of for the future stars of the completely upset that his supporters. Democratic Party. This is paradigm. We are faced He has upset the apple one of the reasons why with an egotistic and cart of the Republican primary elections are so sociopathic draft-dodging Party, to the point where important. The person tax-evading self-styled bil- many pundits are call- you select in the primary lionaire on the crumbling ing his candidacy the goes on to the general edge of dementia whose death knell of the Party election, and when they 360.956.3661 ~ www.ironrabbit.net only qualifications are that of Lincoln. Will it be? It’s are elected to office, that 2103 Harrison Ave NW Olympia WA 98502 he inherited millions from becomes another testing 4 THE DEMOCRAT July 2016

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State of Washington

Email: [email protected] Mike Kreidler is a proven leader who has served with Governor Phone: 206-419-1364 dedication and commitment. He’s the best choice to stand up for consumers for another four years. JAY INSLEE State Auditor Address: PO Box 15017 Tumwater, WA 98511 I’ve worked hard as governor to help Web: http://mikekreidler.com build a stronger economy and better Email: [email protected] future for every Washingtonian. JEFF SPRUNG Phone: 360-819-6956 Jeff Sprung is the only candidate We’ve created over 250,000 jobs with hands-on financial audit and and been recognized as the nation’s investigations experience, having best economy. Every child will now Commissioner of Public Lands returned over $750 million to have access to all-day kindergarten, citizens from financial wrongdoing we have smaller class sizes in K-3, by drug companies and big banks. KAREN PORTERFIELD and we made an unprecedented The Commissioner of Public Jeff is not a career politician. He has tuition cut at all public colleges and universities. Lands is the executive responsible spent his career fighting alongside We secured a transportation package that creates 200,000 for leading the Department of whistle-blowers to demand jobs, repairs bridges, and expands mass transit. When Natural Resources (DNR). This is openness and accountability from government – and tragedy struck, we reopened the Skagit River Bridge in 27 a role for a proven executive, not corporations doing business with government. He will be days and worked with courageous people devastated by the another politician. DNR’s mission the independent voice to give us the government we want. Oso slide, comforting victims and rebuilding communities. is more than just protecting our Jeff has a history of leadership. The immediate past president When it comes to basic Washington values, we will not waiver. environment. It’s about utilizing our of Planned Parenthood Votes, Jeff will safeguard women’s We’ll protect children from the ravages of carbon pollution. public lands to generate revenue to health funding from partisan audits. Jeff serves on the We will work for an economy that builds a stronger middle support our schools, colleges, and our economy. board of a statewide environmental organization and led class by raising the minimum wage and ensuring paid sick As your Commissioner, we will preserve our forests and the successful effort to pass legislation protecting Medicaid leave. I’d be honored to have your vote. use our public lands to generate revenue for our schools. against fraud. Address: P.O. Box 21067, , WA 98111 We can meet our commitments to schools, colleges, and Web: www.jayinslee.com/home Jeff is endorsed by Attorney General Bob Ferguson; Planned the environment, but only if DNR changes how it does its Email: [email protected] Parenthood Votes Northwest; Washington State Labor business. Council; 40 elected officials; Bellevue, Pierce, and other Phone: 206-533-0575 It’s time to take a business approach to our public lands – Firefighters; Spokane, Snohomish, King County Democrats; not a political one. I have a vision, a plan, and the executive retired 20-year Auditor Brian Sonntag. Lieutenant Governor experience to bring fundamental change to DNR. We don’t Address: PO Box 9100, Seattle, WA 98109 need to choose between trees and schools, we need a Web: www.jeffsprung.com proven executive leadership. KAREN FRASER Email: [email protected] Phone: 253-271-8072 Address: 119 1st Ave S Suite 320, Seattle, WA 98104 Karen Fraser, State Senator, 22nd Web: www.karenporterfield.com District, Thurston County, is a true Email: [email protected] champion of our progressive Dem- Superintendent Phone: 206-790-9225 ocratic values. She is exceptionally well qualified to be Lt Governor, of Public Instruction because of her vast experience, undisputed integrity, deep public CHRIS REYKDAL Commissioner of Public Lands service commitment, and always- Every child deserves a high quality respectful style. education! I’m Chris Reykdal, and MARY VERNER Karen would become our first I’d like to earn your vote to be Mary has a plan and is effective at woman Lt Governor. As Senate President, she would preside our State’s next Superintendent bringing people together to pursue by promoting civility, respect, openness, compliance with of Schools. I’ve dedicated my solutions. She is working with constitutional protections for citizens, and getting major career as an educator, education landowners to reduce wildfire risk, issues resolved. finance leader, and policy maker to and with local partners to improve Karen Fraser has the most experience of any candidate supporting our state’s kids! rapid response when fires start. This in the race, having worked together with the last five will protect the many values of our We must do three things to ensure opportunity for all forests, and reduce harmful carbon- Democratic Governors. She served two terms in the students: House of Representatives; two terms as Thurston County emitting smoke. 1) Equitably fund our schools! It’s time to build bipartisan Commissioner; the first woman President of the Washington She has successfully used urban forests and comprehensive support for school funding! A child’s education should never State Association of Counties; and the first woman elected utility plans to intercept contaminants, and will share these depend on the wealth of their neighborhood; Mayor and City Council Member in Lacey. She is Adjunct approaches with Washington’s communities. Faculty at The Evergreen State College, Master of Public 2) Reduce excessive standardized testing so teachers have She will resist development that converts agricultural and Administration Program. Karen Fraser will serve us well. time to engage students and support their individual needs; forest lands. And she will provide geologic hazard education Address: PO Box 13380, Olympia WA 98508-3380 and for local land use plans. Web: KarennFraserForLtGovernor.com 3) Return high quality career and technical education Mary is already engaged in viable business concepts for Email: [email protected] programs to our schools. To improve graduation rates, renewable energy, and is exploring forest management Cell: 206-909-3668 or 360-701-3380 students need career pathways they are passionate about! practices to enhance carbon sequestration. I’ll be the first Superintendent in 30 years to actually have As a mother and grandmother, Mary fights to preserve Secretary of State kids in public school during my service. I will work hard for natural resources and opportunities for future generations. you and ALL kids! She has years of experience leading complex organizations, TINA PODLODOWSKI Address: 855 Trosper Rd. Suite 108-117 sustaining jobs, and moving our economy toward renewable Web: www.chrisreykdal.com Tina Podlodowski’s proven 30-year energy. Email: [email protected] record of elected and community Phone: 360-790-3151 Address: PO Box 3914, Spokane WA 99202 leadership, and her technology and Web: www.maryverner.com management experience will get Email: [email protected] voters participating in democracy Insurance Commissioner Phone: 253-229-7727 again. She’s working with auditors and leaders in all 39 counties on MIKE KREIDLER improvements like postage-paid During his tenure, Insurance ballots, ballot drop boxes, and Commissioner Mike Kreidler Senator, LD 2 automatic voter registration. has been an independent voice A successful businesswoman, Tina is qualified to champion willing to stand up to powerful TAMBORINE BORRELLI neglected reforms to support businesses and safeguard tax industry interests as an advocate Like many of you, I am tired of dollars. Washington once was a leader in elections. Under for consumers. His commitment our Senate failing to address the current Secretary , voter participation has has saved Washington residents issues that are important to our declined to a record low 38%, with over one million eligible over $300 million in auto and community. I want to be your citizens still unregistered. Like many Republicans, Wyman has homeowners’ insurance costs. He’s champion in the Senate, standing opposed the Washington Voting Rights Act and innovations done so by cutting excessive premium rates, putting the up for what is right, what is just, like Election Day registration and pre-registration for 16-17 money back into the pockets of individuals and businesses and what will benefit our entire year olds. across the state. community. Tina is the only candidate endorsed by the non-partisan His consumer protection staff has helped thousands of Our children matter. Their education Women’s Political Caucus of Washington, and supported by Washingtonians with insurance problems, recovering over matters. I will fully fund our public education system to county auditors, elected officials, community organizations, $160 million in wrongfully delayed or denied claims. ensure all our children succeed, something our legislature and voters of all parties who agree: “Every voice matters. Mike Kreidler has also been a leading voice for healthcare has failed to do. Every vote counts.” reform and a staunch defender of the Affordable Care Act. Our tax system is unfair. We must create a fair tax system Address: PO Box 20655 | Seattle, WA 98102 The results: the rate of the uninsured cut in half and nearly a that benefits the hard-working people of the district, not Web: www.votersfortina.com million more fellow state citizens with coverage. corporations that send jobs out of state. July 2016 THE DEMOCRAT 5

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Our planet is dying. We have a moral obligation to protect I would be honored to earn your vote! Endorsements: http:// Director of United Ways of the Pacific Northwest. our environment. I will work to attract green manufacturing www.friendsoflauriedolon.com/endorsements I stand with workers asking for workplace equity and living and green jobs. Web: www.FriendsofLaurieDolan.com wages. I am a lifelong Democrat, former Chair of Thurston The status quo has not solved our problems, I will. I will serve E-Mail: [email protected] County Democrats and LD 22 Democrats. Phone: 360-259-5508 with integrity and passion and get results. I ask for your vote. Vote for me to keep our values on the Thurston County Address: 14511 George Rd SE, Yelm, WA 98597 Commission. Everyone in our community matters. Web: www.Tamborine2016.com Representative, LD 22, Position 1 Address: PO Box 11396, Olympia WA 98508-1396 Email: Contact@tamborine2016 Web: www.electJimCooper.com Phone: 360-259-3025 RHENDA IRIS STRUB Email: [email protected] As the only candidate in this race Phone: 360-451-9053 Senator, LD 22 with experience in elected office, I have worked in government that’s Commissioner, District 2 SAM HUNT closest to the people. Representative Sam Hunt is running As a City Council member I KELSEY HULSE understood the importance of for the senate seat being vacated I have spent my career building making difficult decisions while by Senator Karen Fraser. He is up non-profit organizations considering all of my constituents. honored to have her endorsement, that matter to Thurston County. Citizens could come speak directly and endorsements and support This election is about the future to Council, call me at home, visit with me at community from hundreds of people in the of Thurston County, and the gatherings. I developed the skills necessary to work with 22nd District. challenges we face as we move people in conflict and form new coalitions for progress. Sam has a history of making tough forward. I will use those skills to develop a progressive tax system, decisions that move the state As a resident of unincorporated reduce income inequality, and fully fund education. I will forward. He will continue to do so in the Senate. His lifetime Thurston County, I understand that work to protect our environment, protect a woman’s right voting records include 100% Washington Federation of State we must properly plan how to use our natural resources, to choose, and stand up strong against right wing assaults Employees, 100% Children’s Campaign Fund, 100% NARAL, protect our rural lifestyles, and provide vital services for the on liberty. 98% Washington State Labor Council, 97% Washington vulnerable populations of our community. I want Thurston Conservation Voters, A+ Alliance for Gun Responsibility, and I have been an active Thurston County Democrat for 15 to be a place that looks to the future with ambition and 6% from the American Conservation Union. years, serving twice in Party leadership. I have been with optimism. you, fighting for our values. Please consider investing your Sam opposes construction of new coal and oil export Smart and focused policies will protect our lands, promote precious vote in my experience. terminals and the growing number of massive coal and oil growth, and build a social service network that leaves no trains crossing Washington State. He will work to fully fund Address: 120 State Ave NE, #256, Olympia, 98501 one behind. I am proud to have earned the endorsements Web: www.rhenda.com K-12 education and supports automatic voter registration, of elected leaders and organizations from across our Email: [email protected] Election Day voter registration, and preregistration of 16-17 community. year olds. Phone: 360-870-1192 I am asking for your vote so we can move forward together. Address: PO Box 2573, Olympia WA 98507 Web: www.samhunt.net Representative, LD 22, Position 2 Address: PO Box 3623, Lacey, WA 98509 Email: Facebook Web: www.kelseyhulse.com Email: [email protected] BETH DOGLIO Phone: 360-525-3558 Representative, LD 2, Position 1 A progressive organizer for twenty- five years and mother of two, I’m AMY PIVETTA excited about the opportunity to U.S. Congress, Washington HOFFMAN represent you. I’ve spent my career solving I will advocate for a family-friendly Representative, Dist. 10 problems for businesses and economy, healthy environment, community organizations. On the women’s reproductive choice, DENNY HECK a safety-net for those in need, Bethel School Board and in my own It’s an honor serving you. Since my and protecting the rights of state law practice, I’ve never been afraid first day in office, I’ve focused on employees. I will work for responsible gun policies, equality to take on big challenges, and I building an economy that works for for all, and full funding for public schools. pledge to always put the views of all South Sound families. I’ve spoken my district ahead of party leaders Endorsed: Lummi Councilmember Jay Julius, Governor out in strong support of raising and special interests. Gregoire, former Lands Commissioner Jennifer Belcher, the federal minimum wage from Every Washington student deserves a quality public County Commissioner Sandra Romero, Senator Karen Fraser, $7.25 an hour. I’m fighting to make education. We need to create the equitable, fully-funded K-12 Representative Sam Hunt, Washington Education Association sure a woman’s right to choose is education system required by our state constitution. Local PAC, Washington Federation of State Employees, Women’s protected and women earn equal businesses should have the workforce and infrastructure Political Caucus, Washington Conservation Voters, and more. pay for equal work. they need to innovate and grow. We need to make college Education: B.A. Indiana University, Political Science/ I will always look out for seniors. I oppose all efforts to turn and adult education more affordable, and we need safer Telecommunications, Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa. Medicare into a voucher program or privatize Social Security. roads and reliable public transit choices. Community Service: Co-Chair, 2004 Olympia Parks & We must preserve both of these commitments for future We must bring down crime rates and ensure our veterans Sidewalks Campaign; Roosevelt PTA President and volunteer; generations. aren’t forgotten. I know we can do better, and I’m ready to Olympia Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee member; We must protect the . I’m leading the bipartisan get to work. I would be honored to earn your vote. Solid Ground, Board and Capital Campaign Member; Win effort to bring more federal resources to our recovery efforts. With Women, Board Member; Volunteer, Noel House Web: www.electamy.org/ We cannot let loud and violent voices shape our nation’s Homeless Overflow Shelter and others. Address: PO Box 73854, Puyallup, WA 98373 politics. E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.bethdoglioforhouse.com Phone: 360-970-4958 Email: [email protected] Bipartisanship is still possible if we focus on solving problems. Phone: 360-628-0935 Let’s start by getting dark money out of politics. Representative, LD 22, Position 1 I would be honored to earn your vote. Address: P.O. Box 235, Olympia, WA 98507 Thurston County Web: dennyheckforcongress.com LAURIE DOLAN Email: [email protected] I began my career teaching first Phone: 360-359-1514 grade in the lowest socio-economic Commissioner, District 1 school in Spokane, learning how “income inequality” devastates JIM COOPER 2016 Primary Election: August 2! children and families. I also spent Everyone in our community matters. 28 years of my education career With that fundamental value in bargaining on both sides of the place, everything else becomes table, ultimately training teams to clear. Thurston County has serious do interest-based bargaining. needs: our mentally ill, our homeless In late 2004, Governor Gregoire hired me to move to veterans, and our working poor are Olympia and serve as her Director of Policy. We created the often forgotten. I believe in open Department of Early Learning, the Puget Sound Partnership, and accountable government that crafted the Western States Climate Change Initiative and recognizes every citizen. passed important social justice legislation. I am a husband, a father and an Army Veteran. As a The 22nd LD is losing both it’s representatives: it is critical 5-year Olympia City Councilmember, I have demonstrated to elect someone who understands the legislative process. compassionate, balanced leadership. My role as chair of the Along with my 30 years in public education, I bring four Olympia City Council Finance Committee and chair of Olympic years of legislative experience on behalf of the Governor. I Regional Clean Air Agency Board reflect my experience as am a problem solver who will work tirelessly on your behalf! an effective policy-maker. A seasoned executive, I am the 6 THE DEMOCRAT July 2016 Four County Seniors Awarded Evalyn Poff Scholarships

By Judy McNickle applicants for their aca- a c t i v e hours as a student volun- career in nonprofit wom- Chair, Poff Scholarship Committee demic achievements and in the teer. She plans to attend en’s health care. our active, talent- community contributions, N o r t h the University of Washing- The 2016 Scholars were ed, and determined including hundreds of Thurston ton to study biology or chosen by committee Thurston County hours of volunteer ser- P u b l i c biochemistry and, eventu- members Tom Best, Kay high school seniors vice. Their awards are Schools ally, pediatrics. Cooper, Judy McNickle, F funded by TCD in memory M u l t i - Selena Walsh Smith Judi Peterson, and Ruth will head to college this fall with $1,000 scholar- of Evalyn Poff, a beloved cultural of Avanti High School is Shearer. The awards are ships. The awards took and long-time active Dem- Advisory already a veteran student presented annually in place at the annual Ken- ocrat, former TCD Chair, Evalyn Poff C o u n - lobbyist who has volun- memory of Evalyn Poff, nedy Dinner by Thurston and 2000 State Demo- cil and numerous other teered for Congressman a vigorously active local County Democrat (TCD) crat of the Year. volunteer activities. She Denny Heck, SafePlace Democrat who, in addition Chair Katie Nelson. Honored as our 2016 plans to enroll in the Uni- Olympia, and in the famed to serving as TCD Chair, Selected by a five- Scholars were: versity of British Columbia TCD Burger Booth at Lake- also frequently worked as member committee, the Karen Coppock of Tim- this fall to pursue a career fair. She plans to attend campaign finance direc- seniors were chosen berline High School is a as a pediatric psychiatrist. The Evergreen State Col- tor for candidates, state from among four dozen quadruplet who has been Jameson Doane of lege (TESC) and seek a elected officials and politi- Avanti High School is cal action committees. Kennedy Dinner a senior organizer and and Auction 2016 Sponsors dedicated lobbyist for Ruth Shearer receives TCD Democrat Wolf-PAC, a political action of the Year honor for 2016 Patty Murray, U.S. Senator Sandra Romero, Thurston committee focused on County Commissioner campaign finance reform. By Steven Drew a family. Beth Doglio for LD 22, He plans to study phys- his year’s recipient Ruth has always been sponsor of Poff Scholarship Jim Cooper for Thurston ics, engineering, and embodies so many an important and active Recipient Table County Commission, politics at the University of the qualities that supporter of democratic Laurie Dolan for 22nd District 1 of Washington, pursue a make our com- candidates, including Legislative Representative, Cynthia Pratt, Lacey City doctorate, and possibly T Kathleen Drew while she munity great, the central Position 1 Council Member seek elective office. committee overwhelming defeated Dino Rossi to nd Vivian Glass of Black Rhenda Strub for 22 Jeff Gadman, Lacey City supported her nomination become the first D legisla- Hills High School is a Legislative Representative, Council Member as the 2016 Democrat of tor elected from East King Running Start student at Position 1 the Year. County. Lacey Professional South Puget Sound Com- nd Though I have known After retirement, Ruth Beth Doglio for 22 Firefighters L2903 for munity College. She has Ruth only since the late and Jack moved to Lac- Legislative Representative, Jim Cooper logged more than 100 Position 2 80s, I can tell you she ey’s Panorama City where, has lived her life as one with Jack’s support, she who gets involved, gets became Chair of their informed, and then kindly, Democratic Study Group, calmly and authoritatively holding coffee hour fund- speaks out. raisers, and election year In the 60s through the candidate forums. Ruth 90s Ruth and Jack Shearer has remained involved in lived in East King County environmental issues such where Ruth found time to as fossil fuel transporta- serve on the Sammamish tion, and as an occasional Plateau Water and Sewer reporter for the South District, and the Issaquah Sound Green Pages. Ruth Ground Water Advisory is a consistent donor, a vol- Committee while working unteer, an endorser and a long hours as a geneticist, PCO. a cancer researcher, and This year we honor the an author, all while raising many contributions of Ruth Shearer.

I look forward to serving as your next STATE REPRESENTATIVE When elected in November, my priorities will be: • Finding the best way to provide social nets for those in need • Investing in labor policies that drive a strong, sustainable, family-friendly economy • Protecting a woman’s right to full reproductive services • Protecting our environment • Fully funding education

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By Brendan Williams to fall into Republican c o n t e n t i o u s control? I served in the election year House 6 years, and can’t produced a con- recall many colleagues Atentious Thurston familiar with the platform. County Democratic Con- It doesn’t bind. Even vention May 1. when organized labor Sure, police were not tried to get Democrats to called, and lights turned keep campaign promises off, as occurred at the – PROMISES! – to forbid Nevada Democratic Con- employers from browbeat- vention. We didn’t finish ing workers, the response in the parking lot, as in was to kill the bill and have Pierce County. But it was a labor lobbyist arrested. a hot day – which created All of this is to say we’re significant absenteeism playing a long game. – making more tortuous Commitment extends delegate apportionment beyond a day or perfect by hand-counting sign-ins platform prose. I’m oft- (yes, in 2016, the state disillusioned. But as a party still hasn’t comput- public school student’s erized this) by a volunteer dad I don’t have the luxury credentials committee. of giving up. You need not Meanwhile those who did accept the unacceptable show sweated in the Black (thank God young voters, Hills High gym. Heaven especially, refuse to), but knows that, in wool, I felt do try to find commonal- empathy. I hate for first- ity. Everyone attending time voters, particularly, May 1 should be thanked to have their introduction for caring enough to give to politics be interminable up a beautiful day and “process.” But process fight for their version of protects both majority the truth. You can sup- and minority. port our nominee AND As a former politician I agree politics are rigged. But your county party Four years ago, our State Supreme isn’t. Those volunteering Court made it clear that we are failing had no axe to grind. No our students. I am ready to lead on “super-delegates” deigned issues such as class size, the academic to show. I was an ardent achievement gap and graduation rates. supporter of Sen. Bernie Sanders, but no thumb I will support legislation to fully fund can be applied to the pensions and social services that scale in conducting meet- honor the dignity of veterans, people ings. I had friends AND with physical and mental disabilities, family attending on both seniors, children and families in need. sides of the Sanders and I pledge to remain steadfast in Secretary Hillary Clinton maintaining our sustainable resources equation! Nothing com- and the health and wellness of our pels you to clap for those State for future generations. you disagree with, and booing is downright Amer- My unique combination of policy ican, but shouting down experience and progressive values speakers is intolerable. I will ensure that we get results for the know some abhorred fill- 22nd District. ing the credentials’ wait I ask for your vote. with candidate speeches. Karen Look, I’ve suffered through more dreadful ★Strengthening our schools speeches than perhaps ★Environmental sustainability anyone reading this, but ★ a convention’s purpose Reinvesting in Social Services isn’t just choosing a future Paid for by People for Karen Johnson • PO Box 786 • Olympia, WA 98507 • peopleforkarenjohnson.com president (this isn’t a mon- archy) but to hear from other candidates whose values we share. Think globally, act locally, right? Loving the platform to death isn’t productive. Electing great candidates is. Of what value would a “perfect” platform be if, say, you allowed progressive Thurston County’s commission 8 THE DEMOCRAT July 2016 Breathing Life into Platform Starts with Respectful Process

By Jennifer Minich up its challenge to treat really hard, and proof that n May 1, 2016, ourselves, each other, working together in good Thurston Coun- and our planet with bet- faith leads to consensus.” ty Democrats ter care, wonder, respect, Unsoeld, Wheatley, and O(TCD) passed a and dignity. Nontell all agree that it new party platform at the Committee member was a big deal for peo- Black Hills High School in Helen Wheatley, who had ple from both the Hillary Tumwater, WA as part of experience in a platform Clinton and the Bernie the convention and cau- process, stated, “Regon Sanders campaigns to cus process. Chaired and had a very different work together to reach facilitated by Regon Un- approach.” According to consensus on this plat- soeld, platform and resolu- Clockwise around the table from the near left, Kelsea Huston, Cindy Wheatley, “Regon fostered form. Nontell added about tion committee members Corrie, Chris Stegman, Tamborine Borrelli, Philip Nontell, Jim Mathis, a spirit of camaraderie the platform process that, met and came to consen- Susan Stack, Jessica Blose, and Abby Rusky. between people who “It felt good to be a human sus over 40 hours in eight expresses the heart and TCD Central Committee hadn’t worked together and a Democrat equally.” days. Seventeen mem- soul of the party while membership meetings. before. Everyone had The newly adopted TCD bers and seven associate resolutions are more spe- To draft the platform an attitude of coopera- platform will be posted members drafted, dis- cific and action oriented. preamble, Unsoeld drew tion. There was a spirit in its entirety online at cussed, revised, finalized, Due to time constraints, inspiration from the phi- of creating a document www.thurstondemocrats. and edited the platform. only one resolution was losophy of his father, that spoke to principles.” org. The members of the The committee success- passed at the Thurston Willi Unsoeld, a founding Wheatley’s favorite sec- committee include Abby fully met their challenge to County Democratic Con- faculty member of The tion of the platform was Rusky, Bil Fleming, Chris condense complex ideas vention, which pertained Evergreen State College, the social reform section. Stegman, Cindy Corrie, into the final five-page to improving community and Martin Luther King Jr. She most appreciated the Helen Wheatley, Jesse Bar- platform. police relations by fos- He wanted the platform to timeliness and importance ham, Jessica Blose, Jim Regon Unsoeld, who tering accountability and speak to a person’s heart, of all of the section on Mathis, Kate Severson, attended his first cau- public trust. All remain- not just to their head. social & racial justice, and Kelsea Huston, Keoki Kau- cus in 1972, explained ing resolutions are to be The platform and resolu- criminal justice reform. anoe, Philip Nontell, Regon that the TCD platform placed on the agenda in tion process allowed for Platform and resolution Unsoeld, Stuart Reed, committee member Philip Susan Stack, Tamborine Elect Democrats difficult conversations, including discussions Nontell is a seasoned Borrelli, and Tony Winters. Ensure a Progressive Thurston County about the middle east, campaign worker, but he Associate members are superdelegates, the dem- had never participated in Amanda Merlin, Ruth Mus- Continued from page 1. those evidence-based, ocratic process, and race a platform process. Non- grave, Robin Ledbetter, state representatives, common-sense policy relations. Unsoeld hopes tell remarked, “I love the Karen Johnson, Cynthia state senators, as well as proposals that voters of we will all breathe life into people I got to work with. Pratt, Kyle Taylor Lucas, several statewide posi- all political preferences the platform by taking This was very interesting, and Leslie Cushman. tions. It is pivotal that seek. With our support, the victorious individuals folks like Amy can win. in August and November Being trusted to serve embody the same pro- on behalf of the public is gressive values we hold a special honor. I couldn’t dear in Thurston County. have won a single election We want elected officials if it weren’t for the sup- that fight for: a prosper- port of tireless volunteers, ous and fair economy that influential candidates for lifts the middle class and other offices, party lead- those fighting to join it, a ers, and of course, the world class education sys- voters. Their time, advice, tem, equality and social and support motivated justice for all people, and me. They inspire me to a healthy environment. find great Democrats to We have a two-seat defi- run for office, locally and cit in the State Senate, nationally. and a two-seat majority With our outstanding, to build upon in the State politically active com- House of Representa- munity, Thurston County tives. Achieving majorities can be the model for in both the upper and the state and country on lower chamber of the how to form a strong and Washington State Legis- resilient government. We lature means all hands on can continue to serve as deck for every promising pioneers in the progres- candidate. Strong, smart sive movement and build candidates like Amy Piv- a better United States for etta Hoffman will make everyone. Advertise in The Democrat Each issue of The Democrat is mailed to nearly 10,000 households in greater Thurston County, and is read by more than 25,000 individuals. 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