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2016 Directory of Elected THEY REPRESENT LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS© OF TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY 253.272.1495 2016 Elections Primary: August 2nd; General: November 8th Voter Information Sources Pierce County: Find out about the current election at Pierce County Elections (part of the Auditor’s Office), including sample ballots: www.co.pierce.wa.us/elections P.C. Elections’ list of elected and appointed officers: www.piercecountywa.org/index.aspx?nid=336 Pierce County Auditor’s Office 253-798-7427 MyVote smartphone app available on Google Play and Apple iTunes: find registration status, sample ballot, your ballot’s status, etc. Washington State: League of Women Voters of Washington www.lwvwa.org Elections & Voting www.vote.wa.gov Sec’y of State’s Elections Office: 360-902-4151 www.secstate.wa.gov General Information: 800-321-2808 Voter Information: 800-448-4881 Judicial Voter Pamphlet www.courts.wa.gov National: LWV Voter Information 411 www.vote411.org Project Vote Smart www.vote-smart.org Federal Elections Commission www.fec.gov U.S. Government Portal www.firstgov.gov Copies of this booklet are available free by contacting the League of Women Voters’ Office. Please let us know of any changes. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization whose purpose is to promote informed and active participation in government. Membership is open to all citizens of voting age. For information, call: 253-272-1495 www.tacomapiercelwv.org [email protected] Tax-deductible donations can be made to League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County Education Fund 621 Tacoma Ave. S. Suite 202 Tacoma, WA 98402 TRY 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS Voter Information Sources inside front cover Table of Contents 1 Welcome, Voter 2 About the League of Women Voters 3 Pierce County Municipalities 4 Pierce County Officials 18 Pierce County Council 19 Election District Maps 20 Washington State Government 22 State Legislature 23 U.S. Federal Officials 26 Port of Tacoma 27 Pierce Conservation District 27 Courts and Judges 27 Park Districts 28 School Districts 29 Local Radio Stations 35 Civic Television 35 Forms of Municipal Government 35 Municipal Classifications 36 Neighborhood / Community Councils 36 Be Active in the Political Party of Your Choice 38 Make an Advocacy Plan 39 Choosing and Supporting a Candidate 40 Letters to the Editor 40 Voting and Voter Registration inside back cover Felons’ Right to Vote inside back cover TRY 2016 Page 1 Welcome, Voter This directory is compiled by the League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County as a resource for citizens who wish to engage with their representatives at any level of government. The League also provides election information at www.VOTE411. We encourage all to take advantage of these resources to learn more about how to be engaged with their government. One of the first steps in getting involved is writing a Letter to the Editor. On page 40, we have contact information for publications in Pierce County and suggestions on how to get your letter printed. You can also write, phone, or e-mail any elected official in the county, as well as state and federal government officials, using the information on pages 4-34. Your best chance of being heard is to stand in front of the individual who represents you. Included in the directory are the meeting times for all city/town councils, neighborhood/ community councils, school boards, and other groups in the County. When you arrive, sign in and indicate by your name if you would like to speak. We’ve also included the office numbers in Olympia for all of our State Representatives. Call to make an appointment if you wish to visit with them. If there is a particular issue that you want to pursue, we’ve included Making an Advocacy Plan on page 39. This guide leads you through the process of working with others on your issue of choice. A good starting point for issue informa- tion is the LWV of Washington website, www.lwvwa.org. This comprehensive site has links to information about ballot issues, political parties, campaign finance reform, and citizen watchdog groups. Finally, we have included information on how to support or choose a candidate on page 40. The League does not endorse any political party or candidate, but this information can help YOU decide how to use your vote. Contact information for the political parties is on page 38. Our objectives are to ensure that you have the information you need. The people listed in this booklet represent you. Let your voice be heard. Ruth Ann Hatchett President TRY 2016 Page 2 About the League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County We are women and men of all ages and backgrounds who want to make a difference in our communities, our country, and our world. We encourage informed and active participation in government. The League is political, but nonpartisan; our organization does not rate, endorse, or support political candidates , or any political party. Membership is open to all citizens of voting age, with associate membership available for young people and non-citizens. 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 Mental Health Services in Pierce County andPierce County Funding. 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 TRY 2016 Page 3 PIERCE COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES Listed in alphabetical Order. City classification and form of government are explained on pages ?? and ??. 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 98001-4998 www.auburnwa.gov Population 77,069 total 7,655 in Pierce County Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1891 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Nancy Backus 253-931-3041 2017 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year term) Pos 1 Largo Wales 253-261-5421 2017 [email protected] Pos 2 Claude DaCorsi 253-329-4084 2019 [email protected] Pos 3 Bill Peloza 253-261-3235 2019 [email protected] Pos 4 Yolanda Trout 253-329-4029 2017 [email protected] Pos 5 John Holman 253-261-5384 2019 [email protected] Pos 6 Rich Wagner 253-261-3263 2017 [email protected] Pos 7 Robert Baggett 253-457-2358 2019 [email protected] City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Monday at 7:30 p.m. __________________________________________________________ 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 18,499 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1949 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Neil Johnson 253-447-4309 2017 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year term) Pos 1 Randy McKibbin 253-241-0472 2017 [email protected] Pos 2 Justin Evans 253-709-9199 2019 [email protected] Cont. opposite TRY 2016 Page 4 BONNEY LAKE, cont. Pos 3 Dan Swatman 253-447-4269 2017 [email protected] Pos 4 James Rackley 253-862-5326 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Tom Watson 253-348-7995 2019 [email protected] Pos 6 Donn Lewis 253-826-5431 2017 [email protected] Pos 7 Katrina Minton-Davis 253-691-4144 2019 [email protected] City Council meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. __________________________________________________________ BUCKLEY 360-829-1921 ext. 7803 City Hall [email protected] 933 Main St PO Box 1960 Buckley, WA 98321-1960 www.cityofbuckley.com Population 4,494 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1890 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Patricia Johnson 360-761-7803 2017 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year term) Pos 1 Lyn Rose 360-829-6523 2017 [email protected] Pos 2 Cristi Boyle 360-829-2906 2017 [email protected] Pos 3 Marvin Sundstrom 360-829-5249 2017 [email protected] Pos 4 Beau Burkett 253-345-1124 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 John Leggett 360-829-0447 2019 [email protected] Pos 6 Milt Tremblay 360-829-2804 2019 [email protected] Pos 7 Jennie Kyllonen 253.226.4504 2019 [email protected] City Council meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. __________________________________________________________ CARBONADO 360-829-0125 Town Hall [email protected] 818 Eighth Ave PO Drawer 91 Carbonado, WA 98323 Population 635 Classification Town Incorporation 1948 Form of Government Mayor-Council Cont. over TRY 2016 Page 5 CARBONADO, cont. Next Election MAYOR Wally Snover 253-509-2850 2019 mayor@@carbonado.org TOWN COUNCIL (4-year term) Pos 1 Bruce Cristel 360-829-1027 2019 [email protected] Pos 2 Kevin Vesey 360-829-0202 2017 [email protected] Pos 3 Jay Argo 360-829-1160 2019 [email protected] Pos 4 Emily Jones 360-829-1477 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Amos Green 253-203-5306 2019 [email protected] Town Council meets the 2nd Monday at 6:30 p.m.