This edition is dedicated to John Thurlow 1941-2018 John was a long-term League member and beloved past Editor of this Directory

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Dedication—John Thurlow inside cover Dear Pierce County Voter 2 2019 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 24 Forms of Municipal Government 27 Municipal Classifications 27 Neighborhood / Community Councils 29 Pierce County Government 32 Pierce County Council 32 Courts and Judges 33 Pierce County Council Districts Map 34 Washington State Government 35 Washington State Legislature 37 Washington State Legislative District Map 39 U.S. Federal Officials 41 Special Districts 42 Port of Tacoma 42 Congressional Districts Map 43 Pierce Conservation District 44 Park Districts 44 School Districts 46 Local Media 53 About the League of Women Voters 55 Join the League 56 Become a sponsor and support the League 57 Printing by Johnson Cox Printing, Inc. 726 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402 TRY 2019 Page 1

Dear Pierce County Voter: Welcome to the 2019 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 repre- sentatives, 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, contact- ing your elected officials, and choosing and support- ing 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 en- courages 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 pro- cesses. For additional nonpartisan information or assistance, you may contact us at www.tacomapiercelwv.org, 253-272-1495, or lwvta- [email protected]. You may also use the League of Women Voters electoral web site, www.VOTE411.

Sincerely, Cynthia Stewart, President

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2019 Elections February 12 Special Election: School levies, certain fire districts April 23 Special Election: to be specified August 6 Primary Election: U.S. Congress, state legislature, Pierce County November 5 General Election: U.S. Congress, state legislature, ballot issues, Pierce County

Voter Information Sources Civic Pierce County App for Smartphone Users: Download this powerful App from Google Play or Apple App Store and sign in to it. You can:  Register to vote  Check your voter registration  See current election details including a sample ballot  Find a drop box for your ballot  Check that your ballot has been received  See current elected officials representing you and their contact information  Get basic voting questions answered  Find many other useful functions. Pierce County Elections Office: Use a computer browser to find out about the cur- rent election at Pierce County Elections (part of the Auditor’s Office). Click MyVote at: www.co.pierce.wa.us/elections or call 253-798- 7427. Washington State Voter Information: League of Women Voters of WA www.lwvwa.org Elections & Voting www.vote.wa.gov Secretary of State’s Elections Office 360-902-4151 www.secstate.wa.gov Judicial Voter Pamphlet www.courts.wa.gov LWV Voter Information 411: This website lists local election information, includ- ing candidates’ responses to questions posed by the League of Women Voters: www.vote411.org Vote Smart is another independent source of infor- mation on candidates, issues, and voting: https:// votesmart.org TRY 2019 Page 3

VOTING AND VOTER REGISTRATION

You are eligible to register to vote if you are: a citi- zen of the United States, a legal resident of the state of Washington, and 18 years old or older by the date of the next election. When registering to vote, you need to verify your identity by presenting your driver’s license number or the last four digits of your Social Security Number.

You can register to vote: online by going to www.myvote.wa.gov, in-person at the Pierce Coun- ty Elections Center (2501 S C St, Suite C, Tacoma 98409, M-F 8:30am-4:30pm), or by picking up a mail-in form at the League of Women Voters’ office, city or town clerk’s office, libraries, public schools, most fire stations (call first), and state offices, or at a voter registration event.

Pierce County Elections will mail a registration form if you call and request one (253-798-VOTE(8683)). You must register at least 29 days before the elec- tion, or in-person at the Elections Center at least 8 days before the election.

VOTE-BY-MAIL Washington State no longer uses polling places for most voters. Elections officials 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 8pm on Election Day. The Elections Office advises mailing early to ensure on-time deliv- ery. Late votes will not be counted.

VOTING CENTERS For voters who need help casting a ballot, Pierce County has up to six Voting Centers, depending on the scope of the election, open from 7am to 8pm on Election Day. See a map of these locations at www.co.pierce.wa.us/334/ or contact the Elections Center by phone to confirm locations and hours). Voting Centers provide accessible voting options for disabled voters to use touch-screen voting ma- chines. Cont’d next page TRY 2019 Page 4

VOTING CENTERS, Cont’d

Staff is available to answer questions about re- placement ballots or provide provisional ballots, and voter registration. Voting Centers open when bal- lots are mailed. Photo ID is required to vote.

BALLOT DROP-OFF SITES You can deposit your ballot in a ballot drop box without a stamp. There are up to 30 sites through- out Pierce County depending on the scope of the election. Locations for a particular election are listed on the Pierce County Elections Center web- site, as well as in the local Voters’ Pamphlet.

MOVING Within Pierce County: Notify Pierce County Elec- tions of address changes in person, by mail, by phone or online at www.myvote.wa.gov. Supply old and new addresses and date of birth. You must make the change 29 days prior to an election to be eligible to vote in that election.

To another County or State: You must register in your new county or state. Voter registrations are not transferable county to county or state to state.

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

FELONS’ RIGHT TO VOTE If you were convicted of a felony in Washington State, your right to vote is restored when your com- munity supervision ends. To check status, call 800- 430-9674 (Dept. of Corrections). If you were convicted in another state or in federal court, your right to vote is restored when you are no longer incarcerated.

Once your right to vote is restored, you must regis- ter to vote again in order to receive a ballot.

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TO SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATE FOR CHANGES IN YOUR COMMUNITY

MAKE AN ADVOCACY PLAN Goal: Set your objectives in a few brief sentences.  Identify the problem.  Describe your favored solution.

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

4. Set each promotional activity with a delegat- ed person in charge and a timeline.

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BE ACTIVE IN THE POLITICAL PARTY OF YOUR CHOICE Christian Liberty Party 820 Cady Rd B-307 888-396-6247 Everett WA 98203 www.christianlibertyparty.org or [email protected] Constitution Party of Washington PO Box 141015 360-339-4767 Spokane Valley, WA 99214 www.cpofwa.com or [email protected] Green Party of Washington State P.O. Box 70493 , WA 98127 www.greenpartywashington.org or [email protected] Libertarian Party of Washington State PMB #153 1-800-ELECTUS 3877 Bethel Rd SE, Ste. 107 Port Orchard, WA 98366 253-353-2887 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 www.piercegop.org Progressive Party of Washington State 2445 NW 57th Street #503 206-467-1370 Seattle, WA 98107 www.waprogressive.party or [email protected] Washington State Democratic Party 615 Second Ave, Suite 580 206-583-0664 P.O. Box 4027 Seattle, WA 98194 www.wa-democrats.org or [email protected] Washington State Republican Party 11811 NE 1st Street, Suite A306 425-460-0570 Bellevue, WA 98005 www.wsrp.org

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CHOOSING AND SUPPORTING A CANDIDATE

Decide what you care about and what character- istics 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, candi- dates 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, can- didates, 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 communi- ty 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. Cont’d next page

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Cont’d

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 au- dience you wish to reach.

When sending a letter by e-mail, include “Letter to the Editor” in the subject line to call attention to your note’s importance. You must include your full name, address, and phone number for verification purposes. Your ad- dress 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 www.fifefreepress.com Kitsap Sun www.kitsapsun.com/pages/interactives/ Peninsula Gateway [email protected] Milton Edgewood Signal contact through Tacoma Weekly The Pierce Progressive [email protected] Puyallup Herald [email protected] Tacoma Weekly www.tacomaweekly.com/info/contact_us/ The News Tribune www.thenewstribune.com/ opinion/letters-to-the-editor/submit-letter/ The Suburban Times www.thesubtimes.com/letter-to-the-editor/

You also may submit events and opinions on your local Patch online: http://patch.com/washington and select your neighborhood (Patch is an inde- pendent 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 page 27.

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 80,615 total  9,965 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 Largo Wales 253-261-5421 2019 [email protected] Pos 2 Claude DaCorsi 253-329-4084 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Bill Peloza 253-261-3235 2019 [email protected] Pos 4 Yolanda Trout-Manuel 253-329-4029 2021 [email protected] Pos 5 John Holman 253-261-5384 2019 [email protected] Pos 6 Larry Brown 253-258-1898 2021 [email protected] Pos 7 Robert Baggett 253-457-2358 2019 [email protected]

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

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BONNEY LAKE 253-862-8602

City Hall [email protected] 9002 Main Street East P.O. Box 7380 Bonney Lake, WA 98391-0944 www.ci.bonney-lake.wa.us Population 20,940 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1949 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Neil Johnson 253-447-4309 2021 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year terms) Pos 1 Randy McKibbin 253-241-0472 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Justin Evans 253-709-9199 2019 [email protected] Pos 3 Dan Swatman 253-606-1196 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 James Rackley 253-862-5326 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Tom Watson 253-348-7995 2019 [email protected] Pos 6 Terry Carter 253-347-5376 2021 [email protected] Pos 7 Michelle Surdez 253-223-3208 2019 [email protected]

City Council meets the 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 4,765 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1890 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Patricia Johnson 360-761-7803 2021 [email protected] Cont’d next page TRY 2019 Page 11

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CITY COUNCIL (4-year terms) Pos 1 Ron Smith 206-761-5456 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Connie Bender 360-824-5184 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Luke Wilbanks 206-730-2259 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Beau Burkett 360-829-1921 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 John Leggett 360-829-0447 2019 [email protected] Pos 6 Milt Tremblay 360-829-2804 2019 [email protected] Pos 7 Sandy Burkett 253-345-1124 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. CARBONADO 360-829-0125 Town Hall [email protected] 818 Eighth Ave PO Drawer 91 Carbonado, WA 98323 Population 665 Classification Town Incorporation 1948 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Wally Snover 253-509-2850 2019 [email protected] TOWN COUNCIL (4-year terms) Pos 1 John (Rick) Pries 360-829-1224 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Kevin Vesey 360-829-0202 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Jay Argo 360-829-1160 2019 [email protected] Pos 4 Tom Argo 360-829-1642 2021 [email protected] Pos 5 Amos Green 360-761-7036 2019 [email protected]

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

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DUPONT 253-964-8121 City Hall [email protected] 1700 Civic Dr DuPont, WA 98327 www.dupontwa.gov Population 9,385 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1951 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Michael P. Court 253-912-5218 2019 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year terms) Pos 1 Chris Barnes 253-964-8121 x5282 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Shawna Gasak 253-964-8121 x5283 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Rex Bruce 253-964-8121 x5285 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Penny Coffey 253-964-8121 x5281 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Matt Helder 253-964-8121 x5284 2019 [email protected] Pos 6 Eric Corp 253-964-8121 x5286 2019 [email protected] Pos 7 Leo R. Gruba 253-964-8121 x5287 2021 [email protected]

City Council meets the 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 2,955 Classification Town Incorporation 1909 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Mike Schaub 360-832-3361 x106 2021 [email protected] TOWN COUNCIL (4-year terms) Pos 1 Jennie Hannah 360-832-3361 2021 [email protected]

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EATONVILLE, Cont’d

Pos 2 Bob Walter 253-988-0904 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Robert Thomas 360-832-3361 2019 [email protected] Pos 4 Bill Dunn 253-350-4997 2021 [email protected] Pos 5 James Schrimpsher 360-832-3361 2019 [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 10,990 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1996 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Daryl Eidinger 253-952-3299 2019 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year terms) Pos 1 Mark Creley 253-548-4570 2019 [email protected] Pos 2 Ryan Day 253-952-3299 2019 [email protected] 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 Stephanie (Shook) Hunter 253-952-3299 2021 [email protected] Pos 7 Nate Lowry 253-952-3299 2019 [email protected]

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

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FIFE 253-922-2489 City Hall [email protected] 5411 23rd St E Fife, WA 98424 www.cityoffife.org Population 10,100 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1957 Form of Government Council-Manager Next Election MAYOR Kim Roscoe 253-922-2489 2019 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year terms) Pos 1 Bryan Yambe 253-922-2489 2019 [email protected] Pos 2 Tim Curtis 253-922-2489 2019 [email protected] Pos 3 Doug Fagundes 253-922-2489 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Pat Hulcey 253-212-5716 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Kim Roscoe 253-922-2489 2019 [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 6,640 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1925 Form of Government Council-Manager Next Election MAYOR Hunter T. George 253-564-8901 2019 [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] Cont’d next page

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FIRCREST, Cont’d Pos 3 Brett Wittner 253-564-8901 2019 [email protected] Pos 4 Blake Surina 253-564-8901 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Hunter T. George 253-564-8901 2019 [email protected] Pos 6 Denny Waltier 253-564-8901 2021 [email protected] Pos 7 Jamie Nixon 253-564-8901 2021 [email protected]

City Council meets the 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 10,320 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 Spencer Hutchins 253-851-8136 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Ken Malich 253-851-8136 2019 [email protected] Pos 6 Michael Perrow 253-851-8136 2019 [email protected] Pos 7 Spencer Abersold 253-225-1195 2021 [email protected]

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

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LAKEWOOD 253-589-2489 City Hall [email protected] 6000 Main St SW Lakewood, WA 98499 www.cityoflakewood.us Population 61,121 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1996 Form of Government Council-Manager Next Election MAYOR Don Anderson 253-582-9571 2019 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year terms) Pos1 Mary Moss 253-984-6405 2021 [email protected] Pos2 Mike Brandstetter 253-983-7705 2021 [email protected] Pos3 Jason Whalen 253-584-1485 2021 [email protected] Pos4 Don Anderson 253-582-9571 2019 [email protected] Pos5 John Simpson 253-414-4678 2021 [email protected] Pos6 Marie Barth 253-677-3874 2019 [email protected] Pos7 Paul Bocchi 253-584-2904 2019 [email protected]

City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 6000 Main St SW. Study Ses- sions 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 7,304 total – 6,140 in Pierce County Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1907 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Shanna Styron Sherrell 253-517-2705 2021 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year terms) Pos 1 Steve Whitaker 253-670-1262 2021 [email protected] Cont’d next page TRY 2019 Page 17

MILTON, Cont’d Pos 1 Steve Whitaker 253-670-1262 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Susan Johnson 253-334-5088 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Bryan Ott 253-922-8733 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Mary Tompkins 253-221-1520 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Todd Morton 253-922-6919 2021 [email protected] Pos 6 Mark Hutson 253-321-7401 2019 [email protected] Pos 7 Bob Whalen 253-921-3221 2019 [email protected] City Council meets the 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 7,284 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1889 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Joshua Penner 360-893-2219 x125 2021 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year terms) Pos 1 Tod Gunther 360-893-2219 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 John Kelley 360-893-2219 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Michelle Gehring 360-893-2219 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Joachim Pestinger 253-820-0283 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Nicola McDonald 360-893-2219 2019 [email protected] Pos 6 Greg Hogan 360-893-2219 2019 [email protected] Pos 7 Scott Drennen 360-893-2219 2021 [email protected] Cont’d next page

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ORTING, Cont’d

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

PACIFIC 253-929-1100

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

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

PUYALLUP 253-841-4321 City Hall [email protected] 333 S. Meridian Puyallup, WA 98371 www.cityofpuyallup.org Population 39,850 Classification Optional Municipal Code Cont’d next page

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PUYALLUP, Cont’d Incorporation 1890 Form of Government Council-Manager Next Election MAYOR John Palmer 253-753-8256 2019 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year terms) At Large Dean Johnson 253-244-8510 2019 [email protected] Dist 1 Pos 1 Robin Farris 253-213-3174 2019 [email protected] Dist 1 Pos 2 Jim Kastama 253-278-6022 2021 [email protected] Dist 2 Pos 1 John Palmer 253-753-8256 2019 [email protected] Dist 2 Pos 2 Cynthia Jacobsen 253-278-6044 2021 [email protected] Dist 3 Pos 1 Tom Swanson 253-753-8743 2019 [email protected] Dist 3 Pos 2 Julie Door 253-320-5826 2021 [email protected]

City Council generally meets on 1st and 3rd Tues- days at 6:30 p.m. - check website for approved cal- endar.

RUSTON 253-759-3544 Town Hall [email protected] 5117 N Winnifred St. Ruston, WA 98407 www.rustonwa.org Population 797 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1906 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Bruce Hopkins 253-759-3549 2021 [email protected] TOWN COUNCIL (4-year 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 2019 [email protected] Cont’d next page

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RUSTON, Cont’d Pos 4 Bradley Huson 253-759-3544 2021 [email protected] Pos 5 Lynn Syler 253-759-3544 2019 [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 P.O. Box 870 South Prairie, WA 98385 www.townofsouthprairie.com Population 441 Classification Town Incorporation 1909 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Stu Terry 360-897-8878 2021 [email protected] TOWN COUNCIL (4-year terms) Pos 1 Anthony Caldwell 360-897-8878 2019 Pos 2 Tim Trent 360-897-8878 2021 Pos 3 Janyce Twardoski 360-897-8878 2021 Pos 4 Barbara Wigton 360-897-8878 2019 Pos 5 Joseph Mills 360-897-8878 2021 All email at [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 5,985 Classification Town Incorporation 1854 Form of Government Mayor-Council Cont’d next page

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STEILACOOM, Cont’d 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 253-582-5481 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Nancy Henderson 253-584-7284 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Fred Crumley 253-584-4776 2019 [email protected]

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

SUMNER 253-863-8300 City Hall [email protected] 1104 Maple St Sumner, WA 98390 www.sumnerwa.gov Population 9,688 Classification Optional Municipal Code Incorporation 1891 Form of Government Mayor-Council Next Election MAYOR Bill Pugh 253-299-5500 2021 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year terms) Pos 1 Melody Pederson 253-299-5791 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Kathy Hayden 253-299-5792 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Barbara Bitetto 253-299-5793 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Patrick Reed 253-299-5794 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Cindi Hochstatter 253-299-5795 2019 [email protected] Pos 6 Curt Brown 253-299-5796 2019 [email protected] Cont’d next page

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SUMNER, Cont’d Pos 7 Mike LeMaster 253-299-5797 2019 [email protected]

City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:00 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 208,974 Classification First Class City Incorporation 1884 Form of Government Council-Manager Next Election MAYOR Victoria Woodards 253-591-5125 2021 [email protected] CITY COUNCIL (4-year terms) See map of Council Districts on next page Dist 1 Anders Ibsen 253-591-5470 2019 [email protected] Dist 2 Robert Thoms 253-594-7848 2021 [email protected] Dist 3 Keith Blocker 253-591-5470 2019 [email protected] Dist 4 Catherine Ushka 253-594-7848 2021 [email protected] Dist 5 Chris Beale 253-591-5470 2021 [email protected] At-Large Pos 6 Lillian Hunter 253-591-5470 2021 [email protected] At-Large Pos 7Conor McCarthy253-594-7848 2019 [email protected] At-Large Pos 8 Ryan Mello 253-591-5470 2019 [email protected]

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

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TACOMA, Cont’d 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 2019 Civil Service Board meets the 1st Thursday at 5:00 p.m. in the Tacoma Municipal Bldg, 747 Market St, in the Council Chambers.

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

City Council normally meets 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall. Check website for start time special meetings.

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

Town Council meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 540 Church St.

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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 Ti- tle 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 manag- er is the administrative head of the city and is ap- pointed 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 ordi- nance, 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. Cont’d next page TRY 2019 Page 27

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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 Taco- ma have adopted these powers in their charter. Second Class Cities Second class cities have over 1,500 residents at the time of organization. They do not have a home rule charter. There are no second class cities in Pierce County. Optional Municipal Code Cities The Optional Municipal Code was designed to pro- vide broad statutory home rule in matters of local concern. Any unincorporated area with a popula- tion of at least 1,500 may incorporate as an option- al municipal code city. Those with over 10,000 res- idents may adopt a charter. Those with charters may adopt the powers of initiative and referendum. Those without charters may be grant- ed 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 organiza- tion. 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 incorpora- tion, organization and classification in propor- tion to population,…” of all cities and towns (Article XI, Section 10 Washington State Consti- tution). The general laws of the state of Washington are found in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). Cont’d next page

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MUNICIPAL CLASSIFICATIONS, Cont’d 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 Wash- ington, and on the web at: apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/ and apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/. The municipal classifi- cations are first class, second class, towns, and code. They are defined in chapter 35.01 RCW and chapter 35A.01 RCW.

NEIGHBORHOOD / COMMUNITY COUNCILS Often, any resident, business owner, employee, property owner, or member of an existing neighbor- hood group within each Neighborhood Association or Council area is considered a member. To get involved, show up at a meeting, meet your neigh- bors, and roll up your sleeves to make a difference.

LAKEWOOD Lake City Neighborhood Association (Central Lakes): Meets 2nd Thurs (except December) at 7:00 pm at the Lake City Fire Station (8517 Wash- ington Blvd). President: Larry Woods: [email protected], 253-232-2530

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

NorthEast 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]

Springbrook Neighborhood Association: Meets quarterly on 3rd Thursday, location to be an- nounced, check at www.facebook.com/groups/ SpringbrookNA. Board member Charles Ames: [email protected] Cont’d next page TRY 2019 Page 29

NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY COUNCILS, Cont’d Tillicum/Woodbrook Neighborhood Association (South Lakes): Meets 1st Thursday at 6:30pm at Tillicum Community Cen- ter (14916 Washington Ave SW). FB: tillicumwood- brook-neighborhood-association, Chair: David Anderson: communitymatter- [email protected], 253-988-2536 TACOMA Central: Meets 1st Thurs at 7pm at Snake Lake Center (1919 S Tyler, S19th and Tyler). www.cnc- tacoma.com, Email: [email protected] Eastside (ENACT): Meets 3rd Mon at 6:30 pm at Stewart Heights Pool (402 E 56th St). www.eastsidetacoma.net, Chair: Lynette Scheidt: [email protected] New Tacoma: Meets 2nd Wed at 5:30 pm at Peo- ple’s Center (1602 MLK Jr Way) www.facebook.com/ NeighborhoodCouncilOfNewTacoma/ Chair: Tom Ebenhoh, [email protected] Northeast Tacoma: Meets 3rd Thurs at 6 pm at Center at Norpoint (4818 Nassau Ave. NE). www.netacoma.net, Co-Chairs: Yvonne McCarty and Nanette Reetz: [email protected] North End: Meets 1st Mon at 7 pm at UPS Trimble Forum (see campus map). 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: Earl Brydson: [email protected] South Tacoma: Meets 3rd Wed at 6:30 pm at Star Center (3873 South 66th). www.facebook.com/ SouthTacomaNC/. Email: [email protected].

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NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY COUNCILS, Cont’d West End: Meets 3rd Wed at 7:00 pm at Fire Sta- tion #16 (7217 Sixth Ave). Secretary: Ginny Eberhardt: [email protected], www.westendneighborhoodcouncil.com, Community Council of Tacoma: Meets 4th Thurs at 6:00 pm at Tacoma Municipal Bldg North, Room 16 (728 St. Helens Ave). Neighborhood Councils Coordinator: Carol Wolfe, [email protected], Chair: Doug Schafer, [email protected] UNINCORPORATED PIERCE COUNTY Anderson Island Citizens’ Advisory Board: Nor- mally meets 2nd Fri Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct at 7:00 pm at Anderson Island Community Clubhouse (11319 Yoman Rd.). www.aicab.org , andersonai- [email protected] Graham Kapowsin Community Council: Meets 2nd Wed at 7:00 pm at the KC Fire Station (except Jul-Aug at 2:30pm); see www.g-kcc.org/event- calendar/ for location. www.g-kcc.org (contact us), [email protected]. Key Peninsula Community Council: Meets 2nd Wed at 7:00 pm at the Key Center Fire Station, 8911 Key Peninsula Hwy NW, Lakebay. www.kpcouncil.org (contact us) Midland Community Association: General meet- ings 1st Tues at 7:00 pm, Board meetings 3rd Mon 7:00 pm at Southeast Tacoma Community Center (1614 99th St E). http:// midlandcommunityassociation.wordpress.com/, [email protected] Summit Waller Community Association: Meets 1st Tues at 7:00 pm at Mid-County Community Cen- ter, 10205 44th Avenue East, Tacoma. www.summitwaller.org (SWCA Community Infor- mation / contact us). www.facebook.com/groups/ SummitWaller/.

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PIERCE COUNTY GOVERNMENT Population: 843,954 General Information: 253-798-3000 www.co.pierce.wa.us 800-992-2456

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

AUDITOR Julie Anderson (NP) 253-798-7427 2022 Auditor’s Office 2401 S 35th St, Room 200 Tacoma, WA 98409 [email protected]

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

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Mary Robnett (NP) 253-798-7400 2022 County-City Building 930 Tacoma Ave S, Room 946 Tacoma, WA 98402-2171 [email protected] SHERIFF Paul Pastor (NP) 253-798-7530 2020 County-City Building 930 Tacoma Ave S, 1st Floor Tacoma, WA 98402 [email protected]

COUNTY COUNCIL (See district map, page 34) 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 CHAIR: Douglas Richardson 253-798-3308 2020 [email protected] VICE-CHAIR:Connie Ladenburg253-798-7590 2020 [email protected] Cont’d next page TRY 2019 Page 32

PIERCE COUNTY, Cont’d COUNCIL MEMBERS See Council District map, page 34 Dist 1 Dave Morell (R) 253-798-3635 2022 [email protected] Dist 2 (R) 253-798-2222 2020 [email protected] Dist 3 Jim McCune (R) 253-798-6626 2020 [email protected] Dist 4 Connie Ladenburg(D) 253-798-7590 2020 [email protected] Dist 5 Marty Campbell (D) 253-798-6653 2022 [email protected] Dist 6 Douglas Richardson (R) 253-798-3308 2020 [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.

OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS The Pierce County Auditor also lists the names and contact numbers for the following elected offi- cials at www.piercecountywa.org/auditor: Fire, Police, Water District, Drainage District, and Judg- es.

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 Cont’d page 35

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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

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 2020 Legislative Bldg. 416 Sid Snyder Ave. SW, Suite 200 P.O. Box 40002 Olympia, WA 98504-0002 Website and email link: www.governor.wa.gov LT. GOVERNOR Cyrus Habib (D) 360-786-7700 2020 Legislative Bldg 416 Sid Snyder Ave SW, Suite 220 P.O. Box 40400 Olympia, WA 98504-0400 Website and email link: www.ltgov.wa.gov SECRETARY OF STATE Kim Wyman (R) 360-902-4151 2020 Legislative Bldg TTY: 800-422-8683 416 Sid Snyder Ave SW P.O. Box 40220 Olympia WA 98504-0220 Website and email link: www.secstate.wa.gov TREASURER Duane Davidson (R) 360-902-9001 2020 Legislative Bldg TTY: 360-902-8963 416 Sid Snyder Ave SW Suite 230 P.O. Box 40200 Olympia, WA 98504-0200 Website and email link: http://tre.wa.gov

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WASHINGTON STATE GOVERNMENT, Cont’d AUDITOR Pat McCarthy (D) 360-902-0370 2020 Insurance Bldg TTY: 800.833.638-8302 Sid Snyder Ave SW, Suite 200 P.O. Box 40021 Olympia, WA 98504-0021 Website and email link: www.sao.wa.gov ATTORNEY GENERAL Bob Ferguson (D) 360-753-6200 2020 Highway/License Bldg 1125 Washington St SE P.O. Box 40100 Olympia, WA 98504-0100 Website and email link: www.atg.wa.gov COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC LANDS Hilary Franz (D) 360-902-1004 2020 Dept. of Natural Resources Bldg 1111 Washington St SE P.O. Box 47001 Olympia, WA 98504-7001 Website and e-mail link: www.dnr.wa.gov STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC IN- STRUCTION Chris Reykdal (NP) 360-725-6000 2020 Old Capitol Bldg TTY: 360-664-3631 600 Washington St S P.O. Box 47200 Olympia, WA 98504-7200 E-mail and website: [email protected] or www.k12.wa.us STATE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER Mike Kreidler (D) 360-725-7000 2020 5000 Capitol Blvd TTY: 360-586-0241 Tumwater, WA 98501 P.O. Box 40255 Olympia, WA 98504-0255 E-mail and website: [email protected] or www.insurance.wa.gov

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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 (+ Sena Olympia, WA tor’s District No.) 98504-0600 Olympia WA 98504-(04 + Senator’s District No.) Legislative HOTLINE:1-800-562-6000, Hearing Impaired:1-800-635-9993 The HOTLINE is available during session for status of bills and messages to Legislators. While legis- lature is in session, call Monday through Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Be- tween sessions, call Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, closed Noon—1:00 pm.

Building names for Legislative offices are ab- breviated as follows: INB Irv Newhouse Bldg JAC John A. Cherberg Bldg JLOB John L. O’Brien Bldg LEG Legislative Bldg

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STATE LEGISLATURE, Cont’d See District Map page 39 Senate: 4-year terms; House: 2-year terms Next Election 2nd DISTRICT Sen. (R) 2020 LEG 316 Olympia: 360-786-7602 [email protected] Rep. (R) 2020 LEG 122D Olympia: 360-786-7824 [email protected] Rep. J.T. Wilcox (R) 2020 LEG 335C Olympia: 360-786-7912 [email protected] 25th DISTRICT Sen. (R)Local: 253-905-8160 2020 INB 109B Olympia: 360-786-7648 [email protected] Rep. Kelly Chambers (R) 2020 JLOB 426 Olympia: 360-786-7948 [email protected] Rep. Chris Gildon(R) 2020 JLOB 409 Olympia: 360-786-7968 [email protected] 26th DISTRICT Sen. (D) 2022 LEG 416 Olympia: 360-786-2409 [email protected] Rep. (R) 2020 JLOB 468 Olympia: 360-786-7924 [email protected] (R) 2020 LEG 122H Olympia: 360-786-7802 [email protected] 27th DISTRICT Sen. (D) 2020 JAC 237 Olympia: 360-786-7652 [email protected] Rep. (D) 2020 JLOB 320 Olympia: 360-786-7930 [email protected] Rep. Jake Fey (D) 2020 JLOB 415 Olympia: 360-786-7974 [email protected] Cont’d page 40

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STATE LEGISLATURE, Cont’d 28th DISTRICT Next Election Sen. Steve O’Ban (R) 2020 INB 102 Olympia: 360-786-7654 steve.o’[email protected] Rep. (D) 2020 JLOB 330 Olympia: 360-786-7890 [email protected] Rep. Christine Kilduff (D) 2020 JLOB 334 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) 2020 JLOB 417 Olympia: 360-786-7906 [email protected] Rep. Steve Kirby (D) 2020 LEG 437B Local: 253-473-3663 Olympia: 360-786-7996 [email protected] 30th DISTRICT Sen. Claire Wilson (D) 2022 LEG 407 Olympia: 360-786-7658 [email protected] Rep. Mike Pellicciotti (D) 2020 JLOB 304 Olympia: 360-786-7898 [email protected] Rep. Kristine Reeves (D) 2020 LEG 132D Olympia: 360-786-7830 [email protected] 31st DISTRICT Senate: (R) 2022 INB 105 Olympia: 360-786-7660 [email protected] Rep. (R) 2020 JLOB 411 Olympia: 360-786-7846 [email protected] Rep. Morgan Irwin(R) 2020 JLOB 430 Olympia: 360-786-7866 [email protected]

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U.S. FEDERAL OFFICIALS Next Election UNITED STATES PRESIDENT (4 year term) Donald J. Trump (R) 2020 The White House 202-456-1414 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW TTY 202-456-6213 Washington, D.C. 20500 Comment Line: 202-456-1111 Email: [email protected] or www.whitehouse.gov VICE PRESIDENT (4 year term) Michael R. Pence (R) 2020 The White House 202-456-1414 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Comment Line: 202-456-1111 Email: [email protected] or www.whitehouse.gov U.S. SENATORS (6 year terms) Maria Cantwell (D) 2024 950 Pacific Ave, Suite 615 Local 253-572-2281 Tacoma, WA 98402 717 Hart Senate Office Bldg D.C. 202-224-3441 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website and email link: www.cantwell.senate.gov Patty Murray (D) 2022 950 Pacific Ave, Suite 650 Local 253-572-3636 Tacoma, WA 98402 154 Russell Senate Office Bldg D.C.202-224-2621 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website and email link: www.murray.senate.gov

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES (2 year term) See District Map, page 43 Derek Kilmer (D) 6th District 2020 950 Pacific Ave, Suite 1230 Local 253-272-3515 Tacoma, WA 98402 1424 Longworth House Bldg Washington, D.C. 20515 D.C. 202-225-5916 Website and email link: www.kilmer.house.gov Kim Schrier(D) 8th District 2020 1445 NW Mall St, Ste 4 Issaquah, WA 98027 1123 Longworth House Bldg D.C. 202-225-7761 Washington, D.C. 20515 Website and email link: www.schrier.house.gov Cont’d next page TRY 2019 Page 41

US FEDERAL OFFICIALS, Cont’d Next Election Adam Smith (D) 9th District 2020 101 Evergreen Bldg. Local 425-793-5180 15 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 2264 Rayburn House Bldg Washington, D.C. 20515 D.C. 202-225-8901 Website and email link: www.adamsmith.house.gov Denny Heck (D) 10th District 2020 420 College St SE, Suite 3000 Lacey, WA 98503 Local: 360-459-8514 6000 Main St SW, Ste 3B Lakewood, WA 98499 Local: 253-533-8332 2452 Rayburn House Office Bldg Washington, D.C. 20515 D.C. 202-225-9740 Website and email link: www.dennyheck.house.gov

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 Don Johnson (V.P) 253-383-9402 2019 Pos 4 Don Meyer 253-383-9402 2021 Pos 5 Clare Petrich (Pres) 253-278-2998 2019

The Port Commission meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at noon at the Fabulich Center, Rm 104, 3600 Port of Tacoma Rd.

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SPECIAL DISTRICTS, Cont’d PIERCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT 5430 66th Ave E 253-845-9770 P.O. Box 1057 [email protected] Puyallup, WA 98371 www.piercecountycd.org Commissioners (3-year terms) Next Election Pos 1 Jeanette Dorner 253-845-9770 2021 Pos 2 Cindy Haverkamp 253-845-9770 2020 Pos 3 John Hopkins 253-845-9770 2019

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,

PARK DISTRICTS ANDERSON ISLAND PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT 11407 Old Brolin Pl 253-884-4922 Anderson Island, WA 98303 www.andersonislandparks.org Commissioners (4-year terms) Next Election Pos 1 William P. Spears 253-884-2180 2017 [email protected] Pos 2 Charles Hinds 253-884-6911 2019 [email protected] Pos 3 John Larsen 253-884-9798 2017 [email protected] Pos 4 Richard G. Anderson 253-884-4922 2017 [email protected] Pos 5 Carol Paschal 253-884-2110 2019 [email protected]

The Park and Recreation Commission meets the 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Anderson Island Library.

KEY PENINSULA METROPOLITAN PARK DIS- TRICT PO Box 70 253-884-9240 Lakebay, WA 98349 www.keypenparks.com Commissioners (6-year terms) Next Election Pos 1 Mark Michel 253-884-9240 2019 [email protected]

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KEY PENINSULA PARK DISTRICT, Cont’d Pos 2 Shawn Jensen 253-884-9240 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 John Kelly 253-884-2020 2019 [email protected] Pos 4 Edward Robison 253-884-9240 2021 [email protected] Pos 5 Kip Clinton 253-884-2615 2017 [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 Commissioners (6-year terms) Next Election Pos 1 Kurt Grimmer 253-312-3460 2019 [email protected] Pos 2 Maryellen (Missy) Hill 253-230-3631 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Steve Nixon 253-858-3400 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Todd Iverson 253-219-8717 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Amanda Babich 206-817-4166 2023 [email protected]

Park Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 6:15 p.m.

TACOMA METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT 4702 S 19th St 253-305-1091 Tacoma, WA 98405 www.metroparkstacoma.org Commissioners (6-year terms) Next Election Pos 1 Aaron Pointer 253-761-0490 2019 [email protected] Pos 2 Tim Reid 253-565-7854 2019 [email protected] Pos 3 Jesse K. Baines, Jr. 253-305-1091 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Erik Hanberg 253-305-1091 2023 [email protected] Pos 5 Andrea Smith, Pres. 253-305-1091 2023 [email protected]

Park Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 6:00 p.m.

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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 Ray Vefik 253-931-4914 2019 [email protected] Dist 2 Robyn Mulenga 253-931-4914 2019 [email protected] Dist 3 Laurie Bishop 253-931-4914 2021 [email protected] Dist 4 Laura Theimer 253-931-4914 2019 [email protected] Dist 5 Ryan Van Quill 253-391-4914 2021 [email protected]

School Board meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at the James P. Fugate Administrative Building.

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 2019 [email protected] Dist 2 John L. Manning 253-222-2938 2019 [email protected] Dist 3 Roseamma Camacho 253-495-0096 2019 [email protected] Dist 4 Amy Pivetta 253-213-3767 2019 [email protected] Dist 5 Brenda L. Rogers 253-213-3767 2019 [email protected]

School Board meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the Educational Service Center. See complete schedule at www.bethelsd.org/ page/4422.

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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 Laurie A. McNabb 360-829-0850 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Danielle Brooks 360-829-6633 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 Thomas Morgan 360-829-2191 2019 [email protected] Pos 4 Adam Dixon 360-829-6607 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Sue McBride 360-829-0497 2019 [email protected] School Board meets the 3rd Mondays at 6:30 p.m. In January and February meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday due to holidays.

CHIEF LESCHI SCHOOLS 5625 52nd St E 253-445-6000 x3201 Puyallup, WA 98371 [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 Dillion (Chair) [email protected] Pos2 Rob ert Daniels (Vice-Chair) [email protected] Pos3 Angela Tate [email protected] Pos4 Jay Simchen [email protected] Pos5 Elsie Thomas [email protected] Pos6 Tammi Wacker [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. Cont’d next page

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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 Becky Kellcy 602-882-0554 2019 [email protected] Dist 2 Carole K. Jacobs 253-579-4898 2019 [email protected] Dist 3 Alyssa Anderson Pearson 2021 253-961-2332 [email protected] Dist 4 Dr. Marty Schafer 253-588-9356 2021 [email protected] Dist 5 J. Paul Wagemann 253-209-5638 2019 [email protected]

School Board meets the 2nd Monday at 6:00 p.m. and 4th Monday at 5:00 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 www.dieringer.wednet.edu SCHOOL BOARD (4-year terms) Next Election Dist 1 Greg Garrison 253-353-2963 2021 [email protected] Dist 2 Monte St. Johns 253-405-6440 2019 [email protected] Dist 3 Chelsea Steiner 253-880-5378 2021 [email protected] Dist 4 Scott Reisnouer 253-891-3223 2021 [email protected] Dist 5 Vacant

School Board meets the last Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. (except December and June).

EATONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT #404 200 Lynch St W (P.O. Box 698) 360-879-1000 Eatonville, WA 98328-0698 [email protected] www.eatonville.wednet.edu SCHOOL BOARD (4-year terms) Next Election Dist 1 Paulette Gilliardi 253-318-1111 2019 [email protected] Dist 2 Liza Klumpar 253-405-7419 2021 [email protected] Cont’d next page TRY 2019 Page 48

EATONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT, Cont’d Dist 3 Roger Andrascik 360-832-4771 2019 [email protected] At Large Jeff Lucas 253-820-1624 2019 [email protected] At Large Ronda Litzenberger 253-380-4480 2021 [email protected]

School Board meets the 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 Ki Kidd 253-239-7331 2019 [email protected] Dist 2 Chelsea Bjorkman 253-861-5188 2019 [email protected] Dist 3 Tracie Rees 253-261-4943 2021 [email protected] Dist 4 Cheryl Reid-Simons 253-226-6384 2021 [email protected] Dist 5 Kimberly Yee 253-347-9857 2021 [email protected]

School Board meets the last Monday at 7:00 p.m. 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 Melanie Morgan 253-426-5122 2019 [email protected] Dist 2 Rebecca D. Gallogly 253-537-1584 2021 [email protected] Dist 3 Mark Baumgarten 253-539-1247 2019 [email protected] Dist 4 Mary L. Sherman 253-845-0072 2019 [email protected] Dist 5 Cole Roberts 253-226-7716 Cont’d page 44 2021 [email protected] School Board meets the 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. TRY 2019 Page 49

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 Clementina Perez 360-893-6500 2021 [email protected] Dist 2 Stanley Holland 360-893-6500 2021 [email protected] Dist 3 Carrie Thibodeaux 360-893-6500 2019 [email protected] Dist 4 Jennifer E. Lloyd 360-893-6500 2019 [email protected] Dist 5 Tyson Bryant 360-893-6500 2019 [email protected]

School Board meets the 1st Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the District Board Room/Training Cntr. Check website for dates and alt. locations.

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 Dist1 Marcia E. Harris 253-884-4697 2019 [email protected] Dist2 Deborah Krishnadasan 206-484-1280 2021 [email protected] Dist3 Rand Wilhelmsen 253-209-3370 2019 [email protected] Dist4 Leslie Harbaugh 253-265-6977 2019 [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. at the Educational Service Center, 14015 62nd Ave NW.

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] Cont’d next page

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PUYALLUP SCHOOL DISTRICT, Cont’d Pos 2 Dane Looker 253-535-2081 2019 [email protected] Pos 3 Michael Keaton 253-720-9532 2019 [email protected] Pos 4 Kathy Yang 253-223-4017 2021 [email protected] Pos 5 Chris Ihrig 253-848-2380 2019 [email protected]

School Board meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 6:00 p.m. 2018 meetings through January 2019 held at Aylen JH, 101 5th St. 2019 meetings held at Glacier View JH, 12807 184th St E

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] Pos 3 Robert Forbes 253-912-5446 2021 [email protected] Pos 4 Steve Schenk 253-307-7208 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Samuel T. Scott 253-376-4429 2019 [email protected]

School Board meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. (except holidays) at various schools. See website for complete schedule.

SUMNER BONNEY LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT #320 1202 Wood Ave 253-891-6000 Sumner, WA 98390 www.sumnersd.org [email protected] SCHOOL BOARD (4-year terms) Next Election Dist 1 Deb Norris 253-891-6080 2021 [email protected] Dist 2 Paul Williams 253-861-6080 2019 [email protected] Dist 3 Rick Hendricks 253-891-6080 2019 [email protected] Cont’d next page

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SUMNER BONNEY LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT #320, Cont’d Dist 4 Dee Clark 253-891-6080 2019 [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. at the Central Board Room, 1202 Wood Ave. See website for complete sched- ule 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 Debbie Winskill 253-627-7377 2019 [email protected] Pos 2 Enrique Leon 253-571-1398 2019 [email protected] Pos 3 Scott Heinze 253-571-1397 2023 [email protected] Pos 4 Andrea Cobb 253-571-1290 2021 [email protected] Pos 5 Karen Vialle 253-571-1396 2023 [email protected]

School Board meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Administration Building, 4th Floor. See website for a complete schedule and locations.

UNIVERSITY PLACE SCHOOL DISTRICT #83 3717 Grandview Dr W 253-566-5600 University Place, WA 98466 www.upsd.wednet.edu [email protected] SCHOOL BOARD (4-year terms) Next Election Pos 1 Ethelda Burke 253-565-0813 2021 [email protected] Pos 2 Marissa Peloquin 253-564-8058 2021 [email protected] Pos 3 T’wina Nobles 253-882-7810 2019 [email protected] Pos 4 Mary Lu Dickinson 253-564-6270 2019 [email protected] Pos 5 Annie Fitzsimmons 253-460-2988 2019 [email protected] Cont’d next page TRY 2019 Page 52

UNIVERSITY PLACE SCHOOL DISTRICT #83, Cont’d School Board meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays most months at 6:30 p.m. 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 Tawny Sanabria 253-261-3789 2019 [email protected] Dist 3 Denise Vogel 253-891-0538 2021 [email protected] Dist 4 Cassie Pearson 360-829-0519 2021 [email protected] Dist 5 Matt Scheer 253-279-9869 2019 [email protected] School Board meets the 2nd Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the district board conference room,310 River Ave N. Check website for complete sched- ule of meeting dates.

LOCAL MEDIA

LOCAL RADIO STATIONS KVTI FM 90.9 Northwest Public Radio (WSU/station owner Clo- ver 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) [email protected] or www.knkx.org 253-535-7758

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

KLNI LPFM 92.9 Northwest Leadership Foundation Tacoma.fm/[email protected]

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LOCAL RADIO, Cont’d KTAH LPFM 101.9 Local Community Radio http://radiotacoma.org [email protected]

CIVIC TELEVISION Check with your cable provider for channels in your area. TVW : Comcast Ch 23, Click! Ch 18, RainierCon- nect 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 cover- age of Pierce County Council meetings, City meet- ings other than Tacoma, Port of Tacoma meetings, County Executive news briefings, community meet- ings, and other programming on county issues. www.piercecountytv.org, [email protected], 253-798-8707.

TV TACOMA: Comcast Ch 12 in Tacoma, Ch 21 in Pierce County, Click! Ch 12. Airs legislative activities and informational meetings of the Tacoma City Council and press conferences of the Mayor, and produces field and studio programs on issues of civic interest. www.tvtacoma.org, 253-573-2489

UPTV: Comcast Ch 21, Click! Ch 12. Airs local meetings and other activities. www.cityofup.com/uptv, [email protected], 253- 460-2537

Tacoma Public Schools: Comcast Ch 26, Click! Ch 25. Airs Tacoma Public School Board meetings and other activities.

College Vision: Click! Ch 26. College Vision airs programming by Pierce College, TCC, Bates, Clover Park Technical, and other colleges and technical schools in Pierce County.

KBTC: Comcast Ch 3, Click! Ch 3/50 PBS Station owned and operated by Bates Tech- nical 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 participa- tion in government. The League is political, but nonparti- san; 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 deci- sions 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 is- sues, voter registration drives, and nonpartisan elec- tion guides.  Current issues we are studying include Affordable Housing & Homelessness in Pierce County and Cli- mate 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.

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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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Become a League Sponsor!

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Please mail your check along with this form to: League of Women Voters of Tacoma- Pierce County 601 Tacoma Ave. S., # 202 Tacoma, WA 98402

Or you may make your sponsorship contribution online at https:// lwvtpcsponsorshipportal.eventbrite.com

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The League of Women Voters® of Tacoma-Pierce County gratefully thanks the following individual supporters:

$250 to $999 Paula & Donald Eismann ● Laura Gardner ● Shera & Zoeb Mogri ● Gerrit Nyland● Ginny Peterson ●Rita Robinson ● Colleen Waterhouse

$1,000 to $4,000 Noel & William Hagens ● Lyz Kurnitz- Thurlow ● The Perkins Family ● Kathleen Sommers

The League of Women Voters® of Tacoma-Pierce County gratefully thanks the following supporters and sponsors:

Friends and Family of John Thurlow

Goried and Mary Fuchs Foundaon

League of Women Voters® of Tacoma-Pierce County 621 Tacoma Ave. S., #202 Tacoma, WA 98402 www.tacomapiercelwv.org