You are invited to the 26th LD Democrats Effective Political Leadership workshop held on Saturday, April 8th, 2017 from 9 AM to 1 PM. The workshop will be held at Givens Community Center, 1026 Sidney Ave, Port Orchard 98366.

The agenda for the workshop is as follows:

Legislative Tracking Assignment Discussion
Overview of 2017-18 Kitsap and Pierce Local & District Races: Run For Something
How To Talk About Taxes (Steve Kelly, Fuse)
Effective Communication and Political Discussion (Steve Kelly, Fuse)
Canvassing: Measuring the Mood of Your Neighbors – A Roleplaying Exercise (Larry Seaquist)
Introduction to May 6th Group Activity: Organized Neighborhood Canvassing

Please join us for our April 2017 meeting of the 26th LD Democrats!  Our meeting will be called to order on Thursday, April 6th, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.  Come early and join us for dinner and social at 6:30 p.m.  Meetings are at the Givens Community Center, 1026 Sidney Ave, Port Orchard  98366.

View our Agenda.

For more information, please contact chair John Kelly at johnpatkelly@aol.com.

Toss Your Hat in the Ring!

How to Get Involved In Local Government

Thursday, April 27th, 2017,  6-7:30 PM

Port Orchard City Hall
216 Prospect Ave, Port Orchard 98366

Interested in running for office?  This workshop, hosted by the city of Port Orchard, will give you the information to get started.  Topics include the following:

• Overview of eligibility
• Filing for office
• Public disclosure requirements
• Press considerations
• “Lessons From the Trenches–a panel of local officials”

For additional questions or information, please contact the City of Port Orchard’s Clerk’s Office at (360) 876-4407.