Oct. 3, 6 p.m., Norm Dicks Government Center: Bremerton City Council districts 1, 3 and 5; mayor of Bremerton.
Oct. 10, 6 p.m., Norm Dicks Government Center: Central Kitsap School Board District 5; Port of Bremerton Commissioner District 1.
There is a candidate forum on Tuesday October 10, 7:00 p.m.at the Key Peninsula Civic Center, Whitmore Room. Candidates include Peninsula School Board candidate Noelle Balliett.
Thursday, October 12 – 6:30 – 8 PM – Gig Harbor Civic Center Panel Discussion featuring Derek Young from the Pierce County Council, Jeremiah Saucier from Crossroads Treatment Center, and Dr. Nathan Schlicher.The focus is on the scope of the problem as well as costs, availability and options for treatment. Thursday, October 26 – 6:30 – 8 PM – Key Peninsula Civic Center Thursday, November 9 – 6:30- 8 PM -Gig Harbor Civic Center Health Care Reform in Washington State |
Come at 6:00 p.m. to socialize and grab a bite to eat. Each legislative district hosts the meeting meal. Suggested donation is $5.
The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. All PCOs are eligible to vote. All Democrats may join after this meeting (and ahead of time online at http://www.piercecountydems.org/. The agenda includes an opportunity to learn about the standing committees, and some of the new opportunities the chair would like you to consider. Everyone will have the chance to select a committee or workgroup! You will also hear about upcoming events, fundraisers and LDs news.
Indivisible Gig Harbor – Mayoral Forum
Join us to meet the candidates running for Gig Harbor Mayor, incumbent Jill Guernsey and Kit Kuhn. The forum will include both candidate introductions and Q&A. It’s happening at the Gig Harbor Civic Center, October 15, 4-6 p.m. All are welcome.
We’ve all noticed, Gig Harbor and the surrounding unincorporated areas are growing, fast. The local candidates that get elected this year will have a profound effect on the course our community takes to manage this rapid growth.
Hosted by Indivisible Gig Harbor, a grassroots coalition of engaged citizens pursuing progressive action to transform the current political climate on local, state, and federal levels.
(Members: this Forum replaces our October General Meeting)
Scott Gallacher, Executive Director of Key Pen Parks moved a lot of dirt to get Gateway Park ready for its Sept. 30 grand opening. Scott will discuss the new park and other work underway by the Parks District, and
Rob Manahan, Peninsula School District Superintendent, will give us a back-to-school report. (Rand Wilhelmson had agreed to appear, but had a conflict, so Mr. Manahan will be our “substitute.” Superintendent Manahan is shaking up the PSD with the new Facility Committee and other new ideas he has brought to the District.
Thursday, October 12 – 6:30 – 8 PM – Gig Harbor Civic Center Panel Discussion featuring Derek Young from the Pierce County Council, Jeremiah Saucier from Crossroads Treatment Center, and Dr. Nathan Schlicher.The focus is on the scope of the problem as well as costs, availability and options for treatment.Thursday, October 26 – 6:30 – 8 PM – Key Peninsula Civic Center Panel – not yet confirmed The focus is on societal implications (impact on homelessness, fire rescue, law enforcement, families and the community at large) Thursday, November 9 – 6:30- 8 PM -Gig Harbor Civic Center Health Care Reform in Washington State |
Gig Harbor, WA, residents are hosting CELDF Democracy School as they explore protecting the Salish Sea region using community rights and the rights of nature.
Democracy School explores the limits of conventional regulatory organizing to protect ecosystems such as the Salish Sea, and offers a new model that helps residents confront corporations’ usurpation of the rights of people, communities, and nature.