Out and About With the #26dems
The 26th LD Democrats have been busy attending events in Pierce and Kitsap Counties. Please come join us for our next meeting Thursday, May 7, 2015 at the Givens Community Center (1026 Sidney Road, Port Orchard 98366). Our social begins at 6:30 PM with our meeting called to order at 7 PM. See you there!
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The 26th LD Democrats had a great time at the Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup and Kayak Expo. Thanks to Pierce County Democrats and Shirley Urman for helping us make our booth at this event a success!
Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup with the #26dems!
A Message From Karen Urman, 26th LD Democrats Member
I’m looking forward to seeing you this upcoming weekend! Come to Skansie Brothers Park to watch a variety of races; stand up paddle boards, outrigger canoes, kayaks, even hydrobikes! Cheer on the home team, our three time National Championship winners the Gig Harbor Canoe Kayak Racing Team! Check out the booths and vendors; from geoduck chowder to our very own 26th LD Democrats! Everyone is invited to the Rockin’ Paddle Gig Saturday night (see below). My daughter Shirley, a singer songwriter and Gig Harbor star search finalist, will also be performing.
April Membership Meeting
Date: Thursday, April 2, 2015
Time: Our social begins at 6:30 PM with our meeting called to order at 7 PM.
Location: Givens Community Center (1026 Sidney Rd, Port Orchard, 98366)
Our presentation this month will be a discussion on taxes and fees collected and where the money goes. Kitsap County Auditor Dolores Gilmore will speak as well as other elected officials. We will also hear updates on our Gig Harbor Democrats, Key Peninsula Democrats, and upcoming information for SK/Bremerton Democrats. Please join us as we have an excellent evening planned.
**If interested in donating towards the refreshments table for our social, please contact John Barelli.
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup & Expo on April 11-12 at Skansie Brothers Park in Gig Harbor, WA. Our organization is one of the sponsors. Please come and support young athletes and a great community event with us.
Gig Harbor, Key Peninsula Democrats Unite
Former State Rep. Larry Seaquist addresses a gathering of Democrats at a kickoff meeting in Key Center February 27th to form a Key Peninsula Democrats group.
HUGH MCMILLAN — Special to the Gateway
Steps were taken last week in Gig Harbor and on the Key Peninsula to form Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula Democrats groups. Sixteen people gathered at the Lele Restaurant in Gig Harbor and 25 got together in Key Center to hear Pierce County Council member Derek Young speak about council actions, especially regarding the planned administration building in Tacoma, shoreline management and the county jail.
“It’s an honor to be able to speak to new groups as their new representative on the council,” Young said. “My best ideas have always come from citizens so the more people we get involved, the better off we all are. I was impressed by these turnouts. They show how much people care about the issues.
“We’re having a tough time governing as a state and nation right now,” Young continued. “Local government is our last line of defense so it’s even more critical for our council to be directly accountable to the people in our community. Whether it’s a political, civic or business group, I’m always excited for the opportunity to answer questions and hear ideas.”
George Robison, chair of the 26th Legislative District Democrats who also presided at the gatherings, indicated that formation of a similar group for the South Kitsap part of the 26th Legislative District is being planned, with a first meeting planned for some time in April. The public is invited to attend. For information, contact Robison at 253-853-2721.
The Lele Restaurant in Gig Harbor has been reserved for 7 p.m. March 24 for the next Gig Harbor meeting. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Todd Iverson, Larry Seaquist or the 26th LD Democrats online athttps://26d.org. The next Key Peninsula meeting is 7 p.m. April 20th at the Key Center Branch of the Pierce County Library.