Key Peninsula Livable Fair 2015
We had great support for the 26th LD Democrats presence at the 2015 Key Peninsula Livable Fair. Karen Urman did a great organizing job. Her daughter, Shirley, did fantastic face paintings and had a waiting line most of the day. Staffing our table besides Karen were Vicki Biggs, Kathleen Tei, Jerry Abbott and Ed Robison. Pierce Council Member Derek Young stopped by for a visit, as did Hannie and her daughter Amanda. Thank you to all our Democrats who helped make this event so successful!
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, 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.
26th LD Democrats Out and About!
The 26th LD Democrats have been participating in events and meetings around the Sound.
Our March meeting will be held on Thursday March 5, 2015 at Givens Community Center (1026 Sidney Rd, Port Orchard 98366–Kitsap Room). We have a social that starts at 6:30 PM with our meeting called to order at 7 PM. Check out our March newsletter here.
**Per the newsletter, it may appear that we have a KPN Democrats meeting TONIGHT. The next meeting is tenatively scheduled for Monday, March 23rd. Please stay tuned for updates to this meeting and also our next meeting of the GH Democrats. Our inaugural meeting of the SK/Bremerton Democrats is still in planning stages.