2007 elections--lots of local races going on

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The Mayor of Bremerton resigned unexpectedly in the middle of campaigning for re-election, I was shocked. Bremerton has done some pretty cool things during his tenure. I haven’t agreed with everything, I would have liked to see a stronger emphasis on neighborhoods and families. However, I have liked the big steps forward. For those of you that grew up here with Leslie and me … you would not believe the downtown area. It is very cool.

So here is the big deal. The final filing date for running for this office is only about ten days away. Not one of the people that has stepped up to run makes me very happy.

Since you all know me … I am going to be very blunt. For 40 years, we watched Bremerton ebb and flow between stagnation and decline. Lots of ideas but no action. Through all of that time there has remained a spirit of community and pride. Many of us grew up here and came back as teachers, community leaders and many (like me) chose to return as business professionals.

With the encouragement of many people who care about our city, I have decided to run for Mayor of my town. For me … this is not political … it is personal. I grew up here. I cruised Pacific Ave in my 66 Mustang. I watched movies in the Roxy and the Admiral. My kids have all gone from grade school through high school here. I love and care for my community and the many friends and family that live here with me.

This is a non-partisan race. I have a platform, I have a plan and I am more then willing to go into it in detail but you know me. I have never been afraid to share my opinion. My leanings, views and “flavor” are pretty obvious.

So here is the test of my electronic connections. If I am going to file and jump into this race at such a late date I need to really step it up. I need to get a pretty big announcement mailing out and have the filing fee by June 5th. This is truly a grassroots and organic campaign. We don’t have a website up yet. We will be running with volunteers.

Once I am in the race … I will have plenty of time to court each of you, answer questions, etc. Right now, I don’t so please excuse my bluntness.

If you are able … please send a campaign donation ASAP. This is a local, non partisan race to there is no minimum or maximum contribution level. Any amount will help.



Committee to Elect Daryl Daugs
1419 Lindberg Place
Bremerton , WA 98310

Please help me keep Bremerton moving forward!


Thank you,
Daryl Daugs, Past Chair
35th LD Democrats

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1. Port of Seattle Commission Candidate Forum 6/3 in Seattle

Please post this event on your websites and forward to your lists. This forum, which promises to be the biggest port candidate forum of the year, will be particularly interesting and important as candidates announce whether they will file for Hara's seat.

Port of Seattle Commission Candidate Forum
Wednesday, June 3rd, 7-9pm
South Park Community Center
8319 8th Ave South
Map
Facebook page
Moderated by: Kristen Young, former Seattle PI reporter

Q: What do Burien's jet ghettos, Duwamish River PCBs, cruise ship dumping in Puget Sound, Georgetown's diesel truck pollution, development of Ballard's Fisherman's Terminal, and audit investigations in Olympia have in common?
A: Your elected commissioners at the Port of Seattle.

Q: What do rental car parking garages, SODO's industrial lands development, Lora Lake apartments, religious profiling, truck traffic on Marginal Way, and the people serving lunch at the airport have in common?
A: Your elected commissioners at the Port of Seattle.

Q: Who will you vote for Port Commissioner on August 18th?
A: Inform your decision by attending the biggest port candidate forum of the year, as two dozen community, environmental, and labor organizations combine efforts to educate voters about port issues and the candidates.

Sponsored by: ACORN of King County * Citizens Against Sea-Tac Expansion * Council on American-Islamic Relations-WA * Coalition for Clean and Safe Ports * Community Coalition for Environmental Justice * Equal Rights Washington * Friends of the Earth * FUSE * Georgetown Community Council * LELO- A Legacy of Equality, Leadership and Organizing * King County Conservation Voters * Martin Luther King County Labor Council * Minority Executive Directors Coalition * Municipal League of King County * Puget Sound Alliance for Retired Americans * Puget Sound Harvesters Association * Puget Sound Ports Council * Puget Sound SAGE * Real Change * Sierra Club * South Park Neighborhood Association * Teamsters Local 174 * Teamsters Joint Council 28 * UFCW 21 * Unite Here Local 8 * and more...

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Heather Weiner
heather {at} heatherweiner.com
206/218-7194
www.heatherweiner.com

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2. Young Democrats King County Executive candidate forum 6/18

King County Executive Candidate Forum

King County Executive Forum and Straw Poll

YDWA
DATE: Thursday, June 18th, 2009

TIME: 6:30PM to 8:00PM

LOCATION: South Lake Union Discovery Center
101 Westlake Ave N. Seattle, WA 98109

Be a Sponsor!



YD's Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades: $500 level

Surfin' YDA: $250 level

We are Democratic Family: $100 level

Individual Entrance Fee (includes 1 ballot)
$5 - Reduced Rate for College Students (w/current ID)
$25 - Young Democrats (under 36)
$35 - YD's at Heart/Community Members (36 and over)
Additional Ballots Can Be Purchased:
$1 per ballot, $5 for 6, $10 for 12 or $20 for 23 ballots


Click Here for More Information http://ydwa. org/node/ 1401


Join Our Mailing List!
YDWA
PO Box 4642
Seattle, Washington 98194

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3. Public Disclosure Workshop Renton 6/25

Chuck Laney of the Renton Carpenters Local 1797 reminds us that the Public Disclosure Commission will conduct a course on their online reporting system, called ORCA - free and open to the public.

Thursday June 25, 2009 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Renton Carpenters Hall - 231 Burnett Avenue North

The course is applicable for Political Organization Chairs, Treasurers, Candidates and their respective staff.

Please RSVP to Chuck Laney at [e-mail] to reserve space.

If ten people have not RSVP'd by June 10th, the class will be cancelled

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4. Campaign for Cindy Ryu for Shoreline city council 6/6

It's Perfect Weather for the Ryu Campaign
Doorbelling Kickoff
Saturday, June 6, 2009
10 – 2 p.m. 15005 Aurora Ave N
(just south of McDonald's and the Taco Bus)

** Wear comfortable shoes **


Let’s fuel up with simple breakfast items, then partner up, and hit the pavement with doorbelling pieces and walking lists.

Never done it before or rusty? We'll do a mini-training and warm up.

To make it even easier, use a script which will be provided.
RSVP to FriendsForCindyRyu{ at}yahoo.com

[phone] or [phone]


Friends for Cindy Ryu

Shoreline City Council Position #5
15017 Aurora Ave N Shoreline, WA 98133
www.cindyryu. com Labor Donated

I was first elected in 2005 with your support. On January 7, 2008, the Shoreline City Council elected me to a two year term as Mayor of Shoreline and I became the first Korean-American woman Mayor in the United States. I appreciate your continuing support, and very much look forward to working with you and continuing, together, on this journey.

Sincerely yours, Cindy Ryu


Endorsements so far:
32nd Legislative District Democratic Organization
King County Democratic Central Committee
May Arkwright Hutton Chapter of the Washington State Federation of Democratic Women
Women's Political Caucus
AFSCME Local 431
Washington Conservation Voters

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6. Fundraiser 9/10 in Shoreline

Thursday, September 10, 2009 between 6:30 - 8 p.m

15005 Aurora Avenue North Shoreline, WA 98133

Please come to a fundraiser/gathering at the campaign storefront with a light supper, music, (perhaps even a brief singing-optional Sing-Along. Bring your kazoo!), and great company (that's you and me). There will be campaign updates, and I promise, minimal speeches.

I hope you can come!
Mayor Cindy Ryu


Dear Friends,

The Fall campaign is underway! I am grateful for all the support you have given me, both during this campaign as well as my previous City Council campaigns. Nothing is ever possible without the support of tremendous friends like you. And I need your help now more than ever. Please, if you can, make a contribution of $50, $100 or $200 today. You can mail contributions to: Friends for Cindy Ryu * 15017 Aurora Avenue N, Shoreline, WA 98133-6134 or donate online at www.cindyryu.com

Our campaign is moving forward with tremendous strength. We have already knocked on well over 3,000 doors and these efforts are ongoing. Many of you have walked with me at one point or another, and heard the issues that are on the minds of voters here in Shoreline.

People are concerned about their neighborhoods and all the challenges they face. They are worried about development at Point Wells, about the prospect of a jail in Shoreline, and about how we can push for sound economic development that is sustainable and protects our natural environment.

These issues drive me each and every day to continue protecting our city’s wonderful neighborhoods and local businesses. I pledge to you and all of Shoreline’s citizens that the concerns of neighborhood leaders and working families will always be heard so long as I am on the City Council.

But in order to get out my message, I need your help. My opponent will undoubtedly be well funded and she has many special interests working on her behalf. Please, mail a contribution of $50, $100 or $200.

Thanks again for all that you do, both for my campaign, but more importantly, for the city we love.

With warm regards,

Cindy
Friends for Cindy Ryu
15017 Aurora Avenue N
Shoreline, WA 98133-6134
friendsforcindyryu {at} yahoo.com
[phone] Cell [phone]
www.cindyryu.com

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5. King County's Green Choice Debate in Seatt;e 6/30

When:
Tuesday, June 30th 2009, at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Where:
Town Hall
1119 8th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101



Host:
King County's Green Choice

Contact:
info {at} kingcountygreenchoice.org

Info:
This year’s race for King County Executive is heating up fast. Five candidates are running to replace Ron Sims, who was appointed by President Obama as Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. The King County Executive is an important position that has considerable impact on Washington’s environment. The next Executive will have an impact on issues such as Puget Sound restoration, transportation, land use, and much more.

Voters in King County make the environment a top priority at the ballot box, but now we have a chance to urge the candidates to make it their top priority. You can find out where candidates stand on the environment at the King County’s Green Choice Debate at Town Hall on June 30th!

So, the question is: which candidate will be the best environmental leader as the next King County Executive? We’ve put this nonpartisan campaign together with a broad range of environmental policy organizations, fair housing advocates, and environmental justice groups to help YOU decide about your choice for King County Executive.

Please join us for this debate to kick-off a summer of raising the profile of environmental issues in this important election.

Space is limited, so please RSVP. After submitting the RSVP form, there will be an option to submit your own question for the candidates at the town hall debate.

Notes:
This event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:00pm. Please be sure to fill in your RSVP in the box on the right side of this page!

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7. Good candidate for Bothell City Council

Let's help Jennifer - a great new candidate!

Jennifer Armenta, Candidate for Bothell City Council Position 5, needs our help in doorbelling Bothell, home of US Senator Patty Murray. If you know of anyone who can help canvass and drop literature, please contact Jennifer at,

425.486.4156
jennifer@votearment a.org
www.votearmenta. org (see September 17th event details as well)

The King County Democrats are among her many endorsers:

WA State Representative - Al Obrien
WA State Representative - Mark Ericks
Bothell City Mayor Mark Lamb
Bothell City Council Member Joshua Freed
Bothell City Council Member Del Spivey
IAFF Local 2099 Bothell Firefighter' s
Progressive Majority
King County Democrats
Bothell Police Officers Guild
Latino PAC of Washington
National Women's Political Caucus

Let's give Jennifer the extra effort she needs to bring in a victory on November 3rd.

Thank you,
Susan Sheary
KCDCC Chair
425.255.2679

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8. Pete Holmes for Seattle City Attorney

Please join Larry Gossett, Ed Murray, Nick Licata, Hubert Locke, Mary Lou Dickerson, Dan Merkle, Alice Woldt, Cindy Domingo, Steve Fury, Jan Strout, Rachel Kurtz, Peter Sherwin, Dave Meinert, Christie Hedman, Douglas Hiatt and Justin Simmons in supporting:




PETE HOLMES FOR SEATTLE CITY ATTORNEY


Wednesday, September 16 at 6 p.m.
$35 suggested contribution


Pete is running to be your attorney in City Hall.
Please help us bring accountability, a true commitment to open government, and leadership against the jail to the City Attorney's Office.



The Newmark Tower, 1415 2nd Ave, Seattle (5th floor)
Please tell the concierge you are there for the Holmes event hosted by resident Dan Merkle. If the concierge is on a break, either wait for his or her return or call 206-715-8047 and someone will come down to the front door to let you in.

Light food & beverages will be provided. RSVP to [e-mail].
If you have any questions, please call us at 206-529-4050.



Family, friends and colleagues welcome! Please forward this email widely.

You can also RSVP on the FACEBOOK page for this event and see who else is coming!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=118413967133