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    • City of Olympia - City Cncl. - Pos. 6
    • Independent

    Corey Gauny

    Why I am running for this office: Two years ago my uncle was beaten unconscious by a homeless man, while walking his dog. His life was saved by two female state workers from a nearby office who …

    • other
    • Port of Olympia - Port Comm'r. - Dist. 3

    Amy Evans

    Why I am running for this office: Integrity. Collaboration. Action. My life has been shaped by these values and they are what our community should expect of their Port Commissioners. I …

    • City of Olympia - City Cncl. - Pos. 5
    • Democrat

    Talauna Reed

    Why I am running for this office: I am running because people like me have been systemically ignored by City Hall. People like me, a single mother, a black woman, a renter, a formerly …

    • Olympia School District No. 111 - Board Dir. No. 3
    • other

    Darcy Huffman

    Why I am running for this office: I am running because I believe that public schools are the very heart of our community and they contribute to well-being of every community member, not …

    • North Thurston Public Schools - Board Dir. No. 2
    • Democrat

    Pamela Johnson

    Why I am running for this office: A University of Washington graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in History and minor in Elementary Education, Pamella (Pam) Johnson is an Intervention …

    • Port of Olympia - Port Comm'r. - Dist. 2
    • Democrat

    Jessie W. Simmons

    Why I am running for this office: Jessie is running for Port of Olympia Commissioner on a platform of Balance, Partnership, and Vision. He believes in a strong community built on the …

    • City of Lacey - City Cncl. - Pos. 7
    • Independent

    Felix A Peguero-Reyes

    Why I am running for this office: I’m running to ensure community safety, promote economic development by encouraging small businesses, while addressing the homeless crisis through …

    • Democrat
    • City of Olympia - City Cncl. - Pos. 2

    Robbi Kesler

    Why I am running for this office: The Council needs someone with the education, experience, and confidence to speak their mind, challenge group think, and explore ideas in depth. I …

    • Port of Olympia - Port Comm'r. - Dist. 2
    • Democrat

    Bob Iyall

    Why I am running for this office: The Port of Olympia is a Municipal Corporation and is tasked with creating economic development in all of Thurston County. I am a member of the …

    • other
    • City of Lacey - City Cncl. - Pos. 4

    Robin Vazquez

    Why I am running for this office: As a mother of two, a state worker with a background in public policy and negotiations, and a member of the Lacey Planning Commission, I am ready and …

    • City of Olympia - City Cncl. - Pos. 4
    • Independent

    Candace Mercer

    Why I am running for this office: Healing and housing Olympia will not be easy, but I’m confident our residents and businesses are up to the challenge. They need bold leadership to …

    • City of Tumwater - Mayor
    • other

    Debbie Sullivan

    Why I am running for this office: Tumwater has a Strong Mayor form of government so experience and leadership is important. I have this leadership experience as well as the confidence …

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