[LD22announce] FREE training for prospective candidates, Sunday, May 13

[Jim Cooper]

Thurston County Democrats, Progressive Majority hold FREE training for
prospective candidates

Have you ever thought about taking your activism to the next level, but
don't know how to take the next step?  Have you ever considered becoming a
candidate for public office, but don't understand what is needed to run an
effective campaign? 

Then, this training is for you! Join our expert trainers as we explore how
to run for legislative, county, or local office and discuss the basic
fundamentals of being a candidate: 

. Making the decision to run for elected office 
. Raising money for campaigns
. Contacting voters
. Developing your message
. Organizing grassroots and field campaigns 

The deadline for filing for public office in Washington State is Friday,
June 8. More than 70 positions are up for election in Thurston County this
year, including city council, school board and port commission positions. 

When: Sunday, May 13th
1pm-4pm (snacks will be provided)

Where: Thurston County Courthouse
Room 152, Courthouse Building 1
2000 Lakeridge Drive, Olympia, WA

This event is Free. However seating is limited to 50 people. So register now
at http://thurstondemocrats.org/training

Sponsored by Progressive Majority Washington and Thurston County Democrats. 

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>From the Thurston County Auditor: 

2007 Positions up for Election  (Incumbents Listed)
Filing requirements, fees, and term lengths vary. Please check the complete
2007 Elections Calendar for more specific information. This information is
accurate at the time of printing. 
 
Port of Olympia Commissioner
District 1-Bob Van Schoorl
District 2-Bill McGregor

Cities and Towns

Bucoda Council
Pos. 1 - Steven Purcell
Pos. 2 - Alan T. Carr
Pos. 3 - Jerry Broadbent 
Pos. 4 - Debra Kay Hughes

Lacey Council
Pos. 1 - Nancy J. Peterson
Pos. 2 - Tom Nelson
Pos. 3 - Mary Dean

Olympia Mayor
Mark Foutch

Olympia Council
Pos. 2 - Laura L. Ware
Pos. 3 - TJ Johnson 

Rainier Council
Pos. 1 - Kristen Guizzetti
Pos. 2 - Scott Garrison
Pos. 4 - Dennis McVey

Tenino Mayor
Kenneth A. Jones

Tenino Council
Pos. 2 - Dawna S. Kelly
Pos. 3 - Frank A. Anderson 
Pos. 5 - Philip Simmons

Tumwater Council
Pos. 1 - Ed Stanley
Pos. 2 - Pete Kmet
Pos. 3 - Jerry Murphy
Pos. 7 - Neil McClanahan

Yelm Council
Pos. 1 - Don Miller
Pos. 2 - Joe Baker
Pos. 6 - John Thompson 
Pos. 7 - Russ Hendrickson

School Board Directors

Centralia School District No. 401-L
Pos. 2 - Jan Leth
Pos. 3 - Robert Fuller
Pos. 4 - Maree A. Quade

Griffin School District No. 324
Pos. 1 - David Elliot 
Pos. 2 - Michael Welter
Pos. 3 - Brenna English

North Thurston Public Schools
Dist. 1 - Bill Williams
Dist. 4 - Judy Wilson
Dist. 5 - Leah Wells

Olympia School District No. 111
Dist. 1 - Michelle Parvinen 
Dist. 2 - Rich Nafziger
Dist. 4 - Carolyn M. Barclift

Rainier School District No. 307
Dist. 1- Dan Aschenbrenner
Dist. 2- Jerry Sprouffske
Dist. 3- John Wriglesworth

Rochester School District No. 401 
Dist. 2 - Viki F. Draper
Dist. 3 - Ben M. Elkins
Dist. 4 - Maurene Stubbins

Tenino School District No. 402
Dist. 2 - Kenneth Warheit
Dist. 3 - Sally Anderson
Dist. 4 - Ron White



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