League of Women Voters of Kitsap

Mark your calendar and plan to attend our fall forums in advance of the general election. The first one will be Sept. 24 at the Norm Dicks Center in Bremerton.
Here is schedule of League of Women Voters of Kitsap forums:

Sept. 24, 5:30 p.m.
26th DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVES – POSITIONS 1 and 2
NORM DICKS CENTER, 345 6th St., Bremerton
Jan Angel (R) Doug Richards (R)
Karin Ashabraner(D) Larry Seaquist (D)

Oct. 4, 5:30 p.m.
35th DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVES – POSITIONS 1 and 2
NORM DICKS CENTER, 345 6th St., Bremerton
Dan Griffey (R) Drew MacEwen (R)
Kathy Haigh (D)) Lynda Ring-Erickson (D)

Oct. 11, 5:30 p.m.
COUNTY COMMISSIONER – DISTRICTS 1 and 2
POULSBO CITY HALL
Rob Gelder (D) Charlotte Garrido (D)
Chris Tibbs (R) Linda Simpson (R)

Oct 15, 6:30 p.m.
23rd DISTRICT
POULSBO CITY HALL

STATE REPRESENTATIVES – POSITIONS 1 and 2
Sherry Appleton (D) Drew Hansen (D)
Tony Stevens (R) James Olsen (R)

State Sen. Christine Rolfes (D)

Forums will be recorded and broadcast later on BKAT

For more information: 360-871-3993

Co-sponsored by NAACP Bremerton and Kitsap Historical Society
Premier Media Sponsor: Kitsap Sun

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It’s that time again. Election season is upon us once again, and this time it’s coming earlier than ever. The primary this year will be Aug. 7.
To help voters make up their minds, the League of Women Voters of Kitsap and the NAACP Bremerton will hold a series of forums in July.
Please plan to attend these free events and get to know your candidates. Here is the schedule:

July 9: Superior Court and Court of Appeals Judges, 6:30 p.m., Norm Dicks Center, 345 6th St., Bremerton

July 10: 6th Congressional District Candidates, 6:30 p.m., Norm Dicks Center, 345 6th St., Bremerton

July 12: County Commissioner Candidates, Position 2, 6:30 p.m., Norm Dicks Center, 345 6th St., Bremerton

July 16: State Representative Candidates, District 23, 6:30 p.m., Poulsbo City Hall

July 19: State Representative Candidates, District 26, Position 1, and District 35, Position 2, 6:30 p.m., Norm Dicks Center, 345 6th St., Bremerton

For information call (360) 871-3993.

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With the November election just weeks away, it’s time to zero in on candidates and ballot issues. We’ll be getting those ballots in the mail in mid-October, so plan to attend League forums to meet the candidates and help you decided how to vote.
First up is the 23rd District forum on Wednesday, Sept. 29.
Here’s the schedule for the upcoming forums:

Wednesday, Sept. 29: 7-8:30 p.m., Poulsbo City Hall
23rd Legislative District: Rep. Pos. 1 – Sherry Appleton and Pete DeBoer
Rep. Pos. 2 – James Olsen and Christine Rolfes

Will air on BKAT : Sept. 30, 8 p.m.; Oct. 3, 9:30 p.m.; Oct. 7, 8 p.m.; Oct. 10, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 12: 6-8:30 p.m., Norm Dicks Center
County Commissioner, Dist. 3: Josh Brown and Abby Burlingame
Prosecuting Attorney: Bruce Danielson and Russ Hauge
Coroner: Pete Favazza and Greg Sandstrom
Public Utility Dist. 1 Commissioner: John Armstrong and Linda Gabriel

Will air on BKAt: Oct. 14, 8 p.m.; Oct. 15, 1 p.m.; Oct. 17, 7 p.m.; Oct. 18, 10 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 14: 9 a.m.– Noon, Eagles Nest,
Tax Issues on the Ballot – I-1107: Reverse or end sales tax on candy, bottled water, and
carbonated beverages passed by the last legislature
I-1053: Require that any state tax increase be approved by two-
thirds vote of the Legislature or receive voter approval
I-1098: Tax “adjusted gross income” above $200,000 (individuals)
and $400,000 (joint-filers), reduce state property tax levies,
reduce certain business and occupation taxes, and direct any
increased revenues to education and health.

For information call Ann Smith at 360-871-3993 or Catherine Ahl at 360-697-7924.

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