Regional PEOPLE Conferences in Seattle and Spokane on Aug. 9

Our final two Regional PEOPLE Conferences will be held on Saturday, August 9th, in Seattle and Spokane. Any member in good standing from the region is eligible to attend. You'll have an opportunity to make a final decision on endorsements for selected legislative races. We're also including some political action training and giving members another opportunity to play the wildly popular State Employee Game.

There will be some important decisions for members to make, but we also are determined to make sure these events are fun and informative. Lunch will be provided, and members who travel outside of their home county to attend can get their mileage reimbursed.

The endorsements to be considered at these conferences are as follows:

Aug. 9, Machinist's Hall, 9125 15th Pl S, Seattle, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
This region includes all of King County.

33rd LD House Pos. 1
The candidates are Todd Gibson (R) and Tina Orwall (D). Local interviews were conducted and the interview team recommends Orwall.

34th LD House Pos. 2
The candidate is Rep. Sharon Nelson (D). Local interviews were conducted and the interview team recommends Nelson.

36th LD House Pos. 1
The candidates are Leslie Bloss (R), John Burbank (D) and Reuven Carlyle (D). Local interviews were conducted and the interview team recommends Burbank.

41st LD House Pos. 1
The candidates are Steve Litzow (R) and Marcie Maxwell (D). Local interviews were conducted and the interview team recommends Maxwell.

46th LD House Pos. 1
The candidates are Keith Ljunghammer (R), Gerry Pollet (D) and Scott White (D). Local interviews were conducted and the interview team recommends White.

Aug. 9, Red Lion Inn at the Park, W 303 North River Dr, Spokane, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
This region covers Spokane and the far eastern portion of the state from Stevens to Walla Walla counties.

4th LD Senate
The candidates are Sen. Bob McCaslin (R) and Judi Owens (D). Local interviews were conducted and the interview team recommends Owens.

6th LD House Pos. 2
The candidates are Rep. John Ahern (R) and John Driscoll (D). Local interviews were conducted and the interview team recommends Driscoll.

9th LD House Pos. 2
The candidates are Rep. Joe Schmick (R), Tyana Kelley (D) and Christopher Winter (G). Local interviews were conducted and the interview team recommends Schmick.

16th LD Senate
The candidate is Sen. Mike Hewitt (R). Local interviews were conducted and the interview team recommends Hewitt.

Keep in mind that a recommendation from an interview team is just that... a recommendation. These recommendations will be presented to the Regional PEOPLE Conferences, and the conference delegates will make the final decision on whether or not WFSE will endorse these candidates. This is your chance to make your voice heard on these important decisions.

There is still space available at both events. To sign up to attend, or to get more information, contact Diana Whitmore at 1-800-562-6002 or e-mail diana@wfse.org. Don't be square, be there! -- Dennis