Friday, June 08, 2007
The 2007 Election Lineup
Today was the deadline to file for election in a number of local races. So now we know the shape of things to come, at least politically.
One aside I just need to make is about something that I worry many people are still not aware of. We can't warn people about enough is that the new and earlier primary date means trouble ... or, I guess, it would be more precise to say that the new primary date means confusion.
The primary this year will be Aug. 21. That's crazy early. I've already seen two groups that normally hold campaign forums nearly schedule them for too late because they did not realize the primary was so early. So keep watching.
There will be many ramifications. One interesting thing to note is that this year, a primary will be required in only one of the three Lakewood City Council races because the other races have two people each. It's interesting to wonder if the compressed time before the primary chased candidates away.
So, here's the lineup for Lakewood City Council:
Position 4: Don Anderson, Bruce Banfield
Position 6: Matthew D. Church, Lisa Ikeda, Claudia Thomas (incumbent)
Position 7: Walter Neary (incumbent), J. Paul Wagemann
Hang on, folks. It should be quite the ride!
I continue to welcome your support; send me a note, give me a call or please fill out my campaign web form.
His lack of presence in the list for Position 4 means it is official that John Arbeeny is not running again. I respect John's wishes for a different future, but am personally sorry. He has showed a lot of honor, and I am sure will continue to do so. I think it is safe to say that John has surprised everyone, one way or another. I'll write more later ... no sense treating him like a lame duck because he will have many more vital months of service.
There are many other races in the area. Check out http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/xml/abtus/ourorg/aud/VoterPamphlet/filings.htm for more info.
Not to make this posting that long, but some of you will want to know about other local races. Here's the quick list:
Clover Park School District Director, Dist 1: Walt Kellcy Jr.
Clover Park School District, Dist. 2: Carole Jacobs, Daniel Livingston, Ken Witkoe
Clover Park School District, Dist 5: Eleanor Falk
Lakewood Fire District, Commissioner, Position 1: Bart Dalton, Darrel D. Shiley Jr.
Lakewood Fire District, Position 5: Ted Wier
Lakewood Water District, Position 1: Russell Albright, Bill Philip
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One aside I just need to make is about something that I worry many people are still not aware of. We can't warn people about enough is that the new and earlier primary date means trouble ... or, I guess, it would be more precise to say that the new primary date means confusion.
The primary this year will be Aug. 21. That's crazy early. I've already seen two groups that normally hold campaign forums nearly schedule them for too late because they did not realize the primary was so early. So keep watching.
There will be many ramifications. One interesting thing to note is that this year, a primary will be required in only one of the three Lakewood City Council races because the other races have two people each. It's interesting to wonder if the compressed time before the primary chased candidates away.
So, here's the lineup for Lakewood City Council:
Position 4: Don Anderson, Bruce Banfield
Position 6: Matthew D. Church, Lisa Ikeda, Claudia Thomas (incumbent)
Position 7: Walter Neary (incumbent), J. Paul Wagemann
Hang on, folks. It should be quite the ride!
I continue to welcome your support; send me a note, give me a call or please fill out my campaign web form.
His lack of presence in the list for Position 4 means it is official that John Arbeeny is not running again. I respect John's wishes for a different future, but am personally sorry. He has showed a lot of honor, and I am sure will continue to do so. I think it is safe to say that John has surprised everyone, one way or another. I'll write more later ... no sense treating him like a lame duck because he will have many more vital months of service.
There are many other races in the area. Check out http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/xml/abtus/ourorg/aud/VoterPamphlet/filings.htm for more info.
Not to make this posting that long, but some of you will want to know about other local races. Here's the quick list:
Clover Park School District Director, Dist 1: Walt Kellcy Jr.
Clover Park School District, Dist. 2: Carole Jacobs, Daniel Livingston, Ken Witkoe
Clover Park School District, Dist 5: Eleanor Falk
Lakewood Fire District, Commissioner, Position 1: Bart Dalton, Darrel D. Shiley Jr.
Lakewood Fire District, Position 5: Ted Wier
Lakewood Water District, Position 1: Russell Albright, Bill Philip
