Special Sections - Decision 2016

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FRANK

GORDON

GRAYS HARBOR COMMISSIONER #2

A Commissioner That Grays Harbor Can Count On Frank Gordon has been married 49 years, and he has raised his family in Grays Harbor Count. Placing the citizen’s needs before special interests, Frank Gordon will continue to bring common sense solutions to the complex issues facing our citizens.

Frank Gordon has been serving the Grays Harbor community all of his adult life. He proudly volunteers to be the weekly “grandpa” at Robert Gray Elementary School and also volunteers on holidays at the Pacific Care Nursing Home.

Securing Jobs for Grays Harbor Frank Gordon has been hard at work for the working people. As a County Commissioner and a board member of the Washington State Coast Sustainable Salmon Partnership, and the Chehalis Fisheries Task Force, Frank Gordon has been instrumental in creating jobs by securing 11.1 million dollars in 2015 and 3.7 million dollars in 2016 for salmon-habitat improvement. Additionally, Frank has been working on the Westport Boat Basin dredging project that could save as many as 2,300 jobs.

Frank Gordon the Candidate to Better Serve the Citizens of Grays Harbor Frank Gordon

Randy Ross

• Served in the United States Air Force

• No service to our country

• Current County Commissioner and small Business owner

• Bank Manager

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• Against crude oil by rail or a waterfront Polluting by crude oil refineries

• Supports crude oil stating, “I can’t be against crude oil when I use it”

• Has created jobs for Grays Harbor

• Ross will not create jobs on the harbor

The Clear Choice for Grays Harbor. Vote Gordon.

Paid for by Suppporters of Frank Gordon, 2504 Simpson Ave., Aberdeen WA 98520 Phone: 360-532-5858

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David

Jennings GRAYS HARBOR

PUD

COMMISSIONER • Will work to amend I-937 for a savings of $13 million per year • Against carbon tax - which will save $5 million in costs that the PUD would pass onto the ratepayer.

Paid for by David Jennings 1718 Chilton Rd, Aberdeen 98520

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Steve is a native of the Pacific Northwest and lives in Seabeck, Washington with his wife, Julia.

Retired from the U.S. Navy as a Commander after serving 25 years, he has extensive leadership experience. He is an avid naturalist, hiker, backpacker, mountaineer, hunter and fisherman.

I’ve been connected to the land and sea for my entire life, and after traveling the world, there is no place I would rather live. Public trust lands and the good employees at DNR and private sector jobs the DNR timber harvests produce need experienced, balanced leadership. I want to manage our lands so my grandchildren experience what I have during my life here.

As a Naval Officer, I’ve led organizations of comparable size to DNR and know how to lead people so they perform their best.

In 2015, 8,500 fire fighters were deployed.

My incident management training and experience mobilizing people has prepared me for the job. I will be honored by your vote. Thank you.

Paid for by Steve McLaughlin for State Commissioner of Public Lands PO Box 1001 Seabeck, WA 98380

MY GOALS · Protect jobs in rural communities · Protect endangered species and salmon habitat · Maximize trust revenues for schools and counties · Restore healthy forests · Implement new wildfire prevention plans

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DAVE TIMMONS PUD COMMISSIONER I have been a lifelong resident of Grays Harbor County, having served in the United States Marine Corps from 1969-1974 and employed as an Aberdeen Police Officer for over 42 years - rising through the ranks from Patrol Officer to Deputy Chief. For the last 14 years I have been responsible for creating and administering the Police Departments annual budget.

The Police Department does not have the options to raise rates for budget shortfalls and I have no problem saying no to spending.

During my career I have served on various Washington State Traffic Safety Advisory Boards, I have participated in Leadership Grays Harbor, coached youth sports and a member of the Aberdeen Elks #593, and an avid Seahawks fan.

We all depend on sound business decisions by our PUD Commissioners. Every decision we make has an impact on each of us. Such an important commodity requires a proven & dedicated leader to make decisions that will best serve every rate payer and that is not always easy. I have proven my ability to make the right decisions, for the right reason, at the right time as a public servant in our community, and will continue to make the right decisions, for the right reason, at the right time as your PUD Commissioner.

I have been your PUD Commissioner for the last five years. One of my responsibilities is serving on the Board of Directors for the Washington PUD Association (WPUDA). The PUD Association represents 27 nonprofit, community-owned utilities. My job is represent our PUD in state, regional, and national legislative and policy processes on issues that can impact you and we have been successful. I have proven throughout my career that I have the experience to make difficult, demanding decisions. Our Grays Harbor PUD is going through many challenges and I have the skills and experience to continue that fight for you. I do my very best to control our internal cost, but the challenges we face are the $23 million external cost. The costs include Fish and Wildlife ($6 million), Residential Exchange ($4 million), and I-937 ($13 million). And there’s a new initiative on the ballot this year that will add even a bigger burden on each of us If it passes. We are trying to influence positive changes that will benefit and not be another liability for our ratepayers. It’s a tough battle, but we are determined to continue the fight, and we’ll need your help.

Thank you for your support.

TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Paid for by Committee to Elect David Timmons PUD Commissioner Gary Randle, Treasurer ; PO Box 331, Montesano 98563

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DAVID MISTACHKIN FOR DISTRICT COURT JUDGE

WWW.DAVIDMISTACHKIN.COM A native of the Northwest, Judge Mistachkin earned his law degree from Willamette University in 2003 and immediately joined Ingram, Zelasko & Goodwin in Aberdeen, where he became partner in 2014. Later that fall, County Commissioners appointed him District Court Judge, where he has served for nearly two years.

Paid for by: Committee to Elect David Mistachkin PO Box 2333, Aberdeen, WA 98520

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FIREFIGHTER. PARAMEDIC. FATHER. HUSBAND. .HYLQ KDV IRXJKW WR FUHDWH IDPLO\ ZDJH MREV DQG EHQHÀ W RXU ORFDO small businesses. Kevin worked to cut college tuition for Washington students and increase education funding by $3 billion to strengthen our public schools. Kevin is our advocate to protect our constitutional liberties, champion performance-based budgets, and reform the tax code to reduce the burden on working families and small businesses.

PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT KEVIN VAN DE WAGE 10 SABLE COURT | SEQUIM, WA 98382 360.477.0548

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Teresa Purcell. Endorsed by US Sen. Maria Cantwell, US Sen. Patty Murray, WA Rep. Brian Blake, WA Sen. Dean Takko, Former House Majority Leader Lynn Kessler, and people across the 19th District.

“We want our young people to stay or return. Teresa did and she’ll create opportunities for others.” - Lynn Kessler, Former House Majority Leader I was born and raised here. I know what kind of people we are and our dreams for our kids. We can and must do better for our families and our future. I’ll bring my experience, relationships, and faith in each of us to help fix what we know is broken. I’ll work hard to build bridges across both party lines and the urban/rural divide to: Expand & diversify economic growth.

Sustain our existing industries.

Ensure access to excellent education.

Stand against a state income tax.

Address our district’s heath and safety challenges.

Increase all housing, including affordable housing.

Make land, air, and water healthy so we’re healthy.

We can make things better. We need leaders who want to make government work for all of us.

I’d be honored to work for you. Please vote November 8.

- Teresa

PeopleForPurcell.com Paid for by People for Teresa Purcell (D) PO Box 1670, Longview, WA 98632

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Chapman &OR 3TATE 2EPRESENTATIVE TH $ISTRICT s $ s 0OSITION

Mike is Endorsed by: • Congressman Derek Kilmer • Lynn Kessler, Former House Majority Leader • Grays Harbor County Democrats • Washington Education Association • Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO • Olympic Labor Council • Olympic Peninsula Building & Construction Trades Council • Teamsters Local 589 • Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters • UFCW Locals 21 & 367 • Washington State Council of Firefighters • Washington State Patrol Troopers Assoc.

• SEIU 775 & 1199NW • Washington State Dairy Federation • IBEW 46, 76 & 77 • UA 32 Plumbers and Pipefitters • National Federation of Independent Businesses • Washington Affordable Housing Council ...and many other Friends and Supporters!

Paid for by Mike Chapman for State Representative (D) 1321 S. Laurel Street | Port Angeles, WA 98362 | (360) 477-1131 info@votemikechapman.com | votemikechapman.com

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DROP-BOX LOCATION YMCA 2500 Simpson Ave. Hoquiam 98550 24-Hour Access

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DROP-BOX AND VOTING CENTER Auditor’s Office 100 W. Broadway, Ste. 2 Montesano 98563 Drop-box: 24-hour access Drop-off: 7am-8pm

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DROP-BOX & DROP-OFF LOCATIONS FOR BALLOTS

DROP-OFF LOCATION Convention Center 120 W. Chance Ala Mer Ocean Shores 98569 Open 7am-8pm

OCEAN SHORES DROP-OFF LOCATION Council Chambers 506 N. Montesano Westport 98595 Open 7am-8pm WESTPORT

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DROP-OFF LOCATION Methodist Church 204 E. Main St. Oakville 98568 Open 7am-8pm

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DROP-OFF LOCATION VFW 18 N. Summit McCleary 98557 Open 7am-8pm

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• Ballots may be dropped off at the locations listed from 7am to 8pm on Election Day only.

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• Locations only accept completed ballots then transport them to the Auditor’s office.

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