Voter's Guide - Decision 2018 Voter's Guide

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DECISION 2018 SPECIAL NOTICE TO ALL VOTERS

THE GRAYS HARBOR NEWSPAPER GROUP URGES YOU TO GET INFORMED, BE INVOLVED... AND VOTE!

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Before you cast your vote, these candidates want you to know more about them:

• Brian Blake • Mike Chapman • Douglas Dightman

• Erin Frasier • Ray Kahler • Janice Louthan

• Chris Thomas • The Republican Party

SEE BACK PAGE FOR BALLOT DROP BOX AND DROP OFF LOCATIONS A Supplement to The Daily World & The Grays Harbor Newspaper Group

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Paid for by the Grays Harbor Republican Party (Box 2252, Aberdeen, WA 98520).

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People You Trust, Trust Judge Kahler “Levelheaded, ethical, trustworthy; a man who knows the law and can apply it fairly.”

Lane Youmans, Grays Harbor County Coroner and Sheriff’s Office Detective (ret.)

“Ray Kahler is a hard worker, he’s extremely intelligent, and he’s been an amazing benefit to the Grays Harbor bench. I am wholeheartedly in support of him.”

Katie Svoboda, Grays Harbor County Prosecutor “He has proven he can make difficult decisions based on the facts and the law ... I am proud to support Ray Kahler.”

Dave Foscue, Grays Harbor County Superior Court Judge (ret.)

“Probably the most-prepared and smartest attorney I’ve ever had practice in front of me... Most importantly, he’s a man of character. He has integrity.”

Mark McCauley, Grays Harbor County Superior Court Judge (ret.)

Keith & Lynn Kessler* Pat & Harold Warren* Bill & Ellen Pickell Jack Durney Mike Whelan retired Grays Harbor County Sheriff

Donna & Dennis Morrisette retired Grays Harbor County Sheriff

Lane Youmans retired Grays Harbor County Coroner

Mickey Thurman* David & Jamie Quigg Jeri & Darrell Bell Patsy & John Hughes * Bob & Nancy Neisinger Bruce & Bette Worth Bob Martin & Betsy Seidel*

Linda Borth* John & Carrie Larson Edward Quijada Jamie Judkins Juris Macs, MD* Barbara Bennett Parsons Tom Quigg & Pat Oleachea Alan & Gail Gozart Ki & Clara Shin, M.D. Greg Bogdanovich, O.D. Ralph Larson Mary Nelson Nancy Taylor & Ken McDonald Elected Officials Katie Svoboda Grays Harbor County Prosecutor

Vini Samuel Mayor of Montesano

Rob Bearden Mayor of Westport

Brian Blake State Representative (19thDist.)

Dean Takko State Senator (19thDist.)

Jeff Cook Aberdeen City Council

Becky Walsh Grays Harbor Hospital District 2 Commissioner

Washington Supreme Court Justice Charlie Wiggins Justice Charles Johnson Justice Debra Stephens Justice Susan Owens Justice Mary Fairhurst

Justice Barbara Madsen Justice Mary Yu Superior Court Judges Judge Stephen Brown Judge Dave Edwards Judge Mark McCauley (retired) Judge David Foscue (retired) Lawyers Chris Bates Hillary Bearden Jim Brown Tom Brown Hannah Campbell Scott Campbell Jeff Damasiewicz Frank Franciscovich

Sarah Glorian Wayne Hagen Curt Janhunen Kiirsti Janhunen Garth Jones Keith Kessler Shree Kothari Doug Lewis Mary McHugh Jack Micheau Bill Morgan Eric Nelson Steve Olson Jon Parker Scott Sage Vini Samuel

Steve Solan Bill Stewart Paul Stritmatter Katie Svoboda Mike Valdez Megan Valentine Karrie Young Kris Zabriskie Groups Grays Harbor Democrats AFSCME Local 275 WA State Farm Bureau PAC International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 24 Laborers’ Int’l Local 252 * former Daily World Citizen of the Year

RetainJudgeKahler.com and Facebook.com/JudgeKahler Paid for by Retain Judge Kahler, PO Box 797, Aberdeen, WA 98520

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Paid by Mike Chapman for State Representative 1321 S. Laurel St., Port Angeles, WA 98362 360-477-1131

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Your Choice Is Clear

DIGHTMAN FOR CONGRESS

VS Dr. Douglas Dightman Balanced Budget Amendment Campaign Finance 2nd Amendment Taxes

Immigration

Citizen Voting Rights

Derek Kilmer

Supports a Balanced Budget Amendment.

Voted Against (4/12/18 HJ Res 2)

No money taken from PACs or special interest groups.

Supports getting money out of politics - took almost $2 million from special interest groups (FEC & Reforming Money in Politics Forum)

Supports the right to own firearms and a national reciprocity agreement.

Cosponsored H.R. 5087: Assault Weapons Ban of 2018 Voted against national reciprocity act (12/1/17 HR 38)

Supports tax reform so people can keep more of their money and businesses can grow and hire more.

Voted against tax reform (11/16/17 HR1) and to extend it (HR 6170)

Supports legal immigration and a path for citizenship for DACA; supports enforcing our immigration laws and border security/deporting criminal gang members.

Does not support giving sanctuary to criminals.

Feels current laws do not reflect our country’s needs and values (Kilmer web site). Supports DACA. Voted against deporting Criminal Gang members (9/14/17 HR 3697), Kate’s Law (6/29/17 HR 3004) and No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (6/29/17 HR 3003)

Believes only Citizens should be allowed to vote.

Voted present instead of stating his opinions about whether illegal immigrants voting reduces the importance of citizen’s votes. (HR 1071)

See more at www.DightmanForCongress.com Paid for by Doug Dightman for Congress, PO Box 459, Shelton, WA 98584

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LET’S GET RESULTS for the HARDWORKING FAMILIES of Southwest Washington!

Raised in Southwest Washington Workforce and Education Leader Longtime Community Leader Does Not Accept Corporate Contributions Paid for by People for Erin Frasier (D) P.O. Box 142, Adna, WA 98522

VOTE BY NOV. 6TH!

Learn more at People4Erin.com

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Vote for Experience & Dedication . . .

Vote for:

Judicious Accountable Non-partisan Integrity Committed Earnest

) Extensive Clerk’s Office experience – 28 years

) Positive “customer service” is my top priority

) Capable of running the office in a positive manner ) High Standards – Restore trust with my high standards, trustworthiness, and integrity ) Implement a new “user friendly” jury system with updated technology ) New Leadership – Recognize the problems as they arise and know how to correct them ) Create a positive and professional working relationship with all city and county agencies ) My position is non-partisan, and every citizen will be treated with respect and fairness

LOUTHAN

2018 Endorsements - Janice Louthan for Grays Harbor County Clerk Current Clerk’s Office Staff Julie Wade, Family Law Facilitator Cindy Balsley, Deputy Clerk III Sherri Hines, Deputy Clerk III Mary Dierick, Deputy Clerk II Barbara Robecker, retired Deputy Clerk III Lynn O’Conner, retired GH County Sheriff ’s Chief Civil Deputy Linda Enlow, Thurston County Clerk Tawni Sharp, Thurston County Chief Deputy Clerk Virginia Leach, Pacific County Clerk Sharon Fogo, Mason County Clerk Mike Killian, Franklin County Clerk Sonja Kraski, Snohomish County Clerk Kimberly Allen, Grant County Clerk Scott Weber, Clark County Clerk Debra VanPelt, Island County Clerk Dierdre Butler, Island County Chief Deputy Clerk Charleen Groomes, Okanogan County Clerk

Alison Sonntag, Kitsap County Clerk Tim Fitzgerald, Spokane County Clerk Tammie Ownbey, Pend Oreille County Clerk Kim Morrison, Chelan County Clerk Kathy Martin, Walla Walla County Clerk Mavis Betz, Skagit County Clerk Grace Cross, Skamania County Clerk Renea Campbell, Klickitat County Clerk Nikki Botnen, Clallam County Clerk Brad Louthan Brandon Louthan Anthony Louthan Stephen Bubnick Donna Wilson Jim Wilson Donna Leanne Gwin Lisa Tillman John & Marilyn Gerchak Paul & Karen Easter

Mark & Brenda Studer Mary & Barb Peoples John & Tammy Herzog Jay & Sheri Izatt Stan & Julie Raubuch Les & Yvonne Louthan Larry & Janice Foss George Wade Terri Klinger Erik Kupka Doug Bitar Teri Zillyett Connie Church Corky Floch Linda Perez Sheila Pellegrino Carlene Kuhn Donald Carlstad Deaun Sandberg

Paid for by the Committee to Elect Janice Louthan for Grays Harbor County Clerk, P.O. Box 862, Montesano, WA 98563

Larry Scrivner Tammy Hoover Christy Jensen Joni Baker Jon Beltran Erin Riley Karen Kugan Russ Skolrood Teri Bubnick Jeanne Russell Tonya Zillyett-Ashlock Steve McNeil Jeremy Herrick William Stewart Reva Savala Diana Foster Hasbrouck Jackie Farra Marci Womer Louthan Brooke Chapman

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“No higher honor than serving the citizens and taxpayers Running fair elections—has never been more important” Chris and his staff have: • Certified elections.

• Upgraded to a new election software system that is more transparent and open.

• Saved taxpayer dollars while also working under the pressure of budget reductions.

Having to look for savings and efficiencies…$4,800 on the drop boxes through securing donations from another County and negotiating a $100,000 price break on the new election system.

There is more to do!

“We in Grays Harbor do not need to worry about the election problems that plague other areas. Chris Thomas, like Vern Spatz before him, keeps the process in check and keeps the numbers inline.”

Alan Richrod

“I’ve known Chris for many years, I can’t think of anyone more conscientious or ethical for the job.”

Jeff Meeks

For more information and a list of endorsements check out www.facebook.com/christhomas4auditor/ Paid for by Committee to Elect Chris Thomas Grays Harbor County Auditor, P.O. Box 687, Montesano WA 98563

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DROP-BOX & DROP-OFF LOCATIONS FOR BALLOTS

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DROP-OFF LOCATION VFW 18 N. Summit McCleary 98557 Open 7am-8pm DROP-OFF LOCATION Convention Center 120 W. Chance Ala Mer Ocean Shores 98569 Open 7am-8pm

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

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

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WESTPORT

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

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

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• Sites do not offer replacement ballots, voting assistance, or other services, with the exception of the Auditor’s Office in Montesano

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

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• Ballot drop-boxes are available 24 hours a day starting 20 days prior to an election US 101

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MAKE SURE YOUR VOTE COUNTS!