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To whom it may concern,

In an earlier response (attached) to a PDC complaint I filed against him, Mr. Hunt notes that he has a very strong record ofcompliance, which is not entirely accurate.

For that reason, I wanted to attach memorandum the PDC sent to Mr. Hunt on 10/10/2003, noting that his campaign usedincorrect reporting periods and election years when filing their C4s electronically.

I understand that this occurred a long time ago, but I believe that it is part of a larger pattern of noncompliance.

However, I do agree with Mr. Hunt's assertion that I "...evidently haslittle knowledge of campaign finance laws and PDC requirements." I am doing my best to become more educated, and Iapologize for missing the following violations by Mr. Hunt in my original complaint from October. I am attempting to rectifymy failures to report these complaints in October with this complaint today.

It has come to my attention that Sam Hunt has committed additional violations of RCW 42.17A in his campaign for theWashington State Senate.

1) Accepting overlimit contributions from the Nisqually Indian Tribe. Failure to accurately identify contributors.(Violation of RCW 42.17A.405 & .235)

On 12/10/2015, the Nisqually Indian Tribe made a primary election contribution of $950.00 to Sam Hunt.

On 7/6/2016, the Nisqually Indian Tribe made a primary election contribution of $1050.00 to Sam Hunt.

In both of these instances, Sam Hunt failed to spell Nisqually correctly, but I have chosen to merely point out the spellingerror rather than identify it as a separate and independent violation of the disclosure rules.

Cumulatively, the Nisqually Indian Tribe's donation to Sam Hunt exceeds the primary election contribution limit by exactly$1000.

2) Illegal donation to the Washington State Democrat Party. (Violation of RCW 42.17A.430 (8))

On 6/18, Sam Hunt paid $250 for "Event Sponsorship for State Party". This expenditure constitutes an illegal donation to a political party, in violation of RCW 42.17A.430 (8). There was notangible benefit to Hunt's campaign for this expenditure. While Hunt is allowed to pay market value for objects of real value (like food) to political parties, he is prohibited fromtransferring funds to them in excess of that amount.

If this requirement did not exist, then committee event hosts could artificially inflate the cost of event entry to whatever pricewas desired as a donation, thereby completely bypassing the provisions of RCW 42.17A.430 (8).

3) Failure to report expenditure or inkind contribution. (Violation of RCW 42.17A.235)

In his campaign, Hunt sent out multiple mailers to registered voters within Thurston County. He used mailing lists to target specific voters in an effort to win the maximum number of voters per dollar spent.

Mailing lists have real market value, and many candidates actually pay hundreds of dollars for mailing lists fromvendors such as L2.

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Unfortunately, because Hunt failed to report the expenditure for said mailing lists, or the inkind contribution ofmailing lists from some outside entity, he is in violation of RCW 42.17A.235. Hunt must amend his reports to includethe source of his mailing lists, either as an inkind contribution to his campaign or as an expenditure.

4) Failure to identify party preference in written political advertising. (Violation of RCW 42.17A.320 (1))

In two instances, Sam Hunt's paid political advertisements in the Thurston County Democratic Party newspaper failto identify Hunt's partisan affiliation.

Hunt must have gone out of the way to remove "Democrat" from the sign in these two pieces of politicaladvertisement, because in seemingly all other locations, the sign bears the word "Democrat", including the sign onhis website "samhunt.net".

The first violative ad is on pg. 4 of the attached TCD newsletter, March 2016 edition.

The second violative ad is on pg. 7 of the attached TCD newsletter, July 2016 edition.

5) Failure to accurately report debt for an ad. (Violation of RCW 42.17A.240 (8))

RCW 42.17A.240 (8) requires that candidates report the following:

The name and address of any person and the amount owed for any debt, obligation, note, unpaid loan, or otherliability in the amount of more than two hundred fifty dollars or in the amount of more than fifty dollars that hasbeen outstanding for over thirty days;

Unfortunately, Hunt completely failed to report his obligation to pay the Thurston County Democrats for a Marchadvertisement (valued at $76.50) in their newspaper.

My understanding is that the Democrat newspaper is printed and distributed in Thurston by the 5th day of the monthlisted on the newsletter:

In this instance, it was likely distributed by 3/5/2016.

Calculating conservatively for printing and distribution time, Sam Hunt must have placed the ad at least 7 days priorto the paper going out, so the "debt" for this advertisement was likely incurred by 2/28/2016

This should have been reported as debt on the 4/9/2016 C4 covering the time period of 01/01/2016 to 03/31/16.

Unfortunately, it was not reported as an expenditure until Hunt submitted his 5/3/2016 C4 covering the time period of4/1/2016 to 4/30/2016. This is a violation of RCW 42.17A.240 (8).

6) Failure to accurately file expenditure reports (C4) by deadline. (Violation of RCW 42.17A.235)

a) According to the PDC, the accurate report of expenditures (C4) for the time period of 10/18/2016 to 10/31/2016 wasdue on 11/1/2016.

Unfortunately, Hunt's campaign failed to file an accurate report containing all expenditures. Namely, Hunt's originalC4 for this time period (Ref. # 100731713) failed to include a 10/24/2016 expenditure of $360.00 to Isaac Wagnitz for"GOTV Consulting"

Hunt's campaign failed to file an accurate report until 11/22/2016, when they submitted an amended C4 that includedthis expenditure. This is well past the statutory deadline.

b) According to the PDC, the accurate report of expenditures (C4) for the time period of 07/12/2016 to 07/25/2016 wasdue on 07/26/2016. Hunt's campaign filed an inaccurate C4 (Ref. # 100711308) on 7/26/2016, that failed to include a 7/15/2016 expenditureof $3618.45 to Capitol City Press for "mailer postage".

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Hunt's campaign failed to file an accurate report until 8/02/2016, well past the statutory deadline.

c) According to the PDC, the accurate report of expenditures (C4) for the time period of 6/01/2016 to 7/11/2016 wasdue on 7/12/2016.

Hunt's campaign filed an inaccurate C4 (Ref. #100707551) on 7/12/2016, that failed to accurately include the trueamount of expenses made for $50 or less. Unfortunately, the Hunt campaign initially listed $41.08 instead of the trueamount of $56.67.


d) According to the PDC, the accurate report of expenditures (C4) for the time period of 05/01/2016 to 05/31/2016 wasdue by 06/10/2016.

Hunt's campaign filed an inaccurate C4 (Ref. # 100698862) on 06/06/2016, that failed to include an expenditure duringthis time period for "Expenses of $50 or less" worth $43.72.


7) Late Filing of F1 Personal Statement (Violation of RCW 42.17A.700(1))

Sam Hunt failed to submit an accurate F1 report to the PDC by 4/15/2016, as required by RCW 42.17A.700(1). This report was not submitted until 4/20/2016, well past the statutory deadline. (See attached F1.)

I urge the PDC to do a complete investigation of Hunt’s campaign and take appropriate action against himimmediately for these serious violations. As the chair of the committee that originated many of the laws he violated,Hunt has absolutely no excuse for noncompliance.

Best regards,

Glen Morgan

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Moving Forward, United July 2016 Edition

Elect Democrats Ensure a Progressive Thurston County

By Rep Denny Heck 10th Congressional District

I’ll never forget my first run for a seat in the Washington State Leg-islature.

Every day offered a new challenge. What happened to those yard signs? How can I stop getting doors slammed in my face? What will my in-laws think of me becoming a *gasp* politi-cian?

Running for office is hard, and it is humbling. But running is also incred-ibly rewarding if you are doing it to make a differ-ence in people’s lives and remain committed to get-ting things done.

In a year like 2016, a lot of attention concen-trates around the top of

the ticket. Don’t get me wrong, the presidential pick matters, and based on the presumptive Repub-lican nominee, this could be the most consequen-tial presidential election of our lifetime. But it isn’t the whole enchilada.

As we’ve seen most recently with President Obama in the White House, decisions made on the local level affect the suc-cess of our priorities with climate change initiatives, affordable health care, immigration, and LGBT rights. State legislatures,

the governor’s office, and attorneys general play an outsized role in important policy debates we’ll have over the years.

Many decisions made at the local level impact our ability to build on the progress we’ve made. To ensure we continue to move forward - and to avoid lurching backwards - we need true leaders as options for every elected position on the ballot.

We have familiar and new faces running to be county commissioners,

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The Compelling Case for Lt. Governor Karen Fraser

By Carolyn Cox Secretary, Thurston County Democrats

What do you do after 23 years in the State Senate, four

years in the State House of Representatives, eight years as a Thurston Coun-ty Commissioner, and sev-en-and-a-half years on the Lacey City Council, includ-ing five years as mayor?

If you’re Sen. Karen Fra-ser, you run for Lieutenant Governor.

If elected, she would become the first woman to serve as Lieutenant Governor. And so her pub-lic service career would come full circle: Fraser got her start in politics working on state pas-sage of the Equal Rights Amendment.

“I don’t try to make headlines, never have,” she said. “I just try to work with other members to get things done to serve on a practical level. As one of our past presidents said … you can get a lot done if you don’t care who gets the credit.”

She has amassed hun-dreds of endorsements, including that of the Thur-ston County Democrats, who voted to endorse in this race before the pri-mary election, a rarity.

The Lieutenant Governor presides over the Senate, takes over if the governor is out of state or unable to serve, and plays a major role in trade and interna-tional relations.

So let’s break down those roles.

President of the Senate Check! Fraser currently

presides over the Sen-ate Democratic Caucus, meaning she already presides over half the Senate. It’s one of the

top leadership roles in the Senate. Until Republicans took over, she chaired the Capital Budget Commit-tee, the Joint Committee on Pension Policy and Joint Select Committee on Pension Policy, and committees relating to environment, energy, water, and outdoor recre-ation.

“I care deeply that the Senate is run well,” she said. “It takes a lot of skill and under-standing of the body and its rules. The presi-dent needs to set the tone of respect and civil-ity.”

She’s not worried about being a political minority if Republicans keep control of the Senate. She’s more interested in fair, impartial and evenhanded govern-ing.

“To quote Shakespeare,” she said, “the Lieuten-ant Governor should be as constant as the northern star in presiding over the Senate.”

Acting Governor Check! Fraser has plenty

of executive experience, including her tenure as county commissioner and Lacey mayor. And after serving more than 27 years as a legislator, she knows state govern-

ment inside out.

Trade and international Relations

Check! Fraser said she has “the longest resume of any legisla-tor working on those aspects of governmental life.” That’s not bragging – it’s fact. She has led three trade/friendship missions to Asia, spoken at international trade con-ferences, and serves on the Lieutenant Governor’s International Trade Com-mittee.

Her priorities are pro-moting a prosperous economy that helps all people around the state,

education and train-ing from cradle to career, social and economic jus-tice, safe and healthy workplaces, good working conditions, a good work-force safety net, and safe communities that people like to live in.

So, no, Karen Fraser has no intention of ending her work to improve the lives of Washington citizens.

“I’m not winding down,” she said “I feel as though I’ve just begun!”

Want to know more? For more on Karen Fra-

ser’s career, go to http://www.karenfraserforltgov-ernor.com/.

2 THE DEMOCRAT July 2016

29th Summer Picnic!

We need to elect Dems up and down the ticket!

By Katie Nelston Chair, Thurston County Democrats

Whether you’re for Bernie or Hillary, in the end, we’re all

Democrats. And being a Democrat is about more than presidential elec-tions.

Your party needs you to help elect solid Demo-crats up and down the ballot because county commissioners and state legislators have far more influence on our lives than the President does.

Our Democratic major-ity on the three-member Thurston County Commis-sion is on the line this year. Democratic Commission-ers Sandra Romero and Cathy Wolfe are retiring, so we must hold on to both of these seats. The loss of one would hand control over to the Repub-licans. (Yes, Bud Blake pretends to be an inde-pendent (wink, wink), but his voting record aligns him with Republicans.)

What might happen under a Republican-con-trolled commission? If former Sheriff Gary Edwards defeats our

Democratic candidate, Kelsey Hulse or Jim Coo-per doesn’t make it out of the top two primary, you can be sure that the sheriff’s budget will grow – at the expense of other county programs. Why is that a problem? The crimi-nal justice budget, which includes the sheriff’s office, already consumes 75 percent of the county budget!

What do you suppose they might cut in order to throw more money at law enforcement? Public health? Planning staff?

And what do you sup-pose they might do to the Critical Areas Ordinance, shoreline protection and rules designed to protect rural areas? I’m smelling some Mazama pocket gopher haters among those so-called “indepen-dent” candidates!

And why should we care about statewide elec-tions? We’ve already lost the state Senate, and we have a razor-thin majority in the House.

Chances are, we’ll elect Democrats in the 22nd Legislative District this year, but that’s just replacing Democrats with Democrats. We need to elect Democrats in the 2nd, 20th and 35th Districts if we’re going to have any chance of wresting back control of the Legislature.

We also have a chance to elect one of our own, Sen. Karen Fraser, to the office of lieutenant gov-ernor. However, if Gov. Jay Inslee is defeated by his Republican opponent, she’ll have a tougher time presiding over the Senate.

Another important race is secretary of state, where Tina Podlodowski gives us a very good chance of winning the office for the first time in decades.

I for one don’t want to wake up the day after the election to find our local and state government controlled by Republi-cans. Don’t be fooled into thinking there are “nice Republicans” out there. That might have been true in the past, but not today. Republicans who occupy local and state offices are working from a very ugly, mean-spirited, national agenda.

So no matter whether you’re for Bernie or Hill-ary, we need to roll up our

sleeves and get to work supporting Democratic candidates up and down the ticket!

Letter to the EditorI appreciated all the arti-

cles in the latest issue. In particular, Mr. Mansker’s essay about immigration caused me to think about a long accepted, rarely questioned, metaphor for our nation’s collective rela-tionship with immigrants. The metaphor in ques-tion - America as Melting Pot - is, I believe, outdated and should be set aside. In a “melting pot,” differ-ences and diversity are undervalued as people feel pressure to assimilate and become like the oth-ers in their community. Differences are rejected in support of a belief in the superiority of the dominant culture. In a real example, “assimilation” can con-tribute to an immigrant community’s collective forgetting of how their culture helps them stay

healthy, as they are intro-duced to the “health” care system in their new home. I invite us to think about a different metaphor - a salad bowl, or, pluralism - under which there is acceptance, appreciation, utilization and celebration of both similarities and differences. Given the complex circumstances of our current situation, I believe (and systems the-ory would suggest) that we should seek to increase diversity of thought and perspective rather than homogenize. Perhaps this view could be the subject of another article in an upcoming issue. It would be terrific if TCD could be instrumental in helping connect more of our sys-tem (community) to itself.

Steven Byers, Olympia

3July 2016 THE DEMOCRAT

All Politics is Local – Or Is It?By Dennis Mansker, Editor

All politics is local.It’s a kind of tru-ism in American political life, ever

since it was first uttered by former US Representa-tive and Speaker of the House Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill, way back in his first election campaign in 1935. We’ve heard it re-peated all of our lives, but is it factual?

Up until this election it was basically true. A political aspirant had to run a kind of retail-level campaign and get support from the grassroots voter level, the local political party and civic organiza-tions, support that was invaluable to the candi-date.

And then Donald Trump came along and completely upset that paradigm. We are faced with an egotistic and sociopathic draft-dodging tax-evading self-styled bil-lionaire on the crumbling edge of dementia whose only qualifications are that he inherited millions from

a wealthy father, set up a fraudulent “university” and mismanaged a string of businesses – including casinos! – into bankruptcy. He’s never run for office, he’s never been in govern-ment, and he’s clueless when it comes to what is needed to preside over a nation of 320 million peo-ple.

His rise is shocking, but I believe that while Trump’s support may be a mile deep, it’s only a yard wide. A quick glance at the Facebook page of his typical follower reveals that. Trump is famous for saying that he could shoot someone in daylight on 5th Avenue in NYC and his fol-lowers would still vote for him. And that appears to be correct, given the “true believer” mental focus of his supporters.

He has upset the apple cart of the Republican Party, to the point where many pundits are call-ing his candidacy the death knell of the Party of Lincoln. Will it be? It’s

very possible that the Republicans have painted themselves into such a corner that they can’t sur-vive as a viable political party. Racism, Nativism and willful ignorance can take you only so far.

But still, is this the future of electoral politics?

Maybe it is, but I still feel that Trump is an anomaly, a sidetrack from the true course of American poli-tics.

Over here in the Reality-Based Community – i.e., the Democrats – we still believe in the dictum that All Politics is Local. The local elections that come up every couple of years serve as a testing ground that provides for a win-nowing, that separates the wheat from the chaff, for the future stars of the Democratic Party. This is one of the reasons why primary elections are so important. The person you select in the primary goes on to the general election, and when they are elected to office, that becomes another testing

ground and a springboard for higher office.

The person you vote for in this primary elec-tion has the potential of becoming, in the fullness of time, a congressional representative, a senator,

a governor or even Presi-dent of the United States.

Please take the primary election seriously. When you get your ballot, open it, mark it and send it back.

Your future depends on it.

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The Blue Ribbon Democrat TeamState of Washington

Lieutenant GovernorKAREN FRASERKaren Fraser, State Senator, 22nd District, Thurston County, is a true champion of our progressive Dem-ocratic values. She is exceptionally well qualified to be Lt Governor, because of her vast experience, undisputed integrity, deep public service commitment, and always-respectful style. Karen would become our first

woman Lt Governor. As Senate President, she would preside by promoting civility, respect, openness, compliance with constitutional protections for citizens, and getting major issues resolved. Karen Fraser has the most experience of any candidate in the race, having worked together with the last five Democratic Governors. She served two terms in the House of Representatives; two terms as Thurston County Commissioner; the first woman President of the Washington State Association of Counties; and the first woman elected Mayor and City Council Member in Lacey. She is Adjunct Faculty at The Evergreen State College, Master of Public Administration Program. Karen Fraser will serve us well.Address: PO Box 13380, Olympia WA 98508-3380Web: KarennFraserForLtGovernor.comEmail: [email protected]: 206-909-3668 or 360-701-3380

GovernorJAY INSLEEI’ve worked hard as governor to help build a stronger economy and better future for every Washingtonian. We’ve created over 250,000 jobs and been recognized as the nation’s best economy. Every child will now have access to all-day kindergarten, we have smaller class sizes in K-3, and we made an unprecedented

tuition cut at all public colleges and universities. We secured a transportation package that creates 200,000 jobs, repairs bridges, and expands mass transit. When tragedy struck, we reopened the Skagit River Bridge in 27 days and worked with courageous people devastated by the Oso slide, comforting victims and rebuilding communities. When it comes to basic Washington values, we will not waiver. We’ll protect children from the ravages of carbon pollution. We will work for an economy that builds a stronger middle class by raising the minimum wage and ensuring paid sick leave. I’d be honored to have your vote. Address: P.O. Box 21067, Seattle, WA 98111Web: www.jayinslee.com/homeEmail: [email protected]: 206-533-0575

Secretary of StateTINA PODLODOWSKITina Podlodowski’s proven 30-year record of elected and community leadership, and her technology and management experience will get voters participating in democracy again. She’s working with auditors and leaders in all 39 counties on improvements like postage-paid ballots, ballot drop boxes, and

automatic voter registration. A successful businesswoman, Tina is qualified to champion neglected reforms to support businesses and safeguard tax dollars. Washington once was a leader in elections. Under current Secretary Kim Wyman, voter participation has declined to a record low 38%, with over one million eligible citizens still unregistered. Like many Republicans, Wyman has opposed the Washington Voting Rights Act and innovations like Election Day registration and pre-registration for 16-17 year olds. Tina is the only candidate endorsed by the non-partisan Women’s Political Caucus of Washington, and supported by county auditors, elected officials, community organizations, and voters of all parties who agree: “Every voice matters. Every vote counts.”Address: PO Box 20655 | Seattle, WA 98102Web: www.votersfortina.com

State AuditorJEFF SPRUNGJeff Sprung is the only candidate with hands-on financial audit and investigations experience, having returned over $750 million to citizens from financial wrongdoing by drug companies and big banks.Jeff is not a career politician. He has spent his career fighting alongside whistle-blowers to demand

openness and accountability from government – and corporations doing business with government. He will be the independent voice to give us the government we want.Jeff has a history of leadership. The immediate past president of Planned Parenthood Votes, Jeff will safeguard women’s health funding from partisan audits. Jeff serves on the board of a statewide environmental organization and led the successful effort to pass legislation protecting Medicaid against fraud.Jeff is endorsed by Attorney General Bob Ferguson; Planned Parenthood Votes Northwest; Washington State Labor Council; 40 elected officials; Bellevue, Pierce, and other Firefighters; Spokane, Snohomish, King County Democrats; retired 20-year Auditor Brian Sonntag.Address: PO Box 9100, Seattle, WA 98109Web: www.jeffsprung.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 253-271-8072

Insurance CommissionerMIKE KREIDLER During his tenure, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has been an independent voice willing to stand up to powerful industry interests as an advocate for consumers. His commitment has saved Washington residents over $300 million in auto and homeowners’ insurance costs. He’s

done so by cutting excessive premium rates, putting the money back into the pockets of individuals and businesses across the state.His consumer protection staff has helped thousands of Washingtonians with insurance problems, recovering over $160 million in wrongfully delayed or denied claims.Mike Kreidler has also been a leading voice for healthcare reform and a staunch defender of the Affordable Care Act. The results: the rate of the uninsured cut in half and nearly a million more fellow state citizens with coverage.

Commissioner of Public LandsKAREN PORTERFIELDThe Commissioner of Public Lands is the executive responsible for leading the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). This is a role for a proven executive, not another politician. DNR’s mission is more than just protecting our environment. It’s about utilizing our public lands to generate revenue to

support our schools, colleges, and our economy.As your Commissioner, we will preserve our forests and use our public lands to generate revenue for our schools. We can meet our commitments to schools, colleges, and the environment, but only if DNR changes how it does its business.It’s time to take a business approach to our public lands – not a political one. I have a vision, a plan, and the executive experience to bring fundamental change to DNR. We don’t need to choose between trees and schools, we need a proven executive leadership.Address: 119 1st Ave S Suite 320, Seattle, WA 98104Web: www.karenporterfield.comEmail: [email protected]: 206-790-9225

Commissioner of Public LandsMARY VERNERMary has a plan and is effective at bringing people together to pursue solutions. She is working with landowners to reduce wildfire risk, and with local partners to improve rapid response when fires start. This will protect the many values of our forests, and reduce harmful carbon-emitting smoke.

She has successfully used urban forests and comprehensive utility plans to intercept contaminants, and will share these approaches with Washington’s communities. She will resist development that converts agricultural and forest lands. And she will provide geologic hazard education for local land use plans.Mary is already engaged in viable business concepts for renewable energy, and is exploring forest management practices to enhance carbon sequestration.As a mother and grandmother, Mary fights to preserve natural resources and opportunities for future generations. She has years of experience leading complex organizations, sustaining jobs, and moving our economy toward renewable energy. Address: PO Box 3914, Spokane WA 99202Web: www.maryverner.comEmail: [email protected]: 253-229-7727

Superintendent of Public Instruction

CHRIS REYKDALEvery child deserves a high quality education! I’m Chris Reykdal, and I’d like to earn your vote to be our State’s next Superintendent of Schools. I’ve dedicated my career as an educator, education finance leader, and policy maker to supporting our state’s kids!

We must do three things to ensure opportunity for all students: 1) Equitably fund our schools! It’s time to build bipartisan support for school funding! A child’s education should never depend on the wealth of their neighborhood; 2) Reduce excessive standardized testing so teachers have time to engage students and support their individual needs; and3) Return high quality career and technical education programs to our schools. To improve graduation rates, students need career pathways they are passionate about!I’ll be the first Superintendent in 30 years to actually have kids in public school during my service. I will work hard for you and ALL kids!Address: 855 Trosper Rd. Suite 108-117Web: www.chrisreykdal.comEmail: [email protected] Phone: 360-790-3151

Senator, LD 2TAMBORINE BORRELLI

Like many of you, I am tired of our Senate failing to address the issues that are important to our community. I want to be your champion in the Senate, standing up for what is right, what is just, and what will benefit our entire community. Our children matter. Their education

matters. I will fully fund our public education system to ensure all our children succeed, something our legislature has failed to do. Our tax system is unfair. We must create a fair tax system that benefits the hard-working people of the district, not corporations that send jobs out of state.

Email: [email protected]: 206-419-1364

Mike Kreidler is a proven leader who has served with dedication and commitment. He’s the best choice to stand up for consumers for another four years. Address: PO Box 15017 Tumwater, WA 98511Web: http://mikekreidler.comEmail: [email protected]: 360-819-6956

2016 Primary Election: August 2!

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The Blue Ribbon Democrat Team

U.S. Congress, WashingtonRepresentative, Dist. 10

DENNY HECKIt’s an honor serving you. Since my first day in office, I’ve focused on building an economy that works for all South Sound families. I’ve spoken out in strong support of raising the federal minimum wage from $7.25 an hour. I’m fighting to make sure a woman’s right to choose is protected and women earn equal pay for equal work.

I will always look out for seniors. I oppose all efforts to turn Medicare into a voucher program or privatize Social Security. We must preserve both of these commitments for future generations.We must protect the Puget Sound. I’m leading the bipartisan effort to bring more federal resources to our recovery efforts.We cannot let loud and violent voices shape our nation’s politics.Bipartisanship is still possible if we focus on solving problems. Let’s start by getting dark money out of politics. I would be honored to earn your vote. Address: P.O. Box 235, Olympia, WA 98507 Web: dennyheckforcongress.comEmail: [email protected]: 360-359-1514

State of Washington

Senator, LD 22SAM HUNTRepresentative Sam Hunt is running for the senate seat being vacated by Senator Karen Fraser. He is honored to have her endorsement, and endorsements and support from hundreds of people in the 22nd District.Sam has a history of making tough decisions that move the state

forward. He will continue to do so in the Senate. His lifetime voting records include 100% Washington Federation of State Employees, 100% Children’s Campaign Fund, 100% NARAL, 98% Washington State Labor Council, 97% Washington Conservation Voters, A+ Alliance for Gun Responsibility, and 6% from the American Conservation Union.Sam opposes construction of new coal and oil export terminals and the growing number of massive coal and oil trains crossing Washington State. He will work to fully fund K-12 education and supports automatic voter registration, Election Day voter registration, and preregistration of 16-17 year olds.Address: PO Box 2573, Olympia WA 98507Web: www.samhunt.netEmail: Facebook

Our planet is dying. We have a moral obligation to protect our environment. I will work to attract green manufacturing and green jobs. The status quo has not solved our problems, I will. I will serve with integrity and passion and get results. I ask for your vote.Address: 14511 George Rd SE, Yelm, WA 98597Web: www.Tamborine2016.comEmail: Contact@tamborine2016Phone: 360-259-3025

Representative, LD 22, Position 1LAURIE DOLANI began my career teaching first grade in the lowest socio-economic school in Spokane, learning how “income inequality” devastates children and families. I also spent 28 years of my education career bargaining on both sides of the table, ultimately training teams to do interest-based bargaining.

In late 2004, Governor Gregoire hired me to move to Olympia and serve as her Director of Policy. We created the Department of Early Learning, the Puget Sound Partnership, crafted the Western States Climate Change Initiative and passed important social justice legislation.The 22nd LD is losing both it’s representatives: it is critical to elect someone who understands the legislative process. Along with my 30 years in public education, I bring four years of legislative experience on behalf of the Governor. I am a problem solver who will work tirelessly on your behalf!

Representative, LD 22, Position 1RHENDA IRIS STRUBAs the only candidate in this race with experience in elected office, I have worked in government that’s closest to the people. As a City Council member I understood the importance of making difficult decisions while considering all of my constituents. Citizens could come speak directly

to Council, call me at home, visit with me at community gatherings. I developed the skills necessary to work with people in conflict and form new coalitions for progress. I will use those skills to develop a progressive tax system, reduce income inequality, and fully fund education. I will work to protect our environment, protect a woman’s right to choose, and stand up strong against right wing assaults on liberty. I have been an active Thurston County Democrat for 15 years, serving twice in Party leadership. I have been with you, fighting for our values. Please consider investing your precious vote in my experience.Address: 120 State Ave NE, #256, Olympia, 98501Web: www.rhenda.com Email: [email protected]: 360-870-1192

Representative, LD 22, Position 2BETH DOGLIOA progressive organizer for twenty-five years and mother of two, I’m excited about the opportunity to represent you.I will advocate for a family-friendly economy, healthy environment, women’s reproductive choice, a safety-net for those in need, and protecting the rights of state

employees. I will work for responsible gun policies, equality for all, and full funding for public schools. Endorsed: Lummi Councilmember Jay Julius, Governor Gregoire, former Lands Commissioner Jennifer Belcher, County Commissioner Sandra Romero, Senator Karen Fraser, Representative Sam Hunt, Washington Education Association PAC, Washington Federation of State Employees, Women’s Political Caucus, Washington Conservation Voters, and more.Education: B.A. Indiana University, Political Science/Telecommunications, Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa.Community Service: Co-Chair, 2004 Olympia Parks & Sidewalks Campaign; Roosevelt PTA President and volunteer; Olympia Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee member; Solid Ground, Board and Capital Campaign Member; Win With Women, Board Member; Volunteer, Noel House Homeless Overflow Shelter and others.Web: www.bethdoglioforhouse.comEmail: [email protected]: 360-628-0935

Representative, LD 2, Position 1AMY PIVETTA HOFFMANI’ve spent my career solving problems for businesses and community organizations. On the Bethel School Board and in my own law practice, I’ve never been afraid to take on big challenges, and I pledge to always put the views of my district ahead of party leaders

and special interests.Every Washington student deserves a quality public education. We need to create the equitable, fully-funded K-12 education system required by our state constitution. Local businesses should have the workforce and infrastructure they need to innovate and grow. We need to make college and adult education more affordable, and we need safer roads and reliable public transit choices. We must bring down crime rates and ensure our veterans aren’t forgotten. I know we can do better, and I’m ready to get to work. I would be honored to earn your vote.Web: www.electamy.org/Address: PO Box 73854, Puyallup, WA 98373E-mail: [email protected]: 360-970-4958

I would be honored to earn your vote! Endorsements: http://www.friendsoflauriedolon.com/endorsementsWeb: www.FriendsofLaurieDolan.comE-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 360-259-5508

Commissioner, District 1JIM COOPEREveryone in our community matters. With that fundamental value in place, everything else becomes clear. Thurston County has serious needs: our mentally ill, our homeless veterans, and our working poor are often forgotten. I believe in open and accountable government that recognizes every citizen.

I am a husband, a father and an Army Veteran. As a 5-year Olympia City Councilmember, I have demonstrated compassionate, balanced leadership. My role as chair of the Olympia City Council Finance Committee and chair of Olympic Regional Clean Air Agency Board reflect my experience as an effective policy-maker. A seasoned executive, I am the

Commissioner, District 2KELSEY HULSEI have spent my career building up non-profit organizations that matter to Thurston County. This election is about the future of Thurston County, and the challenges we face as we move forward. As a resident of unincorporated Thurston County, I understand that

we must properly plan how to use our natural resources, protect our rural lifestyles, and provide vital services for the vulnerable populations of our community. I want Thurston to be a place that looks to the future with ambition and optimism. Smart and focused policies will protect our lands, promote growth, and build a social service network that leaves no one behind. I am proud to have earned the endorsements of elected leaders and organizations from across our community. I am asking for your vote so we can move forward together.Address: PO Box 3623, Lacey, WA 98509Web: www.kelseyhulse.comEmail: [email protected]: 360-525-3558

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Director of United Ways of the Pacific Northwest.I stand with workers asking for workplace equity and living wages. I am a lifelong Democrat, former Chair of Thurston County Democrats and LD 22 Democrats.Vote for me to keep our values on the Thurston County Commission. Everyone in our community matters.Address: PO Box 11396, Olympia WA 98508-1396Web: www.electJimCooper.comEmail: [email protected] Phone: 360-451-9053

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• Protecting a woman’s right to full reproductive services

• Protecting our environment• Fully funding education

Four County Seniors Awarded Evalyn Poff ScholarshipsBy Judy McNickle Chair, Poff Scholarship Committee

Four active, talent-ed, and determined Thurston County high school seniors

will head to college this fall with $1,000 scholar-ships. The awards took place at the annual Ken-nedy Dinner by Thurston County Democrat (TCD) Chair Katie Nelson.

Selected by a five-member committee, the seniors were chosen from among four dozen

applicants for their aca-demic achievements and community contributions, including hundreds of hours of volunteer ser-vice. Their awards are funded by TCD in memory of Evalyn Poff, a beloved and long-time active Dem-ocrat, former TCD Chair, and 2000 State Demo-crat of the Year.

Honored as our 2016 Scholars were:

Karen Coppock of Tim-berline High School is a quadruplet who has been

a c t i v e in the N o r t h Thurston P u b l i c Schools M u l t i -cu l t u ra l Advisory C o u n -

cil and numerous other volunteer activities. She plans to enroll in the Uni-versity of British Columbia this fall to pursue a career as a pediatric psychiatrist.

Jameson Doane of Avanti High School is a senior organizer and dedicated lobbyist for Wolf-PAC, a political action committee focused on campaign finance reform. He plans to study phys-ics, engineering, and politics at the University of Washington, pursue a doctorate, and possibly seek elective office.

Vivian Glass of Black Hills High School is a Running Start student at South Puget Sound Com-munity College. She has logged more than 100

hours as a student volun-teer. She plans to attend the University of Washing-ton to study biology or biochemistry and, eventu-ally, pediatrics.

Selena Walsh Smith of Avanti High School is already a veteran student lobbyist who has volun-teered for Congressman Denny Heck, SafePlace Olympia, and in the famed TCD Burger Booth at Lake-fair. She plans to attend The Evergreen State Col-lege (TESC) and seek a

career in nonprofit wom-en’s health care.

The 2016 Scholars were chosen by committee members Tom Best, Kay Cooper, Judy McNickle, Judi Peterson, and Ruth Shearer. The awards are presented annually in memory of Evalyn Poff, a vigorously active local Democrat who, in addition to serving as TCD Chair, also frequently worked as campaign finance direc-tor for candidates, state elected officials and politi-cal action committees. Kennedy Dinner

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Beth Doglio for 22nd Legislative Representative, Position 2

Sandra Romero, Thurston County Commissioner

Jim Cooper for Thurston County Commission, District 1

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Ruth Shearer receives TCD Democrat of the Year honor for 2016By Steven Drew

This year’s recipient embodies so many of the qualities that make our com-

munity great, the central committee overwhelming supported her nomination as the 2016 Democrat of the Year.

Though I have known Ruth only since the late 80s, I can tell you she has lived her life as one who gets involved, gets informed, and then kindly, calmly and authoritatively speaks out.

In the 60s through the 90s Ruth and Jack Shearer lived in East King County where Ruth found time to serve on the Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District, and the Issaquah Ground Water Advisory Committee while working long hours as a geneticist, a cancer researcher, and an author, all while raising

a family. Ruth has always been

an important and active supporter of democratic candidates, including Kathleen Drew while she defeated Dino Rossi to become the first D legisla-tor elected from East King County.

After retirement, Ruth and Jack moved to Lac-ey’s Panorama City where, with Jack’s support, she became Chair of their Democratic Study Group, holding coffee hour fund-raisers, and election year candidate forums. Ruth has remained involved in environmental issues such as fossil fuel transporta-tion, and as an occasional reporter for the South Sound Green Pages. Ruth is a consistent donor, a vol-unteer, an endorser and a PCO.

This year we honor the many contributions of Ruth Shearer.

Evalyn Poff


Four years ago, our State Supreme Court made it clear that we are failing our students. I am ready to lead on issues such as class size, the academic achievement gap and graduation rates.

I will support legislation to fully fund pensions and social services that honor the dignity of veterans, people with physical and mental disabilities, seniors, children and families in need.

I pledge to remain steadfast in maintaining our sustainable resources and the health and wellness of our State for future generations.

My unique combination of policy experience and progressive values will ensure that we get results for the 22nd District.

I ask for your vote.

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Moving Forward From Our Convention to the ElectionBy Brendan Williams

A c o n t e n t i o u s election year produced a con-tentious Thurston

County Democratic Con-vention May 1.

Sure, police were not called, and lights turned off, as occurred at the Nevada Democratic Con-vention. We didn’t finish in the parking lot, as in Pierce County. But it was a hot day – which created significant absenteeism – making more tortuous delegate apportionment by hand-counting sign-ins (yes, in 2016, the state party still hasn’t comput-erized this) by a volunteer credentials committee. Meanwhile those who did show sweated in the Black Hills High gym. Heaven knows that, in wool, I felt empathy. I hate for first-time voters, particularly, to have their introduction to politics be interminable “process.” But process protects both majority and minority.

As a former politician I agree politics are rigged. But your county party isn’t. Those volunteering had no axe to grind. No “super-delegates” deigned to show. I was an ardent supporter of Sen. Bernie Sanders, but no thumb can be applied to the scale in conducting meet-ings. I had friends AND family attending on both sides of the Sanders and Secretary Hillary Clinton equation! Nothing com-pels you to clap for those you disagree with, and booing is downright Amer-ican, but shouting down speakers is intolerable. I know some abhorred fill-ing the credentials’ wait with candidate speeches. Look, I’ve suffered through more dreadful speeches than perhaps anyone reading this, but a convention’s purpose isn’t just choosing a future president (this isn’t a mon-archy) but to hear from other candidates whose values we share. Think globally, act locally, right?

Loving the platform to death isn’t productive. Electing great candidates is. Of what value would a “perfect” platform be if, say, you allowed progressive Thurston County’s commission

to fall into Republican control? I served in the House 6 years, and can’t recall many colleagues familiar with the platform. It doesn’t bind. Even when organized labor tried to get Democrats to keep campaign promises – PROMISES! – to forbid employers from browbeat-ing workers, the response was to kill the bill and have a labor lobbyist arrested.

All of this is to say we’re playing a long game. Commitment extends beyond a day or perfect platform prose. I’m oft-disillusioned. But as a public school student’s dad I don’t have the luxury of giving up. You need not accept the unacceptable (thank God young voters, especially, refuse to), but do try to find commonal-ity. Everyone attending May 1 should be thanked for caring enough to give up a beautiful day and fight for their version of the truth. You can sup-port our nominee AND


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Elect Democrats Ensure a Progressive Thurston County

state representatives, state senators, as well as several statewide posi-tions. It is pivotal that the victorious individuals in August and November embody the same pro-gressive values we hold dear in Thurston County. We want elected officials that fight for: a prosper-ous and fair economy that lifts the middle class and those fighting to join it, a world class education sys-tem, equality and social justice for all people, and a healthy environment.

We have a two-seat defi-cit in the State Senate, and a two-seat majority to build upon in the State House of Representa-tives. Achieving majorities in both the upper and lower chamber of the Washington State Legis-lature means all hands on deck for every promising candidate. Strong, smart candidates like Amy Piv-etta Hoffman will make

Continued from page 1. those evidence-based, common-sense policy proposals that voters of all political preferences seek. With our support, folks like Amy can win.

Being trusted to serve on behalf of the public is a special honor. I couldn’t have won a single election if it weren’t for the sup-port of tireless volunteers, influential candidates for other offices, party lead-ers, and of course, the voters. Their time, advice, and support motivated me. They inspire me to find great Democrats to run for office, locally and nationally.

With our outstanding, politically active com-munity, Thurston County can be the model for the state and country on how to form a strong and resilient government. We can continue to serve as pioneers in the progres-sive movement and build a better United States for everyone.

Breathing Life into Platform Starts with Respectful ProcessBy Jennifer Minich

On May 1, 2016, Thurston Coun-ty Democrats (TCD) passed a

new party platform at the Black Hills High School in Tumwater, WA as part of the convention and cau-cus process. Chaired and facilitated by Regon Un-soeld, platform and resolu-tion committee members met and came to consen-sus over 40 hours in eight days. Seventeen mem-bers and seven associate members drafted, dis-cussed, revised, finalized, and edited the platform. The committee success-fully met their challenge to condense complex ideas into the final five-page platform.

Regon Unsoeld, who attended his first cau-cus in 1972, explained that the TCD platform

expresses the heart and soul of the party while resolutions are more spe-cific and action oriented. Due to time constraints, only one resolution was passed at the Thurston County Democratic Con-vention, which pertained to improving community police relations by fos-tering accountability and public trust. All remain-ing resolutions are to be placed on the agenda in

TCD Central Committee membership meetings.

To draft the platform preamble, Unsoeld drew inspiration from the phi-losophy of his father, Willi Unsoeld, a founding faculty member of The Evergreen State College, and Martin Luther King Jr. He wanted the platform to speak to a person’s heart, not just to their head. The platform and resolu-tion process allowed for difficult conversations, including discussions about the middle east, superdelegates, the dem-ocratic process, and race relations. Unsoeld hopes we will all breathe life into the platform by taking

up its challenge to treat ourselves, each other, and our planet with bet-ter care, wonder, respect, and dignity.

Committee member Helen Wheatley, who had experience in a platform process, stated, “Regon had a very different approach.” According to Wheatley, “Regon fostered a spirit of camaraderie between people who hadn’t worked together before. Everyone had an attitude of coopera-tion. There was a spirit of creating a document that spoke to principles.” Wheatley’s favorite sec-tion of the platform was the social reform section. She most appreciated the timeliness and importance of all of the section on social & racial justice, and criminal justice reform.

Platform and resolution committee member Philip Nontell is a seasoned campaign worker, but he had never participated in a platform process. Non-tell remarked, “I love the people I got to work with. This was very interesting,

really hard, and proof that working together in good faith leads to consensus.” Unsoeld, Wheatley, and Nontell all agree that it was a big deal for peo-ple from both the Hillary Clinton and the Bernie Sanders campaigns to work together to reach consensus on this plat-form. Nontell added about the platform process that, “It felt good to be a human and a Democrat equally.”

The newly adopted TCD platform will be posted in its entirety online at www.thurstondemocrats.org. The members of the committee include Abby Rusky, Bil Fleming, Chris Stegman, Cindy Corrie, Helen Wheatley, Jesse Bar-ham, Jessica Blose, Jim Mathis, Kate Severson, Kelsea Huston, Keoki Kau-anoe, Philip Nontell, Regon Unsoeld, Stuart Reed, Susan Stack, Tamborine Borrelli, and Tony Winters. Associate members are Amanda Merlin, Ruth Mus-grave, Robin Ledbetter, Karen Johnson, Cynthia Pratt, Kyle Taylor Lucas, and Leslie Cushman.

Clockwise around the table from the near left, Kelsea Huston, Cindy Corrie, Chris Stegman, Tamborine Borrelli, Philip Nontell, Jim Mathis, Susan Stack, Jessica Blose, and Abby Rusky.

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How to Run for Delegate: The Road to the 2016 Philadelphia Democratic ConventionBy Zack Smith

The first step on the way to Phila-delphia is the pre-cinct caucuses.

Delegates to the County Convention and Legisla-tive District Caucuses are elected there. You will need to be elected as a delegate or alternate sup-porting your candidate at this first level.

Don’t think you can count on being elected by giving the best speech at the caucus. It’s not like running for high school class president. It’s all depends on who you know but THAT’S THE EASY PART.

You have to know your electorate and they

have to know you. And that’s easy because only Democrats who live in your precinct will be able to vote for delegates from your precinct. And only supporters of your candidate can vote for del-egates for your candidate.

Your candidate’s cam-paign should be able to provide you with a list of the registered voters –with their addresses – who live in your precinct. This is your electorate. If you ask them all to come, you will know them all. When you talk to them, ask them to support your candidate when they sign in at the caucus. And ask them to vote for you for delegate. Remember, everyone wants to be asked for their vote, so ask them to vote for you.

Start with your family members. Then go door to door, using the voter list the campaign will give you, and ask them to come to the precinct caucus. Print out a leaf-let with the day (Saturday March 26th) and the time (10:00am) and the place

(see www.demcaucus.com/register). And put your name and contact information on it! And say “Please Vote for [your name] for delegate for [your candidate]”.

Tell them that they just have to stay for an hour; just long enough for them to vote for you, and then they can leave.

Be ready to tell them why you support your candidate. You don’t have to convert them. Just ask them to sign in for your candidate and to vote for you. If they say no, thank them and move on. It’s the responsibility of your candidate’s campaign to convert them. Your only goal is to get them to vote for you.

All of the people vot-ing for your candidate’s delegates will share your commitment and most of your concerns on the issues. They will be people you have already talked to. How many votes will you need? As many as you can get, but probably around a dozen in small precincts and 20 or more in the really big precincts in the

more Democratic areas. You count as one vote, and your family members also count, so get them there. And remind your neighbors just before the caucus date to be sure to come out and vote for you.

If you can’t be present at your caucus there is a way to be nominated by letter. If you need to take this approach, ask us how it’s done. But you will still have to line up supporters in your precinct.

So that’s the first step – get as many Democrats from your precinct as you can to come to the pre-cinct caucus.

The next steps are the Legislative District cau-cuses — 4/17/2016 for the 2nd LD and 5/1/2016 for the other LDs — and the county convention on 5/1/2016. When you are elected at the pre-cinct caucus you will be a delegate to both those meetings. That’s where the State Convention del-egates are elected. Those delegates also go to the Congressional District Caucus on 5/26/2016.

That’s where most of the Democratic National Convention delegates are elected, with more at the State Convention on 6/19/2016.

After the precinct cau-cus you will have a list of all of the delegates elected for your candidate also elected to the next level. You will always know exactly who can cast votes for you at each tier. And if you always know the electorate, your task is easy. You will be able to meet each and every one of them. You will have their phone numbers so you can call them, their addresses so you can write to them, and with a little effort you should be able to find their email addresses.

Being a 2016 Dele-gate to the Democratic National Convention will be an experience you will never forget.

Go for it!

Zach Smith is PCO Olympia 46, 22nd LD State Committeeman and 10th Congressional District State Party Executive Board Member. Find him on Facebook or email [email protected]

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Hillary ClintonDemocrat Candidate for U.S. President

W hat are we fighting for? Expanding health coverage

for millions of families, standing up for women’s rights, keeping hard won gains in equal rights and equal justice… and that’s just the beginning.

Hillary has spent her life fighting for children, families, and our country – as a lawyer and advocate working for Children’s Defense Fund on behalf of women and children.

Hillary will make it easier for families to succeed in the face of new and unique pressures. That means raising the minimum wage, ensuring equal pay for women, strengthening communities, fixing our broken immigration system.

Trump has doubled down on overturning nationwide marriage equality, telling Christian Broadcasting News that voters can

“trust me” to reverse nationwide marriage equality, and Fox News Sunday that, if elected he would appoint justices who would reverse the landmark Supreme Court decision that led to marriage equality nationwide. Can you imagine the power “corporate personhood” will have with Trump appointed Supreme justices?

HRC endorsed Clinton for President. As secretary of state, Hillary made LGBT rights a focus of U.S. foreign policy. She lobbied for the first-ever U.N. Human Rights Council resolution on human rights and declared that “gay rights are human rights.” Now she has called it her

“highest priority” to pass and sign into law the Equality Act – landmark legislation that will establish full federal equality for all Americans.

Hillary will build an economy that works for everyone – not just those at the top – by making education accessible and affordable, bringing down the costs of child care and health care, providing tax relief to families and small businesses, and investing in the economy of the future.

Hillary worked across the aisle to expand health care access for members of the National Guard and reservists – making sure those who

served and their families had access to health care when they returned home, and worked to expand the Family Medical Leave Act.

As Secretary of State, Hillary leveraged America’s power, smarts, and values to restore our leadership in the world. As Hamas rockets rained down on Israel, Hillary went to the region immediately. Twenty-four hours after she landed, a ceasefire went into effect — and that year became Israel’s quietest in a decade. She strengthened relationships with allies and forced adversaries to the negotiating table, while standing up for our fundamental ideals.

We need to fix the gridlock and dysfunction that have overtaken our political system by making it easier for every American to vote, and get unaccountable money out of politics. That is why Hillary supports a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United.

As President, she will take on issues that make headlines – and the ones you talk about around your kitchen table.

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Democrat Candidate for U.S. PresidentBernie Sanders

I n just under a year, the Bernie Sanders campaign for the

presidency has caught fire in a way that is almost unprecedented in American politics. Students and retirees, minimum wage workers and the wealthy, the working class and the middle class, active duty military and veterans, celebrities and young people, tens of millions of Americans are “Feeling the Bern.”

Bernie is the candidate with a vision of the future, based on “Yes We Can!” Bernie says we can narrow the obscene gap between the wealthiest Americans and the 47 million people living in poverty, we can make the wealthiest pay their fair share of taxes, we can get Wall Street and corporate money out of politics, we can offer our young people free college at public institutions, we can raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour, we can and must address climate change, we can provide healthcare for all! These are the issues all Americans care about.

Bernie Sanders calls for a political revolution… what does he mean? Robert F. Kennedy said, “A revolution is coming — a revolution which will be peaceful if we are wise enough; compassionate if we care enough; successful if we are fortunate enough — But a revolution is coming whether we will it or not. We can affect its character; we cannot alter its inevitability.”

How will this movement/political revolution affect us as Democrats? We have already seen how the establishment and the mainstream,

corporate-owned media oppose or ignore Bernie Sanders and his campaign. However, here in Thurston County, many new people are attending the Thurston County Democrats monthly meetings while sporting Bernie gear.

Democrats have the opportunity to welcome all these new people and to embrace the change they will bring. We ignore them and shut them out at our peril: They are the future of the Democratic Party.

We have a wonderful opportunity: Millennials (those who

were born after 1980, and who are now 36 percent of the total American electorate), independents, and cross-over Republicans who

have simply had enough, are the vanguard of the Sanders political revolution and can greatly energize and benefit the Democratic Party.

With Bernie as our presidential candidate, the down-ticket voting for Democrats will be phenomenal! We will have a very real chance to take back the Senate and the House of Representatives, as well as winning sweeping numbers of down ballot races. Millennials are the future of the party; we need them, and they believe in Bernie!

Bernie Sanders: His campaign cannot be dismissed, his compassion cannot be denied, and his quest for the presidency cannot be derailed.

Please vote your heart and vote your vision: Vote for Bernie Sanders at your March 26th caucus.

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BECAUSE EXPERIENCE MATTERSThe 22nd District needs a dedicated Representative with experience on a broad spectrum of issues, including women’s rights, environmental issues, eco-nomic justice, health care, education and more. I began my organizing work in Thurston County as a Field Organizer for Congresswoman Jolene Unsoeld. Currently I serve as the Campaign Director for Climate Solutions. My husband, Eddy, and I live in Olympia with our two children.

CHAMPIONING OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLSFunding education and paying teachers good wages is a critical investment in our children’s future. As an active volunteer and past PTA president, I know the deep commitment that teachers bring to our schools. I am ready to be part of the solution to fully fund Washington’s schools.

ADVOCATING FOR FAMILY-FRIENDLY POLICIESWomen are half the workforce, but workplace policies make it hard for women to balance job and family needs. Only 13% of Americans have access to paid family leave. Only 37% have medical leave. Women make 78 cents to the dollar men earn. I will lead in the fight for a family-friendly economy.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENTDespite the clarity of scientific evidence of impending catastrophic climate change, our state legislature still has not enacted a cap on carbon pollution. If elected, I intend to speed our transition to a clean energy economy, rich with family wage jobs.

DEFENDING WOMEN’S RIGHTSAs a former organizer for NARAL-Pro Choice Washington, I will work to maintain women’s rights to access birth control and the full range of reproductive options, including abortion.

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Thurston County Caucus LocationsVoters can find their precinct number on their voter identification card. They can also pre-register for the caucuses and find their caucus site by going online to: https://www.demcaucus.com/register

Black Hills HS 7740 Littlerock Rd SW Tumwater 98511429 Tumwater 29042 Simmons 9084 Glenwood403 Tumwater 03411 Tumwater 11428 Tumwater 28050 Salmon Creek062 Black River083 Prine144 Black Lake151 Littlerock171 Waddell Creek184 Scheller190 Lakeside198 Henness199 Beaver Creek424 Tumwater 24

East Olympia Elementary 8700 Rich Rd SE Tumwater 98501036 Rich051 Spurgeon Creek165 Sunwood Lakes166 Eaton Creek180 Stedman034 Trails End097 Delridge100 Hewitt Lake120 Hays121 Indian Summer122 Chambers182 Munn Lake192 East Olympia

Bucoda City Hall 110 Main St N Bucoda 98530 077 Zenkner Valley157 Gibson Valley801 Bucoda

Thurston Co Health Dept 412 Lilly Rd NE Lacey 98506245 Olympia 45246 Olympia 46253 Olympia 53

Centennial Elementary 2637 45th Ave SE Olympia 98501 163 Smith Lake209 Olympia 09231 Olympia 31232 Olympia 32235 Olympia 35239 Olympia 39251 Olympia 51090 Sweet Briar161 Wards186 Wilderness

River Ridge HS 350 River Ridge Dr SE Olympia 98513039 Jones Beach065 Luhr Beach076 Hawk Acres080 Tolmie106 Puget183 Beach Crest324 Lacey 24342 Lacey 42343 Lacey 43346 Lacey 46347 Lacey 47348 Lacey 48Garfield Elementary 325 Plymouth St NW Olympia 98502 203 Olympia 03206 Olympia 06207 Olympia 07212 Olympia 12213 Olympia 13226 Olympia 26227 Olympia 27228 Olympia 28229 Olympia 29236 Olympia 36238 Olympia 38244 Olympia 44254 Olympia 54256 Olympia 56260 Olympia 60Good Shepard Church 1601 North St SE Olympia 98501038 Delta067 Quince208 Olympia 08225 Olympia 25240 Olympia 40241 Olympia 41242 Olympia 42402 Tumwater 02412 Tumwater 12Panorama City Retirement 1650 Circle Loop SE Lacey 98503310 Lacey 10311 Lacey 11316 Lacey 16

Griffin School 6530 33rd Ave NW Olympia 98502 044 Steamboat Island094 Frye Cove095 Oyster Bay096 Summit Lake131 Hunter Point132 Griffin133 Schneiders Prairie191 Gallagher Cove

Horizons Elementary 4601 67th Ave SE Lacey 98513185 Fair Oaks187 Mullen349 Lacey 49350 Lacey 50123 Freedom322 Lacey 22332 Lacey 32336 Lacey 36344 Lacey 44345 Lacey 45

Madison Elementary 1113 Legion Way SE Olympia 98501215 Olympia 15230 Olympia 30247 Olympia 47248 Olympia 48250 Olympia 50258 Olympia 58

Rainier Elementary 600 3rd St W Rainier 98576127 Ruth Prairie128 Weir Prairie601 Rainier 01602 Ranier 02081 Military

Komachin Middle S 3650 College St SE Lacey 98503 303 Lacey 03304 Lacey 04305 Lacey 05307 Lacey 07308 Lacey 08309 Lacey 09313 Lacey 13314 Lacey 14319 Lacey 19320 Lacey 20321 Lacey 21331 Lacey 31335 Lacey 35337 Lacey 37340 Lacey 40341 Lacey 41

Lacey Elementary 1800 Homann Dr SE Lacey 98503043 University North079 University South115 Forest117 Hicks168 Holmes217 Olympia 17301 Lacey 01306 Lacey 06315 Lacey 15328 Lacey 28333 Lacey 33334 Lacey 34

Lakes Elementary 6211 Mullen SE Lacey 98503075 Long Lake082 Glen Terra178 Pattison317 Lacey 17318 Lacey 18323 Lacey 23327 Lacey 27329 Lacey 29330 Lacey 30339 Lacey 39

Lydia Hawk 7600 5th Ave SE Lacey 98503057 Medicine Creek058 Skokomish059 Pleasant Hill078 Tri Lakes098 Marvin111 Nisqually116 St Clair169 Mcallister Creek194 Hartwood196 Meadows197 Summerset

McLane Elementary 200 Delphi Rd SW Olympia 98501139 Plainview086 Greenridge099 Alpine140 Mud Bay141 Mclane145 Delphi164 Evergreen Shores173 Camelot

Nisqually Middle School 8100 Steilacoom Rd Lacey 98503166 Eaton Creek033 Evergreen Ballroom091 Deerbrush092 Mushroom Corner093 Trailblazer110 Montgomery118 Fleetwood119 Lydia Hawk162 Thompson167 Hawks Ridge113 Kinwood302 Lacey 02

Reeves Middle S 2200 Quince N Olympia 98506047 Woodard Creek063 Ames066 Fish Trap101 Zangle102 Boston Harbor103 Gull Harbor107 Bigelow195 Libby221 Olympia 21259 Olympia 59

Rochester HS 19800 Carper Rd SW Rochester 98579048 Michigan Hill052 James154 Rochester 2156 Grand Mound054 Rochester 5055 Rochester 4153 Rochester 1170 Rochester 3150 Violet Prairie

Roosevelt Elementary 1417 San Francisco St NE Olympia 98506112 Roosevelt218 Olympia 18220 Olympia 20223 Olympia 23249 Olympia 49252 Olympia 52257 Olympia 57

South Bay Elementary 3845 Sleater-Kinney Lacey 98506088 Woodland104 Friendly Grove105 South Bay109 Pleasant Glade160 Johnson Point176 Henderson189 Sleater Kinney

Lincoln Elementary 213 21st Ave SE Olympia 98501204 Olympia 04205 Olympia 05210 Olympia 10211 Olympia 11214 Olympia 14

Tenino Elementary 301 Old Highgway 99 SE Tenino 98589053 Vail148 Scatter Creek158 Skookumchuck045 Rocky Prairie147 Plumb149 McIntosh501 Tenino 01502 Tenino 02

TESC Library 4300 2700 Evergreen Pkwy Olympia 98505 035 Kaiser129 College136 Broadway175 Sunset Beach

Thurston County Courthouse 2000 Lakeridge Dr SW Olympia 98502202 Olympia 02219 Olympia 19243 Olympia 43

Tumwater Hill Elementary 3120 Ridgeview Ct SW Tumwater 98512068 Simmons 2069 Simmons 3070 Simmons 4216 Olympia 16401 Tumwater 01407 Tumwater 07408 Tumwater 08410 Tumwater 10413 Tumwater 13415 Tumwater 15427 Tumwater 27

Michael T Simmons Elem 1205 South 2nd Ave SW Tumwater 98512064 Airport143 Bush Prairie404 Tumwater 04405 Tumwater 05406 Tumwater 06409 Tumwater 09414 Tumwater 14049 Scott Lake South089 Tilley146 South Union155 Scott Lake North

LP Brown Elementary 2000 26th Ave NW Olympia 98502134 Cooper Point135 Butler Cove172 Tykle Cove174 French201 Olympia 01224 Olympia 24237 Olympia 37255 Olympia 55

Yelm Middle School 402 West Yelm Ave Yelm 98597028 Cougar Mountain031 Lackamas030 Clear Lake046 Lawrence Lake N.130 Bald Hills032 Morris060 Smith Prairie074 Pines124 Fristoe125 Deschutes126 Longmire179 Four Corners193 Berry Valley701 Yelm 01702 Yelm 02703 Yelm 03704 Yelm 04

11/22/2016 [#9205] Hunt, Sam alleged violation(s) of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 : Help and Support


Jacob Berkey added a private note 6 hours ago (Tue, 22 Nov at 6:30 AM)

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Subject: PDC complaint re: Sam Hunt for Senate

Description:Jacob, please find below the response to the complaint filed by Glen Morgan:

November 18, 2016

Jacob BerkeyPublic Disclosure Commission

Dear Mr. Berkey:

This is in response to a complaint filed against the Sam Hunt for State Senate campaign on October 25, 2016. My treasurer and I arefully committed to proper and timely reporting of campaign donations. In eight years as a for school board member and 16 years inthe Legislature, this is the only complaint that has been filed against my campaign. That is a very strong record of compliance.

Let me start by saying that the nitpicking issues raised in the complaint are minuscule in nature and had no impact on the outcome ofmy campaign. None of them would have had an impact even in a hotly contested race. They were filed by someone who evidently haslittle knowledge of campaign finance laws and PDC requirements.

I will respond to each complaint:

1. Failure to include sponsor identification on his website.

The PDC “Political Advertising Guidelines” specifically state that electioneering communications “does not apply to websites.” Thereis no violation here. The website was created by volunteer labor at no cost to the campaign. It is clearly identified as supporting SamHunt for State Senate, District 22 Democrat.

2. Failure to use codes for expenses.

There is no violation here. Evidently the person filing the complaint does not understand plain English. The instructions on the C4form clearly state “If one of the following codes is used to describe an expenditure, no other description is needed.” He apparentlydoes not understand the meaning of “if.” A candidate is not required to use the codes, and, in fact, very few candidates use the codes. Instead, they provide a description of the expenditure in the “Purpose of Expense and/or Contribution” column. That is what mycampaign did for each item during the campaign. We chose to use cleared, more detailed explanations of each expense so voterswould know exactly what was being purchased.

3. Failure to accurately list expenditures.

I guess I have to plead guilty to this one. There is a misspelling of Washington State Historical Society. Obviously, this was atypographical error and was in no way an attempt to hide anything.

4. Failure to list the employer and occupation of an inkind contributor.

There is no violation here. Helen Carlstrom is “retired” and there is no requirement to list a person as retired

5. Failure to accurately list the accurate employer and occupation of a contributor.

There is no violation here. Being a candidate is not an occupation. Laurie Dolan is, in fact retired and being a candidate for theLegislature is not an occupation.

6. Failure to accurately list campaign debt.

There is no violation here; the expenditures were promptly paid when invoices were received. The postage cost was reported on the10/17 C4 as it was invoiced and paid prior to the end of the report period. The mailing was not bid. The printer printed and mailed thepieces prior to issuing a bill. The campaign accurately disclosed to full cost of the mailing. However, we could not pay for the printinguntil we received the bill from the vendor. Any reasonably intelligent person could figure out that an item listed “mailer postage” meantthat material was to be mailed. The printer is required to collect postage before any item is mailed. However, there is no prohibition

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11/22/2016 [#9205] Hunt, Sam alleged violation(s) of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 : Help and Support


against mailing a bill for printing after the mailing has been sent. Obviously, right before the primary is a very busy time for my printer,and the bill was not instantly transmitted due to the volume of items printed by the state’s largest campaign printer. The bill for printingwas promptly paid and filed at the next C4 deadline. This was not some effort designed to gain an edge by the element of surprise. Infact the more telling bill is the bill for postage, since this would give any reasonably intelligent researcher a clear picture of the numberof pieces mailed.

As you can see, the complaints filed are without merit and do not constitute violations of the PDC laws or rules. I urge the commissionto give them the treatment they deserve by dismissing all six complaints.

Sam [email protected]@comcast.net

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