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Report to Olympia Indivisible from Sheriff Sanders

Sheriff Sanders Town Hall on 3/12/2024
Sheriff Sanders offered to report to Olympia Indivisible on his first year in office, and we were happy to make that happen. If you missed this excellent question and answer session, here is the video. 

Thurston Conservation District Board of Supervisors Election 2024

The Thurston Conservation District (TCD) has a governing board of five supervisors, of whom three are elected and two are appointed. The District 1 position is up for election. 

You must request a ballot from the Thurston Conservation District in order to vote in this election. 
  • You can request your ballot by mail or phone and get more information on the election HERE.
  • Or get your ballot in person March 13-15 and March 18-19 between 8am and 4:30pm from elections staff at the Thurston Conservation District offices (582 Tilley Ct SE, Suite 152, Tumwater, WA 98501).

Mail or drop off your ballot by March 19th (must be postmarked by this date)

Endorsed Candidates
We've Done It!

As of today, all of our candidates are on the way to winning their respective positions, aided by all our volunteers who helped make this happen. We are making a difference! Preliminary results as of November 21 @ 5:00 pm

County Commissioner Positions
  • Emily Close (District 5) 59.90%
  • Wayne Fournier (District 4)  50.16% 

Port Commissioner Positions
  • Jasmine Vasavada (District 1)  51.81%
  • Maggie Sanders (District 4)   50.34%
  • Sarah Tonge (District 5)   52.80%​

​​Elections 2023

There are two elections that we will be focusing on: Thurston Board of County Commissioners and Port of Olympia Commissioners. We are voting for the two new Port and County Commissioners district positions, as well as for an open position in Port District 1. 

Check out:
1) General election information, dates and deadlines
2) Find out which district you are in
3) Get to know the candidates vying for each district
and more . . .
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Here is more information including the names of candidates.

​Voters Need to Know About the Port!

Did you know the Port of Olympia is the largest property owner in Thurston County? The Port owns property in Olympia, Tumwater, and Lacey.  

Find out how the Port stewards its land in Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater. In Tumwater, the Port owns 1,540 acres of real estate, which includes the Olympia Regional Airport. 
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Learn about the Port candidates who will work to insure that protecting the environment plays a major role in the stewardship of Port property.

Thirty-five minute video by Port of Olympia Action Team (POAT) members Carla Wulfsberg and Jon Ceazan.

How Do I Tell People About the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Successes?


​To date, over 32,000 projects have been awarded funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. They range from repaving roads and water system upgrades funded through formula grants to states to competitive funding for massive bridge and transit projects.

​This map of signature projects is illustrative and is intended to show the far-reaching impact of the law from coast to coast. Additional projects will be added as funding announcements unfold. For a detailed look at all projects and awards to date, check out the Maps of Progress

Run for Port Commissioner

Consider Running for Port Commissioner - The Environment and Good Governance Needs You!
The Marine Terminal at the Port of Olympia is a serious polluter and incurs huge financial  losses each year as the public subsidizes a private corporation’s log shipping business.

If you are concerned about protecting our environment and good governance that benefits all the people of Thurston County, consider running for Port Commissioner this year.
Find out how.

2023 Legislative Session​

The Washington State Legislative session started on January 9 and will continue through April 24. Over 1,000 bills are up for consideration.

Find out how OI does interact with this legislative session?

​Olympia-Tumwater Regional Fire Authority Proposal

Voter Education Page for Proposition 1
The City of Olympia and City of Tumwater adopted a Joint Resolution concerning formation of a regional fire authority and its Plan. If approved, this proposition would form the Olympia Tumwater Fire Authority and adopt the Plan to provide fire protection and emergency medical services.

Read OI's Olympia-Tumwater Regional Fire Authority Proposal webpage to learn about the Argument "For" and Argument "Against" Proposition 1. 

Help Wanted: Be an OI Reproductive Justice Liaison

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Transmits information to Olympia Indivisible Steering Committee and as needed, collaborates with other OI teams on resources, issues, actions, and needs related to abortion rights and reproductive justice;
  • Represents OI at trainings and meetings related to abortion rights and reproductive justice;
  • Coordinates training related to reproductive justice, including with other organizations as approved by the Steering Committee.
Action: Use OI’s Team Contact to let us know you are available and want to do this work.

Letters To The Editor

Support our OI-endorsed candidates by writing Letters to the Editor (LTE). This is an effective means to increase visibility and media presence for our pro-democracy, pro-civil rights candidates.
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Here you will find:
  • Candidate talking points
  • Procedure for LTE's
  • Where to send LTE's

Read the step-by-step guide: Endorse Pro-Democracy Candidates with Letters to the Editor

Election 2022

The 2022 election results for Washington State are available on the Secretary of State's Website. 

Visit the OI Election 2022 to see all OI endorsed and supported candidates.

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Sample candidate information for home page.

Saved boxes for homepage candidates

Order suggested by Lisa: ​Derek, Tye, Kim, Tonya, Patty

Derek Sanders
Thurston County ​Sheriff 

Derek Sanders has served our community for six years as a Deputy Sheriff with the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office. Prior to that he was a Community Service Officer with the Lacey Police Department. During this time he has built priceless relationships with members of the community and those who serve alongside him.

"We must ensure we are accountable, transparent, and willing to continuously improve." - Derek Sanders

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Find out why OI likes Derek Sanders.

Tonya Moore
Thurston County Clerk

The Thurston County Clerk is an independently elected position responsible for oversight of the Superior Court. 

Tonya’s Priorities for Office:
  • Service-Centered Leadership
  • A More Accessible Court System
  • Procedural Reform

Additional Tonya Moore Information.​

Action Cafe

Please come to Monday's Action Cafe! This weekly Zoom lunch hour gathering is a place to meet, eat, build fellowship and take actions together.
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Register HERE for future Monday's Action Cafe. We will send you a Zoom link and a sneak-peek "menu" before the meeting with live links for the actions we'll take together. ​

Tye Menser
​Thurston County Commissioner

Tye Menser has served as our Thurston County Commissioner for four years.  He has done a fantastic job and deserves re-election.  
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Tye has led the Commission in tackling:
  • County Finances
  • Environmental Protection
  • Criminal Justice Reform
  • Homelessness
  • Racism
  • Health
Find out more about Tye Menser 

Patty Murray
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Patty Murray is seeking a sixth term 30 years after her first run for U.S. Senate as a self-described “mom in tennis shoes.” And since the moment she was elected, Patty has used every tool at her disposal to help people, solve problems, and offer a clear and loud voice for progressive change.

Additional Patty Murray Information.​

Other Saved Boxes

Derek Sanders ​for Sheriff Town Hall

We are excited to introduce Derek Sanders who is our endorsed candidate for Thurston County Sheriff. 

Watch the OI Derek Sanders Town Hall​

Carla



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Steve Hobbs

Washington’s Secretary of State plays a vital role in protecting democracy. The Secretary of State is the state's chief elections officer, chief corporations officer, and supervisor of the State Archives.
In December 2021, Governor Inslee appointed former.Washington Senator Steve Hobbs to replace departing Secretary of State Kim Wyman. Now Steve Hobbs must run in the 2022 election to retain his office.
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Additional Steve Hobbs Information​

Our Representatives Webpage


​Elected Officials Representing the Thurston County Area