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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Here you will find:
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
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Tonya Moore
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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. 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
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Patty Murray
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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 |
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. Additional Steve Hobbs Information |
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