Run For Office in 2023!

Here’s a list of offices subject to election in King County in 2023, except for judicial offices. Please consider running — you can make a difference!

For more information on running for office, see the King County Elections website: https://kingcounty.gov/depts/elections/for-candidates.aspx. Also see this page on the Public Disclosure Commission website: https://www.pdc.wa.gov/candidates. Many ERC members have run for office or helped on campaigns, so feel free to ask for advice at our meetings or at info@eastsiderepublicanclub.org.

County

  • King County Assessor
  • King County Director of Elections
  • King County Council Dist. 2, 4, 6, 8
  • Port of Seattle, Commissioner Pos. 2, 5

Cities and Towns

  • City of Algona, Mayor; Council Pos. 1, 3, 5
  • City of Auburn, Council Pos. 1, 3, 5, 7
  • City of Bellevue, Council Pos. 1, 3, 5, 7
  • City of Black Diamond, Council Pos. 1, 3, 5, 7
  • City of Bothell, Council Pos. 2, 4, 6
  • City of Burien, Council Pos. 2, 4, 6
  • City of Carnation, Council Pos. 1, 3, 4, 5
  • City of Clyde Hill, Mayor; Council Pos. 2, 4
  • City of Covington, Council Pos. 1, 3, 5, 7
  • City of Des Moines, Council Pos. 2, 4, 6
  • City of Duvall, Council Pos. 2, 4, 5, 7
  • City of Enumclaw, Council Pos. 2, 4, 6
  • City of Federal Way, Council Pos. 1, 3, 5, 7
  • City of Issaquah, Council Pos. 2, 4, 6
  • City of Kenmore, Council Pos. 1, 3, 5, 7
  • City of Kent, Council Pos. 1, 3, 5, 7
  • City of Kirkland, Council Pos. 2, 4, 6
  • City of Lake Forest Park, Mayor; Council Pos. 2, 4, 6
  • City of Maple Valley, Council Pos. 1, 2, 3, 5, 7
  • City of Medina, Council Pos. 2, 4, 6
  • City of Mercer Island, Council Pos. 1, 3, 5, 7
  • City of Milton, Council Pos. 4, 6, 7
  • City of Newcastle, Council Pos. 1, 2, 3, 4
  • City of Normandy Park, Council Pos. 1, 3, 5, 7
  • City of North Bend, Mayor; Council Pos.  1, 3, 5, 7
  • City of Pacific, Mayor; Council Pos. 1, 3, 6
  • City of Redmond, Mayor; Council Pos. 1, 3, 5, 7
  • City of Renton, Mayor; Council Pos. 3, 4, 5, 7
  • City of Sammamish, Council Pos. 2, 3, 4, 6
  • City of SeaTac, Council Pos. 1, 3, 5, 7
  • City of Seattle, Council Dist. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
  • City of Shoreline, Council Pos. 2, 4, 6
  • City of Snoqualmie, Council Pos. 2, 4, 6
  • City of Tukwila, Mayor; Council Pos. 2, 4, 6
  • City of Woodinville, Council Pos. 2, 4, 6
  • Town of Beaux Arts Village, Council Pos. 2, 4
  • Town of Hunts Point, Council Pos. 2, 4
  • Town of Skykomish, Council Pos. 1, 3, 5
  • Town of Yarrow Point, Council Pos. 2, 4

School Districts

  • Auburn School District 408, Director Dist. 1, 2, 4
  • Bellevue School District 405, Director Dist. 1, 2, 4
  • Enumclaw School District 216, Director Dist. 1, 3, 4
  • Federal Way School District 210, Director Dist. 2, 3, 5
  • Fife School District 417, Director Dist. 1, 2
  • Highline School District 401, Director Dist. 1, 4, 5
  • Issaquah School District 411, Director Dist. 1, 3, 5
  • Kent School District 415, Director Dist. 1, 2, 3
  • Lake Washington School District 414, Director Dist. 1, 2, 5
  • Mercer Island School District 400, Director Pos. 1, 3, 5
  • Northshore School District 417, Director Dist. 2, 3
  • Renton School District 403, Director Dist. 1, 3, 4
  • Riverview School District 407, Director Dist. 2, 3, 4
  • Seattle School District 1, Director Dist. 1, 2, 3, 6
  • Shoreline School District 412, Director Dist. 1, 4, 5
  • Skykomish School District 404, Director Pos. 1, 3, 4, 5
  • Snoqualmie Valley School District 410, Director Dist. 2, 3, 5
  • Tahoma School District 409, Director Dist. 2, 3, 4
  • Tukwila School District 406, Director Dist. 2, 4, 5
  • Vashon Island School District 402, Director Pos. 1, 2, 3, 5

Fire Districts

  • East Pierce Fire & Rescue, Commissioner Pos. 4, 6
  • Enumclaw Fire Department, Commissioner Pos. 1, 4
  • Fire Protection District 2, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Fire Protection District 10, Commissioner Pos. 1, 2, 4
  • Fire Protection District 16, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Fire Protection District 20, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Fire Protection District 25, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Fire Protection District 27, Commissioner Pos. 1, 2
  • Fire Protection District 31, Commissioner Pos. 1, 2, 3
  • Fire Protection District 34, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Fire Protection District 37, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Fire Protection District 38, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Fire Protection District 40, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Fire Protection District 43, Commissioner Pos. 1, 4
  • Fire Protection District 45, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Fire Protection District 47, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Fire Protection District 50, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Mountain View Fire and Rescue, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • North Highline Fire District, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Shoreline Fire Department, Commissioner Pos. 1, 4
  • Snoqualmie Pass Fire and Rescue, Commissioner 2, 3, 4
  • South King Fire & Rescue, Commissioner Pos. 4, 5
  • Vashon Island Fire and Rescue, Commissioner Pos. 1, 4
  • Woodinville Fire & Rescue, Commissioner Pos. 1

Water, Sewer, and Utility Districts

  • Coal Creek Utility District, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Covington Water District, Commissioner Pos. 1, 4
  • Fall City Water District, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Highline Water District, Commissioner  Pos. 1
  • King County Water District 1, Commissioner Pos. 1, 3
  • King County Water District 19, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • King County Water District 20, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • King County Water District 49, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • King County Water District 54, Commissioner Pos. 1, 3
  • King County Water District 90, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • King County Water District 117, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • King County Water District 119, Commissioner Pos. 1, 2
  • King County Water District 123, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • King County Water District 125, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Lake Forest Park Water District, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Lake Meridian Water District, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • North City Water District, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Woodinville Water District, Commissioner Pos. 1, 5
  • Cedar River Water and Sewer District, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Highlands Sewer District, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Midway Sewer District, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District, Commissioner Pos. 1, 4
  • Snoqualmie Pass Utility District, Commissioner 2
  • Southwest Suburban Sewer District, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Stevens Pass Sewer District, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Valley View Sewer District, Commissioner Pos. 1, 3
  • Vashon Sewer District, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Lakehaven Water and Sewer District, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Northeast Sammamish Sewer and Water District, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Northshore Utility District, Commissioner Pos. 1, 4, 5
  • Skyway Water and Sewer District, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Soos Creek Water and Sewer District, Commissioner Pos. 1

Hospital Districts

  • Public Hospital District 1 (Valley), Commissioner District 1
  • Public Hospital District 2 (Evergreen), Commissioner District 3, 6, 7
  • Public Hospital District 4 (Snoqualmie Valley), Commissioner Pos. 3

Other Districts

  • King County Airport District, Commissioner Pos. 1, 2, 3
  • King County Cemetery District 1, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District, Commissioner Pos. 5
  • Fall City Metropolitan Park District, Commissioner Pos. 3
  • Si View Metropolitan Park District, Commissioner Pos. 1
  • Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District, Commissioner Pos. 5
  • Vashon-Maury Island Park & Recreation District, Commissioner Pos. 1, 3, 5

 

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February 7, 2023 Meeting — Legislative Session Update from Rep. Jim Walsh and Tim Eyman

Kirkland Eagles Sign
Kirkland Eagles Sign

Please join us for the monthly meeting of Eastside Republican Club on Tuesday, February 7, at 6:30 PM. Note that this is the first Tuesday of the month rather than the usual second Tuesday, to allow club members to celebrate Valentine’s Day with their spouses or significant others and also enable the Kirkland Eagles to hold their annual Valentine’s Day Dinner on the traditional date.

We meet at the Kirkland Eagles club, 258 Central Way in beautiful downtown Kirkland! See the Location page for driving directions, a map, photos, and parking information. Please RSVP if you plan to attend! Note that ERC members can’t enter the Eagles Club until an Eagle is there to sign you in — so please consider not arriving until 6PM or so (maybe 5:30). Thanks!

Rep. Jim Walsh
Rep. Jim Walsh

Our special guest speakers will be Representative Jim Walsh of the 19th Legislative District, and Tim Eyman, who will update us on hot issues in Olympia. 

Rep. Walsh is in his 4th term in the state House. His legislative priorities are creating family-wage jobs, adequately funding schools, and protecting taxpayers, property rights and gun rights. He is ranking member of the House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee, and also serves on the Transportation Committee and the Regulated Substances and Gaming Committee.

Jim graduated cum laude from Amherst College in 1986. He formed a small publishing company in 1998 that he continues to operate today. Jim has also written columns for the Aberdeen Daily World newspaper, coached boys’ and girls’ basketball teams, and held leadership roles with local and state Republican groups. Jim lives in Aberdeen and has five children.

Tim Eyman
Tim Eyman

Tim Eyman is best known for sponsoring many conservative ballot initiatives in Washington, including I-695 (“$30 Car Tabs”), I-747 (1% limit on property tax levy increases), I-18 (reducing the King County Council from 13 members to 9), I-900 (government performance audits), I-960 (2/3rd legislative vote to raise taxes), and many others. He has stood strong in the face of legal persecution by the Washington State Attorney General. His web site is http://www.permanentoffense.com/.

Please RSVP!

If you plan to attend the meeting, please click RSVP to register, and pay online in advance. The cost is $15 per person ($10 for College Republicans and Young Republicans) to cover the cost of the meeting space, and includes dessert and coffee service. As of this posting the Eagles’ chef continues to be on leave and they’re looking for a second chef, so it’s not certain that the full food menu will be available — but we’ll definitely have something to eat!

Time to Renew Membership!

If you have not already done so, please go to the Join page and renew your ERC membership for 2023. Of course if you aren’t yet a member, we invite you to join! There are three membership levels: Basic $25, Silver $50, and Gold $100. We look forward to seeing you at our meetings!

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ERC Announces New Officers and Board Members, February Meeting Date Change

Doug Basler
Doug Basler

At our Annual Business Meeting on January 10, Eastside Republican Club thanked Doug Basler for his excellent service as President for the past three years, guiding the Club during the very trying times of the Covid-19 pandemic. Fortunately, Doug will continue to serve as a board member and immediate past president!

Derek Chartrand
Derek Chartrand

Our new Club president for 2023 is Derek Chartrand; he had previously served as ERC Vice President. Ruphina Nord was elected as our new Vice President, and Kathleen Strong and Michael Scheele were re-elected as Secretary and Treasurer respectively.

Five board members whose terms were ending in 2023 were re-elected to another two-year term on the board: Doug Basler, Derek Chartrand, Kerry French, Michael Scheele, and Kathleen Strong. Ruphina Nord was elected to a new two-year term on the board. Continuing board members whose terms end in 2024 are Donna Barr, Lenny Chacon, and Ted Reinhart. Thanks to all for your willingness to serve!

Mark Your Calendar!

The February 2023 meeting of Eastside Republican Club will be held on the first Tuesday of the month, February 7, rather than the usual second Tuesday, February 14. This will allow club members to celebrate Valentine’s Day with their spouses or significant others, and will also enable the Kirkland Eagles to hold their traditional Valentine’s Day Dinner on the traditional date. We’ll announce the program for the February 7 meeting in the near future!

Time to Renew Membership!

If you have not already done so, please go to the Join page and renew your ERC membership for 2023. Of course if you aren’t yet a member, we invite you to join! There are three membership levels: Basic $25, Silver $50, and Gold $100. We look forward to seeing you at our meetings!

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January 10, 2023 Meeting — Dann Mead Smith, Annual Business Meeting

Happy New Year!

Please join us for the first Eastside Republican Club meeting of 2023 on Tuesday, January 10, at 6:30 PM at the Kirkland Eagles Club. And please RSVP if you plan to attend!

We’ll start with the Annual Business Meeting to elect ERC officers and board members for 2023. If you’re interested in serving, please email us at info@eastsiderepublicanclub.org and let us know!

To be eligible to vote for our officers and board members during the business meeting, you will need to be a paying member of the club either by registering and paying by January 10 or having been a paid member for 2022. It’s time for everyone to renew your membership for 2023 as well. Membership prices are still only $25 Basic, $50 Silver, and $100 Gold. Please renew today so you don’t forget! You can join or renew your membership on the Join page.

Dann Mead Smith – Project 42

Photo of Dann Mead Smith
Dann Mead Smith

After the short business meeting, we’ll have the pleasure of hearing from Dann Mead Smith, who will tell as all about Project 42, which “is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization created to change the course of Washington state to prioritize free markets, personal liberty and an individual’s right to prosper.”

Dann was President and CEO of Washington Policy Center for 20 years before stepping down in fall 2021 to start his own firm, The Mead Smith Group. His main client is Project 42, a 501c4 advocacy, capacity building, nonprofit organization, that he co-founded in 2020. Some of the nonprofit groups launched or supported by Project 42 over the last year include Change Washington, League of Our Own Washington, The Center Square Washington, and Future 42.

As President of Washington Policy Center, Dann testified by invitation before dozens of legislative committees in Olympia and appeared on numerous radio and TV newscasts and programs around the state promoting the Center’s work. He also appeared on the national PBS “Debates Debates” television program. Dann is a member of Seattle Rotary #4 and the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition’s Washington Advisory Committee; serves as board chairman of Citizen Action Defense Fund, a public interest law group in our state; former board member of the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, and founding board member of the Worker Rights Alliance.

He also served on the Advisory Group of the Washington State Tax Structure Study Committee and the Citizen Performance Audit Oversight Board after being appointed by Gov. Gregoire. Before becoming President of WPC, he worked for the Washington Institute for Policy Studies, was Vice President of the Washington Institute Foundation, and worked on two statewide campaigns (for a statewide ballot measure and a candidate for governor).

He is a graduate of Western Washington University and lives with his wife in Seattle and has two daughters.

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Register NOW for ERC 2022 Holiday Banquet and Auction

Eastside Republican Club
2022 Annual Holiday
Banquet and Auction
with keynote speaker
Ari Hoffman

Saturday, December 3, 5-9 PM
Hilton Bellevue
300 112th Avenue SE, Bellevue

$125 per person with advance payment
($150 if paid at the door)

Click Here to Register

Click Here to
Sponsor a Young Republican to Attend

Photo of Ari Hoffman
Ari Hoffman

Our keynote speaker this year is our good friend Ari Hoffman. Ari is heard weekdays on Talk Radio 570 KVI where he provides a current of common sense in a sea of insanity every afternoon from 3-6 p.m.

A local businessman and civic activist, Ari ran for Seattle City Council after its failed policies affected him, his family and his community. Now he has a more powerful platform on America’s first conservative talk radio station, 570 KVI, where he continues to expose corruption and hypocrisy in government.

Ari is also known for his humor and pop culture savvy. He never backs down from a challenge and enthusiastically engages with anyone, no matter their political ideology. Ari has been featured on Fox News, Newsmax, The Dr. Drew Show, 60 Minutes, and the KOMO News Documentary “Seattle is Dying.” Ari also reports regularly on Northwest issues in The Post Millennial.

Ari is a guest speaker at many college and high school campuses, volunteers with local youth organizations, and is a certified water sports instructor. Originally from New York, Ari is a glutton for punishment as a Mets fan. He lives in Seattle with his wife and 3 children

Contact auction@eastsiderepublicanclub.org if you have any questions.

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October 11, 2022 Meeting — Election Preview

Kirkland Eagles Sign
Kirkland Eagles Sign

Please join us for the monthly meeting of Eastside Republican Club on Tuesday, October 11, at 6:30 PM. We meet at the Kirkland Eagles club, 258 Central Way in beautiful downtown Kirkland! See the Location page for driving directions, a map, photos, and parking information. Please RSVP if you plan to attend! Note that ERC members can’t enter the Eagles Club until an Eagle is there to sign you in — so please consider not arriving until 6PM or so (maybe 5:30). Thanks!

As you know, the general election is coming up on November 8. The October meeting will be our Election Preview! We’ll be joined by leaders from both the King County GOP and Washington State Republican Party to update us on how things are going around the state and how we can help. Also, all candidates are invited to come to the meeting to meet ERC members and provide a brief update. 

Note that we will not be having a meeting in November. Our next gathering will be the Annual Holiday Dinner and Auction on Saturday, December 3. The location and other details will be announced shortly, so watch for announcements here and in your email! If you’re not currently on our email list, please email info@eastsiderepublicanclub.org and we’ll get you added, and you can also click the Subscribe button to the right to be automatically notified when new posts are made on the web site.

Please RSVP!

If you plan to attend the meeting, please click RSVP to register, and pay online in advance. The cost is $15 per person ($10 for College Republicans and Young Republicans) to cover the cost of the meeting space, and includes dessert and coffee service. Note that the Kirkland Eagles club has a full bar and serves delicious food — click to see the menu. And it will be Taco Tuesday!

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September 13, 2022 Meeting — Education

Kirkland Eagles Sign
Kirkland Eagles Sign

Please join us for the monthly meeting of Eastside Republican Club on Tuesday, September 13, at 6:30 PM. We meet at the Kirkland Eagles club, 258 Central Way in beautiful downtown Kirkland! See the Location page for driving directions, a map, photos, and parking information. Please RSVP if you plan to attend! Note that ERC members can’t enter the Eagles Club until an Eagle is there to sign you in — so please consider not arriving until 6PM or so (maybe 5:30). Thanks!

September is our annual “Back to School” meeting focused on education policy. Our guest speakers will include Joyce Fiess, long-time advocate for responsible education, who has been in the trenches in Olympia making sure our kids receive an appropriate education without liberal indoctrination. She’ll talk about where we are, how we got here, and what we can do about it!

We’ll also hear from Craig Rhyne, President of Freedom Education Foundation about their curriculum called “FreedomCivics”, and Derek Hanusch, Editor/Contributor with FEF. And we’ll also receive an update about the revitalized King County chapter of Young Republicans, from chair Gentry Gevers.

More about Joyce: Joyce Fiess is the chairman of Citizens United for Responsible Education (CURE), a Washington state research and advocacy group which has been examining education issues since the 1990s. Joyce has taught in public and private schools and has worked at Sylvan Learning Center and Kumon Math and Reading Center. She has also worked in vocational training programs for adults and was the Operations Coordinator for the King-Snohomish Comprehensive Employment and Training programs.

When she and her husband homeschooled their children, she was co-chair of the Bainbridge Island-North Kitsap Independent Homeschooling Families support group. Now that her children are grown, she continues to be active in the Kitsap County Republican Party, and is also on the Puget Sound Patriots Board.

Joyce especially urges parents and grandparents to see through the smoke and mirrors and deception when seeking solutions to improve education.

Other education specialists are invited as well. It will be a great meeting!

Please RSVP!

If you plan to attend the meeting, please click RSVP to register, and pay online in advance. The cost is $15 per person ($10 for College Republicans and Young Republicans) to cover the cost of the meeting space, and includes dessert and coffee service. Note that the Kirkland Eagles club has a full bar and serves delicious food — click to see the menu. And it will be Taco Tuesday!

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No August Meeting — and remember to VOTE!

It was great seeing so many of you at the ERC Picnic on July 12! Thanks to everyone who brought desserts and side dishes to share, to our chef, to our board members and officers who shopped for food and provided the raffle prizes, and to everyone who came early and stayed late for setup and cleanup. We hope you all had a good time hearing from and mingling with the candidates!

As usual, there’s no ERC meeting in August. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 13. We’re working on confirming availability of speakers, and will have details for you soon.

And don’t forget to vote in the August 2 primary! Ballots will arrive this week if they haven’t already!

Have a great summer!

I Voted - Did You?

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2022 Eastside Republican Club Annual Picnic on Tuesday, July 12 — Register Now!

ERC Picnic Apron2022 Eastside Republican Club Annual Summer Picnic!

Tuesday, July 12, 5-8:30 PM
at Grass Lawn Park
7031 148th Ave NE, Redmond

$10 per person
(kids under 5 eat free)

Click Here to Register and Prepay

Celebrate July the old-fashioned American way! Enjoy hotdogs and hamburgers fresh off the grill, topped off with a chips, non-alcoholic drinks, and an assortment of potluck side dishes and desserts!

Come, mingle with the candidates, and hear about their campaigns in this very important election. Visit with old and new friends.

Buy Raffle Tickets for Prizes!
Bring a side, salad, or dessert to share and get a free raffle ticket!

Seating at the park is on picnic benches.
Consider bringing camp chairs if you would like more comfortable seating.

Directions: From I-405, take exit 17 for NE 70th Place. Head east on NE 70th Place about 2 miles. When you pass 144th Ave NE on your right, take the next left turn into the parking lot for Grass Lawn Park (if you get to the signal at 148th Ave NE, you’ve gone too far). The picnic shelter is about a 100-yard walk from the parking area — look for the dome.

Grass Lawn Park Dome Shelter
Grass Lawn Park Dome Shelter

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