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  • E.J. Zita, a physicist and faculty member at The Evergreen State College, is running for Port Commissioner District 3. Zita is a progressive running to ensure that local taxes and economic investment at the port serves the whole community, enhances the environment, and provides sustainable economic opportunities for all, not just the wealthy few.

    Her opponents include moderate Jerry Farmer, public speaker and co-owner of Roxy radio, Bob Jones, a retired military member who is not running a competitive campaign, and Larry Goodman, who pulled out of the race for health reasons but will remain on the ballot.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Elizabeth (E.J.) Zita

    Submitted by jay on Wed, 08/19/2015 - 14:07

    E.J. Zita, a physicist and faculty member at The Evergreen State College, is running for Port Commissioner District 3.

    E.J. Zita, a physicist and faculty member at The Evergreen State College, is running for Port Commissioner District 3. Zita is a progressive running to ensure that local taxes and economic investment at the port serves the whole community, enhances the environment, and provides sustainable economic opportunities for all, not just the wealthy few.

    Her opponents include moderate Jerry Farmer, public speaker and co-owner of Roxy radio, Bob Jones, a retired military member who is not running a competitive campaign, and Larry Goodman, who pulled out of the race for health reasons but will remain on the ballot.

    Elizabeth (E.J.) Zita

    Submitted by jay on Wed, 08/19/2015 - 14:07

    E.J. Zita, a physicist and faculty member at The Evergreen State College, is running for Port Commissioner District 3.

  • Endorsed By: Thurston Environmental Voters, Thurston-Lewis-Mason Central Labor Council
  • There are two good candidates running for Mayor of Olympia: Marco Rosaire Rossi and Cheryl Selby.

    Rossi is a smart, progressive underdog in this race and is a member of the "Olympia for All" activist group. He works for Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and Hawaiian Islands and volunteers his time with numerous homeless outreach projects. He has been endorsed by some labor and women's health groups. If you're looking for a progressive activist who will prioritize homeless issues and fight for working people, Rossi is a good choice.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Marco Rosaire Rossi

    There are two good candidates running for Mayor of Olympia: Marco Rosaire Rossi and Cheryl Selby.

    There are two good candidates running for Mayor of Olympia: Marco Rosaire Rossi and Cheryl Selby.

    Rossi is a smart, progressive underdog in this race and is a member of the "Olympia for All" activist group. He works for Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and Hawaiian Islands and volunteers his time with numerous homeless outreach projects. He has been endorsed by some labor and women's health groups. If you're looking for a progressive activist who will prioritize homeless issues and fight for working people, Rossi is a good choice.

    Marco Rosaire Rossi

    There are two good candidates running for Mayor of Olympia: Marco Rosaire Rossi and Cheryl Selby.

  • Endorsed By: Pro-Choice Washington, Thurston-Lewis-Mason Central Labor Council
  • Cheryl Selby is a politically moderate small business owner, current City Council member, and longtime supporter of local progressive Democrats. She is running to bring more economic development to downtown and is a strong collaborator who is able to bring people together. Selby currently supports a $12 statewide minimum wage and supports gradually implementing a $15 minimum wage in Olympia in a way that protects local small businesses. Unfortunately, Selby's vision of downtown does not always make enough space for low-income housing and the homeless. We hope that with her strong collaboration skills, she will work with progressives on these issues.

    Also in the race is perennial candidate Prophet Atlantis, who is not running a competitive campaign.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Cheryl Selby

    Cheryl Selby is a politically moderate small business owner, current City Council member, and longtime supporter of local progressive Democrats. She is running to bring more economic development to downtown and is a strong collaborator who is able to bring people together.

    Cheryl Selby is a politically moderate small business owner, current City Council member, and longtime supporter of local progressive Democrats. She is running to bring more economic development to downtown and is a strong collaborator who is able to bring people together. Selby currently supports a $12 statewide minimum wage and supports gradually implementing a $15 minimum wage in Olympia in a way that protects local small businesses. Unfortunately, Selby's vision of downtown does not always make enough space for low-income housing and the homeless. We hope that with her strong collaboration skills, she will work with progressives on these issues.

    Also in the race is perennial candidate Prophet Atlantis, who is not running a competitive campaign.

    Cheryl Selby

    Cheryl Selby is a politically moderate small business owner, current City Council member, and longtime supporter of local progressive Democrats. She is running to bring more economic development to downtown and is a strong collaborator who is able to bring people together.

  • Endorsed By: Olympia Firefighters
  • Judy Bardin, a former Environmental Epidemiologist with the state Department of Health and a Registered Nurse, is a strong environmental candidate and solid progressive running for Olympia City Council Position 2. With both her health and environmental background, Bardin wants to see Olympia become a place where people can walk, bike, and live safely. She has dedicated many years of service to the city on its various advisory committees, including three years on the planning commission where she helped update the Comprehensive Plan to include urban green space and more apartment buildings to accommodate Olympia's growth. If you want a strong environmentalist with a history of service to the community, Bardin is a good choice.

    Another candidate in this race is Raymond Guerra. Guerra is a member of the $15 minimum wage group "Olympia for All" who is running to push the conversation to the left but does not have the support of our partners.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Judy Bardin

    Judy Bardin, a former Environmental Epidemiologist with the state Department of Health and a Registered Nurse, is a strong environmental candidate and solid progressive running for Olympia City Council Position 2.

    Judy Bardin, a former Environmental Epidemiologist with the state Department of Health and a Registered Nurse, is a strong environmental candidate and solid progressive running for Olympia City Council Position 2. With both her health and environmental background, Bardin wants to see Olympia become a place where people can walk, bike, and live safely. She has dedicated many years of service to the city on its various advisory committees, including three years on the planning commission where she helped update the Comprehensive Plan to include urban green space and more apartment buildings to accommodate Olympia's growth. If you want a strong environmentalist with a history of service to the community, Bardin is a good choice.

    Another candidate in this race is Raymond Guerra. Guerra is a member of the $15 minimum wage group "Olympia for All" who is running to push the conversation to the left but does not have the support of our partners.

    Judy Bardin

    Judy Bardin, a former Environmental Epidemiologist with the state Department of Health and a Registered Nurse, is a strong environmental candidate and solid progressive running for Olympia City Council Position 2.

  • Endorsed By: National Women's Political Caucus of WA, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, Thurston Environmental Voters, Thurston-Lewis-Mason Central Labor Council
  • Jessica Bateman is running for Olympia City Council Position 2 and is a member of the Olympia Planning Commission, where she serves as chair of the finance sub-committee. She is also a legislative aide for Rep. Chris Reykdal. Bateman is a smart, hard working, up and comer in Olympia politics who has strong progressive values and the support of a large number of our progressive partners. She also serves on the board of GRuB, an Olympia nonprofit that empowers at-risk youth, low income families and veterans. She believes Olympia can become a modern, green, thriving city that engages a diverse set of community stakeholders in key decisions. If you want an energetic new face on the council, Bateman is a good choice.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Jessica Bateman

    Jessica Bateman is running for Olympia City Council Position 2 and is a member of the Olympia Planning Commission, where she serves as chair of the finance sub-committee. She is also a legislative aide for Rep. Chris Reykdal.

    Jessica Bateman is running for Olympia City Council Position 2 and is a member of the Olympia Planning Commission, where she serves as chair of the finance sub-committee. She is also a legislative aide for Rep. Chris Reykdal. Bateman is a smart, hard working, up and comer in Olympia politics who has strong progressive values and the support of a large number of our progressive partners. She also serves on the board of GRuB, an Olympia nonprofit that empowers at-risk youth, low income families and veterans. She believes Olympia can become a modern, green, thriving city that engages a diverse set of community stakeholders in key decisions. If you want an energetic new face on the council, Bateman is a good choice.

    Jessica Bateman

    Jessica Bateman is running for Olympia City Council Position 2 and is a member of the Olympia Planning Commission, where she serves as chair of the finance sub-committee. She is also a legislative aide for Rep. Chris Reykdal.

  • Endorsed By: National Women's Political Caucus of WA, SEIU 775, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, Pro-Choice Washington, Olympia Firefighters, Thurston-Lewis-Mason Central Labor Council, UFCW 367