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Charla Neuman is a progressive-leaning consultant running for Charter Review Commission District 1, Position 1. Neuman would like the charter to include provisions that ensure elected officials can't benefit financially from their decisions.
Her opponents, Jan Shabro and Lynda Hunt, have strong ties to the Republican Party. Neuman is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05Charla Neuman
Charla Neuman is a progressive-leaning consultant running for Charter Review Commission District 1, Position 1. Neuman would like the charter to include provisions that ensure elected officials can't benefit financially from their decisions.
Her opponents, Jan Shabro and Lynda Hunt, have strong ties to the Republican Party. Neuman is the best choice in this race.Charla Neuman is a progressive-leaning consultant running for Charter Review Commission District 1, Position 1. Neuman would like the charter to include provisions that ensure elected officials can't benefit financially from their decisions.
Her opponents, Jan Shabro and Lynda Hunt, have strong ties to the Republican Party. Neuman is the best choice in this race.Charla Neuman
Charla Neuman is a progressive-leaning consultant running for Charter Review Commission District 1, Position 1. Neuman would like the charter to include provisions that ensure elected officials can't benefit financially from their decisions.
Her opponents, Jan Shabro and Lynda Hunt, have strong ties to the Republican Party. Neuman is the best choice in this race.
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Charter Review Commission
The Charter Review Commission is elected every 10 years and is responsible for writing the rules for how the government operates, much like a county constitution. Depending on where you live you may have the following races on your ballot.
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Charla Neuman is a progressive-leaning consultant running for Charter Review Commission District 1, Position 1. Neuman would like the charter to include provisions that ensure elected officials can't benefit financially from their decisions.
Her opponents, Jan Shabro and Lynda Hunt, have strong ties to the Republican Party. Neuman is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Nnenna Hill is a small business owner running for Charter Review Commission District 1, Position 3. Hill will prioritize accountability and transparency in the charter review process.
Her opponents, Shawn Bunney and Joshua Penner, are both conservative. Hill is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05Nnenna Hill
Nnenna Hill is a small business owner running for Charter Review Commission District 1, Position 3. Hill will prioritize accountability and transparency in the charter review process.
Her opponents, Shawn Bunney and Joshua Penner, are both conservative. Hill is the best choice in this race.Nnenna Hill is a small business owner running for Charter Review Commission District 1, Position 3. Hill will prioritize accountability and transparency in the charter review process.
Her opponents, Shawn Bunney and Joshua Penner, are both conservative. Hill is the best choice in this race.Nnenna Hill
Nnenna Hill is a small business owner running for Charter Review Commission District 1, Position 3. Hill will prioritize accountability and transparency in the charter review process.
Her opponents, Shawn Bunney and Joshua Penner, are both conservative. Hill is the best choice in this race.
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Nnenna Hill is a small business owner running for Charter Review Commission District 1, Position 3. Hill will prioritize accountability and transparency in the charter review process.
Her opponents, Shawn Bunney and Joshua Penner, are both conservative. Hill is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Carolyn Edmonds has served in the state legislature and on the King County Council, as well as being active in neighborhood organizations. Her experience in government gives her an edge in this position.
Edmonds is facing Michele Smith, a conservative, and Sandra (Sandy) Paul-Lyle, the City Clerk of Des Moines. Edmonds is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05Carolyn Edmonds
Carolyn Edmonds has served in the state legislature and on the King County Council, as well as being active in neighborhood organizations. Her experience in government gives her an edge in this position.
Edmonds is facing Michele Smith, a conservative, and Sandra (Sandy) Paul-Lyle, the City Clerk of Des Moines. Edmonds is the best choice in this race.Carolyn Edmonds has served in the state legislature and on the King County Council, as well as being active in neighborhood organizations. Her experience in government gives her an edge in this position.
Edmonds is facing Michele Smith, a conservative, and Sandra (Sandy) Paul-Lyle, the City Clerk of Des Moines. Edmonds is the best choice in this race.Carolyn Edmonds
Carolyn Edmonds has served in the state legislature and on the King County Council, as well as being active in neighborhood organizations. Her experience in government gives her an edge in this position.
Edmonds is facing Michele Smith, a conservative, and Sandra (Sandy) Paul-Lyle, the City Clerk of Des Moines. Edmonds is the best choice in this race.
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Carolyn Edmonds has served in the state legislature and on the King County Council, as well as being active in neighborhood organizations. Her experience in government gives her an edge in this position.
Edmonds is facing Michele Smith, a conservative, and Sandra (Sandy) Paul-Lyle, the City Clerk of Des Moines. Edmonds is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
No Good Choices
There are no good choices in this race. Marianne Lincoln is most well known for trying to outlaw fluoridation in Pierce County. Both Amy Cruver and Jason Bergstrom are conservative.
Marianne Lincoln
There are no good choices in this race. Marianne Lincoln is most well known for trying to outlaw fluoridation in Pierce County. Both Amy Cruver and Jason Bergstrom are conservative.
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Greg Hartman is a candidate for Charter Review Commission District 3, Position 3. Hartman is a former member of the Coast Guard and firefighter for 34 years. As a public servant, Hartman has seen first hand the devastating impact of numerous budget cuts. As a longtime Pierce County resident and firefighter, Hartman will focus on making county government responsive to citizens.
Among his opponents, Kerry Hooks is an anti-tax conservative, Patrick W. Durr is a retired military officer who spent 32 years with the U.S. Army, and John F. Seidl is on the Conservation Futures Citizen's Advisory Board. Hartman is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05Greg Hartman
Greg Hartman is a candidate for Charter Review Commission District 3, Position 3. Hartman is a former member of the Coast Guard and firefighter for 34 years. As a public servant, Hartman has seen first hand the devastating impact of numerous budget cuts. As a longtime Pierce County resident and firefighter, Hartman will focus on making county government responsive to citizens.
Greg Hartman is a candidate for Charter Review Commission District 3, Position 3. Hartman is a former member of the Coast Guard and firefighter for 34 years. As a public servant, Hartman has seen first hand the devastating impact of numerous budget cuts. As a longtime Pierce County resident and firefighter, Hartman will focus on making county government responsive to citizens.
Among his opponents, Kerry Hooks is an anti-tax conservative, Patrick W. Durr is a retired military officer who spent 32 years with the U.S. Army, and John F. Seidl is on the Conservation Futures Citizen's Advisory Board. Hartman is the best choice in this race.Greg Hartman
Greg Hartman is a candidate for Charter Review Commission District 3, Position 3. Hartman is a former member of the Coast Guard and firefighter for 34 years. As a public servant, Hartman has seen first hand the devastating impact of numerous budget cuts. As a longtime Pierce County resident and firefighter, Hartman will focus on making county government responsive to citizens.
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Pierce County Central Labor Council
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Greg Hartman is a candidate for Charter Review Commission District 3, Position 3. Hartman is a former member of the Coast Guard and firefighter for 34 years. As a public servant, Hartman has seen first hand the devastating impact of numerous budget cuts. As a longtime Pierce County resident and firefighter, Hartman will focus on making county government responsive to citizens.
Among his opponents, Kerry Hooks is an anti-tax conservative, Patrick W. Durr is a retired military officer who spent 32 years with the U.S. Army, and John F. Seidl is on the Conservation Futures Citizen's Advisory Board. Hartman is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Pierce County Central Labor Council
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Eric Herde is running for Charter Review Commission District 5, Position 1. Herde is the chair of the Land Use Advisory Council, and is running to increase public participation in the process and ensure that the charter promotes open and effective government.
His opponents include conservatives April Sanders and Steven T. Cook as well as John Coyne, who is not running a competitive campaign. Herde is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05Eric Herde
Eric Herde is running for Charter Review Commission District 5, Position 1. Herde is the chair of the Land Use Advisory Council, and is running to increase public participation in the process and ensure that the charter promotes open and effective government.
His opponents include conservatives April Sanders and Steven T. Cook as well as John Coyne, who is not running a competitive campaign. Herde is the best choice in this race.Eric Herde is running for Charter Review Commission District 5, Position 1. Herde is the chair of the Land Use Advisory Council, and is running to increase public participation in the process and ensure that the charter promotes open and effective government.
His opponents include conservatives April Sanders and Steven T. Cook as well as John Coyne, who is not running a competitive campaign. Herde is the best choice in this race.Eric Herde
Eric Herde is running for Charter Review Commission District 5, Position 1. Herde is the chair of the Land Use Advisory Council, and is running to increase public participation in the process and ensure that the charter promotes open and effective government.
His opponents include conservatives April Sanders and Steven T. Cook as well as John Coyne, who is not running a competitive campaign. Herde is the best choice in this race.
Endorsed By:
Pierce County Central Labor Council
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Eric Herde is running for Charter Review Commission District 5, Position 1. Herde is the chair of the Land Use Advisory Council, and is running to increase public participation in the process and ensure that the charter promotes open and effective government.
His opponents include conservatives April Sanders and Steven T. Cook as well as John Coyne, who is not running a competitive campaign. Herde is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
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Pierce County Central Labor Council
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Carolyn Merrival is running for Charter Review Commission District 5, Position 2. Merrival, an environmental chemistry consultant and progressive who previously ran for County Council, was elected to the previous Pierce County Charter Review Commission in 2006 and brings with her more experience than the other two candidates running. Merrival has also been involved in a controversial complaint filed against progressive Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist.
Her opponents include conservatives Terry Harder and Lucas Nolta. With limited options, Merrival is your best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05Carolyn Merrival
Carolyn Merrival is running for Charter Review Commission District 5, Position 2. Merrival, an environmental chemistry consultant and progressive who previously ran for County Council, was elected to the previous Pierce County Charter Review Commission in 2006 and brings with her more experience than the other two candidates running. Merrival has also been involved in a controversial complaint filed against progressive Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist.
Carolyn Merrival is running for Charter Review Commission District 5, Position 2. Merrival, an environmental chemistry consultant and progressive who previously ran for County Council, was elected to the previous Pierce County Charter Review Commission in 2006 and brings with her more experience than the other two candidates running. Merrival has also been involved in a controversial complaint filed against progressive Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist.
Her opponents include conservatives Terry Harder and Lucas Nolta. With limited options, Merrival is your best choice in this race.Carolyn Merrival
Carolyn Merrival is running for Charter Review Commission District 5, Position 2. Merrival, an environmental chemistry consultant and progressive who previously ran for County Council, was elected to the previous Pierce County Charter Review Commission in 2006 and brings with her more experience than the other two candidates running. Merrival has also been involved in a controversial complaint filed against progressive Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist.
Endorsed By:
Pierce County Central Labor Council
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Carolyn Merrival is running for Charter Review Commission District 5, Position 2. Merrival, an environmental chemistry consultant and progressive who previously ran for County Council, was elected to the previous Pierce County Charter Review Commission in 2006 and brings with her more experience than the other two candidates running. Merrival has also been involved in a controversial complaint filed against progressive Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist.
Her opponents include conservatives Terry Harder and Lucas Nolta. With limited options, Merrival is your best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By:
Pierce County Central Labor Council
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Kenneth Blair is running for Charter Review Commission District 5, Position 3. Blair is a PTA member and president of his local union. He wants to ensure that everyone's voice is heard in the charter review process, and that the end result works for the people of Pierce County.
His opponents include progressive Justin Van Dyk, who ran and lost against Rep. Kris Lytton while at Western Washington University in 2010; Janis Clark, who was elected to the previous Charter Review Commission but was removed for unclear legal reasons; conservatives Robin Morgan and Giovanni Vendetti; and retired U.S. Army Medic Brandon Jones. Blair is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05Kenneth Blair
Kenneth Blair is running for Charter Review Commission District 5, Position 3. Blair is a PTA member and president of his local union. He wants to ensure that everyone's voice is heard in the charter review process, and that the end result works for the people of Pierce County.
Kenneth Blair is running for Charter Review Commission District 5, Position 3. Blair is a PTA member and president of his local union. He wants to ensure that everyone's voice is heard in the charter review process, and that the end result works for the people of Pierce County.
His opponents include progressive Justin Van Dyk, who ran and lost against Rep. Kris Lytton while at Western Washington University in 2010; Janis Clark, who was elected to the previous Charter Review Commission but was removed for unclear legal reasons; conservatives Robin Morgan and Giovanni Vendetti; and retired U.S. Army Medic Brandon Jones. Blair is the best choice in this race.Kenneth Blair
Kenneth Blair is running for Charter Review Commission District 5, Position 3. Blair is a PTA member and president of his local union. He wants to ensure that everyone's voice is heard in the charter review process, and that the end result works for the people of Pierce County.
Endorsed By:
Pierce County Central Labor Council
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Kenneth Blair is running for Charter Review Commission District 5, Position 3. Blair is a PTA member and president of his local union. He wants to ensure that everyone's voice is heard in the charter review process, and that the end result works for the people of Pierce County.
His opponents include progressive Justin Van Dyk, who ran and lost against Rep. Kris Lytton while at Western Washington University in 2010; Janis Clark, who was elected to the previous Charter Review Commission but was removed for unclear legal reasons; conservatives Robin Morgan and Giovanni Vendetti; and retired U.S. Army Medic Brandon Jones. Blair is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By:
Pierce County Central Labor Council
Depending on where you live, you may have the following city races on your ballot.
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John Palmer is the current City Councilmember in District 2. He has been a progressive voice for building a strong and safe community, growing Puyallup smartly, and a responsible government. He’s worked at the Environmental Protection Agency for 25 years, served on Puyallup’s Planning Commission from 2008-2011, and was Chair of the Commission for three years.
Palmer is being challenged by Keith Sherrill, a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army and the Board Chair of the Puyallup Parks, Recreation, and Senior Advisory Board. Also running are Diana Martin, a retired occupational technologist, and Zac Greene, the Director of the Pierce County Victory Center. Palmer’s experience and proven record of leadership on the Council makes him the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05John Palmer
John Palmer is the current City Councilmember in District 2. He has been a progressive voice for building a strong and safe community, growing Puyallup smartly, and a responsible government.
John Palmer is the current City Councilmember in District 2. He has been a progressive voice for building a strong and safe community, growing Puyallup smartly, and a responsible government. He’s worked at the Environmental Protection Agency for 25 years, served on Puyallup’s Planning Commission from 2008-2011, and was Chair of the Commission for three years.
Palmer is being challenged by Keith Sherrill, a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army and the Board Chair of the Puyallup Parks, Recreation, and Senior Advisory Board. Also running are Diana Martin, a retired occupational technologist, and Zac Greene, the Director of the Pierce County Victory Center. Palmer’s experience and proven record of leadership on the Council makes him the best choice in this race.John Palmer
John Palmer is the current City Councilmember in District 2. He has been a progressive voice for building a strong and safe community, growing Puyallup smartly, and a responsible government.
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Cascade Bicycle Club
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John Palmer is the current City Councilmember in District 2. He has been a progressive voice for building a strong and safe community, growing Puyallup smartly, and a responsible government. He’s worked at the Environmental Protection Agency for 25 years, served on Puyallup’s Planning Commission from 2008-2011, and was Chair of the Commission for three years.
Palmer is being challenged by Keith Sherrill, a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army and the Board Chair of the Puyallup Parks, Recreation, and Senior Advisory Board. Also running are Diana Martin, a retired occupational technologist, and Zac Greene, the Director of the Pierce County Victory Center. Palmer’s experience and proven record of leadership on the Council makes him the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By:
Cascade Bicycle Club
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