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City Races

Depending on where you live, you may have the following city races on your ballot.

  • Realtor Sarah Jean Morris is running for Lacey City Council Position 1 to bring integrity, transparency, and her ability to be a peacemaker to the council. She plans to run a "zero waste" campaign without yard signs or door hangers. The three key points of her campaign are waste management, helping the homelessness without "enabling" them, and fiscal responsibility. Morris wants to be on the forefront of re-negotiating the contract with Waste Connections, Inc. (WCI) and maintain Lacey's strong S&P rating.

    Also in this race are Troy Kirby, Malcolm Miller, and Jesse Orndorff. Kirby is a small business owner and Lacey Parks Commissioner who has been endorsed by mostly moderates and Republicans. He is running to preserve family wage jobs and is running a pro-business campaign. Kirby has expressed interest in ending the divisive nature of politics but does not offer any other progressive ideals in his platform aside from his view that to solve homelessness the city will need more affordable housing. Miller, a loan officer who has worked with the Thurston County Coalition against Trafficking, unfortunately does not have a strong campaign presence. In a video interview with the League of Women Voters, Miller also stated that the major cause of homelessness is the lack of affordable housing. Orndoff is running on a platform of no new taxes and fiscal responsibility. His website advertises a Homeless Action Plan but there is no actual proposal available at this time.

    While we're unsatisfied with her lack of details on a plan to help the homeless, Morris's views on reducing waste and switching to renewable energy make her the most progressive choice for Lacey City Council, Position 1.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Sarah Jean Morris

    Realtor Sarah Jean Morris is running for Lacey City Council Position 1 to bring integrity, transparency, and her ability to be a peacemaker to the council. She plans to run a "zero waste" campaign without yard signs or door hangers.

    Realtor Sarah Jean Morris is running for Lacey City Council Position 1 to bring integrity, transparency, and her ability to be a peacemaker to the council. She plans to run a "zero waste" campaign without yard signs or door hangers. The three key points of her campaign are waste management, helping the homelessness without "enabling" them, and fiscal responsibility. Morris wants to be on the forefront of re-negotiating the contract with Waste Connections, Inc. (WCI) and maintain Lacey's strong S&P rating.

    Also in this race are Troy Kirby, Malcolm Miller, and Jesse Orndorff. Kirby is a small business owner and Lacey Parks Commissioner who has been endorsed by mostly moderates and Republicans. He is running to preserve family wage jobs and is running a pro-business campaign. Kirby has expressed interest in ending the divisive nature of politics but does not offer any other progressive ideals in his platform aside from his view that to solve homelessness the city will need more affordable housing. Miller, a loan officer who has worked with the Thurston County Coalition against Trafficking, unfortunately does not have a strong campaign presence. In a video interview with the League of Women Voters, Miller also stated that the major cause of homelessness is the lack of affordable housing. Orndoff is running on a platform of no new taxes and fiscal responsibility. His website advertises a Homeless Action Plan but there is no actual proposal available at this time.

    While we're unsatisfied with her lack of details on a plan to help the homeless, Morris's views on reducing waste and switching to renewable energy make her the most progressive choice for Lacey City Council, Position 1.

    Sarah Jean Morris

    Realtor Sarah Jean Morris is running for Lacey City Council Position 1 to bring integrity, transparency, and her ability to be a peacemaker to the council. She plans to run a "zero waste" campaign without yard signs or door hangers.

  • Nathaniel Jones is a longtime progressive voice on the Olympia City Council who is challenging Selby because he believes she has not been accessible enough to the public. He cites the recent effort to put a homeless camp on Martin Way East and to push forward a redevelopment downtown as symbols of Selby moving too fast without including the residents or the council. On the council, Jones has been a solid vote for the environment and ensuring small businesses thrive in a local economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few. He pledges as mayor to put people ahead of fossil fuel profits and supports 100 percent clean electricity for Washington. Jones has more support from our progressive partners, especially local labor unions.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Nathaniel Jones

    Nathaniel Jones is a longtime progressive voice on the Olympia City Council who is challenging Selby because he believes she has not been accessible enough to the public.

    Nathaniel Jones is a longtime progressive voice on the Olympia City Council who is challenging Selby because he believes she has not been accessible enough to the public. He cites the recent effort to put a homeless camp on Martin Way East and to push forward a redevelopment downtown as symbols of Selby moving too fast without including the residents or the council. On the council, Jones has been a solid vote for the environment and ensuring small businesses thrive in a local economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few. He pledges as mayor to put people ahead of fossil fuel profits and supports 100 percent clean electricity for Washington. Jones has more support from our progressive partners, especially local labor unions.

    Nathaniel Jones

    Nathaniel Jones is a longtime progressive voice on the Olympia City Council who is challenging Selby because he believes she has not been accessible enough to the public.

  • Endorsed By: Thurston Environmental Voters, Thurston Lewis Mason Central Labor Council, Washington Federation of State Employees AFSCME Local 443, Sierra Club - South Sound Group.
  • Mayor Cheryl Selby is a small business owner who has received endorsements from high-ranking Democrats and Republicans. Selby supports a statewide income tax and touts her role in the economic development of the city, funding for parks, and working with the council to solve the homelessness crisis. Specifically, she supports a homelessness response coordinator and the adoption of the emergency housing ordinance. However, some members of the public and the council say she has not done enough to alleviate the homelessness crisis, pointing to her leading the efforts to defund the Winter Warming Center over the objections of most council members.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Cheryl Selby

    Mayor Cheryl Selby is a small business owner who has received endorsements from high-ranking Democrats and Republicans.

    Mayor Cheryl Selby is a small business owner who has received endorsements from high-ranking Democrats and Republicans. Selby supports a statewide income tax and touts her role in the economic development of the city, funding for parks, and working with the council to solve the homelessness crisis. Specifically, she supports a homelessness response coordinator and the adoption of the emergency housing ordinance. However, some members of the public and the council say she has not done enough to alleviate the homelessness crisis, pointing to her leading the efforts to defund the Winter Warming Center over the objections of most council members.

    Cheryl Selby

    Mayor Cheryl Selby is a small business owner who has received endorsements from high-ranking Democrats and Republicans.

  • Endorsed By: Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Olympia Firefighters IAFF Local 468, Thurston County Democratic Women

Other Candidates

Also in this race are Phil Cornell, Brenden Clerget, and David Ross. Cornell appears to have suspended his campaign as of July 4th due to a family issue. Clerget is a web developer and business consultant who wants to increase transparency between the city government and residents of Olympia. He also claims the crime rate in Olympia is rising quickly and wants to curb that with new measures. Ross owns a local health club and previously worked as Thurston/Mason County's Homeless Outreach Case Manager. His website states he is running for mayor because, "it is time to stop abandoning our downtown and giving Olympia over to lawlessness, chaos, and addiction."

Olympia Mayor Other Candidates

Also in this race are Phil Cornell, Brenden Clerget, and David Ross. Cornell appears to have suspended his campaign as of July 4th due to a family issue. Clerget is a web developer and business consultant who wants to increase transparency between the city government and residents of Olympia.

  • Jessica Bateman is running for re-election to Olympia City Council, Position 2 with broad support from progressives across Thurston County. Once a legislative aide to Rep. Chris Reykdal, Bateman is now a policy analyst at the state capitol. Bateman has been a tireless progressive advocate on the council, working toward equitable housing solutions, protecting our green space, and ensuring no one is left behind. Accomplishments from her first term include co-chairing the Home Fund, a campaign to provide safe housing and essential services for vulnerable homeless community members, and sponsoring a resolution to make Olympia a sanctuary city. 

    Bateman is being challenged by Phyllis Booth and Alyssa Humbert. Humbert has a background in nonprofit management and supports a humanitarian response to homelessness, a $15 minimum wage, and strong carbon taxes and penalties for companies that pollute. Booth is the former Chair of the 22nd Legislative District Democrats and is campaigning on more advocacy for the homeless, efficient use of tax dollars, and environmental protections. However, neither challenger has been as supportive of expanding affordable housing as Bateman.

    Bateman has earned another term on the Olympia City Council in Position 2.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Jessica Bateman

    Jessica Bateman is running for re-election to Olympia City Council, Position 2 with broad support from progressives across Thurston County. Once a legislative aide to Rep. Chris Reykdal, Bateman is now a policy analyst at the state capitol.

    Jessica Bateman is running for re-election to Olympia City Council, Position 2 with broad support from progressives across Thurston County. Once a legislative aide to Rep. Chris Reykdal, Bateman is now a policy analyst at the state capitol. Bateman has been a tireless progressive advocate on the council, working toward equitable housing solutions, protecting our green space, and ensuring no one is left behind. Accomplishments from her first term include co-chairing the Home Fund, a campaign to provide safe housing and essential services for vulnerable homeless community members, and sponsoring a resolution to make Olympia a sanctuary city. 

    Bateman is being challenged by Phyllis Booth and Alyssa Humbert. Humbert has a background in nonprofit management and supports a humanitarian response to homelessness, a $15 minimum wage, and strong carbon taxes and penalties for companies that pollute. Booth is the former Chair of the 22nd Legislative District Democrats and is campaigning on more advocacy for the homeless, efficient use of tax dollars, and environmental protections. However, neither challenger has been as supportive of expanding affordable housing as Bateman.

    Bateman has earned another term on the Olympia City Council in Position 2.

    Jessica Bateman

    Jessica Bateman is running for re-election to Olympia City Council, Position 2 with broad support from progressives across Thurston County. Once a legislative aide to Rep. Chris Reykdal, Bateman is now a policy analyst at the state capitol.

  • Endorsed By: SEIU 775, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, UFCW 3000, Thurston-Lewis-Mason Central Labor Council, AFSCME Local 443
  • Dani Madrone, a progressive candidate who works for the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, is running for Olympia City Council, Position 3, the seat vacated by Nathaniel Jones in his run for mayor. She has served on the boards of the Olympian and the Olympia Food Co-op. Madrone is running to tackle the big issues of homelessness, climate change, affordable housing, and safe neighborhoods with a science-based and community-forward approach. Madrone has earned numerous endorsements from elected officials around Thurston County.

    Also in this race are Boudicca Walsh and Matt Goldenberg. Walsh is the former Chair of Thurston County Democrats. She wants to stop sweeps of houseless people from public property, supports reparations for American Indians, and is a passionate advocate for the LGBTQ community, of which she is a member. Goldenberg is a private practice clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at South Puget Sound Community College. He supports tackling homelessness with a housing-first approach, increased healthcare literacy, racial and gender equity, and a $15 minimum wage.

    Walsh and Goldenberg both have progressive ideals but Madrone's endorsements from across Thurston County combined with her strong platform make her the best choice Olympia City Council, Position 3.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Dani Madrone

    Dani Madrone, a progressive candidate who works for the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, is running for Olympia City Council, Position 3, the seat vacated by Nathaniel Jones in his run for mayor. She has served on the boards of the Olympian and the Olympia Food Co-op.

    Dani Madrone, a progressive candidate who works for the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, is running for Olympia City Council, Position 3, the seat vacated by Nathaniel Jones in his run for mayor. She has served on the boards of the Olympian and the Olympia Food Co-op. Madrone is running to tackle the big issues of homelessness, climate change, affordable housing, and safe neighborhoods with a science-based and community-forward approach. Madrone has earned numerous endorsements from elected officials around Thurston County.

    Also in this race are Boudicca Walsh and Matt Goldenberg. Walsh is the former Chair of Thurston County Democrats. She wants to stop sweeps of houseless people from public property, supports reparations for American Indians, and is a passionate advocate for the LGBTQ community, of which she is a member. Goldenberg is a private practice clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at South Puget Sound Community College. He supports tackling homelessness with a housing-first approach, increased healthcare literacy, racial and gender equity, and a $15 minimum wage.

    Walsh and Goldenberg both have progressive ideals but Madrone's endorsements from across Thurston County combined with her strong platform make her the best choice Olympia City Council, Position 3.

    Dani Madrone

    Dani Madrone, a progressive candidate who works for the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, is running for Olympia City Council, Position 3, the seat vacated by Nathaniel Jones in his run for mayor. She has served on the boards of the Olympian and the Olympia Food Co-op.

  • Endorsed By: SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, UFCW 3000, Thurston-Lewis-Mason Central Labor Council, AFSCME Local 443