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Your ballot is in the mail The ballots – 23,978 of them, including yours – are in the mail for the Nov. 7 general election.

Ballots were to be mailed today, Wednesday, Oct. 18. Voters can expect them by Friday or Saturday, said Betty Johnson, a Jefferson County elections official.

Any registered voter who doesn’t get a ballot by

that time can call the county auditor’s office at 360385-9117 and ask for one.

Ballots for voters living overseas and those in the military were posted earlier, and Johnson reports that some of those ballots already have been returned.

As for turnout this year, Johnson said she dislikes

guessing, but suspects the turnout could reach 65 percent.

“I don’t think we’ll have less than 65 percent,” she said.

For those who have moved into the state but aren’t registered to vote in Washington, there’s still See BALLOTS, page 5▼

Port of Port Townsend Commission candidates (from left) Bill Putney, Brad Clinefelter, Keith Beck and Peter Hanke sit at the Port Townsend Community Center during an Oct. 12 forum sponsored by the Port Townsend Marine Trades Association. Photo by Chris Tucker

Port candidates discuss future, economy CHRIS TUCKER CTUCKER@PTLEADER.COM Four candidates for two Port of Port Townsend Commission seats talked about what they’d like to do at the port during an Oct. 12 forum at the Port Townsend Community Center. The event was sponsored by the Port Townsend Marine Trades Association.

Bill Putney is challenging incumbent Brad Clinefelter for the District 2 seat. Keith Beck is challenging incumbent Peter Hanke for

the District 3 position.

POINT HUDSON VISION When asked what his vision is for Point Hudson, Putney said, “Point Hudson is the anchor for the historic district. Substantially changing the flavor of what Point Hudson is puts it in jeopardy,” Putney said.

Putney favors having the port control Point Hudson rather than letting the Northwest Maritime Center control it.

“The port is responsible to

the entire citizenry of Jefferson County,” Putney said, but other groups were only “responsible to their own board, their own objectives and ends.”

Clinefelter said Point Hudson is a “wonderful, unique facility that’s the front door of our community and our maritime heritage.”

Clinefelter said a grant-funded feasibility study is currently in progress and that the question of how much control the Northwest Maritime Center might have over Point Hudson would be determined

when the study is completed.

“Everybody knows about the talks going on with the Maritime Center, and perhaps there will be an arrangement … where there will be some shared responsibilities, or a complete shift,” Clinefelter said.

“Nothing is going to be done to destroy that character,” he said of Point Hudson.

Beck said he once lived at Point Hudson and favors having the city, county and port collaborate on the point’s future.

“There’s a lot you can do with

that area. It could be an income to the county, the port and to the city,” Beck said.

“It’s going to cost a lot of money on all sides and so all sides should be a part of it,” Beck said.

Hanke said he does not want to see the character of Point Hudson change at all.

“The mix of businesses that are there are right,” Hanke said. “You’ve got restaurants, you’ve got kayaks, you’ve got Carol [Hasse with Port Townsend Sails], and what we do See PORT, page 5▼

Prop. 1 supporters seek to clear up misconceptions

BY KIRK BOXLEITNER KBOXLEITNER@PTLEADER.COM Proposition 1 proponents Bruce Cowan and wife Deborah Pedersen, of the Homes Now! campaign, say they’ve been fielding a lot of questions, framed as statements of fact, that are incorrect.

The two say they are spending time correcting misconceptions, rather than talking about the details of Proposition 1, the proposed Home Opportunity Fund patterned after a Bellingham housing levy that was approved in 2012.

If the proposition is approved by Jefferson County voters on the Nov. 7 ballot, Jefferson County would be the first county in the state to approve a levy that would raise property taxes to support affordable housing. Washington cities, including Bellingham, Seattle and Vancouver, have approved similar levies.

Here, Cowan and Pedersen respond to a number of misconceptions about Proposition 1: Statement: The supporters of Proposition 1 are all members of Homeward Bound, a nonprofit organization that the City of Port Townsend has contracted to help turn a fourplex from Victoria, British Columbia, into affordable

housing, and Proposition 1 is aimed at bailing out the City A nine-member Home Opportunity Fund of Port Townsend on that project. committee, selected by county commissioners, would be given the task of weighing the eligibilBruce Cowan’s response: “The city is not in ity of affordable housing proposals made to the the housing business, nor does it want to be. county.

Neither is the county, really. We are disappointed People on the committee would be selected that the city went ahead in supporting a project the same way as all other advisory boards, by whose organization had not yet developed the submitting applications and being selected capacity to follow through,” he added, referring through a public process, Cowan said. to the Cherry Street apartments and Homeward “This committee is supposed to represent the Bound. “I think a week and a half ago, I paid citizens’ public oversight,” Deborah Pedersen some dues for Homeward Bound, but it’s been added. “We’ll have representatives from each largely dormant for seven or eight years. We commissioner district, to speak for people haven’t invoked its name.” throughout the county.”

Conservation Futures, Mental Health and Statement: The Home Opportunity Fund would only Lodging Tax Advisory committees were all benefit the organizations that are supporting it, and those appointed the same way, Pedersen said. The nine organizations would decide which groups get the money. voting members of the Home Opportunity Fund committee would not include board members of Cowan: The Home Opportunity Fund would any organizations that stand to benefit from the be a county fund, awarded to “rigorously ana- revenue. lyzed” proposals, submitted by organizations that “have demonstrated the competency and Statement: Money collected throughout Jefferson County capacity to build, manage and maintain” their would only benefit projects in Port Townsend. proposed affordable housing projects for 40 years or more.

Cowan: The county’s Department of

Community Development has concluded that multifamily development would be possible in village centers such as Quilcene, Brinnon and Discovery Bay, pending evaluations of the capacity of their shared septic systems.

“OlyCAP has approved a septic system for 14 units in Port Hadlock,” Cowan said.

While the Home Opportunity Fund would favor local organizations that have demonstrated their capability, Cowan suggested the fund could draw both regional developers and private organizations to partner with their efforts. He added that not all projects would be built in Port Townsend.

Statement: There are viable tax sources other than property taxes, such as sales taxes and real estate excise taxes, that could be used for housing projects.

Cowan: “We examined several alternatives. We would have been able to collect only a very small amount through a sales tax, maybe $500,000 to $1 million a year. San Juan is the only county in the state that’s eligible to levy a real estate excise tax. That left a property tax See PROPOSITION 1, page 5▼

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Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader

P E R SP E C T IV E S: P ro a nd Co n o n P roposition 1

Let’s agree on the need: Proposition 1 would hurt vote yes on Proposition 1 more than help: Vote no I think we can agree that essence of Jefferson County people who live and work in Prop. 1, on the November Jefferson County should have ballot. access to safe, stable homes So, how does it work? It’s they can afford. Can we also all laid out in a draft financing plan you can read on the agree that Jefferson County Jefferson County website. has a severe shortage of affordable housing to buy or rent?

The Home Opportunity In a year, over 1,000 people Fund will be supported by a walk through the doors of limited-term seven-year levy Olympic Community Action of 36 cents per $1,000 worth Programs (OlyCAP) in need of of property value. We estimate that the cost for most assistance with housing. Most rental home and apartment of them are from Jefferson JOHN COLLINS owners would be between County, and they include Perspective $1.74 and $5 a month. The young families whose rents owner of a median-valued have gone up, or who have home would owe $100 a year. someone who has lost a job.

Grants and loans from this fund will be They are working people whose rentals have awarded in a competitive process to organizabeen sold into ownership. They are veterans, tions with project proposals that meet our seniors and others on limited or fixed incomes who have lost a rental or even a home they own needs, give us bang for our bucks, include additional outside funding and come from because of illness. competent organizations, organizations with Many are parents of children. The state the capacity to build, manage and maintain superintendent of public instruction reports the housing over the long run. Proposals will that over 100 Jefferson County children are include business plans showing that the projwithout homes. What opportunity for success in school and in life does a child have without a ects pencil out in affordable status through the term of 40 years or more. safe, stable home?

The fund could be used to build new multiOur housing providers cannot keep up with family housing, or to renovate or preserve other the need. They have the capacity to do more, affordable housing. It could eventually be used but they lack the resources, and without local for home ownership programs, if those homes funding they have been unable to secure the state and federal grants and funding that could do not go to market rate in less than 40 years.

The created housing will be available to lowcreate the permanent housing we need most, and very-low-income households, as described especially rental homes.

by Housing and Urban Development, and they That is why the boards of Habitat for will pay up to 30 percent of their income to live Humanity of East Jefferson County, COAST, there.

Bayside Housing and Services, Sarge’s Place, Accountability measures described in the OlyCAP and the Peninsula Housing Authority financing plan include a volunteer citizen are among those supporting the measure. fund board, which will evaluate proposals and And because so many in our community value compassion and caring, several leaders of provide oversight.

As a community, we have explored many the faith community are also supportive. housing solutions over recent years. This is The Jefferson County Economic the missing piece: funding. With $12 million Development Council supports the measure in local revenue, Bellingham was able to because they recognize that our housing challenge hampers economic development. Young secure an additional $63 million. It worked in working families are choosing to leave rather Bellingham, and it can work here. than make a future here, and jobs are going So, let’s all pull together to create a community that’s better for all of us. unfilled.

Please vote yes on Proposition 1.

What sort of community will we have if the people who work here can’t live here? Where John Collins has lived in Port Townsend will we find caregivers and mechanics, clerks for 13 years. He is on the board of Habitat for and medical technicians?

Are you willing to give a little to create a lot Humanity of East Jefferson County. He is a retired professor of public policy. of affordable homes for our people? That is the

Until now, I had never and other large metropolitan read a proposed ordinance areas by sheltering their from start to finish. But I read homeless here.

Proposition 1 because the issue Bellingham spent over of affordable housing is impor$300,000 last year cleaning tant to me. Over my lifetime I up homeless encampments. have been one of the very costFixed income homeowners who may be living on burdened, often paying over a bare minimum will feel half of my income for housing. every small tax increase.

I have been a couch surfer Proposition 1 brings actual with my 1-year old son. harm to these people. It Finally, after getting a college degree I was financially does not help them keep able to take care of my family their homes, but the exact JODI WILKE but I still struggle. opposite.

Perspective Once on the other side, I What about the thousands of people who live on chose to give back by helping the edge of homelessness, the homeless. This complicated barely able to own or rent housing? issue takes more than just “getting a job” or Many are one paycheck or one mishap “getting a house.” I discovered many of those away from disaster, and fighting each day to I took in had secret lives, hidden habits and stay in their homes and apartments. I am a profound difficulties I was not equipped to renter. Don’t tell me my landlord will absorb handle. Despite my love and caring, only two an increase in his taxes. Every landlord will or three of them made it out of the homeless trap. They worked hard to change, and that is raise rents when taxes go up. Proposition 1 why they succeeded. They would have done it makes housing more unaffordable for people who have no more to give. with or without my help.

When I learn that Homes Now is accepting What did I learn from this experience?

Homelessness is, in large part, a state of mind. large donations from wealthy donors – $5,000 from one person in Seattle – to raise our taxes I took a risk to try and help these people but found they must first want to help themselves. in Jefferson County, I wonder why they want to do this to us.

Proposition 1 attempts to tackle this problem in an overly simplistic way. One solution it We are getting hit with higher taxes from promotes is “temporary transitory accommoda- every side. Where does it end? tions,” a fancy phrase for tent cities.

“Sad” sums up my feelings about Page 5, paragraph 5, of the Board of County Proposition 1. It has so many problems: big Commissioners resolution that put Proposition paychecks to administrators, 40 years of gov1 on the ballot calls for exploring expanded use ernment oversight, property tax cap reset at of homeless encampments in Jefferson County. the higher rate, an unaccountable slush fund that can be wasted on programs (called “ancilThe state law the resolution points to uses lary costs”) having nothing to do with building those very words, “homeless encampments.” housing, open opportunities to amend the Our commissioners have hidden this detail rules “as needed.” And as property assessfrom us. ments rise, our taxes and rents also rise.

How will tent cities help us? Proposition 1 We are up against such powerful interests promises to attract more homeless with secret pushing hard with their callous agenda. By lives and hidden habits. their own count, Proposition 1 will harm Port Townsend City Manager David many more people than it will ever help. I am Timmons acknowledges that transient one of those people. Please hear me. Don’t do homeless with substance abuse problems are this to us. Vote no on Proposition 1. attracted to Port Townsend’s winter shelter.

The leader of the annual homeless count Jodi Wilke moved to Port Townsend from reports seeing people they have never seen before, coming to our area to enjoy the promise Camano Island in 2014. She raised two boys as a single mother. At 50 she went to nursof free housing. ing school and started a career as a nurse.

We are a small, poor rural county with She currently cares for the elderly in Port a weak economy and few jobs for our young Townsend. people. It is beyond our ability to help Seattle

Bruce McComas: Who Is This Man? A Perspective From Dr. Kent Smith

Chief of Emergency Medicine, Port Townsend, WA I’ve spent time with the dead, and much more time with those in the slow act of dying. It is an unfortunate occupational hazard of a life in medicine. And death is always terrible. But perhaps no death is as terrible as a slow cancer death. I’ve had patients come to the ER with a simple ache or pain, and I’ve had to tell them they are riddled with tumors.

good and bad, find ways to travel and have complex treatments. They were confused by forms, burdened by paperwork, and unsure how to navigate through the hoopla.

All while tied to this awful roller coaster that looked to swallow them at every turn.

Together they decided that no matter what came for them, they wanted to help other people in their situation.

I have watched the sudden terror in their eyes. I have seen patients that seem to get better with treatment, and watched their grief when they learn that their cancer has returned. I have seen victims lose all hope and feel so cheated by God and life that what time they have left is ruined by depression and anger. I have seen spouses become so emotionally fraught that they begin to wish it would all be over. Better the death of a husband than this painful fight. And I have seen those same spouses overcome with guilt because of those thoughts. I have seen families that never recover.

And so Bruce ran for hospital commissioner.

Cancer is a scourge. And a slow cancer death is a painful and horrible roller coaster ride. The ride can last a month. It can last five years.

When I first met Bruce, he mentioned that his wife died of cancer. But I know this of many people, and so I did not think much about it. But then I spoke with one of the doctors that cared for his wife, and what that doctor said startled me. Keep in mind, this doctor is very good. And very experienced. And he told me, “I have never seen anyone, or any couple, walk through death like Bruce did with his wife Teri. I was there as she was dying. I saw them holding hands during her last days. I have never seen a couple have such faith, such peace, be so grateful, and be so thoughtful and polite to the people around them. It was incredible.” Months later a nurse told Bruce, “When I saw how you were with Teri it made me sad, because I realized that I did not have that kind of love with my husband.” These are things I had never heard before.

And I asked myself, who is this man that could go through something so horrible, and suffer so much, and yet in the middle of it still be a witness and a blessing to those around him? In ways they had never seen?

Teri fought cancer for six years. She got treatment here. She got treatment in Seattle. The disease itself felt overwhelming. But on top of all that, she and Bruce had to fight through the maze of insurance companies, sort through doctors both • Paid

Teri died only last October. There were moments when we spoke that Bruce had to stop and fight tears. He told me, “In a way I wish I had another year to get past all this. But God’s timing is what it is. I pray about it all the time. But I just feel like he tells me to keep going.”

And this too, startles me. As everyone knows, the election is upon us. I have met both Cheri Van Hoover and Bruce. They are both honorable people. Both bring good experience to the race. Cheri has a strong medical background. Bruce has managed 320 employees and a $180 million plant. A hospital involves both of those things. I would be honored to work with either of them, and I certainly will. But outside of the politics, there are times when God offers a gift. And we reject it at our own peril.

I believe Bruce is such a gift. There are times when wisdom comes at a dreadful price. I pray that I never have to learn the wisdom that Bruce has learned. I pray that none of us do. But as long as we must help those who suffer, I want a man like Bruce to give his wisdom to me. To share what he learned. This rare man not only survived his wife’s cancer, but against all odds somehow became more hopeful, more dedicated, more grace filled, and more ready to serve than before it began.

All of us struggle. All of us do our best to navigate this complicated world and our complicated health care system. But who better to offer guidance than a man like Bruce, who has walked the walk? Please consider him for hospital commissioner.

Please allow him to give to us what he knows. Please give him a voice.

For all of us.

Bruce McComas for Hospital Commissioner

for and solely representing the views of Dr. Kent Smith, 505 S 336th St. #600, Federal Way, WA 98003 •

Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader

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Jefferson County Proposition 1 Home Opportunity Fund Proposition 1, also called the Home Opportunity Fund, is on the Nov. 7 ballot.

Funds would be administered through a grant process overseen by a volunteer citizen If approved by a simple majority of voters – 50 percent plus 1 – it would establish a fund to board. provide affordable housing for low- or very low-income households including disabled people, If approved, a homeowner with a property assessed at $277,000, the median home value seniors, veterans, seniors and families with children. in Jefferson County, would owe $100 a year.

Jefferson County commissioners declared an emergency in the availability of low and To do that, Jefferson County is proposing to raise property taxes by 36 cents per $1,000 to generate $13.9 million over seven years. The levy would expire after seven years unless very-low-income housing on July 31 when it approved Proposition 1 for consideration.

A copy of that declaration is online at ptleader.com. it was renewed.

Q & A

Yes: Bruce Cowan Yes website: homesnowjefferson.org Contributions: $14,967 raised as of Oct. 11; $2,064 spent, according to state Public Disclosure commission

No: James Scarantino No website: nopropone.com Contributions: Jefferson County Republican Central Committee is funding the effort and information was requested but not received as of Monday, Oct. 16

1. After years of talking about a lack of affordable housing, Jefferson County commissioners declared an emergency this year, in tandem with the Homes Now Proposition 1 proposal. Is there an emergency? If not, why not. If yes, explain.

Yes. The emergency is a severe shortage of rental housing affordable to low-income people. Most of us cannot see the hundreds of people who come through the doors of OlyCAP every year. They are parents and seniors and working people whose rental homes have been sold, whose rents have risen with the market, or who lost homes to foreclosure.

They do what they can, paying too much, crowding together, and finding substandard situations. We must do more.

Maybe not. Homeless numbers are down 50%. Since January, plans for 700 new Port Townsend housing units, including one for 39 affordable homes, have been abandoned. Others have given up trying to add affordable housing. Unreasonable regulations, costly permit delays, high fees and uncooperative agencies run builders off. The city council and county commission have done nothing to fix an obvious problem. Except when pushing higher taxes, they don’t act like there is an emergency.

2. How will Proposition 1 solve or not solve the affordable housing crisis?

We can create housing, especially rental housing, affordable to our low- and very low-income neighbors, housing that will remain affordable for forty years or more. With grants from the Home Opportunity Fund, organizations can secure additional grants and other funding and create hundreds of homes for people who need them most. We also need to look at all other remedies, from infrastructure to zoning to innovation, but those remedies will not create housing as the fund can.

Proposition 1 will make little difference except for low-income households pushed closer to homelessness by a tax that makes housing more expensive. There is no requirement for any timely creation of housing. Units that may be built go to clients of the groups behind Proposition 1. Mill workers, police, teachers, nurses will not get housing. Cherry Street Project waste shows what can be expected. As Seattle’s experience demonstrates, these levies produce few marketwide improvements.

3. The Jefferson County Republican Central Committee is opposing the levy while former leaders of the Jefferson County Democrats are leading the Proposition 1 campaign.

Is affordable housing a partisan issue?

Not to our supporters. Community organizations that usually stay far from the political realm endorse this measure. Our unprecedented support comes from organizations like Habitat for Humanity and COAST and leaders of the faith community. We all share the values of fairness, opportunity, and compassion. Homes Now advocates are people working to preserve the fabric of our community. Homes Now has not sought or received the endorsement or financial support of any political party.

Homes Now ran a secret campaign until right before Proposition 1 hit the ballot. Their campaign began December 2016, had a Seattle consultant and $38,611 budget by March but was not reported. We are investigating campaign disclosure violations. Only the GOP had the ability in this rushed time frame to educate the public about Prop 1’s flaws. Independents (like me) and discerning Democrats are working with Republicans as they learn about Prop 1’s downsides, making this less partisan.

4. Building a sewer in the Tri-Area has been raised as a better long-term solution to affordable housing. Is it? If so, how would you fund it? If not, why not?

Completing the sewer would make it easier to build both marketrate and affordable housing within one small area of the county. New market-rate housing built there would be unaffordable to our very lowincome neighbors, and without Proposition 1 we’d still lack funds to build affordable housing connected to the new infrastructure. Even if sewer funding came through today, it would take many years to complete, and then to develop housing.

Jefferson County has already secured $13.4 million towards the sewer, which Commissioner David Sullivan calls “the key to the longterm strategy to expand the base of affordable housing in Jefferson County.” Accordingly, Port Townsend should participate substantially.

Aggressive pursuit of grants, loans, and bonding must become Priority One. Our state and federal legislators must start producing. We can learn from Clallam County’s success in recently finishing a sewer in Carlsborg with low $500 connection fees.

5. Who stands to benefit from Proposition 1 in your mind and who stands to lose?

We all have much to gain from the Home Opportunity Fund, and we will all give a little. Our community will be stronger when our lowincome working families with children, seniors, veterans, and others have access to the safe, stable housing they need. These homes will help school children get a better start in life. These homes will help seniors maintain their health. These homes will give working people a chance to live near their work. That’s good for everyone.

Primary beneficiaries will be the politically connected groups pushing it. They will be relieved of seeking voluntary donations to pay salaries and program costs. Any housing that may be built will go to their clients. Losers will be seniors on fixed incomes and thousands of low-income homeowners and renters paying 30%, 50% and more for housing and lacking extra money for higher taxes. The community loses if we commit ourselves to this flawed tax hike.

Questions asked by James Scarantino 1. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates over 1,800 Jefferson County low and very low-income homeowners already pay more than 30 percent of their income towards housing. 750 very low-income homeowners pay more than 50 percent. What do you suggest they sacrifice in order to find money to pay the Proposition 1 tax increase?

Bruce Cowan: There are over 10,000 homeowner households, and we want all of them to be able to stay in their homes as long as they want. Even those with high equity may qualify for property tax exemptions. There are 2,300 renter households, and over 1,500 of them have low- or very low-incomes. 825 very-low income renters pay over 50 percent of their income for housing. When forced to move, where do you suggest they live, as they have neither equity nor options?

2. This comment was submitted to the County Commissioners in opposition to Prop 1: “I am retired and on a fixed income. 40% of all my income goes to taxes. I have no discretionary income currently. These taxes will make me homeless.” Imagine that person is in front of you. How would you explain to this person why you feel justified in seeking to raise his taxes?

Bruce Cowan: We hope that this person, living so close to the edge when he testified in July, hasn’t already lost his home because of a car repair or a medical expense or a lost job.

If foreclosure looms, he may need help from free attorneys at Northwest Justice Program. If he has lost his home since then, I hope that he has been able to find a suitable rental or other arrangement. Even with assistance, rentals are nearly impossible to find.

3. If you are so confident that Prop 1 will not result in higher rents, why have you not been proving that claim by securing pledges from landlords and property management companies that they will absorb and not pass their higher taxation costs onto tenants?

Bruce Cowan: That would certainly keep us busy! Many landlords are part of the solution to affordable housing; they care too much about their tenants and our community to raise rents to market levels, and they don’t plan to raise them over Proposition 1. As we look at the cost to landlords, we see amounts from $1.74 a month for an Irondale apartment, $5 for a Port Townsend two-bedroom, and $15 for a large Victorian in Uptown valued at half a million.

Endorsements for Proposition 1: Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County, Port of Port Townsend School District, Peninsula Housing Authority, COAST, Bayside Housing & Services, Olympic Community Action Programs (OlyCAP), Sarge’s Place, EDC Team Jefferson, Puget Sound Advocates for Retiree Action, Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund.

Questions asked by Bruce Cowan 1. It is clear that more and more people who live and work in Jefferson County do not have access to safe, stable homes they can afford. How can we, as a community, respond to that need in the near term?

James Scarantino: Certainly not through Proposition 1. Its timeline foresees no construction until late 2019. It does not require any building but allows unlimited spending on land and other purposes. Right now we can clear away unreasonable regulations and permit delays blocking builders ready to go. ADUs and manufactured housing offer quick solutions.

Vancouver, B.C. uses modular housing.

2. If Proposition 1 is defeated and the Home Opportunity Fund is not created, how can local non-profits secure the outside grants and funding they need to add significantly to the stock of affordable housing?

James Scarantino: Nonprofits should not be trying to force people to subsidize salaries and programs. The Cherry Street fiasco – $1.6 million for 4 apartments – shows some local nonprofits are poor vehicles for this work. Nonprofits that produce results attract individual and foundation support. Squeezing low-income households should not replace fundraising from willing donors. Lastly, these few groups are not the only solution.

Colorado uses pot taxes, while Utah reduced homelessness 91% using other financing to build rapidly.

3. If Prop 1 fails, will the market create housing for very low-income seniors, veterans, and others whose affordable rent is $564 a month or less, as the Home Opportunity Fund will?

James Scarantino: There is little reason to believe the Home Opportunity Fund with its built-in inefficiencies will create housing in any significant quantity. No amount of construction is required. At least 25% goes to salaries, overhead and “ancillary” costs. We have lots of land. Builders wanting to do affordable housing have many units planned. Were they allowed to build, with numerous available federal and state incentives, we would see construction activity. It’s happening elsewhere.

Endorsements against Proposition 1: Jefferson County Republican Party

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Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader

J E F F E R So n Co U nT Y P U BlI C H o SP I T al, dIS TRIC T 2 Bruce McComas

Q & A

Cheri Van Hoover

Position sought: Pos. 2 on Board of Commissioners, Jefferson County Public Hospital District 2

Position sought: Pos. 2 on Board of Commissioners, Jefferson County Public Hospital District 2

Age: 67

Age: 63

Occupation: Chemical engineer, business; former general manager of Port Townsend Paper Corp.

Occupation: Health policy educator, administrator and clinician; certified midwife

Website: brucemccomas.org

Website: cheriforhealth.com

Campaign contributions: $15,363 reported as of Oct. 11; $7,183 in expenses reported as of Oct. 11 to the state Public Disclosure Commission.

Campaign contributions: $22,367 reported as of Oct. 11; $19,247 in expenses reported as of Oct. 11 to the state Public Dislosure Commission.

1. Current Jefferson Healthcare commissioners have described the board as being “dysfunctional” and there is a perceived 3-2 split on the board. How would your election to the board change that?

The Board isn’t dysfunctional, they just don’t always agree. I have worked on other boards that struggled to perform as well as they could.

I’m a good listener and strive to reach understanding of what is being said and the common interests, without passing judgment about who is saying it or what their motives might be. When Boards identify their common interests they find it easier to work on win/win solutions and consensus. I can help achieve that here.

I am independent of any affiliation with current commissioners, all of whom I respect, and will bring a fresh perspective. Qualities that I can contribute to the group include compassion, curiosity, goodwill, collegiality, and love of process. I am a team player dedicated to helping my partners excel. Cooperation and collaboration have been the foundation of my professional and personal relationships. My background in ethics, and years of small group facilitation, will help to promote more functional group dynamics.

2. 42 healthcare providers at Jefferson Healthcare recently signed a statement about the election. In it, they voiced concerned about “a growing politicization around the election” and they voiced support for current CEO Mike Glenn.

What do you think they were trying to say?

I wasn’t involved in their discussion but suspect they are concerned that if things get more contentious on the Board of Commissioners Mike Glenn might decide to go elsewhere. Those providers voiced their support for Mike and would not want to see his leadership end. A lot of good things have happened since Mike became CEO and they support the current direction.

Jefferson Healthcare is fortunate to have a highly skilled and experienced CEO, Mike Glenn, to provide leadership during these perilous and uncertain times for healthcare. The confidence these healthcare providers have in his administration will help the organization survive and thrive. They asked for a new commissioner who would support Jefferson Healthcare’s independence and sustainability, and who will also support continual improvement in the provision of already excellent medical care. This dovetails with my stated priorities and goals.

3. Talk in Washington D.C. about major changes to the Affordable Healthcare Act (aka Obamacare) has been going on for months.

What should Jefferson Healthcare be doing, if anything, to shield itself from any impact of changes?

The District must stay abreast of the conversation and actions in Washington D.C. It should make contingency plans and do “what if” analysis to develop possible action plans for different scenarios if cuts are made to the Affordable Care Act. Those plans should include public involvement in helping set priorities for the services most critical to maintain. It’s critical the District stay financially sound to remain a public hospital district, owned and controlled by the citizens of the county.

The current effort of the Jefferson Healthcare administration to maintain (and continue to build) a generous cushion of cash on hand is an excellent shield against unexpected changes. New programs must be designed for sustainability and all programs must be carefully evaluated on an ongoing basis to determine whether they are meeting essential community needs in the most cost-effective fashion. Innovative uses of emerging technologies, such as telemedicine, should be explored and implemented for further cost savings, when appropriate.

4. Jefferson County is the oldest county in the state of Washington and one of the top 20 oldest counties in the United States.

With that in mind, should Jefferson Healthcare offer any different services than it does now?

Jefferson Healthcare has already been expanding and adding to the services needed by and aging population, oncology, orthopedics, cardiac care and rehab, physical therapy, and the sleep lab. Some of those may need to be augmented or expanded even more. I think the District should consider adding one or more gerontologists to the list of excellent providers that are already part of Jefferson Healthcare. They should also ensure they are coordinating well with Home Health and Hospice for those services.

Gerontology should be available through specialists and appointment times adjusted to allow longer visits for elderly patients. Wellness programs tailored to an aging population should be offered countywide, including classes such as exercise, nutrition, home safety, and fall prevention. These types of classes provide needed social support, in addition to other health benefits. An efficient system of referral for home health is also important to allow for aging in place. Palliative and hospice care should be enhanced.

5. Earlier this year Jefferson Healthcare talked about bringing Discovery Behavioral Healthcare (Jefferson Mental Health) under its umbrella and buying the nonprofit outright.

Now it’s talking about an affiliation instead. What’s your take on this issue?

Financially the close affiliation is better for both JHC and Discovery Behavioral Health than an acquisition. Federal regulations would have harmed both organizations if JHC had acquired DBH. I think the close affiliation will allow both entities to do what they do best while integrating mental health and chemical dependency services into the clinics and hospital. This is another example of where Jefferson Healthcare is on the cutting edge and creating a model for other rural hospitals in Washington State.

Integration of behavioral health and primary care services is one of my top priorities. I am impressed with the well-considered plan that Jefferson Healthcare has developed in collaboration with Discovery Behavioral Health to pursue this goal and support both organizations.

I appreciate Jefferson Healthcare’s thoughtful analysis of the economic barriers to purchase and the creative work that went into developing a plan that should improve mental health and chemical dependency services for the community. I look forward to its implementation.

6. A number of people have said they feel both candidates are qualified for the position. So why should voters pick you over your opponent?

I have actually done most of the duties required of a commissioner of a public board. I know the difference between management and governance because I have done both and have held positions with fiduciary responsibilities. I have experience in working with diverse groups to meet the needs of the citizens of the county. I have real world, not theoretical and academic, experience in developing and implementing board governance policies and operating policies for 3 non-profits and the school board.

I am expert in healthcare policy – the intersection of government, regulation, law, and healthcare delivery – having taught it to graduate students for 13 years. I bring a unique breadth and depth experience in healthcare, having worked in administrative and clinical positions in private hospitals, nonprofit organizations, an HMO, and as UCSF medical school faculty. I am skilled at problem identification and approach problem solving from a systems perspective. A published author, I communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.

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with the tour boat,” Hanke said.

Hanke is concerned that the point currently loses money.

“We don’t charge a lot for what we’re renting out and we really can’t, because the facilities are in pretty poor condition,” Hanke said, adding that preservation of point buildings should be a goal.

Hanke questioned handing control to the Maritime Center, saying, “As commissioners, we really haven’t had a clear picture of what it is the Maritime Center wants to do.”

As a tenant, he has the option of airing grievances at public port meetings, but “with the Maritime Center, I don’t. I have a board that’s going to make decisions for me,” Hanke said.

PARTNERSHIPS Hanke said an industrial development district could help fund the Point Hudson breakwater or a new boat ramp in Quilcene.

When asked about public-private partnerships, Clinefelter said he supports

the idea if they create familywage jobs and if they could take some challenges off the port’s plate.

Beck said he would also support public-private partnerships.

“I would probably go with it because it would help the port financially,” Beck said.

“It sounds like that would work better for the most part, because [the port wouldn’t] have to maintain buildings,” Beck said.

Hanke favors such partnerships and said other ports in the area are already using such partnerships for cold storage facilities on port property, or by renting space to the wine industry, as is the case at the Port of Walla Walla.

“It’s been hugely successful and it’s really utilized the space around the airport,” he said of the Walla Walla port.

The port could work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which has supported such partnerships, he said.

Putney said, “These kinds of partnerships can rally bootstrap economic development.”

He favors doing agricultural processing or cold

storage on port property using USDA funds, and said economic activity in the rural parts of the county could result in lowering housing pressure on Port Townsend.

MARKETING When asked how the port could use existing resources to increase revenue, Hanke said the port needs to do more marketing and to use Google analytics to see where visitors to the port’s website are located.

Putney said the port “may not always be the least expensive option” and should market itself as a more upscale product instead of a generic one and take steps to ensure that every customer at the port has a positive experience.

Clinefelter favors boosting manufacturing jobs similar to the Port Townsend Foundry and to bring in more boats so more repair work could be done.

Beck said he has worked at a lot of trade shows and said the more the port markets itself, the more business it would get.

“I’ve brought several tugboats into this marina,” he said.

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still time to register. The cutoff date is Oct. 30 to register in person at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend. Johnson cautioned that registration is not for people who are moving from one county to another in the state, only those new to the state.

BALLOT REMINDERS Johnson also reminds voters to look at both sides of the ballot, because most ballots have races or issues on both sides.

She also said that voters who want their ballots to be counted on Election Day should be sure to mail the ballots early.

And for those who plan on mailing their ballot on Election Day, she urged those voters to check when the mail is to be picked up before dropping the ballot in the box.

“If you mail it on Election Day, have it hand-canceled,” she suggested, rather than risk not having the ballot officially postmarked on Nov. 7.

Anyone interested in tracking where their ballot is can do so by going online to myvote.wa.gov. By typing in your name and date of birth, you can see where the ballot is. That same website also has a voter guide and drop-box locations, Johnson said.

On the ballot

Proposition 1 A property tax levy to create a Home Opportunity Fund to provide housing for low- or very

low-income households. A levy of 36 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value would raise $1.2 million starting in 2018. If approved, the levy would be collected for seven years.

Jefferson County Fire Protection District 5 A proposal to authorize a levy for collection in 2018 not to exceed $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value. If approved, voters would establish the $1.50 as the regular property tax levy for the district’s maintenance and operation levy.

Port of Port Townsend Commissioner, District 2 Brad Clinefelter Bill Putney Port of Port Townsend Commissioner, District 3 Peter W. Hanke Keith Beck Jefferson County Public Hospital District 2 Commissioner, Position 1 Cheri Van Hoover Bruce J. McComas Chimacum School District Director, District 1 Sarah Martin Ron Riggle

Chimacum School District, District 5

Jack McKay Wilma L. Hackman

Quilcene Fire District No. 2 Commissioner, Position 1 2-year unexpired term Art Frank Wayne Siscoe

Proposition: Idea surfaced a year ago at conference sixth annual North Olympic Peninsula Regional Forum on Affordable Housing and Homelessness in Blyn on Nov. 16, 2016, when Greg Winter of the Opportunity Council explained Home value: Monthly Annual how Bellingham had implemented $250,000 $7.50 $90 such a program in 2012. $277,000 $8.33 $100 “OlyCAP expressed an interest $300,000 $9 $108 $400,000 $12 $144 in doing something like that here,” $500,000 $15 $180 said Cowan, who listed Olympic Source: Jefferson County Community Action Programs (OlyCAP) Executive Director Dale Accusation: People supporting Wilson and OlyCAP Housing Proposition 1 did a lot of work behind Director Kathy Morgan, as well as closed doors.

Jefferson County Commissioner Statement: There’s no list of projects Pedersen: “What Proposition 1 David Sullivan and Bayside that the money would support, and those Cowan: The idea for a Home Housing Services Managing projects should come first, before a levy would do is adopt a process for funding affordable housing projects, rather Opportunity Fund began with the Director Aislinn Palmer, among the is proposed. ▼Continued from page 1

as the only option authorized for the county that would meet our funding needs.”

In drafting the proposed levy, Cowan said proponents also were conscious of the $5.90 cap, “so we left room for school and fire levies, as well as the sheriff, who’d expressed interest in a levy lid lift. Our goal was to have a minimal impact on taxpayers, while still providing funding for workforce housing.”

Cost of Home Opportunity Fund levy

than waiting for specific affordable housing proposals to be submitted before we applied for funding. The folks who are voting ‘no’ on Proposition 1 want to see the projects before they approve the money. But not only does it take a lot of preparation time just to get that money, but it also costs a lot of money for many of these projects to get to the point where they can be submitted.”

mix of “housing and social services providers who started talking about the proposal.

“It wasn’t formal or taking place behind closed doors,” Cowan said of people from the organizations who deal with housing issues meeting regularly to talk about what could be done to address affordable housing issues in Jefferson County.

According to Cowan, the group knew it would need to come up with a plan that would help organizations that deal with housing issues secure additional funding for affordable housing, while still being palatable to the voters of Jefferson County.

Here are more of the people you will hurt by voting for Prop 1 Please listen to them.

Lynn: Proposition 1 “is detrimental to many of us trying to survive. Some people have mentioned in the paper that ‘ it only adds up to [a small amount] and that it won’t break anybody.’ It’s not just this levy and tax. It’s a combination of all of them. And, yes, many of us are at our breaking point. I don’t live in a fancy house and can’t even afford to fix the many problems such as a leaking roof. I I have friends in the same boat.

Martha: “Our property taxes went up this year. The State is going to hit us next year. We don’t need the County to hit us, too. We seniors are going to be priced right out of our homes. Give us a break!”

Lois: “I am nearing the age when I would hope to slow down a bit and think of retiring. I am worried about having such a tax burden in the coming years that I will not be able to keep my home. Increasing my tax burden will most likely make me one of the people that will be forced to sell my home... and place me on the rolls of needing low cost housing. You will create a whole other burden for the community.”

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reports that there are over 3000 Jefferson County households struggling to keep their homes, 1810 are already paying more than 50% of their income for property taxes and mortgages.

Please don’t add to their hardship

Love your neighbors, vote no on Prop 1.

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rd of Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County Yes on Prop 1. The Home Opportunity Fund will create ffordable places to live throughout Jefferson County.

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McComas has patient understanding

If you understand issue, vote for Proposition 1

While I was CEO at Jefferson Healthcare I had the opportunity to work with Bruce McComas in a variety of settings.

Bruce served on several Jefferson Hospital/Healthcare Committees including the finance committee and the physician hospital community organization. Bruce provided excellent counsel as a community and business representative. His business wisdom combined with his community and patient advocacy was important to our success in working towards improved quality of care for all.

Among the other activities I was involved with Bruce on was the Community Education Foundation for which he provided leadership to bring the school leadership together with a variety of community leaders to work towards improving our local educational system.

I can say with great confidence that Bruce possesses the community commitment, the business and patient understandings to be an exceptional hospital commissioner.

VIC DIRKSEN Port Townsend

You bet I’m voting for Proposition 1.

In the last couple of years, I have come to understand at a gut level what it means when someone says we need more low-cost rentals.

Three different families in my church have been unable to find a place to live when they were forced to move – landlord selling the house, health issues, fire in their trailer.

These families had little children, so we housed them for awhile. We are at the point where almost all hourly employees: cooks, caregivers, grocery baggers, gardeners, retail clerks, housecleaners, etc. don’t make enough money to live near their work.

We expect them to go south far enough to find affordable housing and drive to work on their limited income? OK, I get it. We need more affordable homes.

JENIFER A.T. TAYLOR Port Townsend

Fix regulations before raising taxes The property tax levy to fund “affordable” housing, without fixing the causes of the problem, is sheer folly. The zoning, infrastructure, building codes, regulations and permit processes that Jefferson County has imposed on our business operations, company facilities and housing construction, are among the most restrictive and costly in Washington state, limiting good jobs and making housing expensive.

The seven-year limit on the life of this levy is illusionary. Without fixing the underlying problems, housing will never be affordable.

This tax will make existing housing more expensive, hurting elderly people on limited budgets and renters who will face increased rents.

The board administering the proposed fund is to be totally composed of unelected political appointees and the very loose constrains on this fund make it ripe for waste, fraud and abuse.

Vote no on Proposition 1. We need good jobs not more taxes.

GENE FARR Port Townsend

Putney would be agent for family-wage jobs The Port of Port Townsend is the most important agency for economic development in the county. Bill Putney wants to be your agent for family wage jobs throughout the county.

Over seven years, Bill Putney has regularly attended Port commission meetings. Bill knows the complexities of every facet of the Port’s operations.

He works collaboratively with citizens, Commissioners, and staff on policy and daily issues.

Bill brings economic development vision beyond the boundaries of Port Townsend. He has volunteered his electronics expertise to install an automated weather system at Jefferson County International Airport.

He knows how to create new aviation oriented businesses. More importantly he wants to capitalize on existing core economic sectors like agriculture, aquaculture, and small to medium high tech businesses to prosper in Hadlock, Chimacum, and Quilcene.

Vote for Bill Putney, Port commissioner, he wants to hear from you. He will work for you.

JILL HAMILTON Port Hadlock

Pro affordable housing, anti Proposition 1 I am pro affordable housing, but Proposition 1 is full of holes. With the current increase in property valuation and state education taxes, yearly rent on my four-bedroom house just to cover costs is $14,400. With “profit” and “contingencies” we have $18,000 per year requiring a family income of $60,000. $60K is above median for our area which means that more than 50 percent of the people cannot afford this rent.

Since the county declared a “Housing Emergency” take some of the sewer funds for Port Hadlock and begin to ”fix” this emergency.

Spend time to create a real plan with real criteria and resubmit next year. Don’t push an emotional issue without real logic behind it.

Fix the zoning and building permit problems that make affordable housing impossible.

DAVID E. JOHNSON Port Townsend

More election letters: A13 education, clinical experience and national recognition as a leader in healthcare who wants to share all that with citizens who own our hospital district. Because she wants to give back through public service.

Go to her website, see what she is really about and give her amazing résumé your attention.

You will come to the same conclusion.

Elect Cheri hospital commissioner.

JUDITH MAVES-KLATT Port Townsend

McComas has been manager, consumer We are fortunate to have seen Jefferson Healthcare grow and improve over many years, as well as to have been friends with Bruce and Teri McComas during those years.

We believe that Bruce will be a great member of the board and use his skills as a manager and a consumer of our healthcare services to make them even better for all of Jefferson County.

Bruce has given his time and talent in many ways to our community, and we are grateful that he is willing to offer them again as a member of the hospital commission.

We urge you to vote with us in support of Bruce McComas on Nov. 7.

CARL and SUE SIDLE Port Townsend

Objective oversight needed; Vote Van Hoover

My choice for the Jefferson Healthcare commissioner position is one who is not currently involved in multiple committees, volunteerism and liaisons at the hospital.

To provide realistic objective oversight for both the positive and problem aspects of care for our public district hospital, a commissioner needs a view from the outside.

Cheri Van Hoover has broad experience in many aspects of quality health care delivery and who will have sensitivity to the needs, concerns of persons in the county. She will also bring a fresh view from her experience at multiple other facilities to respectfully work with others at commission meetings.

SHIRLEY WILLIAMS I’m asking for your vote to reelect Brad Port Townsend Clinefelter as commissioner of the Port of Port Townsend. He has brought about the necessary changes in administration, safety of workers and public.

He follows the ports strategic plan, he The Jefferson County Medical Society put in place a scoring matrix for ranking projects priorities. His background in Port has endorsed Bruce McComas for hospital operations and wealth of knowledge of the board. We are an independent professional organization of all physicians, physician inner workings is the real deal.

He supports the growth of working assistants, and nurse practitioners in class family wage “Jobs” in aviation, Jefferson County.

As dedicated medical professionals, we marine trades and all sectors of the Jefferson County work force, while main- have a unique understanding of the health taining the quality of life for those who live needs and priorities of our community. and work here. We need to stay on course As rural hospitals disappear throughout the and Brad has worked very hard to better country in the face of uncertain government our community and bring the Port of Port policy, changing insurance reimburseTownsend back from the brink of disaster. ments, and technological advancements, He is open, understanding and a working we are gravely concerned for the future of family man that has made the tough deci- Jefferson Healthcare when it is being led by a self-described dysfunctional board of sions to preserve our port district.

PETER R. LANGLEY commissioners.

We believe McComas brings the right Port Townsend skill set to this job. We think his understanding of the role of a governing board, and his executive experience in leading another large corporation in our community is what is needed to ensure our hospital I oppose Proposition I, but I support remains a strong, just, and trusted instituthe goal of providing affordable housing tion long into the future STEPHEN ERICKSON in Jefferson County. It is a social good to Port Townsend have a broad mixture of people, including

Clinefelter has change, we should re-elect him

Medical society endorses McComas

Better source of funding needed for housing

those of different economic status.

Instead of a broad tax which ought to be imposed to accomplish a social good, Proposition I – a special levy on homeowners – is class legislation at its most blatant.

This levy would coerce money from a specific socio-economic class, those who can afford to own their home, and spend it for the benefit of another socio-economic class, those who cannot afford to own their home.

Why not use a more broadly based Although designed with good intentions, Jefferson County’s Prop 1 doesn’t source of funding? The county could raise appear to be well thought-out. Increasing sales taxes slightly and a much broader property taxes – each year for the next group of people would pay for affordable seven years – will become an additional housing.

Proposition I is not the answer as it burden to property owners living on a constitutes class legislation that will bring fixed-income.

For this reason alone, I will vote No rancor between the haves and have-nots.

DAVID LANGUM to Proposition 1. Requiring homeownPort Townsend ers who are barely making ends meet to pay more is a poor way to fix affordable housing.

In seven years another levy on property tax might be proposed.

The calloused argument from Prop 1 Speaking from experience I can say supporters to those on a fixed income is with certainty that campaigning is hard that it “only” amounts to X amount of work. dollars.

One way that a hardworking camExcept that often after the third week paigner does that work is doorbelling. of each month there may be little “X Cheri Van Hoover, the candidate I’m amount of dollars” leftover. voting for, has to be the hardest working An immediate, yet compassionate, doorbeller to hit the bricks in Jefferson solution: anyone who supports Prop 1 County in long time. Not knowing if you and has the means can set aside living will encounter a friendly face or a huge, space inside their own homes for neigh- playful pup takes real dedication, deterbors needing help. mination and desire to serve.

DIANE JERICH-DOMIN Why does Cheri want to serve? Because Port Ludlow she has spent a career gaining the broad

Proposition 1 not well thought out

A desire to serve keeps Van Hoover doorbelling

Hackman motivates, engages, vote for her

I know Wilma Hackman as very dedicated volunteer for the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, where she helped create motivating and engaging experiences for students and demonstrated a great love for children and commitment to quality education. Wilma would be perfect on the Chimacum School Board. I urge you to vote for her!

JUDY D’AMORE Port Townsend

Proposition 1 offers power of leveraging I attended the Proposition 1 information meeting in Port Townsend and learned more detail about leveraging and I am excited.

With the passage of Proposition 1, in one year we would get $1.9 million in revenues from the increase in property taxes - that increase in taxes is an average of $9 per month per property taxed.

With that $1.9 million in Proposition 1 tax revenues, we could get matching money from the state and federal governments, and other housing fund investors.

For every one dollar of this tax money, it could be matched with four or five dollars. That would be $7.9 million for a 4 to 1 match, or $9.5 million if matched at $5 for ever $1 we put in. That is the power of leveraging.

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C 8 • Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader

P o R T o F P o R T T o WnSE nd, d I S TRIC T 2

Q & A

Bill Putney

Brad Clinefelter

Position sought: District 2, Port of Port Townsend

Position sought: District 2, Port of Port Townsend

Age: 71

Age: 57

Occupation: Retired – Currently Chief Engineer - KPTZ

Occupation: BC Marine Services Website: reelectbradforportcommission.com

Website: PutneyForThePort.VOTE Campaign contributions: $7,205.10

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1. What do you see is the No. 1 priority of the Port of Port Townsend? How would you address that priority?

To follow our Port’s memorialized mission to serve the citizens of Jefferson County by responsibly maintaining and developing property and facilities to promote sustainable economic growth, to provide community access to Port facilities and services, and to protect and maintain our community resources and maritime heritage.

I’d take into consideration all seven elements of the port’s Strategic Plan in decision processes and employ the consistency priority matrix for all capital planning.

The Port has to get to get its financial house in order. The Port now has more than $20,000,000 of critical infrastructure maintenance projects. The Port’s cash reserves are at an alarming low. The bond capacity is at its limit. And personnel expenses are climbing.

I will work to set new direction that include income generating economic development projects across the county. I will monitor expenses closely and craft policies that will improve port processes.

2. There has been a lot of discussion about the failing jetties at Point Hudson as well as the future of that port-owned property overall. What would you like to see happen at Point Hudson?

The Port has commenced and is in the process of completing a very in-depth Port Townsend and Jefferson County community-wide comprehensive feasibility analysis to determine what improvements may be possible to economically and socially enhance Point Hudson. This considerable effort focuses on community values and what are the possibilities for changes that would be commensurate with the unique nature of Point Hudson. As possibilities are identified we must work together as a community to determine what is appropriate.

Although not part of the Historic District, Point Hudson is an integral part of many activities that generate significant income for the community. Changing Point Hudson in significant ways risks the destruction of this vital asset.

The port cannot allow the Point Hudson jetties to become ineffective.

However, repairing them will exhaust port financial reserves leaving nothing to deal with other emergencies.

A collaboration of port, city and stakeholders has to be formed to take on this challenge.

3. What is your take on the proposed Industrial Development District?

First, before any further discussions take place regarding the I.D.D., I firmly believe the port needs to focus some resources and energy to create a Port Strategic Advisory Committee. This committee should hopefully include a widely diverse group of the citizens of Jefferson County who would be tasked with determining if and when an I.D.D. should be initiated and how it should be best implemented to service Jefferson County communities and the Port of Port Townsend.

The IDD is a powerful tool, which may be used three times in the life of a port. The port has previously used one of its three IDD tax levies to fix the Point Hudson jetty.

If the taxpayers of Jefferson County are going to bear this significant burden, there must be a clear path for the port and the county toward a better economic future. Economic development is the appropriate use of this tool.

4. The Port of Port Townsend serves the entire county and all taxpayers support the port. So what should the port be doing to support those areas as well?

As I stated above, efforts need to be focused on creating a Port Strategic Advisory Committee. One of the committee’s priorities should be conducting a full review of the current Port Strategic Plan and make amendments as necessary to update the Strategic Plan ensuring that it continues to serve as a living document that works in the best interests of Jefferson County communities and the Port of Port Townsend. Partnerships must be formed between the port and all local governments.

Public ports are assigned two tasks by the state Legislature. Running a seaport and airport is half the job. The other half is countywide economic development. The port must work in concert with communities all over the county to broaden our economic base, bring new compatible businesses and new living wage jobs up and down our county.

I will work with the other commissioners in collaboration with communities to craft a new direction for the port that includes significant economic development.

5. At the end of your fouryear term, what would you hope to have accomplished as a port commissioner?

A substantial increase in development of for-profit businesses which employ family wage level jobs countywide. Port Commission and Administration form new partnerships with Jefferson County and City of Port Townsend to develop and improve facilities to foster sustainable economic growth. Presently the Port’s many capital needs far exceeds the Port’s financial capacity to address these needs and I hope through joint efforts we can accomplish moving our port onto a financially solid foundations.

The problems the port now faces took a long time to create. I expect that it will take a long time and a lot of effort to resolve them. My hope is that I can help to set a new vision for the port that will build a more vibrant and inclusive future for the citizens of Jefferson County. I want to build strong collaborations with other elected officials to start to solve common problems and execute on common opportunities.

6. What do you see as the difference between you and your opponent and why should voters pick you?

There is no substitute for experience. My life-time background in marine industries has served well working as a team with fellow Commissioners and the new port administration during my first four year term as Commissioner.

Our port is now on a trajectory of responsible planning and prioritization. These efforts will continue as long as the present course set by the Port of Port Townsend Commission is not altered.

All of the hard working employees of the port are focused on the marine half of the port’s mandate. Over the years, marine interests have dominated the port commission. My opponent continues that legacy.

I bring added breadth of experience as an entrepreneur, technologist, project manager and team builder to the commission. I have shown leadership, tenacity and a willingness to put myself on the line to accomplish important projects that benefit the citizens of Jefferson County

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Wednesday, October 18, 2017 • C 9

P o R T o F P o R T T o WnSE nd, d I S TRIC T 3

Q & A

Keith Beck

Pete Hanke

Position sought: District 3, Port of Port Townsend

Position sought: District 3, Port of Port Townsend

Age:43

Peter Hanke

Occupation: Retired Tug Boat Captain, Small Business Owner

age: 59 Occupation: Self Employed, Own and operate Puget Sound Express, Inc.

Website: facebook.com/electkeithbeck Contributions: None (No campaign reporting required. (MINI Filer))

Campaign contributions: None

1. What do you see is the No. 1 priority of the Port of Port Townsend? How would you address that priority?

The number one priority for the Port of Port Townsend is bringing in port economy. For example, the land and resources are not used to the best of the port’s ability. As port commissioner, I would utilize the unused land next to the airport that is owned by the port. It could be used as the proposed industrial development district. If the port is bringing in revenue.

First priority is to make the Port financially viable by increasing operating revenue and decreasing operating expense. Right now our operating revenue and expense lines are merging. If we can aggressively market the Port through rate incentives and ‘adword’ campaigns such as Google, I believe we can increase the revenue immediately by filling our boatyard storage facility with new customers hauling their vessels for maintenance. If we could make a difference of only $250,000 on either side of the ledger, it would relieve the current pressure on operating income.

2. There has been a lot of discussion about the failing jetties at Point Hudson as well as the future of that port-owned property overall. What would you like to see happen at Point Hudson?

Port Hudson is a landmark that is available for our residents. I would like to see all parties (county, port, and city of Port Townsend) work together to utilize the property to its full extent. Port Hudson should be a place that the county and its citizens are proud of.

Point Hudson lies at the heart of Port Townsend; its future should and will be tied to the interests of the community that surround it. The Port should and will consider this reality when looking at how best to manage Point Hudson into the future. With regard to the reconstruction of the jetty, there is an imbalance between the large cost to replace the jetty and the small operating income that comes from operations. This is a community asset and should be a community effort to help the Port finance the reconstruction costs.

3. What is your take on the proposed Industrial Development District?

The port has unused land next to the airport that could be developed into an industrial park. Small businesses could rent or lease from the port on the land. This would bring in revenue as well as jobs to the county. If the port reached out to other small boat companies and maritime businesses to lease land, more revenue and businesses could be brought into Jefferson County.

I believe, the IDD should be created and used has a tool to help finance the reconstruction of the Point Hudson jetty, which becomes the communities contribution to this cause. I also believe, the funds should be used to help foster public/private ventures, with the goal of creating more jobs and economic vitality in our county. These funds could become a very powerful tool to create infrastructure for small business throughout Jefferson county.

4. The Port of Port Townsend serves the entire county and all taxpayers support the port. So what should the port be doing to support those areas as well?

The outlining areas have been mostly forgotten about because of the bigger issues in Port Townsend. The maintenance and support of these places should be upgraded and maintained. As a port commissioner, I would support a maintenance regiment.

The previous answer really speaks to my take on how the Port can be effective throughout Jefferson county. If you look at what Port districts have done with IDD funds throughout the state of Washington, it becomes obvious that these funds can become effective tools to bring real change throughout the county. One example could be the construction of a cold storage facility for the farmers in center valley to cooperatively use in storing their produce.

5. At the end of your fouryear term, what would you hope to have accomplished as a port commissioner?

At the end of my four-year term, as port commissioner, I would like to have a stable and secure port budget. A better maintenance service for all ports would be in effect. A light industrial park would be started to entice new small industrial businesses that would come to our county and support the small businesses that are already here.

To see the Port of Port Townsend stabilized with good cash flow for operations. In addition to have a short term and long term plan in place for capital improvements and long term projects with the bonding capacity and cash reserves to see these improvements and projects being implemented on a timely schedule.

6. What do you see as the difference between you and your opponent and why should voters pick you?

I have been interested in the port for many years. My family has lived in Jefferson County for five generations. I understand the needs and concerns of the community members that reside in District 3 and Jefferson County. This position is to bring a voice to District 3, which I know I can do well. I would like to represent the county longer than one or two terms, but decades. I would like to see all projects carried out and into the future.

I have been a moorage tenant and a lease tenant operating a business at Point Hudson marina, for over thirty years. I am also an airport tenant and have maintained a plane and hanger there for six years.

I have used the marine trades at Boat Haven marina, to work on our boats for the last thirty years. Lastly, I am in incumbent, which I believe, gives me a unique insight into the complex issues that revolve around trying to achieve these goals for the Port of Port Townsend.

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C 10 • Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader

C H IM a C U M SCH o o l Bo a R d d I R E CToR, PoS . 1

Q & A

Sara Martin

Ron Riggle

Position sought: Chimacum School Board Director, Position 1

Position sought: Chimacum School Board Director, Position 1

Age: 44 on election

Age: 56

Occupation: Legal Assistant

Occupation: Business owner

Website: None

Website: None

Campaign contributions: None

Campaign contributions: None

1. Now that that the state Legislature has acted on state funding for schools related to the McCleary decision, how do you think this could impact the Chimacum School District?

The recent fix by the legislature will restrict districts’ abilities to receive levy funds. This will leave Chimacum with nearly $1 million shortfall. It is the state’s duty to amply fund education, but until a permanent solution is reached, we need to be diligent in finding secure funding sources and managing the district’s resources.

I believe we have a very capable financial team that has been preparing for this for some time. Art is very capable of taking the school in a direction that will make sure we have he money for education.

2. The Chimacum School District failed to pass a $29.1 million school improvement bond in April 2016 by a narrow margin. What’s the next step for the district to take on this issue?

The needs are still there. The district recently completed a detailed facilities inspection and evaluation, providing the district with an assessment of the state of its facilities. This will allow it to prioritize its needs and opportunities and develop a long term facilities plan. This plan may be the level of detail the voters were looking for.

The problems that needed to be fixed have been addressed without the money from the failed bond, with declining enrollment we do not need to expend the primary. We need to get our budget in order and concentrate on education so that our students are prepared when they graduate our school. If another bond is attempted we need more community input and transparency.

3. Consolidation of services between the Chimacum and Port Townsend school districts has been raised as a way to reduce costs for both districts. What programs or services might potentially benefit from consolidation?

Transportation and food services come to mind as services that could possibly benefit from consolidation, in order to share overhead costs.

Sports facilities, for example ball fields or swimming pools, could be shared.

I would like to see consolidation of some classes and add some technical classes so our students don’t need to be bused to Bremerton to receive education in culinary, welding and other classes. We need classes in carpentry, auto body and mechanics, classes that prepare students for a career who don’t want to go to college.

4. Is the Chimacum School District doing enough to prepare students for “the real world?” If not, what should it be doing?

The world is constantly changing, and students’ needs for preparing for it change too. It is the district’s duty to prepare all students to reach their fullest potential. Part of that is identifying and assessing each student’s individual strengths, interests, and needs, addressing them early and honestly to make the most of the student’s time in public school, and helping each student to formulate goals and plans for after high school so that each is best prepared to reach their fullest potential.

We need to teach our kids job skills, budgeting, life skills not just prepping them for college. We have a small percentage that go on to earn degrees and would better serve our majority of students by training them in skills to get jobs on graduation.

5. What do you bring to the Chimacum School Board that is different from your opponent?

I have almost four years’ experience on the Chimacum School Board.

In addition I have a career in public service at the state and county level, working for the benefit of my community. I have a child with many more years in the district in front of him, and we are both proud to be part of this community, so I want to do my part in making Chimacum the very best.

As I don’t know my opponents skills I can only address my own, I have skills in budgeting a business, I am skilled in building, electrical, mechanical I have team skills from 20 years coaching. I am a life long resident of this community and spent 13 years in Chimacum schools and have three kids, two that graduated and my youngest a senior. I believe in education and putting the money where it most benefits our students.

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Wednesday, October 18, 2017 • C 11

C H IM a C UM SCH o o l Bo a R d d I R E CToR, PoS . 5

Q & A

Wilma Hackman

Jack McKay

Position sought: Chimacum School Board Director, Position 5

Position sought: Chimacum School Board Director, Position 5

Age: 72

Age: 79

Occupation: Retired

Occupation: Executive Director, The Horace Mann League of the USA

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1. Now that the state Legislature has acted on state funding for schools related to the McCleary decision, how do you think this could impact the Chimacum School District?

The McCleary decision was a good start but until there’s a basic change in Washington’s regressive tax structure we’ll have school funding issues. People need to understand that the additional 91 cents per $1,000 assessed value is only about half the revenue of the phased out M&O Levies. Hopefully, voters will be willing to support the lower “Enrichment Levies.” The District’s challenge will be to clarify what is “basic education” and what is “enrichment.” Community input and support will be crucial.

The recent legislation changes help the funding of basic education.

That is good. As state taxes increase funding, the local school levy taxes will decrease. Likewise, state regulations on how to allocate the funds will increase and the local school board’s autonomy will decrease. I haven’t been convinced that that the legislation has reduced inequities between the property rich and poor districts. Overall, for Chimacum, state funding will increase, but the funding disparities between districts still exist.

2. The Chimacum School District failed to pass a $29.1 million school improvement bond in April 2016 by a narrow margin. What’s the next step for the district to take on this issue?

There are many strong school supporters who want the very best for our children and others whose priority is to provide the bare bones to keep taxes down. The “narrow margin” in between are careful shoppers who make sure they really need something before buying. Community input is essential to pinpoint what they’ll invest in. The recently completed MENG facilities report could be an excellent tool to share with the public to assess funding priorities for maintenance and upgrades.

The school board, as representatives of the citizens and taxpayers, are in a dilemma. They have some costly and difficult option: 1) Repair and upgrade old buildings. 2) Demolish the old buildings and build new schools. 3) Delay and restudy the dilemma in five to ten years. Or 4) a combination of the first three. The school board is currently studying their options. Each option requires a funding now or in the future — likely at a higher cost. I’d support upgrading where cost effective and replace buildings that are beyond the tipping point of maintaining.

3. Consolidation of services between the Chimacum and Port Townsend school districts has been raised as a way to reduce costs for both districts. What programs or services might potentially benefit from consolidation?

Merging districts to reduce administrative and facilities costs has been suggested and rejected in the past for many reasons including strong community loyalty. More limited cooperation could certainly be effective. There is already some sharing of staff, providing full-time employment where both schools need only part time. It’s a good opportunity for expanding curriculum choices. Sharing expensive laboratory or technical training facilities could be explored, but moving students back and forth is more problematic than moving staff.

Yes, I am in favor of the consolidation of services in area that would enhance the education of students, reduce costs, and being more efficient and effective.

Cooperative programs could be the joint employment of teachers in the area of special education, advanced placement, vocational programs, along with science and technology. Services that could be consolidated would be transportation, custodial services, food services, as well as the joint purchasing of supplies. Many of these ideas are already being done.

4. Is the Chimacum School District doing enough to prepare students for “the real world?” If not, what should it be doing?

Chimacum’s doing well, but we can always aspire to do better. In today’s “real world” academia isn’t the primary source of information.

We’re inundated with information from every direction. Schools’ most critical function must be to teach students at all levels how to evaluate information critically; how to determine what is true, what is important, what is valuable? The cyber-world is real now and our children need to know how to navigate it intelligently, not just master it technically.

Yes, the Chimacum Schools are doing well at preparing students for the real world. Graduates can continue their education at major universities, community colleges and vocational trade schools. Others are successful in apprentice programs or the military. Chimacum students are doing very well because they are prepared with the skills knowledge that allow them to have choices about their future. We don’t know what the jobs will be in the future, but they are prepared to adjust and adapt to a changing world of work.

5. What do you bring to the Chimacum School Board that is different from your opponent?

I have a Masters Degree in teaching and years of experience in education, but the School Board isn’t a professional association. It’s a body of community members. Moving here in 1987, working in Chimacum Schools, I found myself at the heart of things: connected with people and organizations. I’ve been a very active volunteer organizing local events, projects, fundraisers, environmental education activities. I ran the non-profit ECHHO office for 14 years. I know this community and work hard for it.

Good judgment backed by successful leadership in education, professional associations, and community service organizations. Successful experience backed by being responsible for facilities, the school budget, contract negotiations with teachers and support staff. Solid theory backed by life-long learning on why and how students learn, how teachers teach, how the curriculum is organized, how administrators lead, and why citizens support reasonable requests to support their schools.

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Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader

Disco Bay fire service asks for M&O levy Fire chief: If levy passes, district would have an annual budget of $100,000

“Our newest piece of equipment is a utility vehicle made in 2004.”

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Discovery Bay Volunteer Fire and Rescue’s property tax levy lid lift for maintenance and operations is long overdue, according to Jefferson County District 5 Fire Chief Willie Knoepfle.

“We’re finally asking for enough money to schedule maintenance rather than repairs,” Knoepfle said of the proposal, which appears on the Nov. 7 ballot.

If approved by the voters, the levy would be collected in 2018. It would not exceed $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value, and it would serve as a baseline for computing subsequent levy limitations, he said. The district currently collects $1 per $1,000 property value.

Commissioners adopted the ballot measure July 12. To be approved, the levy lid lift needs a simple majority of voters (50 percent plus one) to pass.

“We’ve been running under budget for a long time. We’re running out of the last bit of timber tax,” Knoepfle said of the need.

Knoepfle said that the district has conducted its required maintenance and testing of equipment every year, so “it has not fallen below standard,” but the station hasn’t been able to schedule nonessential, non-mandated maintenance for its equipment and facilities.

“We’ve put it off, but we’ve done all that

we can afford,” Knoepfle said. “Two years ago, we went to Shelton for some used firehose, because ours was outdated. Everything we buy is used. Our utility vehicles came from the U.S. Forest Service, after they were put up for auction. Our newest piece of equipment is a utility vehicle made in 2004. This would drastically improve our mission readiness.”

Knoepfle estimated that the district currently runs on an annual budget of less than $75,000, whereas, if passed, the levy would yield a total annual budget of close to $100,000.

Discovery Bay Volunteer Fire and Rescue is a dedicated volunteer fire service, serving approximately 75 square miles with a population of 500 full-time residents and an additional 500 temporary residents, centered at the head of Discovery Bay. It covers U.S. Highway 101 from milepost 276.2, east of Gardiner, to milepost 286.0 at Snow Creek Ranch Road, south of Discovery Bay. Its boundaries also include State Route 104 from Hwy. 101 to milepost 4, just west of Center Valley Road, and State Route 20 from Hwy. 101 to Anderson Lake Road, and

Quilcene Fire Rescue election Quilcene Fire District Position 1 candidates Art Frank and Wayne Sisco did not respond to The Leader in time to be included in this special Voter Guide.

Eaglemount Road from State Route 20 just west of Brothers Road, and all secondary routes inside this area.

The district’s operations include fire suppression, emergency medical treatment (basic and intermediate life support), automobile accident response, wildland fire suppression, safety education, and commercial and residential fire inspection. Of its two stations, Station 51, at 12 Bentley Place in Port Townsend, is staffed part-time, and Station 52, at 2000 Old Gardiner Road in Gardiner, is not staffed.

“Our all-volunteer staff ranges from 10 to 15,” Knoepfle said. “The majority of us live outside the district.”

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“I know what it takes to keep small, rural health care systems alive in our district. As a member of the Healthcare and Wellness Committee, I can tell you that nearly 30 percent of our legislative district residents are over the age of 65. I have endorsed Cheri for Jefferson Hospital District, Position 1, because she has deep and extensive background in health care policy that is particularly needed now to navigate the uncertainties that are looming before us in the health care arena. I believe to have someone of Cheri’s caliber and background would be a huge asset to the Jefferson Hospital District, and to the 24th legislative district. The Board of Commissioners doesn’t need a business manager, but they do need Cheri Van Hoover, a nationally recognized health care policy expert.” Steve Tharinger - State Representative Steve Tharinger

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Commissioner Leslie Payton Casey Brace T Sheffel Delle Craig Shirley Van Hoover JD Gallant Bradley Jellerichs Sidonie Maroon Michelle Sandoval Neville Pearsall Heather Bradford Doug Sheffield Dennis Crawford Zoe Van Hoover Carol Gallup Janell Jelliffe Mike Marston Port Townsend City Councilor Iris Pearsall Beth Bradley Clare Sherley Alta Crawford Marie Vanaart Carol Gamella Kate Jessup Linda Martin Linda Abbott-Roe Sally Penczak Roy Brannam Nancy Shipley Sally Crouse Eva VanBuren Joyce Gariss Joe Johnson Randy Marx Kristi Abegglen Dana Perlman Kelly Brebberman Elaine Shore Katie Crow Bruce VanBuren Darcy Garneau Marilyn Johnson Cynde Marx Judith Aboud Betty Petrie Lerry Breitbarth Aneka Simmons Robin Cubberly Jerry Vegder Matthew Gatheringwater Cassandra Johnson Jim Mason Teri Adams Tony Petrillo Jenny Brinch Shirli Simmons Kristy Cummins Saundra Vinje Viktor Gecas Rick Johnson Mike Maves-Klatt Michael Adams Martha Pfanschmidt Gary Bristow Don Simon Dennis Daneau Joe W Sally Gecas Val Johnstone Judy Maves-Klatt Pam Adams Roger Pick Craig Britton Charles Simpson Nyla Dartt Kathryn Wadsworth Greg German Donald Jones Elizabeth Mayer-O’Brien Dan Adams Brandon Pierce Tom Brotherton Peggy Siscoe Sharon Dauenhauer Deborah Wage Naomi Gies Emmy Jones Marie McCartney Tim Aedan Maureen Piper Cass Brotherton Wayne Siscoe William Dauenhauer w Claudia Wagner Candice Gohn Patricia Jones Barbara McCaughin Leslie Aickin Jackie Ploof Carleen Bruins Heather Sky Wendy Davis Glenn Waldenberg Tony Goldenberg Carol Jorgensen Michael McCurdy Sky Aisling Brad Ploof Melinda Bryden Jack Slowriver Ken Davis Phyllis Waldenberg Randall Goldsmith Eric Jorgensen Tobi McEnerney Judy Alford Nancy McGonagle Jordan Pollack Sandra Buchanan Maggie Smith Toni Davison Doug Warren Molly Gordon Judy Jurden James Allen Andy McGregor Niles Powell Sandra Burkett Elissa Smith Barbara Dawson Suzanne Wassmer Jessica Gossette Mike Kaill Danie Allen Susan McGregor Dawn Powers Pat Burns Warren Smith Rocky Day Jennie Watkins Adele Govert Magdy Kandl Charles Allen Melissa McGregor Debbie Pulley Kris Burns Barb Smith David Deardorff Doug Watson Penelope Grace Catherine Kane Zhaleh Almaee Jacque McInvale Ruth Purcell Jan Burr Lavaughn Snel Brook Delagarza Iris Wehrle Bronwyn Graham Abbey Kaufman Susan Ambrosius Skip McInvale Karen Putterman Carol Burwell Stephen Snook Karen DeLorenzo Suzann Weiland Arlene Graham Heidi Kay Henry Amick Sharon McKenzie Terri Quinlan JoAnn Bussa Donna Snow Tony DeLorenzo Bill Weir James Graham David Kellum Roger Andersen Lara McKinnon Geralyn Rackowski Brook Buxbaum Bob Snow Mercy delValle Sunshine Kaplansky Steve Grandinetti Kindy Kemp Kyanne Andersen Arlene McKinnon Richard Rackowski Margarita Cain Diane Solvik Hiroko Dennis Weismehl Bob Gray Pat Kenna Normandie Anderson Cherilyn McLaughlin Sharon Railey Jason Calsyn Rachel Sondi Skip Denny Charlotte Wells Jack Gray Betti Kennedy John Anderson Phil Meany Bridget Rainville Bond Diana Cameron Henry Sondi Melissa Denny Deborah White Barbara Gray Steve Kennel Pokey Anderson Marian Meany Linda Teresa Relano Steve Cameron Camille Speck Irene Denton Jennifer White Carol Graybill Leigh Kennel Pat Aniotzbehere Jesse Merril Patti Reynolds Kirsten Campbell Scott Spurgeon Bill Dentzel Sylvia White Bonnie Greenley Ariana Khent Karelle Anthony Lisa Messenger Rosalyn Riley Frankie Campbell Emily Stalder Bill Dias Don White Deb Griner Judy King Libby Atkins Hilary Metzger Claudia Robbins Doug Campbell Marcella Stansberry Phil Dinsmore Jane White Philip Grinton Leif Knutsen Ruth Bagge Robbie Metzger Ivan Robbins Gary Campen Willy Stark Bea Dobyns Katy Whitman Aleta Groenig Joan Knutsen Jean Baldwin Nancy Milholland Sharon Lia Robinson John Capps Jean Stastny Kelly Dodson Andy Whitman Doug Groenig Steve Koehler Peter Balk Doug Milholland Brian Roe Lynn Carlene Debbi Steele Bernie Donanberg Joan Wilder Deborah Groenig Carol Kong Denise Banker Mark Miller Gary Roe Katherine Carr Melissa Steinmetz Colleen Donovan-Batson Caroline Wildflower Evelyn Gunther Ada Kornmeyer Eileen Baratuci Sue Milliken David Rogge Mike Carroll Alexander Sterner Jerome Druen Shirley Williams Angela Gyurko Joe Krausman Suzannah Barbour Katherine Millman Linda Rohrs Cathy Carroll Dave Sterritt Rich Durbin Hannah Williams Elaine Hagler Theresa Kruse Carol Barker June Mills Laura Rosenberg Lisa Cartwright Treacy Steve Carol Durbin Dick Williams Lee Hall Robert Kruse Brian Barker Sharon Mitchell Connie Ross Dennis Cartwright Valerie Stevens Ellen Dustman John Williams Cheryl Halverson Olivia Kuser Carol Barnes The district is the governingOnnolee bodyStevens of a hospital George Willliams Morgan commissioners Mary Rothschild Susan Casey Jim Dziuba John Hamilton Mary board Lynn Lakerof hospitalDean Hyatt Barnes district. 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This includes Mary Ann Wilson Morgenstern Leonard Kathy Stevenson Judy Dziubadistrict policies Jill Hamilton James Laker Barnes Alex Moro Young the Rowland Cawrse Stockton Karen Easterly-Behrens Lindsay Winter Hammond of quality patient Nathan Landcare. In fulfilling Phyllis Becker all decisions with respect to theMarie operations of the district, including theDeb delivery this responsibility, board’s role Gigi is to adopt the Mike Morrissey Judy Rudolph Tom Cawrse Ron Strange John Edwards Debora Wirth-Mead Eric Hammond Landkammer Paul Becker policies and to – Association of WA Public Hospital Districts- Legal Manual January 2017 necessary general delegate the district’s day-to-day operations to the districtLinda superintendent Alise Moss-Vetica Diane Rupp Nathaniel Caylor Don Stromberg Frank Edwards Henry Witte Janette Hammond Thuy Langsea Shirley Beebe Merrily Mount Rick Rupp Ludbuc Cervenko Pat Stromberg Terrance Ellingson Kristine Witte Charles Haniford Burt Langsea Jim Beebe Virginia Moynihan Diane Rupp Jeanne Chao Shari Stroup Carolina Elliott Jeanette Woodruff Walter Hanson Donna Larson John Behrens Macy Mullarky Rick Rupp Douglas Chartier Lynne Stryker Zylpha Elliott Dave Woodruff Carol Hardy Mark Lassen John Bellow Kent Munday Jordan Russell Nanci Chartier David Stuart Jennifer Ellison Lynda Woodson Lucia Hardy Christie Lassen Eva Bennett Hugh Musser Kathy Ryan Wendy Chesney Susan Studebaker Genevieve Ely Elizabeth Worden Julia Harkola Carolyn Latteier Maureen Bennett James Myers Kathy Ryan Kent Chesney Carol Sullivan Bert Emswiler Sarah Wright Kristin Harlan Peter Lauritzen Laurence Berger Thomas Myers Edward Sampson Karen Childers Dennis Sullivan Lisa Enarson Carole Wright-Cole Kay Harper Arlline Toby Berger OptLaverty imize us e of Naomi Nachun Joanna Sanders Rich Childers Teresa Swearingin Kathleen Erickson Jerry Yahna Pat Hauschildt Charlene Law Rodney Bergsma m id Pr -Law level pro imChristensen ity ary care, mentalDan Erlenborn TransparenCraig ;Hausler al u cy q Nat Natali s Pat Sandmann Bob Mark Syndor Linda Yakush Charles Megan Bergstein ou u n ti v id Con aAndrea nd eLawson heSheila John Sandru Sandra Syverson althChristensen Jean Erreca Sharon Yeh Richard Hawn ility; merging ers Kirsten Nathan Alve Bergstein , sib ad on t di sp ct en io re n, m al an sc d Fi ro imp Robin Bergstrom t Robert Nathan Ella Sandvig e Marla Tangan Donna Fabian Kay Young KathleenrtHawn Nancy Lawton c ps h hi rs n deGalen ntalClark ne o logie services ity pa Elaine Nelson Linda Saunders Barb Clark Jeffrey Tangan John Fabian Commun Mary Hedberg Jo Yount Michael Leckrones Barbara Berthiaume Susan Neulist Susan Scalf Sarah Clawson-Schuch Kent Taylor Lee Faulkner George Yount Suzanne Hempstead Susan Lemay Ed Berthiaume Marlene Newman Peggy Schafran Marlena Codda Claire Taylor y ualifications Nancy Fauls Marie Youssefirad Linda Hendricks Roland Lie Lisa Bevier-Sakimura Duffy Nightingale Pamela Scharaga Charles Codda Jenifer Taylor Michael Faxon Igor Zagatzky Chelcie Liu Nancy Biery DUCATION MS, SUNY StonyBrook; BSN; UCSF/SFGH Nurse-Midwifery CertificateKellie Henwood Barbara Nightingale Steve Scherer David Cole Kathleen Taylor Leslie Faxon Tracy Zaher-Lee JoAnne Heron Kathy Liu Bill Biery EXPERIENCE ROFESSIONAL Trevon Noel Sonja Schoenleber JanieNationally Collen Michael Taylor Feller medical, nursing, Colleen Donovan-Batson Linda Herzog Bob Livingston BigelowPolicy professor EducatorKathy & Health recognized Suzanne for instructing and midwifery students Director of Health Policy and Wendy Nordquist Carol Schremp Zelda Collett-Paule The Midnight Train Ray Ferschke Jan Hoag Zenger Judith Livingston Judy Bird Professional leadership includes midwife practice administration, chair of national committees for the American College of NurseAdvocacy for Midwives Alliance of Forrest Norlin Ray Schroff Brad Collier Sue Thomas Patti Ferschke Clark Holloway Dixie Llewellin Melissa Bixby North America Midwives, chair of Ethics Task Force forCollins Northern CaliforniaAnne Kaiser Nurse-Midwives Peer Group Delivery of full-scope midwifery care Keith Norlin Nancy Schroff Carol Joan Thomsen Ficarra Susan Holt David Llewellin Jo Blair Cathy Collins-Fulea in a broadSteve range of practice settings for over 30 years Robin Nye Kathy Schwartz Ken Collins George Thomsen Kathleen Finderson Bonnie Honniball Vance Lobe Blair Division Head Midwifery, Henry CounselorDahti in aBlanchard community-based mental health crisis intervention Merilee Nyland Joanne Schwartz Judith Collins Ellen Tolmie Melissaresidence Finney Roxanne Hudson Loch Dental Laboratory Ford Health System Planned Parenthood Votes Northwest and Hawaii OMMUNITY Carol O’Dell Nancy Scott John Collins Carol Tonge Terence Fleischer Maureen Huff Gayle Loeffler David SERVICE Blessing WA Affilliate of the Cyne Okinczyc Thysen Scott Charlie Sheila Long Introduction to Partner freeContor classes in social dance forFleishman the community Dakota Hughes UFCW 21 Judy Tough Harvey Blum Dance: teachRoger American College of Jay Oldenburg Debi Scott Dick& Conway Mary Tucker of WA Maria Fleishman Deanna Hughesmember) Bob Longmire Charles Bodony Tri-Area Garden Club (past president) Master Gardener Foundation of Jefferson County (board National Women's Political Caucus Nurse-Midwives Deborah Olsen Larry Scoville ConwaySalmon habitat Michael Barbara Tucker-Smith Fleming Michael Hunt Michelle Lorand MackReserve Boelling EnhancementEsther Conservation Program restoration 24th Leg Dist. 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What is the Role of a Hospital District Commissioner?

CHERI VAN HOOVER, CNM, MS, ARNP

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