An evening on  the road

"Take advantage of  every opportunity to present yourself to those you wish to reach"

Last night was the candidate forum in Brinnon, sponsored by the Brinnon Booster Club.  It has been some time since I had been in their building, in fact, last time I was there, the volunteer fire department was still based there.  As was in so many small communities, when you needed the hall for a function, just park the trucks out front.   Now, where aid cars and fire trucks once waited, ready to respond, a theater has been set up for local productions.

The format for the forum was a bit different last night.  Usually, the candidates for each office introduce themselves, then field questions from the audience, finally closing with a few remarks.  Last night, all 12 candidates, in turn, introduces themselves and made opening remarks, after all had made their presentation, the floor was opened for questions to any of the candidates.  There were no closing statements.

Last night I tried something new.  During previous forums, I said what was on my mind and in my heart, but thought I was running out of allotted time before I covered everything.  I tried using notes last night, won't do that again, just not me, not the free flow that, I feel, better allows people to see the real me.

Tonight, I will be attending the Jefferson County Democrat general meeting at the Rec Center.  I am running for a non-partisan office and have not party affiliation.  I see this as a room filled with voters, not members of either party.  I have been  told that I will not have the opportunity to speak, but I will be there to meet and greet those attending.

Wednesday evening, 7PM, will, again, be at he Rec Center for the League of Women Voters, Leader and American Association of University Women sponsored candidate forum.  This will be for District 24 state legislature and Jefferson County PUD candidates.

I hope to see you at one of these forums.  If you cannot attend one, please give me a call and we can meet and talk about the future of our  PUD.
Thanks
Tony
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