Democracy Happy Hour TODAY @ 5 pm PT! Grab a drink and come hear about the latest democracy news, ongoing efforts to fix democracy, and actions you can take at our weekly Democracy Happy Hour, Wednesdays @ 5 pm PT. Today's topic for September 6, 2023: Election Security & Accountability with Julie Wise, King County Elections Director King County Elections Director Julie Wise was first elected in 2015. Her election followed a long career with King County Elections that began in 2000 when Julie was hired to answer voter questions and provide assistance in the phone bank. In the years between, Julie worked her way up to Deputy Director, with time spent in nearly every work area. In her more than twenty years of service to voters, Julie has earned both her state and national certifications in election administration. Upcoming Topics: -
Sept 13 - WA Public Disclosure Commission with Sean Flynn & Kim Bradford -
Sept 20 - Braver Angels: Building a House United with Elizabeth Doll, Director of Braver Politics -
Sept 27 - CANCELED - No Democracy Happy Hour this week |
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Fix Democracy First, previously Washington Public Campaigns, began its journey to support and protect democracy 20 years ago. We have been working to help create a stronger and more representative democracy throughout the lifetime of our organization. Please come celebrate with us on Saturday, September 9th from 6-9 pm in Seattle. We will be honoring democracy champions, hear from special guests, enjoy delicious food catered by Falafel Salam, wine donated by Eleven Winery, and more! This is our first in-person event since 2019, and we look forward to celebrating together. When: September 9, 2023 @ 6-9 pm Where: Bloedel Hall @ Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral 1245 10th Ave. E, Seattle WA 98102 $100 - Regular $750 - Table for 8 $25 - Living Lightly - for students, under 25, lower income, etc. Sponsorship Options: $250 and above - for Individual or Couples $500 and above – for Organizations or Groups ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fix Democracy First Democracy Champion Awardees for 2023: State Official of the Year - For work championing pro-democracy reforms in Washington state Local Official of the Year - For support and advocacy for public funding of elections via Democracy Vouchers in Seattle and across the country Organization of the Year - For work on pro-democracy reforms and expanding youth engagement Alice Woldt Lifetime Democracy Champion - For ongoing advocacy and support for democracy and furthering Fix Democracy First's mission ~~~~~~ |
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