Hello San Juan County Democrats,

I want to remind you that we will hold our first meeting of 2022 on Saturday, January 8, at 10:00.  You will have the opportunity to hear from both Congressman Rick Larsen and from challenger Jason Call.  Rick will speak and answer questions from 10:05 until 10:30, whereas Jason will attend our whole meeting and speak after Rick.  You might remember that Jason is a longtime Democratic activist and teacher who challenged Rick in 2020, coming within one percentage point of finishing second in the primary, which would have qualified him for the general election in November.  It is the hope of many in our party that Jason will finish at least second in the primary this next time around, which will provide an opportunity to have some serious debate about the issues that matter to us during the general election campaign.  Our district has become much more blue during the 21 years Rick has been in office, and whether Jason wins or not, many of us would like to see our Congressman move in a more progressive direction.  Instead of Rick running against a Republican in the general election, running against a progressive Democrat like Jason will provide the impetus to have a constructive discussion.  Please attend this meeting and ask the questions you have been waiting to have answered.

Here is the information you need to attend the meeting:

David Turnoy is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Time: Jan 8, 2022 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
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_________________________________________________________________________An election in February?  That’s right, if you live on San Juan Island.  The following is from our county elections department: 2022 February 8 Special Election
Think Local and Be Vocal: Register and vote in every election. Your vote is your voice and together we can make a difference in our community.
Local Ballot Measures:

SJI School District No. 149 – Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy

SJC Hospital District No. 1– Renewal of Six-Year Emergency Medical Services Property Tax Levy

Only registered voters on San Juan Island will receive ballots for this election. San Juan Island voters will vote on two levies.
San Juan Island School District is renewing a four-year levy for educational programs and operational expenses not funded by the State. San Juan County Hospital District is renewing a six-year emergency medical services property tax levy.                     

Key Dates
Jan 7       Military and overseas ballots mailed
Jan 18    Ballots mailed to domestic voters (in the United States)
Jan 21    Special Election 18-day voting period begins.
Jan 31    Deadline for online and mail-in voter registrations and transfers
Feb 8      Election Day!
• 8:00 PM Deadline for in-person registration
• 8:00 PM Deadline to return February 8 Special Election ballots. Ballots must be postmarked no later than Election Day or placed in an official ballot drop box by 8:00 PM on Election night.
Feb 18    February 8 Special Election certified by Canvassing Board
We recommend dropping your ballot in the ballot box or mail by the Friday before Election Day to make sure it gets postmarked in time to be counted.

Mailed ballots must be postmarked by February 8.

Online voters’ guide available now
sanjuanco.com/elections             
Register to vote at VoteWA.gov

That’s all for today.

Thanks for reading,David Turnoy
Chair, San Juan County Democrats
360-376-4165
davidgeri@rockisland.com