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Date: 7/4/2023
Subject: Copy of News You Can Use
From: League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County

News You Can Use - Independence Day, July 4, 2023

Empowering Voters

Defending Democracy

In This Issue

Candidate Forums

Edgewood Mayor
Tacoma City Council District 3
Eatonville School Board
Peninsula Metropolitan Park Board
Lakewood City Council
Co-sponsors

Tacoma Public Library July Reads

Let's Help Each Other

Red Flag Warning July 4
Homelessness Makes You Sick

Be an Informed Voter; Watch our Candidate Forums

The League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County hosts Primary election candidate forums for races in which there are three or more candidates. Here are some opportunities to see candidates, hear how they address the issues of the day and ask your questions.

See these candidates for Tacoma City Council District 3

6:00 pm, Tuesday, July 11

at South Tacoma Library, 3411 S 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98409

John Frazier
Malando Redeemer
Jamika Scott
Chris Van Vechten
unable to participate: Sheldon Greyell

More on Democracy....

Be informed; see our Observer reports here.

In the absence of regular news reporting on many city councils, county council, school boards and the Port of Tacoma, our League Observer reports offer timely information about what those jurisdictions are doing.

These reports are by members of the League who regularly attend public government meetings to report on what they observe. A League Observer is trained to be impartial, silent and respectful. They may, however, ask questions for clarification. They help promote public interest in local government as well as enhance accountability.

See the Tacoma Public Library July Top 10 Picks here.

Let's Help Each Other ... Avoid Fires....Give Water to People without Homes

Red Flag Warning

Local weather forecasters from Washington and Oregon have issued a red flag warning for the fourth of July. A red flag warning means warm temperatures, low humidity and strong, gusty winds are happening or are about to happen. It’s in effect until 7 p.m. The National Weather Service advises residents to avoid burning things and to be careful around open flames. They should also safely dispose of cigarettes as fires can ignite and spread quickly.

Read more here.

And help our neighbors who are without homes

This is an excerpt from a regular email post by Richard Dorsett. It is particularly important that we support the Coalition to End Homelessness in providing water for people without housing. The summer can be brutal.

“People often ask how they can help. I generally point them and their donations towards St Vincent de Paul’s new outreach center or Brotherhood Rise. There are others who do good work and offer services, but these two set the bar high for the compassion and services they provide. And just two weeks ago, we began Tacoma Street Books, a mobile library serving people who live outside. Colleague Tim makes fresh bagels on Wednesdays and serves bagel sandwiches. Bagels and Books we have begun calling our operation. The point is that ending homelessness is difficult and complicated, but helping people in need does not have to be. It is something we all can do.”

You can reach Richard at dorsett.richard@gmail.com.

Homelessness Makes You Sick - Especially in Weather Extremes

League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County

621 Tacoma Ave. S., # 202

Tacoma, WA 98402

253-272-1495 http://lwvtpc.org

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