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Posted on July 2nd, 2025

Skagit County Democrats Action Newsletter for June 29, 2025

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Action Newsletter for June 29, 2025

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Action e-newsletters are compiled from local and state Democratic news across Washington State. 

DEMOCRATIC EVENTS

1. – NEW Stefanie LeJeunesse’s Campaign Kick-off

When: July 2nd, 6 – 8 pm
Where: Union Block Bistro, downtown Mount Vernon

Stefanie for Mount Vernon City Council Campaign Kickoff

You’re invited to meet the candidate, ask questions, and support a small business.

Join Stefanie, guests, and Emcee GINA TOUCHÉ for an evening of nibbles and local politics! Live music, a cash bar and Gina will keep things fun while we talk about Mount Vernon’s future.


2. – NEW Fidalgo Democrats Primary Election Forum

When: Tuesday, July 8 from 7 pm – 9 pm
Where: Anacortes Library
Anacortes Port Candidates for Position 1
Terry Carroll-Gillis
Michael McClintock
Mary LaFleur
Moderator: Shay School-Berke
Contact Barbara Cooper mcmooper46@gmail.com

3. – NEW League of Skagit Primary Candidate Forums 
The League of Women Voters of Skagit County is a nonpartisan political organization whose mission is to encourage the informed and active participation of citizens in government. One of the ways we achieve this is by organizing candidate forums prior to elections. There will be a primary election on August 5. 2025. In preparation, we will be hosting forums as described in this flyer:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sPhoAyxYvNzbsxz-pvuAaV_8hc-agkqw

4. –  NEW Representative Dave Paul publishes the 10 LD Legislative Review.

https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/paul/2025/06/25/10th-ld-legislative-review/

5. – Washington State 40th District Representative Debra Lekanoff Invites You to Virtual Coffees
Rep. Lakanoff invites her constituents to virtual coffees several times over the Summer through September. The schedule is available online. She has also reported back with “The Story of the 2025 Legislative Session.”

6. – Have you renewed your membership for this year?
You don’t have to wait for a membership renewal letter. You can easily renew your membership on-line. Just go to https://secure.actblue.com/donate/scdmembership. Your membership fees help us keep the doors open and support Democratic candidates in Skagit County! We did well in Skagit County in the last Presidential election – let’s keep the momentum going! Email staff@skagitdemocrats.org if you are unsure of your membership status.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

1. – NEW Rally in support of Planned Parenthood

WHERE:   Planned Parenthood Health Center at 1805 E. Division in Mount Vernon

WHEN: Sat.,7/5  at 11:00a.m.- 12:00p.m.
 
We now have an all-out attack on Planned Parenthood and the critical services offered. TIME TO MAKE SOME NOISE!  Let’s get out there and make some noise to show our support. Bring as many friends and family as you can. We’ll have extra signs and you can always bring your own.
 
 Please focus on all of the critical services PP provides to our community: cancer screening (breast, cervical, prostate, colon), abortion, birth control, emergency contraception (morning after pill), HIV services, pregnancy testing and planning, STD testing, HPV vaccines, menopause treatment, postpartum visits.  If you’re making your own signs – it would be great to see some of these services highlighted.
 
Reminder – we follow Planned Parenthood protocol about non-engagement. We do not engage with those from the other side. 
 
Thanks for everything you’re doing. Keep going. Breathe. Get ready to get loud! See you there,
 
2. – NEW Skagit County Seeks Applicants for Planning Commission Vacancies in Districts 1 and 3

Skagit County is now accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the Skagit County Planning Commission. Two seats are available—one in District 1 and one in District 3—with current terms set to expire on August 31, 2025. Appointees will begin new four-year terms ending August 31, 2029.

To be eligible, applicants must reside in either District 1 or District 3. Not sure which district you live in? Use Skagit County iMap to view district boundaries.

Planning Commissioners play an important role in shaping land use and development policy throughout the county. Appointments are made by the Board of County Commissioners.

How to Apply
Interested residents should complete the Planning Commission Application Form or submit a letter of interest that includes:

  • Name, physical address, phone number, and email address
  • A personal statement highlighting relevant expertise or experience
  • Any affiliations with interest groups or organizations

Applications must be received by Friday, July 25, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Submit via email to commissioners@co.skagit.wa.us or by mail to:

Clerk of the Board
Skagit County Commissioners
1800 Continental Place, Suite 100
Mount Vernon, WA 98273

For questions, please contact the Commissioners’ Office at commissioners@co.skagit.wa.us or call 360-416-1300.

4. – Farmer’s Markets 2025
  • Anacortes, The Depot, 611 R Avenue – Saturdays – 9:00am – 2:00pm – Opened May 2
  • Concrete, According to the Concrete Chamber’s site, the Market is open every Saturday, Mid-May through Labor Day weekend from 10am-2pm at the Concrete Community Center. EBT, WIC, & Senior FMNP vouchers, FVRx vouchers accepted!
  • Mount Vernon, Riverwalk, 501 Main Street – Saturdays – 9:00am – 2:00pm – Opened May 17
  • Sedro-Woolley, Hammer Heritage Square, 640 Metcalf Street – Wednesdays – 3:00pm – 7:00pm, Opened May 21
5. Information about Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez
We have received no new information on this week.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. – NEW Fundraiser
The Skagit County Democrats have been made aware of a fundraiser for Governor Ferguson scheduled to take place in Skagit County in the coming weeks. Please note that this event is not sponsored by the Skagit County Democrats.
 
2. – NEW 4th of July
The Skagit County Democrats will be marching in the Anacortes 4th of July Community Parade, and we hope you’ll join us! We will be gathering at 10 AM on 3rd Street, between O Avenue and Commercial Avenue.
 
We would love to have a great showing as we demonstrate what democracy truly looks like to the community. This has always been a very uplifting event where we receive a tremendous amount of support from parade attendees.
 
3. – Update on Don Ambrose
Don is still recovering at Mira Vista, 300 S 18th St, Rm 306, Mount Vernon. He hopes to return home soon. Your thoughts and prayers are much appreciated!

As the editor of The Newsletter for many years, he has earned many thanks for his past diligence and unselfish service to the local party news. While he focuses on his health, others are stepping in, as they can, to try and fill his shoes. Fortunately, he has left an easy system of gathering, editing and compiling the newsletter. Almost anyone who can surf the net, type and paste content from emails to the editor about relevant topics, can do it. This makes The Newsletter ripe and ready for any new, aspiring volunteer Democratic journalist to step in. So please, if you would like to volunteer to compile this newsletter for the Skagit County Democrats, you need only email news@skagitdemocrats.org to learn more.

4. – Coffee & Cards, Wednesdays, 10:00am – 12:00pm, Skagit County Democrats Headquarters, 2021 East College Way, Suite 104, Mount Vernon
Coffee and Cards meets on Wednesdays from 10:00am – 12:00pm. This is the group that was previously led by Carol Sullivan and is now led quite capably by Judy Farrar and Judith Chilcote. The group is a way for us to express ourselves about issues of importance to us all.  

We will write messages of encouragement and support to people who are making positive contributions as well as messages of concern and opposition to people who are negatively impacting our world – this includes legislators on the local, state, and federal level as well as CEOs of corporations and other people having a significant impact in our world. We will share ideas for people to write to and issues to address. Postcards and stamps will be provided, but we ask that people bring money to cover the cost of the postcard stamps which are currently $.56. Coffee will be provided or bring your own. As Carol always reminded us, “We are stronger together.” Our office is located at 2021 East College Way, Suite 104, Mount Vernon, 360-336-1555.”
 

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