First Call to Salmon Dinner

The 23rd LD Democrats annual Salmon Dinner will be at the beautiful Kiana Lodge on Wednesday, September 19.

The no host bar opens at 5:30 with the delicious salmon dinner at 6:45, followed by a dessert auction.

Kitsap County Commissioner Steve Bauer has agreed to be the MC.

Our state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler will address us following dinner.

For those that have seen the movie Sicko, this will be a chance to hear from someone who has worked in Congress, the Legislature, and at Group Health.

Healthcare is only one of the areas of insurance Mike will address.

http://www.insurance.wa.gov/oic/kreidler/mike_kreidler.asp

Since this is our major fundraiser and is always a sell out, please reserve your place as soon as possible.

Cost: $50 per person – make checks out to 23rd LD Democrats

Mail to: Martha Lynn-Johnson, PO Box 2830, Silverdale WA 98383

Questions: call Martha at (360) 204-5257 or email marthalj@wavecable.com

Salmon Dinner Details

23RD LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT DEMOCRATS
ANNUAL SALMON DINNER AND DESSERT AUCTION
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Kiana Lodge in Suquamish

The 23rd Legislative District Democrats will hold their Annual Salmon Dinner and Dessert Auction on Wednesday, September 19, at the beautiful Kiana Lodge in Suquamish. Our keynote speaker will be Washington State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler on the topic of healthcare reform. With the heightened interest created by Michael Moore's film, Sicko, the topic couldn't be more timely.

This is our big fundraiser of the year and is always well attended by our elected representatives and public officials. Kiana Lodge is famous for its rustic elegance and signature salmon dinners.

We'll have a cocktail reception (no-host bar) at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:45 p.m. Reservations are required because seating is limited. Seats are $50 per person. Send checks, payable to the 23rd LD Democrats, to Martha Lynn-Johnson, PO Box 2830, Silverdale 98383 (360-204-5257; marthalj@wavecable.com).

Bainbridge Primary Endorsements

The 23rd Legislative District Democrats have endorsed two candidates who will appear on the August Primary Ballot on Bainbridge this year: Bill Knoblock in the Central Ward (Position#4) and Kim Brackett in the South Ward (Position #6).

Bill Knoblock is running for his third term on the Bainbridge City Council and is being endorsed for the third time by Democrats in the 23rd. He has earned it with his work to improve transparency in City government, protect the Island's natural resources, and exhibit due diligence toward the public dollar. Bill represents Bainbridge on the Kitsap Regional Council where his desire for sustainable communities is much appreciated by 23rd members living in the rest of the 23rd.

Kim Brackett has a well rounded background for work on a City Council. She graduated with a degree in business management and has been a project manager for Sound Transit, an environmental consultant, and the primary care-giver to her family. But she offers more than knowledge of transportation and land use issues. It was Kim's watchful presence that led to the restoration of a wetland destroyed by a developer on the Island. Her willingness to take action to protect the public interest is the essence of public service.

Both of these candidates believe that a critical issue for Bainbridge's future is the amount and availability of water on the Island. Both believe that growth must be achieved within the constraints of the natural environment and the result must be a sustainable future.

We believe they are the best chance to see the values we all hold be reflected in our local government and hope you will join us in their support. Ballots must be mailed by August 21st.

Thanks for your attention-
Remo Barr, Chair
23rd Legislative District Democrats