POULSBO — It’s safe to say that the 2016 presidential debates will be among the most-watched programs in television history.
The Kitsap Regional Library will host an opportunity for residents to get together and share their views the evening after each debate, at the Poulsbo Library, 700 NE Lincoln Road. The post-debate conversations will be moderated by a member of the League of Women Voters of Kitsap at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 27, Oct. 5 and Oct. 20.
Bring your thoughts and questions to share with other engaged members of the community.
Nielson named state field director for Gary Johnson
PORT ORCHARD — Steven Nielson of Port Orchard is state field director for Gary Johnson for President.
Johnson, the former two-term governor of New Mexico, is the Libertarian Party nominee for president.
Nielson was appointed by Charlynn Patterson, regional field director.
Armstrong, Lester will meet in Eggs and Issues forum
BREMERTON — John Armstrong and Debra Lester, candidates for Kitsap Public Utility District commissioner, District 1, will meet at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 27 in the Eggs and Issues Candidate Forum sponsored by the Bremerton Chamber of Commerce. The forum will take place at Cloverleaf Sports Bar & Grill, 1240 Hollis St., Bremerton. No-host breakfast will be available.
The forum is open to the public. Recording without prior permission is prohibited.
Kitsap GOP hosts get-out-the-vote rally on Oct. 3
BREMERTON — At least 11 Republican candidates for local and state office are expected to participate in a rally 7-9 p.m. Oct. 3 at The Baymont Inn and Suites, 5640 Kitsap Way, Bremerton.
RSVP by emailing naomi.evans@kitsaprepublicans.com.
Elected officials expected to speak include:
— Sen. Jan Angel, 26th District.
— Rep. Michelle Caldier, 26th District.
— Rep. Jesse Young, 26th District.
— Rep. Drew MacEwen, 35th District.
— Rep. Dan Griffey, 35th District.
Candidates expected to speak include:
— Bill Bryant, candidate for governor.
— Marty McClendon, candidate for lieutenant governor.
— Michael Waite, candidate for state treasurer.
— Mark Miloscia, candidate for state auditor.
— Chris Tibbs, candidate for Kitsap County commissioner.
— Loretta Byrnes, candidate for 23rd District state representative.
Hansville Candidates’ Night (and pie) Oct. 7
HANSVILLE — The Greater Hansville Community Center hosts its Candidates’ Night beginning at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 7, at 6778 Buck Lake Road.
Attendees will write their questions for the candidates on 3-by-5 cards as they enter. Candidates will make a statement and then the moderator will ask submitted questions.
And you can enjoy a slice or two of pie, made by members of the community.
League of Women Voters hosts series of candidate forums
BREMERTON — The League of Women Voters of Kitsap will present a series of forums leading up to the Nov. 8 general election.
Forums will be recorded for later airing over BKAT.
— Oct. 6, 5:30 p.m., County Commissioners Chambers, 619 Division St., Port Orchard. Candidates: Michelle Caldier and Randy Spitzer, 26th District state representative, position 2; Dan Griffey and Irene Bowling, 35th District state representative, position 1; Drew C. MacEwen and Craig Patti, 35th District state representative, position 2.
— Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m., County Commissioners Chambers, 619 Division St., Port Orchard. Candidates: Jesse L. Young and Larry Seaquist, 26th District state representative, position 1.
— Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m., Norm Dicks Center, 345 Sixth St., Bremerton. Candidates: Charlotte Garrido and Christopher J. Tibbs, County Commission District 2; Kitsap Transit passenger-only ferry proposal.
— Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m., Poulsbo City Hall, 200 Moe St. NE. Candidates: Charlotte Garrido and Christopher J. Tibbs, County Commission District 2; Sherry Appleton and Loretta Byrnes, 23rd District state representative, position 1.
— Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m., Norm Dicks Center, 345 Sixth St., Bremerton. Candidates: Jeffrey Bassett and Dale Magneson, Kitsap County Superior Court judge, position 5; John Armstrong and Debra Lester, Kitsap Public Utility District commissioner, District 1.
