Women and Political Office
On the heels of the depressing news that the Washington State Legislature is mostly white, middle-aged and male, I urge women and any women in a minority group to consider running for office (or supporting a friend who may want to run). I have helped walk candidates through running for School Board (with help from great former directors and others) because it's important to know what you are getting into with a race AND what that work is like if you win. But I am certainly no expert but there are ones coming to town. The National Political Caucus of Washington is having a campaign training for women on Saturday, March 8th from 8 am to 5 pm at the Tukwila Community Center. The cost is between $40-60 depending on if you are a member or non-member. From their webpage: Sessions include: Are you Ready to Run? Developing and delivering your message Finding and raising the money Targeting and talking to voters Campaign Nuts & Bolts: getting started, deadlin...