Island County Democratic Party

Welcomes You!

 

Donate: We actively foster a growing progressive community here in Island County.  As such, we are the grass roots, financially and logistically, for Democratic candidates.

Please send checks to: 

Island County Democrats, PO Box 775, Oak Harbor, WA 98277

For more information, contact Erica.

Donations are not tax deductible.

Upcoming Events


Island County Fair

August 19 - 22 at the Food Booth and the Political Booth on the Island County Fairgrounds.

Click here to go to Events page for more information.

The President and both houses of Congress are Democratic!

Now we must work together to win back our constitutional freedoms, a healthful environment, sound domestic and foreign policies, respect at home and around the world.

This is a time of great opportunity. We welcome you to learn with us and to help us be informed.





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LOCAL NEWS

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For national governmental issues, click here to go to the White House Website which features statements and press releases by President Barack Obama as well as documents, an index of government information, history, and tour information.

STAY INVOLVED!

John Dean Announces Candidacy 

John Dean, 60, of Camano Island, will stand for re-election to the District 3 (North Whidbey and Camano Island) seat on the Board of Island County Commissioners this year. Dean was the Democratic candidate for the Board of Commissioners, District 3, in 2006 and won a landslide victory after a 25-year community journalism career with the Stanwood/Camano NEWS, where he was editor and associate publisher.

Your Big Opportunity!

Newsletter Editor!!!

If you've ever longed to communicate with the masses, this could be your golden opportunity to step into a great volunteer position as the newsletter editor.  Contact Erica

Island County Democratic Convention Nominees 

Congratulations to John Dean, Greg Banks, Patricia Terry, Dave Mattens and Ana Maria Nunez, all of whom became our official nominees at the Island County Democrats Nominating Convention on April 10th.

Tom Riggs Bids For 10th LD State Representative

People for Tom Riggs celebrated the announcement of Tom Riggs’ bid for the office of State Representative for 10th Legislative District, Position 2.  The event was hosted at the Camano Island home of State Senator Mary Margaret Haugen on Monday, June 21. 

Island County Video On YouTube 

You've seen YouTube videos of oil slicks, the 3 year old Korean baby drumming like Ginger Baker and a disgruntled journalist throwing his shoes at George W. Bush.

Here's one that attempts to answer the question - What is Island County Government All About?  Watch this little gem by clicking here!

Grethe Cammermeyer Appointed To DACOWITS  

Retired Army Reserve Col. Margarethe Cammermeyer has been appointed to the Defense Department Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS).  More details.

New Officers On Board 

We're delighted to introduce four new appointees to the Island County Democrats Executive Board. Their fresh energy and tremendous skills have enhanced and invigorated the IDC leadership.  More details.

Helmi Kelstrom - Treasurer.

Shirley Bennett - State Committeewoman. 

Ria Claassen - Secretary.

Ron Wilkinson - Immediate Past Chair. 

As we say goodbye to four members of the Executive Committee we acknowledge each of them for years of dedicated service to the Democratic cause. Sincere thanks to Marshall Goldberg, Jan Helwig, Mary Hughes and Paulette Becker for their many contributions.

Democrats At Oak Harbor Parade! 

Here are some photos of the Oak Harbor July 4th parade.  Many thanks to Don Jordan for doing such a great job coordinating the parade.  We had a good group of Democrats marching with us: Rick Larsen, Dave Mattens, Ana Maria Nunez, John Dean, Tom Riggs and Patricia Terry.