Kitsap Legislators to host Town Hall Meetings

 
Kitsap legislators are set to host Town Hall Meetings this weekend to offer an opportunity for constituents to learn about the issues facing the 2010 Legislature — now in session through mid-March — and to share ideas for balancing the state budget and promoting economic recovery. The events are free and open to the general public.

State Reps. Sherry Appleton (D-Poulsbo) and Christine Rolfes (D-Bainbridge Island) will host two local town hall meetings for constituents of the 23rd Legislative District:

9:30-11 a.m.
Bainbridge Island High School Commons
9330 NE High School Road
Bainbridge Island

1- 2:30 p.m.
Eagles Nest
1195 NW Fairgrounds Rd
Bremerton

Meanwhile, Sen. Derek Kilmer and Rep. Larry Seaquist will hold three meetings in the 26th Legislative District:

Noon
Bremer Student Center at Olympic College
1600 Chester Ave.
Bremerton

2 p.m.
Givens Community Center
1026 Sidney Ave.
Port Orchard

4 p.m.
Peninsula High School Auditorium
14105 Purdy Drive NW
Gig Harbor

Pete DeBoer declares against Appleton - can't decide if he's a Republican or not

  

According to late-breaking news in the Kitsap Sun, the outgoing president of the Kingston Chamber of Commerce has announced that he'll be challenging state Rep. Sherry Appleton, D-Poulsbo, for her 23rd District seat.

Also according to the Sun, "DeBoer has not declared a party."

What's that all about?

He's declaring against a three-term incumbent who's a Democrat, and PDC filings show he's only made a single campaign contribution - $100 to Beverly Woods, who ran as a Republican against Christine Rolfes, a Democrat, in 2006.


Am I missing something here?


Look for DeBoer to pull a "Hutchison" - that is, hide his party affiliation as long as he can while trying to gain support with pro-business, fiscal-conservative rhetoric.