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City Races

Depending on where you live, you may have the following city races on your ballot.

Puyallup City Council

Puyallup City Council, Position #2

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    John Palmer

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  • John Palmer is the current City Councilmember in District 2. He has been a progressive voice for building a strong and safe community, growing Puyallup smartly, and a responsible government. He’s worked at the Environmental Protection Agency for 25 years, served on Puyallup’s Planning Commission from 2008-2011, and was Chair of the Commission for three years.

    Palmer is being challenged by Keith Sherrill, a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army and the Board Chair of the Puyallup Parks, Recreation, and Senior Advisory Board. Also running are Diana Martin, a retired occupational technologist, and Zac Greene, the Director of the Pierce County Victory Center. Palmer’s experience and proven record of leadership on the Council makes him the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    John Palmer

    John Palmer is the current City Councilmember in District 2. He has been a progressive voice for building a strong and safe community, growing Puyallup smartly, and a responsible government.

    John Palmer is the current City Councilmember in District 2. He has been a progressive voice for building a strong and safe community, growing Puyallup smartly, and a responsible government. He’s worked at the Environmental Protection Agency for 25 years, served on Puyallup’s Planning Commission from 2008-2011, and was Chair of the Commission for three years.

    Palmer is being challenged by Keith Sherrill, a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army and the Board Chair of the Puyallup Parks, Recreation, and Senior Advisory Board. Also running are Diana Martin, a retired occupational technologist, and Zac Greene, the Director of the Pierce County Victory Center. Palmer’s experience and proven record of leadership on the Council makes him the best choice in this race.

    John Palmer

    John Palmer is the current City Councilmember in District 2. He has been a progressive voice for building a strong and safe community, growing Puyallup smartly, and a responsible government.

    • Endorsed By: Cascade Bicycle Club

City of Tacoma, District #1

Tacoma City Council, District #1

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    Anders Ibsen

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  • Tacoma City Councilmember Anders Ibsen is running to retain his seat in District 1. Ibsen has been an excellent progressive leader on the council. His accomplishments include leading the effort to repeal millions of dollars worth of tax loopholes, establishing more funding for mental health and chemical dependency, improving public safety in the West End, and also leading the effort to ensure everyone who gets sick is able to take a day off work.

    His opponents include John Hines, a moderate high school teacher who advocates for more smart growth and living wage jobs in the city. Hines has received support from many local elected leaders. In addition, Tara Doyle-Enneking is a business owner who is not running as competitive of a campaign. Ibsen deserves your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Anders Ibsen

    Tacoma City Councilmember Anders Ibsen is running to retain his seat in District 1. Ibsen has been an excellent progressive leader on the council.

    Tacoma City Councilmember Anders Ibsen is running to retain his seat in District 1. Ibsen has been an excellent progressive leader on the council. His accomplishments include leading the effort to repeal millions of dollars worth of tax loopholes, establishing more funding for mental health and chemical dependency, improving public safety in the West End, and also leading the effort to ensure everyone who gets sick is able to take a day off work.

    His opponents include John Hines, a moderate high school teacher who advocates for more smart growth and living wage jobs in the city. Hines has received support from many local elected leaders. In addition, Tara Doyle-Enneking is a business owner who is not running as competitive of a campaign. Ibsen deserves your vote.

    Anders Ibsen

    Tacoma City Councilmember Anders Ibsen is running to retain his seat in District 1. Ibsen has been an excellent progressive leader on the council.

    • Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action, Sierra Club, Service Employees International Union, UFCW 3000, Pro-Choice Washington, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Pierce County Central Labor Council, Tacoma Joint Labor, Teamsters Local 313, 27th District Democrats, 28th District Democrats

City of Tacoma, District #3

Tacoma City Council, District #3

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    Keith Blocker

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  • There are two good candidates in this race for Tacoma City Council District 3: Justin Leighton and Keith Blocker.

    Keith Blocker is a middle school program director for local non-profit Peace Community Center who provides students academic coaching and college preparation. Blocker is running to ensure all of Tacoma's residents have a voice on the council, and wants to attract small businesses and improve local roads. If you want a collaborator who represents the diversity of the Hilltop neighborhood, Keith is a good choice.

    Other candidates in this race include Tom McCarthy, who has received some labor support, and Whitney Brady, a progressive advocate who is not running an effective campaign. Also running are Robert Hill, a political activist who has a criminal past, Kris Blondin, who advocated against paid sick and safe leave, and conservative Valentine Smith.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Keith Blocker

    There are two good candidates in this race for Tacoma City Council District 3: Justin Leighton and Keith Blocker.

    There are two good candidates in this race for Tacoma City Council District 3: Justin Leighton and Keith Blocker.

    Keith Blocker is a middle school program director for local non-profit Peace Community Center who provides students academic coaching and college preparation. Blocker is running to ensure all of Tacoma's residents have a voice on the council, and wants to attract small businesses and improve local roads. If you want a collaborator who represents the diversity of the Hilltop neighborhood, Keith is a good choice.

    Other candidates in this race include Tom McCarthy, who has received some labor support, and Whitney Brady, a progressive advocate who is not running an effective campaign. Also running are Robert Hill, a political activist who has a criminal past, Kris Blondin, who advocated against paid sick and safe leave, and conservative Valentine Smith.

    Keith Blocker

    There are two good candidates in this race for Tacoma City Council District 3: Justin Leighton and Keith Blocker.

    • Endorsed By: SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, Pro-Choice Washington, Pierce County Democrats, Pierce County Young Democrats, 29th LD Democrats
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    Justin Leighton

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  • There are two good candidates in this race for Tacoma City Council District 3: Justin Leighton and Keith Blocker.

    Justin Leighton is a transit advocate and former Charter Review Committee member who is running to bring more business to the Hilltop community while also working toward affordable housing and expanded transit services for all. If you're an environmental voter who wants to see more density in the neighborhood, Justin would be a good choice for you.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Justin Leighton

    There are two good candidates in this race for Tacoma City Council District 3: Justin Leighton and Keith Blocker.

    There are two good candidates in this race for Tacoma City Council District 3: Justin Leighton and Keith Blocker.

    Justin Leighton is a transit advocate and former Charter Review Committee member who is running to bring more business to the Hilltop community while also working toward affordable housing and expanded transit services for all. If you're an environmental voter who wants to see more density in the neighborhood, Justin would be a good choice for you.

    Justin Leighton

    There are two good candidates in this race for Tacoma City Council District 3: Justin Leighton and Keith Blocker.

    • Endorsed By: Cascade Bicycle Club, Washington Conservation Action, Sierra Club, SEIU 775, UFCW 3000, Pro-Choice Washington, Pierce County Democrats, 27th LD Democrats