PORT TOWNSEND — State Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz will be the keynote speakers at the 25th annual Fish Feast of the Jefferson County Democrats on Sunday, Aug. 25.
The theme for this year’s gathering at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds at 4907 Landes St., is “There’s a Lot on the Line.”
Doors will open at 4 p.m. for the bar and socializing in the Erickson Building. Dinner will start at 5:30 p.m., and speakers will begin addressing the audience at 6 p.m.
Tickets are $60 and are available at jeffcodemocrats.com and by mail at Jefferson County Democrats, P. O. Box 85, Port Townsend, WA 98368.
Tickets also will be sold at the door.
The party donates $1 of each ticket to the Jefferson County Fair Board.
“The Fish Feast is our major fundraiser of the year,” said party Chair Marty Gilmore.
“Each ticket purchase supports the vital work we do year-round to elect Democrats. It’s also an opportunity to hear the latest on current issues from our guest speakers – and fun time to see friends.”
Ferguson is undefeated in 22 lawsuits so far against the Trump administration, he has announced.
Recent successes by Ferguson’s office include the largest-ever trial award in a state consumer protection case, debt relief from predatory lending for hundreds of students and defeating the Trump administration’s attempt to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census.
Franz spearheaded the development of a 10-year statewide plan to fight and prevent wildfires.
“Her office has led state efforts to make Washington’s lands resilient in the face of climate change, investing in carbon sequestration and clean energy with wind, solar and geothermal infrastructure,” Gilmore said.
“Her office has also allocated millions of dollars to struggling rural communities to spark economic opportunities.”
Fish Feast attendees will also hear from U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer — who represents the 6th Congressional District — state Sen. Kevin Van de Wege and state Reps. Mike Chapman and Steve Tharinger — who represent Legislative District 24 — state party Chair Tina Podlodowski and local Democratic elected officials.
Before the feast is served, guests can mingle with candidates, campaigns, and organizations in Campaign Alley outside the Oscar Erickson Building.
Kilmer has sponsored tickets for 20 Young Democrats (younger than 35 years old). Contact Libby Wennstrom at 360-301-9728 or Chelsea Pronovost at 425-256-0626 to pre-register as a guest.
“We’re also offering 20 discounted tickets at our cost,” said Fish Feast organizer Claire Roney.
They are $25 each – first come, first serve.
For more information — or to volunteer for the Fish Feast, contact Roney at 360-531-1177.
The Fish Feat menu will include sockeye salmon from Key City Fish, barbecued by chef Larry Dennison; shellfish from Taylor Shellfish; greens and veggies from local farms; rolls from Pane d’Amore and cake. Beverages will include wine from the Wine Seller and beer from Port Townsend Brewing Co.
