Friends of Joanna
Passionate about racial justice and doing anti-racist work in our communities, I am a community lead
21/01/2021
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County women join in Cantwell Cohort Two local ladies—Joanna Turner and Tracy Rushing—have been selected for the 2021 Maria Cantwell Cohort with Emerge Washington, a comprehensive political campaign training program for Democratic women across the state
19/01/2021
UPDATE: A FEW MORE TICKETS MADE AVAILABLE!
If you tried to get tickets before and it was sold out, please try again!
The webinar will be recorded and it will be available later. If people are registered for the event, they’ll get an email with the recording. Otherwise, they all get posted on the website at: mountainlion.org/events
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This is going to be a very timely event for Klickitat County! Please make sure to pre-register. Tickets are free but limited! Join us for an informative and important webinar with the Mountain Lion Foundation and Rosemary Schiano.
https://mountainlion.networkforgood.com/events/25915-encouraging-coexistence-in-klickitat-county-washington
18/01/2021
Hi all - Please take a moment to weeigh in on this bill:
Comprehensive Planning (HB 1099) - This is a bill proposing an update to the Growth Management Act to ensure cities & counties are planning for climate change (the GMA currently doesn't address climate change at all). This hearing is 8am tomorrow - Tuesday. Ways to get involved:
Note your position as ‘pro’ for the legislative record. This only takes a few minutes and can make a huge difference! You can do this up to an hour before the start of the hearing.
Go to https://app.leg.wa.gov/csiremote/house
Select Committee: “Environment and Energy”
Select Meeting: Select 1/19/2021 8AM
Select Agenda Item: “HB 1099 Comprehensive Planning”
Select type of testimony: “I would like my position noted for the legislative record.”
You will be sent to another page.
Select Position: “Pro”
Fill out your information
Submit Registration
You can also repeat this to submit written testimony!!
Washington State Legislature If you require an accommodation to testify before a committee, please refer to options on the Legislature’s Americans with Disabilities Act Information https://leg.wa.gov/legislature/pages/adainfo.aspx page.
09/01/2021
17/12/2020
So thrilled to be joining Tracy Rushing as part of the 2021 Maria Cantwell Cohort!
Big ANNOUNCEMENT! Meet the Emerge WA | 2021 Maria Cantwell cohort. We will kick off virtually in January. These 20 women will join our 160 alums and 37 women elected to office in changing the face of politics in WA State!
12/11/2020
06/11/2020
Hi all! Check out these amazing numbers!
I'm super proud of the campaign that we ran, and even though we didn't get enough votes to get me elected - we made an impact!
I'm also grateful to Jake Anderson for running a clean campaign and upping the game in this county! I think he will be a good commissioner and will pay better attention because of this campaign and the conversations we've had.
Here's to change and the many ways it manifests!
By the Numbers - 800+ Campaign specific phone calls (with support from KC Dems)- 1 Literature Drop with KC Dems = 450 doorsTogether, we ran an amazing race and changed the conversation in Klickitat County!
04/11/2020
Morning all, with about 9500 votes in I'm at 42.5%. So not ahead, but pretty good results for our rural country that has traditionally voted red. There are about 4k more votes to be counted over the next week or so. So it's not over yet. Results will be updated daily at 8pm.
https://results.vote.wa.gov/results/20201103/klickitat/ #60226
03/11/2020
Its time to vote! Remember, everyone in all three districts can vote for Joanna Turner.
Klickitat County needs BETTER:
- Discussions
- Decisions
- Outcomes
As a Klickitat County Commissioner, I will:
- Encourage public input
- Create transparency
- Challenge the status quo
A vote for me is a vote for the people of Klickitat County.
28/10/2020
23/10/2020
Hi all, just a FYI - you can track your ballot here. I mailed mine via the post office and it still hasn't been received. Vote early seems to be the consensus!!
https://voter.votewa.gov/WhereToVote.aspx
22/10/2020
Have you already voted and unsure of what to do next while you wait?
1) We still have signs and promo merch available, getting these out and wearing them these next two weeks is vital! Message me if you'd like any
2) We can still use help with radio ads that reach a large number of people in the area. To sponsor an ad, please head to
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/friendsofjoanna
3) Join me and other volunteers to gather and dance and wave and smile and laugh. I will be at the following sign waving events that are being held by the great Klickitat Dems!
Saturday, Oct 24th 10-11 a.m. in Goldendale.
Thursday, Oct 29 5-6 p.m. in White Salmon
I just supported Joanna for Commissioner! Join me and others to support this great candidate for Klickitat County Commissioner.
The saddest part about this campaign for me, is that we can't gather.
In January, I was looking forward to the fairs and the events. I'm a bit of a social butterfly sometimes and was excited about walking in parades and the float that a friend was dreaming up.
That changed with the pandemic - as we all know too well, we've had to be very creative with connecting. There is a lot of fear and this last 7 months has permanently changed the way that we do some things.
Sign waving might seem silly - but even standing along the road, just doing something like waving the same sign - together - lends to a sense of camaraderie that I've been missing.
The thumbs up, the honks, the waves - it is all so encouraging.
So if you are feeling especially sad and anxious as we wait out the next 14 days - join me and other volunteers on a street corner. together. To gather and dance and wave and smile and laugh. I will be at the following sign waving events that are being held by the great Klickitat Dems!
Today, Wednesday 5-6 p.m. in Lyle and Bingen.
Saturday, Oct 24th 10-11 a.m. in Goldendale.
Thursday, Oct 29 5-6 p.m. in White Salmon
20/10/2020
Catch the wave!! Tomorrow in Bingen and Lyle from 5-6
Joanna Turner - Catch the Wave! Sign waving in Bingen with Joanna Turner
19/10/2020
17/10/2020
Sign waving in Goldendale this afternoon! 2-4 at the cor er of 142 (Broadway) and Columbus! See u there.
17/10/2020
Hey there Klickitat County, If you are having a hard time figuring out who to vote for for county commissioner or if you just want to know more about who is backing and funding any specific candidate, please check out the PDC's website.
They track all donations.
https://www.pdc.wa.gov/search?search_api_views_fulltext=klickitat
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Regarding Endorsements:
I do not endorse either candidate for KC commissioner position #3. I will work with whoever is elected.
Fact: Sizemore has endorsements from groups, people and organizations that are the machine in this county, the good ol' boy club. Period.
We need a change in this county. The only way to do that is by electing me, no matter what happens in Dist. #3.
Morning Klickitat County- in case you missed it, here is my convo with Kevin at this morning!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K6D7LJRZPQXby9ve7Gh0BiASYFEwxiCP/view?usp=sharing
15/10/2020
There are 2 sign Waving Events this weekend:
Friday 4pm - 6pm Bingen
On the corner of 14 and 141
https://www.facebook.com/events/3107097352728631/
Saturday 2pm-4pm Goldendale
We'll meet at the corner of Broadway & Columbus
https://www.facebook.com/events/2754575494812565/
Sign waving is a fun way to connect and show support. Get honks and thumbs up! Also, I'll be there to answer any questions about my campaign or what I hope to do in office. Hope to see you there.
If you can't make it to a sign waving event please consider donating to the campaign at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/friendsofjoanna
We're in the final stretch!
Thank You
13/10/2020
Incredibly proud to be endorsed by the following organizations for Klickitat County Commissioner District 1
Check out tonight's debate! It is time for local government to become more responsive to it's citizens needs.
Stellar job at tonight's forum, Joanna. Clap, clap, whoop! (This is Pat Arnold posting, just in case the page doesn't tell you that.
11/10/2020
Thank you!!!
I just supported Joanna for Commissioner! Join me and others to support this great candidate for Klickitat County Commissioner.
10/10/2020
Hi Friends,
We are in the final stretch!
And I need you to make it happen.
So far this amazing campaign has reached so many residents of Klickitat County through:
~ Weekly newspaper ads
~ 2,000+ Postcards that are ready to be mailed when ballots are dropped with personalized messages
~ 3 different radio ads on 8 different station, played over 300 times
~ Hundreds of phone calls
~ Literature that is going to be dropped on 400 doorsteps tomorrow in district 2 and 3
Please help me make it to the top of the peak! I need your financial donation today to reach even more voters.
With your contribution we can win this race and change the face of politics in Klickitat County!
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/friendsofjoanna
Humbly yours,
Joanna
Hey there Klickitat County! Met some amazing volunteers in Bingen today and did some sign waving. I will be in Goldendale tomorrow from 2-4pm. Would love to see you at the Klickitat Democrats Office. Pick up a sign and spend some time waving at folks! It's a great way to connect.
Morning Klickitat County! This morning I was interviewed on Mid Columbia Today by Mark Bailey. In case you missed it, the interview starts at 8 min 30 sec.
https://gorgeradio.com/?pg=18138
01/10/2020
We need to have a more balanced commission. Period!
When there are big changes happening in Klickitat county like this one, it is absolutely vital to have citizens concerns represented on the commission. Your vote for me this fall is a vote for Better Discussions, Better Decisions and Better Outcomes for all the residents of Klickitat County.
SDS Lumber undergoing major shakeup In a major announcement that has been rumored for weeks, SDS Lumber Company has confirmed that it is actively exploring changes in its business, possibly including sale of its Bingen
30/09/2020
Great virtual lecture series on living with Mountain Lions!!
Events from the Mountain Lion Foundation The Mountain Lion Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization protecting mountain lions and their habitat. Our Events Page will help you find out about events in the works to help protect mountain liopns.
Hey there Klickitat County! In case you missed it here's the link to tonight's forum!! Thank you Klickitat-Skamania League of Women Voters and Goldendale Sentinel for moderating!
https://www.facebook.com/101977521175289/videos/1235321806821016
21/09/2020
The role of County Commissioner is often underestimated.
The Board of County Commissioners is responsible for adopting, amending and repealing all County ordinances. These include traffic, zoning, planning and public safety ordinances.
Another equally important duty is to levy the taxes to operate the County and to adopt a budget for each year. This budget is what determines funding for each of the county's departments and programs. In Klickitat county, this includes funding for
- Public roads and public works programs;
- Public health services;
- Planning and zoning of unincorporated areas;
- Emergency Services and response;
- County park and recreation systems
For far too long, Klickitat County has had only one monolithic voice on the Board of County Commissioners.
This has resulted in a lack of innovation and transparency.
I will facilitate a more thoughtful approach to the commission by challenging the status quo and encouraging public input.
I will prioritize access to broadband, better mental health care and broadening our economic base.
No matter what district you're in, on this coming election day you can vote for me. A vote for me is a vote for the people of Klickitat County.
19/09/2020
Columbia Gorge Women's Action Network and the League of Woman Voters made these great cards for sharing. With only 45 days left until election day, it's more and more important to get everyone registered. Please feel free to share this post to any and all of your friends.
18/09/2020
Thank you so much Jennifer Miller Harty for your amazing letter to the editor in the Goldendale Sentinel, which can be found below or at https://www.goldendalesentinel.com/opinion/letters-from-the-community/article_b55df8a0-f837-11ea-b3f7-73ef9be3bc80.html
"Turn to Turner
According to The Center for American Women and Politics, in 2020, 127 women hold seats in the United States Congress, comprising 23.7 percent of the 535 members.
Did you know that there has not been a female represented on the Klickitat County Board of Commissioners since 2006? How about the fact that a Democrat has not represented the Board since 1996! I have not been able to find evidence of those representing Latin or indigenous peoples on our board or its committees. In a time of frustrating division among citizens in our country, it is time for Klickitat County to step up and recognize that we represent a community of many and not a community of one. Joanna Turner, running for County Commissioner District 1, recognizes this adversity.
Joanna understands that not all of our citizens needs are either being heard or represented. A group or community can only evolve when all its constituents are equitably heard and supported. For too long Klickitat County has operated with an agenda that benefits only a few and has no diverse representation on its board. I feel that Joanna Turner has taken the time to listen to our diverse citizens’ concerns, make sure they are heard and build community. Her experience as a self-employed entrepreneur, advocate, and a community council member make her uniquely qualified to understand and support our community. Joanna has listened to the concerns about the frustration with the lack of Broadband. She has listened to the concerns regarding the lack of affordable housing, she has listened to those advocating for at risk youth. She has listened to the concerns of citizens with the Under Canvas proposal.
Please think about what building a community means and support Joanna Turner for Klickitat County Commissioner District 1.
Jennifer Harty
White Salmon"
LETTERS FROM THE COMMUNITY It’s time for a change. Our leaders have forsaken us. Their incompetence has cost lives, jobs, our health, rising homelessness, and hunger. During this pandemic JHB (Jamie Herrera Butler) has
17/09/2020
You inspire me There is so much pain and frustration in the world right now. Between the smoke, fires, and social unrest (not to mention a pandemic) - it's a really challenging time. Personally I am so grateful for this campaign. I don't know what I would be doing today if I hadn't decided to run for county com...
17/09/2020
Latest newsletter with ways to get involved!/
You inspire me There is so much pain and frustration in the world right now. Between the smoke, fires, and social unrest (not to mention a pandemic) - it's a really challenging time. Personally I am so grateful for this campaign. I don't know what I would be doing today if I hadn't decided to run for county com...
15/09/2020
Curious about how commissioner voting in Klickitat County works? Here's your answer!
Commissioner Voting in Klickitat Confused about why I'm spending so much time outside of District 1 campaigning? This'll explain why!
13/09/2020
Morning all! for your listening enjoyment today -
Join Shannon and Harold from the Southwest Washington Central Labor Council on their new podcast Working to Live in SW WA. My interview starts about minute 20!
http://www.swwaclc.org/?zone=/unionactive/view_page.cfm&page=Podcast
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