Posts by Robin Fisher
An Olympia Original…
Rebecca G. Howard, a face some recognize as a symbol of Olympia. This prominent black businesswoman was born a slave in 1829, married in 1843, and moved to Olympia in 1859. Along with her husband, she opened the Pacific Restaurant in 1860, providing quality food to travelers. By 1862, The Pacific Hotel and Restaurant provided…
Legislative Districts and Redistricting
As Americans, it’s generally understood that the ballot we cast every voting cycle has names of legislators, judges, school district members, etc, which we elect to represent us when decision are made for which we are absent. It is also generally understood that our ballot looks like our neighbor’s ballot, with the same representatives because…
Legislative Districts and Redistricting
As Americans, it’s generally understood that the ballot we cast every voting cycle has names of legislators, judges, school district members, etc, which we elect to represent us when decision are made for which we are absent. It is also generally understood that our ballot looks like our neighbor’s ballot, with the same representatives because…
Register to vote!
Voting is the most direct and impactful way to make your voice heard, elections are just around the corner! There is still time to register in person! See how to where you live here: https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/auditors/ Register/update in the future mail or online Online: https://weiapplets.sos.wa.gov/MyVoteOLVR/MyVoteOLVR By Mail: https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/register-mail.aspx Have questions? 1-800-448-4881 elections@sos.wa.gov
When you want people to laugh…
Julia Anne Sweeney an actress, comedian, and author born in 1959 in Spokane, Washington. Drawn to imitating voices and inventing characters as a child, this oldest child, daughter of a lawyer and a homemaker moved to Los Angeles after college and worked as an accountant for Columbia Pictures and United Artists. In 1988, she enrolled…
Shooting for the stars…
Courtney Vandersloot, born in Kent, Washington in 1989 and standing at 5’ 8” plays point guard for the Chicago Sky. In third grade, Courtney wrote a paper on her desire to play for the WNBA. Completing her college career at Gonzaga University with 2,000 points and 1,000 assists, she became the only female named in…
It’s almost that time of year again– Open Enrollment Time (November 1 -30, 2017)
Below is some great information from the Health Care Authority: What changes can I make? Not making plan changes for 2018? If you do not want to make changes to your health plan and it is still available in your area, you do not need to take any action. However, if you cover a spouse or state-registered…
Fighting for the rights of all…
Nettie Craig Asberry was the only free child born to Violet Craig in Kansas in 1865. A precocious child she played the piano and composed music at eight, and at 13 after meeting Susan B. Anthony, she became the secretary for the local suffragists club. In 1883, Nettie received her Ph.D. from the Kansas Conservatory…
Use MegaVote to keep informed
One important key to being involved in the political process is to be informed. MegaVote tracks your US Senators’ and Representative’s votes by e-mail. Each week (that Congress is in session) you will receive: Key votes by your two Senators and U.S. Representative. Links to send e-mail to your members of Congress using pre-addressed forms.…
Called to public service…
Rosa Franklin, born in 1927, became the first black woman elected to the Washington State Senate serving the 29th Legislative District. Rosa studied nursing, earned a bachelor’s degree in biology and English from University of Puget Sound and a master’s degree in social sciences and human relations from Pacific Lutheran University. Ms. Franklin worked at…