High-Profile Port Commissioner Race Featured at Chamber’s October Forum & All Candidates Invited to Candidates Reception

Join the Thurston County Chamber Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 11:30 a.m. at The Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake for a Candidates Reception & Meet the Candidates Forum. Don’t miss this celebration of politics, policy and people!

This event will feature the Port of Olympia Commissioner, District No. 2 candidates are Jessie W. Simmons and Bob Iyall and Port Commissioner, District No. 3 candidates are Amy Evans and Joel Hansen. The Port of Olympia Commissioner race is a pivotal race with regional significance.

Doug Mah, Director of Thurston Chamber’s Public Policy team, will moderate the discussion.

In addition, a large contingent of candidates running for public office in Thurston County will be at Forum and the Candidates Reception to meet and mingle with community and business leaders.

Candidates in all races are encouraged to arrive early and stay late for as much one-on-one conversation with Chamber members as possible.

When: Candidates Reception & Meet the Candidates Forum is Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: The Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake

What: Forum includes lunch, and the cost is $35 for general admission, $25 for prepaid Chamber members, and $30 for members at the door.

Visit ThurstonChamber.com to make your reservation today.

Please note, we follow Washington State Department of Health and Thurston County Public Health and Social Services guidance at our events. Please wear your mask unless you are eating or drinking. Thank you.

Thank you to our Forum sponsors, Hometown Property Management, TVW, and Medicine Creek Enterprise Corporation.