“Oh, hello! You live right across the street from me.”
“Oh, hi! Hey, I’m really sorry about our barking dogs.”
“Thanks, but that’s really OK, they alert us to know there’s something going on.”
“Hey, who did your roof? It really looks great.”
Some are calling for a primary election ballot rather than caucusing to select a presidential candidate. As a volunteer who votes in a different state but chaired a precinct caucus at Kingston High School on March 26, I am advocating for keeping the caucus.
I feel strongly that the greater good in what may sometimes feel like a messy process is that of building community and the base of support for candidates in our democracy.
Well done and thanks to Mary Bryant, 23rd District Democratic chair, and all who helped and took part. While many more came than expected, the event was well organized. The day was fun and exciting, the energy in the room positive and respectful. Many stepped up to take on tasks to keep the process fair and orderly. By noon, every delegate position was filled with neighbors committed to represent their precinct at the district caucus and county convention on May 1.
I would only change the rule to accept votes made before the final tally if someone has to leave early. But to stay is best, as the fun was in the interactions between the neighbors who otherwise have little time or reason to meet. After all is said and done, the friendships made in the room make it all worthwhile, no matter what the outcome.
I love Kingston!
Kristy Hoover Trione
North Kitsap High School Class of 1971
Note from Helen Hoover of Kingston: Kristy is my daughter who now lives in Costa Rica. She chaired caucuses when she lived in Washington. She chaired the Orca precinct caucus on March 26. She is visiting me for a month.
