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Council #19 Elections

Council #19 Elections

Elections are underway for Seattle AFA-CWA Officers

Elections for the next term of office are underway. The three-year term begins July 1, 2023. In order for your votes to be recorded, you must be a member in good standing. However all members will be mailed ballots. If you have recently moved, and have not changed your mailing address with AFA-CWA, you may not receive a ballot. If you need assistance, please contact one of your local officers.

Election Schedule:

4-25-2023: Voting notice and voting guide are mailed containing your personal 16-digit activation code. 

4-28-2023: 12:00PM EST –  Polls open and voting begins

5-18-2023: 3:00PM EST –  Polls close and the election count takes place

Here are the candidates running for office:

LEC PRESIDENT:

Paula Isla-McGill

Kiara O’Bryant

Teresa (Terry) Taylor

LEC VIce President:

Ian Haywood

Jake Jones

Melinda Jorge-Henderson

Ty Tufono-Chaussee

LEC Secretary:

Adam Clarey

Bianca Dew

Jarod McNeill

LEC Council Representative (2 positions):

Megan E Brown

LeAnne Canton

Daphne Clarkson

Anuhea Beverly Coubertier

Erik Mastrud

Jorge “Martin” Monteblanco 

Jarod “Jerry” Sinclair

Andrew Stinson

Julie Thornton

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