What is the Thread that Connects Us?

 Dear Neighbors, 

Thank you for visiting this blog that I had set up to support Your voice being heard. 

In the upcoming posts, I'll guide you through ways of participating in the democratic process and highlight some issues that are crucial to all of us living, working, learning, and growing in Seattle. I am not a politician. You probably recognize me in the neighborhood. We might have chatted about my garden or about yours, waited patiently in the same bus stop, exchanged Little Free Library books, and supported our unhoused neighbors in ways we could. 

At the moment I am an appointed PCO in the WA Democrats 46th legislative district, representing democratic voters like You. I am running in the WA Primary to be elected as a PCO, and I am asking for your support. 

What is a PCO? 

I asked the same a year ago and since then, I have been slowly learning how the democratic process is being shaped by everyday people, not only by professional politicians. We are very lucky in Washington State. 

PCO (or Precinct Committee Officer) is the elected Democratic Party official representing an electoral precinct, usually a couple of neighborhood blocks, under state law. PCOs primary responsibility is to represent their precinct in the 46th Legislative District Organization and on the King County Democratic Central Committee (KCDCC), and to make thoughtful choices as they vote on party governance issues. PCOs also knock on their neighbors’ doors prior to each election, to remind them to vote and to provide them materials on our endorsed candidates. All Democratic PCOs in the 46th Legislative District participate in electing the leadership of the 46th District Democrats and the KCDCC. 

If you yourself are interested in becoming a PCO, we need you! You can find further information on how to file for PCO https://www.46dems.org/how_do_i_become_a_pco

A bit about myself

I grew up in Budapest, Hungary in a working class family, raised by a single parent. I was the first in my family to attend college and to receive a degree. I moved to the United States in the early nineties, where so much of my life began to change. Among the many things, I started my journey as a visual artist, received two more degrees, started a small business and a non-profit, and made a career as an educator. 

Since 2000, I have been living in Seattle, which became my true home and the place I care about the most. As an artist, I've learned to work with ambiguity. I see creative potential in uncertain situations and I thrive on working together as a community and solving problems. I put in the work. I grow a garden. I support many of our local hard-working organizations who in turn advocate for those who are the most vulnerable, including low income families, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, and focus on actions that are aimed to abate housing instability and food insecurity in our community. I am passionate about education and on supporting learners of all ages, from early-childhood to college. I care about the air we breath, the water we drink, the health of our parks and streets, and the world we leave for our children. Our shared journey from a sleepy suburban neighborhood to an inclusive, resilient, and thriving urban one has been a bumpy road, but not one without achievement and pride. To be able to take part in shaping this future by voting, volunteering, organizing, and getting to know each and every neighbor fills me with joy. 

I am here to listen. 

I ask for your vote on the State Primary ballot to be able to represent Your voice. 

With warm wishes, 

Timea