Welcome to Jefferson County Democrats of Washington!
Sheriff Announces Resignation
Jefferson County Democrats
Recruiting Nominees for the Position
Jefferson County Sheriff Joe Nole, 68, has worked for the Sheriff’s Office for 34 years. He was elected sheriff in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. He has submitted his resignation, effective January 3, 2025.
The Board of County Commissioners is expected to choose an acting sheriff to serve from January 3 until a replacement is appointed. The Jefferson County Democrats are recruiting nominees to fill the vacancy.
Under state law, the county commissioners have up to 60 days to appoint a successor. As Nole is a Democrat, the Central Committee of the Jefferson County Democrats will submit the names of three nominees to the Board. The county commissioners will appoint the new sheriff from those nominees.
Nole’s replacement will serve until an election is held in November 2025. The winner of that race will serve out the remainder of the current term. The position will then be on the ballot again in 2026.
Interested Jefferson County residents may apply by emailing a letter of intent and resume to the Jefferson County Democrats at info@jeffcodemocrats.com AND by completing an applicant questionnaire. Letters of recommendation are welcomed.
The applicant questionnaire is available via the following link: Applicant Questionnaire
The deadline to submit documents and complete the questionnaire is January 13, 2025.
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Application documents and questionnaire responses will be assessed between January 14 through January 19. On January 19, the JCD Central Committee will meet to discuss and vote on the candidates to be selected for the interview process. The interview process will take place on Thursday, January 23. The Central Committee will conduct its vote January 29 January 31. On January 30 February 1, the Board of Commissioners will be provided with the names of the three nominees and the results will be announced at a general membership meeting via newsletter and posted to the JCD website and Facebook page. Please see the JCD Calendar for all meeting details.
Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact us at info@jeffcodemocrats.com.
The election is over, with both great results locally and statewide and dismal prospects on the federal level.
It’s time to rejuvenate our local party for the challenges ahead.
Jefferson County Democrats Calendar
Executive Board Meetings occur generally on the first Wednesday of each month, but are sometimes delayed. Please consult the Google calendar below.
Membership & Central Committee Meetings are scheduled by the Executive Board as programs, forums, endorsements, and other business require. Please consult the Google Calendar below.
2024 Democrats Deliver!
Great time had by all at the 2024 Big Fundraiser at Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Port Townsend on an important and historic day in history!!
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