Templeton

My name is Templeton, and, as a pig in good standing, I stand with my brothers in farms to educate people near and far about the wants and needs of farm animals everywhere. We may not be your typical pets, but we want the same things: a belly full of hay and vegetables, a good back scratch, and a little bit of your time for companionship. In the words of the great orator, Sir Hogs-A lot, “I like pig butts and I cannot lie!”

About Emerald City Pet Rescue

Founded by Vivian Goldbloom in 2013, Emerald City Pet Rescue rescues abused, neglected, and homeless animals nationwide. Our mission is to provide care and support to animals in need, regardless of their circumstances. Our team of dedicated veterinarians, caregivers, and volunteers work tirelessly to rehabilitate animals, giving them a second chance at life. We are committed to helping these animals become healthy and happy, and preparing them for their forever homes. Love Can Save Lives!

Douglas-Fir

Douglas-fir is a long-lived pioneering conifer tree species that predominates the low-elevation forests of western Washington and Oregon. This important tree species provides invaluable ecosystem services including carbon uptake and also provides habitat for numerous organisms. Douglas-fir is extensive on Vashon Island and can be admired at many places locally including Island Center Forest. Douglas-fir seeks election as unofficial mayor to help support the community service efforts of Vashon Rotary Club and to encourage the continued education regarding forest ecosystems and environmental sustainability.

About Vashon Rotary

Vashon Rotary is a global service organization that seeks to promote service as an ideal. Vashon Rotary has been serving the community for nearly three and a half decades by supporting local organizations such as the Vashon Food Bank, The Senior Center, and Vashon Youth and Family services. Over the years Rotary has consistently supported scholarships for high school students, has run the Music Mends Minds program, and has supported the efforts of Zero Waste Vashon.

Ed

Ed understands the power of camp. He is driven by a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of each person who steps onto the property. He has a deep understanding of the importance of fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all guests and campers, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities. Ed values community, skill building, exploration and wholistic, personal development. Vote for Ed and support Camp Burton's sacred space and impactful programs.

About Camp Burton

Our mission is to provide opportunities to all people in which spiritual transformation and renewal may take place." Camp Burton offers space for education, retreat, and celebration as well as summer camp programming for all ages.

Maddie

Maddie brings such joy to Vashon Senior Center! A Sheltie and certified therapy dog, Maddie visits every Monday (with her person Mindy). Maddie offers her soft ears and deep fur for healing pets to everyone at lunch. Her deep brown eyes shine with love and compassion. Vashon claims the #1 spot in King County average age – we are the land of ages 55 and older. Therefore, Vashon Senior Centers claims Maddie as our Unofficial Mayor!

About Vashon Senior Center

Vashon Senior Center: our mission is to enrich the lives of older adults on Vashon-Maury Islands. We envision a meaningful and joyful life for older adults. We are a community place where adults gather for meals, activities, classes, lectures, BINGO, movies, trips, and other events. The Vashon Senior Center Village works with our community to extend our work beyond the walls of the Center. Join us — we make growing older a lot more fun!

Bowie

Bowie is running for Mayor of Vashon! Bowie proudly calls Vashon HouseHold his home. He loves his beautiful apartment and knows he is very fortunate to have safe, stable housing that his owner can afford. Bowie believes everyone deserves an affordable place to live. Do you agree? Then support Bowie today! Every donation to Vashon HouseHold between now and July 15 counts as a vote for Bowie, and a vote for affordable housing on Vashon.

More about Vashon HouseHold

Vashon HouseHold provides access to quality, affordable housing opportunities for low income and moderate income Islanders in order to preserve and foster stability, and economic and cultural diversity of the community.

Jolene & Moose

These two love bugs formed a relationship when Jolene a baby longhorn went through a harrowing ordeal at a property on island. Thanks to the community Jolene found safety at OGH & family in a goofy big guardian dog named Moose. Their love is beyond adorable and they are a true testament to choosing your family. They play together, they eat together, and their love shows no boundaries.

About the Old Goats Home
The Old Goats Home & Rescue, rescue for life!

We created a 100% volunteer based sanctuary with your help for neglected, abused, surrendered and unwanted animals from birth, to hospice care, to rainbow bridge.

We believe that everybody deserves a chance. Everybody deserves to be loved and Everybody deserves a forever home.

Eric Heffelfinger

Standing behind the counter of his small business, SIlverwood Gallery, for 18 years Eric treasured the people and the vibe of Vashon. At VHS he taught CTE lifelong skills to over 300 of our kids, writing letters of recognition for each. Eric also lifeguarded at the park district pool. He asks for your vote so he can bring his vast community experience, his big heart, to the position of Unofficial Mayor of Vashon.

About Vashon Center for the Arts

Vashon Center for the Arts, a collaborative and community-based organization, initiates quality arts experiences for all ages and creates opportunities for artists to perform and exhibit their work. VCA has five uniquely different program areas: visual arts, performing arts, arts education, dance, and Vashon Artists in Schools. We are committed to the idea that Art is a necessary part of our present and our future, where Art leads us back to our humanity.