KECP: Legislative Candidate Eco-Forum & Artist Feature | 6.28.26
23rd Legislative Candidate Eco-Forum & Artist Feature
This month’s session will feature a panel discussion of candidates running for State Representative 1 and 2 for Washington’s 23rd Legislative District. Candidates include incumbents Greg Nance and Tarra Simmons, along with challengers Lance Byrd and Daria Ilgen. Kristin Lillegard is also running for State Representative 2 but is unavailable to attend this session.
Details:
Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Where: The Village Green Community Center - 26159 Dulay Rd Ne | Kingston
This is intended to be a family-friendly event - kids crafts and refreshments will be available. Please feel free to bring something to share!
State Representatives play a key role in shaping state policy, including environmental legislation and budget decisions that directly affect Kitsap County communities and natural resources. Incumbent Representatives Greg Nance and Tarra Simmons currently serve on legislative committees addressing issues such as natural resources, transportation, education, technology, health, and public safety. The forum will be moderated by KEC’s Martha Burke, who is also a board member for the League of Women Voters.
We hope you’ll take this opportunity to meet the candidates and hear from them directly on environmentally-related topics.
Take part in the discussion:
Submit questions in advance for consideration. Select questions may be fielded from the audience depending on time available.
Additional candidate information can be found on their campaign sites:
State Representative 1:
- Tarra Simmons (incumbent)
- Daria Ilgen
State Representative 2:
- Greg Nance (incumbent)
- Lance Byrd
- Kristin Lillegard
Artist feature: Dr. Edward Frodel - Mindful Moment
This session of KEC Presents will also feature Educator, Humanist, Holistic Healer, and Artist, Edward Frodel, PhD. Drawing on his art and life experiences, he will share reflections on humanity’s deeply interconnected relationship with the natural world and his perspective on the profound shift in consciousness he believes humanity is currently experiencing.
Dr. Frodel is also known as the principal founder of West Sound Academy, an independent college-preparatory school serving students from across the Kitsap Peninsula. Through his vision, leadership, and perseverance, a small community effort grew into a thriving educational institution known for academic excellence, critical thinking, and character development. Learn more.
