KECP: Legislative Candidate Eco-Forum & Artist Feature | 6.28.26

June 13, 2026

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, which includes Bremerton and northern Kitsap County including Poulsbo, Kingston, and Hansville. 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

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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 member Betsy Cooper, who is also a member of 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.

Questions from those attending the event may be added to list of questions already submitted 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:

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.