Open Centralia

06/20/2022

Here's some history of zoning restrictions being uplifted in Centralia, WA dating back over a century.

From the Centralia Daily Chronicle Feb. 24, 1909:

“A new saloon license was granted by the city council last night. The number of saloons in Centralia now is eleven. The new saloon will be located on the southwest corner of First and B streets. First street is the street leading to the Northern Pacific depot and B street is the street in front of the depot. The application was made by Mr. Paddock and the Columbia Brewing company furnished the bond. The bond and the affidavits certifying to the moral character of Mr. Paddock and the check for $1,000 had been approved as to form by City Attorney Rhodes before the application was presented. Only five members of the council were present. They were Councilmen Tilley, Nelson, Stewart, Watson and Davis. It had been customary for the council before taking action on a saloon license to refer it to the judiciary committee either with power to act or to make a report at the next meeting, but a motion was made last night that the application be granted. The motion carried by a vote of three to two. Those voting for it were Councilmen Tilley, Stewart and Nelson, and those against it Watson and Davis.

“There was considerable discussion as to whether or not the number of saloons in Centralia should be increased and the fact was recalled that the city council three years ago in increasing the license on saloons gave out the understanding to the saloonmen that if the license cost was increased the number of saloons would be limited. The objection was also made that with a saloon located on the southwest corner of First and B street it would be impossible for anyone going to or coming from the depot to do so without passing a saloon. “Those favoring the granting of the license raised the point that the city needed the revenue and was under no obligation to create a monopoly of the business for those already engaged in it and that as long as the town was an open town it should be open to all.”

11/03/2021

You still have time to hand-deliver your ballot to your nearest ballot box if you hurry!!! So, HURRY! ✅

11/02/2021

It's the LAST DAY to get your ballot in! Drop it in the ballot box before 8pm tonight!

11/02/2021

HURRY! Your vote could change the future of cannabis accessibility and tax revenue in the City of Centralia! Your PRO-CANNABIS candidates are:

Re-Elect Rebecca Staebler ✅
Citizens to Elect Cameron McGee ✅
Hubbard for change ✅

Turn your ballot in TONIGHT by 8pm to your local ballot box or the Lewis County Auditor's Office at the historic Lewis County Courthouse!

10/31/2021

Make sure to vote in a way that invigorates our local economy. I can't think of anything scarier than continuing to trail behind other cities that have capitalized on the booming cannabis industry. 🪴

Have a safe Halloween everyone!

10/29/2021

Have you voted yet? Put it on your "to do" list for this weekend! GET THOSE BALLOTS IN! ✅ ✅ ✅

10/29/2021

Have you talked to your Centralia city councilor or candidate for Centralia city council about expanding cannabis zoning from M-2 *only* to C-1 zoning like most every other modern city? 💚

Get out there and tell your elected officials to OPEN CENTRALIA! ✅

10/28/2021

GET THOSE BALLOTS IN! ✅

Low voter turnout is how your voice goes unheard! Get out there and rock that vote! 💚

Only 18% of voters in Lewis County have returned their ballots- that is less than four years ago. Local Elections have a significant impact on roads, housing inventory, law enforcement, taxes, and more.

I am on AM1470 KELA / KMNT Radio this morning, Thursday, at 8:30am playing local candidate statements from different races around our community. Tune-In or Stream the show at (kelaam.com) and be sure to postmark your ballot on or before 5pm on Tuesday, November 2nd.

10/27/2021

GET THOSE BALLOTS IN ASAP! ✅✅✅

You can register to vote *in-person* at the Lewis County Auditor's Office up until the day of the election!

10/26/2021

"Registered voters should have already received their ballot for the upcoming election, which will take place next Tuesday. No stamps are required to mail back your ballot, though they must be postmarked by election day."

You can also register and vote *in-person* all the way up until election day at the Lewis County Auditor's Office inside the historic Lewis County Courthouse.

Voters in Lewis County on Nov. 2 will help reshape the local political landscape. Here’s how to submit your ballot in time for it to be counted, or how to request a replacement from the Lewis …