For the August 20, 2024, primary election in Washington state, there were 4,874,877 registered voters. However, only 1,994,096 people participated, resulting in a turnout of just 40.91%. This is a significant drop compared to the 2020 presidential election cycle, where over 54% of registered voters returned their ballots.
Franklin County had the second lowest voter turnout in the state, with only 32.01% of registered voters participating. Yakima County followed closely with a turnout of 33.61%. Adams County had the lowest turnout. In contrast, during the last presidential election, voter turnout was much higher at 84.14%, although Yakima and Franklin Counties still ranked at the bottom for voter participation. Elections often include a variety of issues on the ballot, ranging from federal to state and local matters. Local elections can be particularly impactful, as they often involve decisions on tax rate increases, spending proposals, and additional regulations. Each vote in these elections can have a significant impact on the outcome. Many registered voters feel disillusioned with the election process and believe their vote does not matter. However, while it might seem like one vote is insignificant, elections can be decided by very small margins. Every vote contributes to the overall outcome. Additionally, voting is a collective action; when many people think their vote does not matter and choose not to vote, it can significantly impact the results. In Benton and Franklin counties, there were 128,708 and 44,999 registered voters, respectively. In Benton County, a swing of just 12,870 votes represents a 10% change. In Franklin County, 10% represents fewer than 4500 votes. Legislative districts in Central Washington consist of about 45,000-50,000 voters, making a 10% swing quite significant. So, if you think your vote does not matter, think again. Make sure you return your ballots by November 5th and make your voice count.
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Congratulations to Flynn Tri-Cities on the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Ceremony for their new location in Pasco! The facility is located at 2060 N. Commercial Ave., Bldg. A, Ste. 102. Thanks to everyone who came out to Business After Hours at The Resort at Hansen Park, hosted by TMG - The Management Group on Thursday, October 10! We hope you had a wonderful time and made some fruitful new business connections. Congratulations to our Ambassador of the Quarter, Lisa Jackson!
Lisa's dedication shines through in everything she does! Between July and September, Lisa attended 10 Ribbon Cutting/Groundbreaking ceremonies, all three Business After Hours events, and made it to every monthly luncheon. On top of all that, she generously volunteered hours to support our chamber events. Thank you, Lisa, for your incredible commitment and hard work. We’re grateful to have you on our team! The community and other local businesses are rallying together to assist hundreds of recently laid off people in Connell. Job fairs in the Tri-Cities, like the one at Columbia Basin College on October 21, are being organized to help the former employees find new positions.
The permanent closure of the Lamb Weston potato processing plant in Connell affected around 375 workers. The Connell plant was known for producing a variety of fries and other frozen potato products. The closure was the result of a combination of factors:
Employees are encouraged to apply for positions at other Lamb Weston facilities in the Tri-Cities area. Other businesses in the Tri-Cities area that are currently hiring are encouraged to reach out to Ozzy Del Toro at 509-426-4807 and participate in upcoming job fairs. A huge thanks to all of the elected officials and business leaders who attended the Elected Leaders Reception on Thursday, October 3 at the REACH Museum. The Elected Leaders Reception is a chance to provide elected officials a ground-level perspective about the current business environment, make connections with community leaders, and enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Both the Tri-City Regional Chamber and co-host the Home Builders Association of the Tri-Cities are strong supporters of business advocacy and are proud to provide a forum where regional business and community leaders can come together with local and state representatives to discuss issues which matter most. Thanks to all of the event sponsors: Battelle, Hayden Homes, the Tri-City Association of Realtors, Bechtel, Breshears Professional Photography, CG Public House & Catering, and Moon Security. Congratulations to Washington State University Tri-Cities on their ribbon cutting celebration to officially open their Institute for Northwest Energy Futures (INEF) building. The building is located at 2892 Pauling Ave. in Richland. To learn more about INEF, visit wsuwp.tricities.wsu.edu/inef/. Congratulations to Tri-Cities Kumon Math & Reading Center on their ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration on Friday, October 4! Their office is located at 731 N. Columbia Center Blvd., Ste. 126 in Kennewick. Thank you to the hundreds of people who attended the 2024 Tri-Cities Women in Business Conference on Wednesday, September 24 at Three Rivers Convention Center! Check out these photo galleries to relive that impactful day. Thanks to Breshears Professional Photography for documenting this tremendous event. Morning Kickoff KeynoteATHENA Awards LuncheonBreakout SessionsBBF Wine Social and Exhibitor HallCongratulations to Craftsman Cabinets & Flooring on their ribbon cutting ceremony on September 25! Visit the Design Center at 122 Wellsian Way in Richland. |
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