Patricia J. Terry RN (D) Wins 10th LD Democratic Nomination

Camano Island, WA.    The Committee to elect Patricia J. Terry, Democrat to the State Legislature, 10th Legislative District, Position 2, is proud to announce that she is now the official nominee of the 10th Legislative District.

Precinct Committee Officers (PCOs) of the 10th Legislative District (Island County, SW Skagit and NW Snohomish counties) gathered at the Skagit Community College, Mt. Vernon campus, on May 22, 2008, to cast their vote. Each PCO vote was weighted according to the number of delegates their precinct is allotted. In a landslide victory, Terry won the nomination with the final count of 220 to 13 over her Democratic opponent, Coupeville Port Commissioner Ann McDonald.

In her speech to the PCOs, Terry stresses the importance of preserving the rural character of the District, creating new markets for farms, supporting both educators and the public education system, and creating a balance between the urgent need for environmental stewardship and growth management.

Health care access and the quality of that care are poised to be central issues in her race against incumbent Republican Barbara Bailey. Terry's 30-year career started as an intensive care nurse, followed by management roles in healthcare quality improvement working with Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. "In time, I came to believe the best way for me to care for people was to impact the legislation that governs their lives". Terry's commitment to being a voice for those silenced by the circumstances of their lives has led her to run for the State Legislature.

It was a good week for the campaign as Terry earns both the 10th Legislative District nomination and she received word of an endorsement by the American Federation of Teachers (Washington), AFL-CIO.