Invitation

The Tacoma Pierce County Black Collective (TPCBC) will begin the endorsement process starting

September 7, 2023. All candidates who want to participate must complete a questionnaire as a precursor

to an interview, and a potential endorsement by the TPCBC of your candidacy for the 2023

election. Invitations will be sent out via email by August 21, 2023. Candidate Questionnaires must be

completed and returned no later than 5:00 pm Pacific Time, August 31, 2023.

Candidate Interviews will be held weekly Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, September 7th- September

21st and begin at 6:00 PM. This schedule is subject to change due to holidays, schedule changes, and

logistical impacts.

Location: In person (based on location/availability). Will be disclosed to accepted applicants.

Candidate Endorsements will be announced no later than October 1st at 8:00 PM. Hard Copy Advisory

Ballots will be hand delivered available at the hybrid Black Collective meeting on October 7th.

Thank you for your willingness to serve!

Best Regards, 

Tacoma Pierce County Black Collective

Chairs and Advisors:

• Chana Lawson, Chair
• Candice Wheeler, Co-Chair
• Lyle Quasim, Advisor

Political Committee

www.theblackcollective.org