July 6th, 2010
Hitting the streets
Fourth of July celebrations historically attract political candidates, and the 2010 Anacortes Fourth of July Parade was no exception. Democrat Kristin Lytton, a member of the Anacortes School Board, is pictured in the “Gallery” section of this website. She hopes to fill the State House seat vacated by Dave Quall. Republican Don Munks, also of Anacortes, is no stranger to elected office, having served previously as Skagit County Commissioner. This year, however, he is running for election as Skagit County Assessor, an office to which he was appointed after Mark Leander stepped down for health reason. Whidbey Island’s Norma Smith, a Republican incumbent, is seeking re-election to the State House while fellow Republican Mike Newman of Skagit County seeks to serve in the Legislature for the first time. Also participating in the parade was a group of citizens representing Fidalgo Democrats.