NCW Legislative Candidate Forum

Join Thriving Together NCW and the inaugural NCW Legislative Advocacy Fellowship (LAF) for a Legislative Candidate Forum featuring candidates from the 7th, 12th, and 13th Legislative Districts.

This community forum provides an opportunity for residents of North Central Washington to hear directly from legislative candidates about the issues affecting the health, safety, and well-being of our communities.

Fellowship participants have helped shape the forum by identifying key themes and questions that reflect the priorities of community members across NCW. The discussion will focus on issues including:

• Housing
• Basic needs
• Health and safety
• The conditions that help individuals, families, and communities thrive

LAF participants will also serve as moderators for the forum, bringing their perspectives and community-informed questions to the conversation.

Whether you have been following the campaigns closely or are just beginning to learn about the candidates, this is an opportunity to listen, learn, and engage in the democratic process.

September 17, 2026
The Mercantile — Coworking & Event Space
Ellis-Forde Building
14 N Wenatchee Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801

6:00–6:30 PM: Refreshments & Community Connection
6:30–8:00 PM: Legislative Candidate Forum

The forum is a collaborative effort between Thriving Together NCW and the inaugural NCW Legislative Advocacy Fellowship, a program designed to support community members in developing the knowledge, skills, and relationships needed to engage in legislative advocacy.

Come be part of the conversation and hear how candidates are thinking about the issues that matter most to NCW communities.

Questions? Contact Summer Hess, LAF Coordinator, at [email protected].

Learn more about the NCW Legislative Advocacy Fellowship:
thrivingtogether.org/legislative-advocacy-fellowship

Fellowship participants: Please be sure to register for the forum, along with any guests you plan to bring. All attendees, including guests, must complete registration.