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03-10-2026
The general election candidates for Jefferson County Commissioner District 3Democrat Anji Scalf and Republican Stephen Niemanparticipated in a community candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters in Chimacum.
Key highlights from the candidates’ answers to community questions include:
Immigration & Community Support: Scalf voiced concern over community members avoiding public life out of fear, stating she intends to use her leadership role to protect and support vulnerable residents. Nieman stressed that local immigrant communities are not a monolith, rejected extreme measures like internment camps as poor public policy, and argued that businesses profiting from immigrant labor need to take greater accountability and responsibility.
Peninsula Daily NewsAffordable Housing & Construction Costs: Discussing local housing challenges, Scalf proposed that the county adopt pre-approved stock architectural plans to help streamline the permitting process and reduce overall building costs.
Local Services & Governance: Both candidates addressed community inquiries on local infrastructure, county administration, and the future of community assets such as the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
Scalf and Nieman are competing head-to-head for the open District 3 commissioner seat in the upcoming November general election.
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