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Secretary of State Legacy Washington Book Launch: Mr. Mainstream

The Washington Secretary of State’s Legacy Washington program and the ALL Foundation of Washington host a launch event for a new book entitled “Mr. Mainstream: Sam Reed,” authored by John Hughes.

Speakers include former Secretary of State Bruce Chapman, pollster Stuart Elway, and 1996 candidate for governor Jim Waldo.

Agenda:

  • Welcome: Secretary of State Steve Hobbs
  • Emcee: John Hughes
  • Stuart Elway, addressing Sam’s role in Action for Washington and Cascade Conferences.
  • Jim Waldo, discussing Sam’s role in Mainstream Republicans of Washington.
  • Paul Casey, discussing Sam’s state government service prior to being an elected official.
  • Greg Kimsey, discussing Sam’s years as Thurston County Auditor.
  • Dave Ammons, discussing Sam’s years as Secretary of State.
  • Kris Reed, Sam’s daughter, discussing his life outside of public service.
  • Sam Reed: “Thanks for the Memories”