WE HAVE DOORBELLED OVER 18,000 HOMES.
WE HAVE RECEIVED OVER 500 INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
There is only one week left, and we need your help!
Volunteer. Donate. Spread the word.
Upcoming Events
Sign Waving!
- As part of our 'Final Big Push', we'll be sign waving on strategic dates at various locations throughout the district. Shoot an email to thomas.c.oban@gmail.com if you'd like to get involved.
Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Calling!
- We're in the final week of the campaign, and your help is needed more than ever in encouraging your friends and neighbors to read up on the candidates and cast their ballots before November 2. Shoot an email to Thomas at thomas.c.oban@gmail.com or call him directly at 253-579-5758 if you'd like to participate!
What we've been up to...
Michael Medved came to Lakewood!
October 12 at Lakes High School Performing Arts Center
A warm thank you again to Michael Medved and his wife Dianne for headlining our event on Tuesday, and warm thank you to all of you who attended! We are so grateful for your faithful support. It was truly a wonderful evening.
- September 7th 'Final Big Push' fundraiser featuring David Boze
- Hosted at the beautiful Chambers Bay Golf Club, the event featured over 100 friends gathered for coffee and dessert, and keynote addresses by the candidate and by popular 770 KTTH Talk Show Host David Boze.
- September 4th Anderson Island Labor Day Parade
- Several families joined us in a ferry ride, parade walk, and a day of doorbelling on Anderson Island. The day also included a wonderful opportunity to meet and share delicious food with residents at the Community Center cookout following the parade.
- August 14th Fircrest Fun Days Parade
- Friends and Family joined us as we greeted and passed out candy to Fircrest residents lining the main streets during the annual Fircrest Fun Days festival.
- July 13 Campaign Breakfast and Fundraiser at Old Country Buffet in the Lakewood Town Center, hosted by Mayor Doug Richardson
- The warm response from our friends in Lakewood, as well as the generous support from the many friends who attended, made this breakfast a truly memorable occasion.
- July 4 Steilacoom Parade
- Thank you to the more than 30 friends who came out to walk with us! We had a wonderful time and enjoyed all of the enthusiastic support from fellow citizens as we celebrated our nation's birthday!
- Duck Daze!
- On Saturday, June 5th, a few friends donned duck hats and joined Steve in a stroll down Bridgeport in the City of University Place Duck Daze Parade, toting signs, tossing candy, and soaking up some long-awaited sunshine.
- At the Weatherly Inn on Thursday, May 27, Steve joined joined 28th Legislative District Pos. 2 hopefuls Brian Wurts, Eric Kuester, and Paul Wageman in a 'Candidate Forum' hosted by the 28th District Republican Club. The well attended event featured a keynote address by Senatorial candidate Dino Rossi (who had just announced his candidacy a day prior), was emceed by KVI Talk Show host Mike Segal, and provided an excellent opportunity for many to hear Steve's articulate and strong stance on important issues.
- Steve's big campaign kick-off was on May 25 at the historic Thornewood Castle on beautiful American Lake in Lakewood, WA. A full house and high enthusiasm made our first big event a night to remember. Rousing and gracious introductions by Attorney General Rob McKenna, Senator Mike Carrell, and KTTH Talk Show host David Boze were followed by a delicious meal (thank you Jonz Catering!) and a very successful auction. Thank you to all who attended and to all who worked so hard in preparation!
- Steve Announced his Candidacy ...
~On February 18, 2010, Steve announced he is a candidate for the Washington State Legislature and appeared on the popular radio program "The David Boze Show" on KTTH, AM 770. See David Boze's endorsement of Steve here: http://www.mynorthwest.com/?nid=194&sid=286264
~Also on February 18, Steve's campaign issued the following media advisory:
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Steve O’Ban to Challenge Incumbent Troy Kelly in the 28th Legislative District
Today local attorney Steve O’Ban announced his candidacy for State Representative in the 28th Legislative District, Pos. 1 (Lakewood, University Place, Fircrest, Steilacoom, DuPont and parts of Tacoma). “The one-party rule in Olympia promises three things, and they’re all bad.” O’Ban said. “Citizens and businesses will be paying higher taxes; Washington will be in a weaker position to attract jobs; and elected officials will continue to borrow and spend while the people they represent can barely make ends meet.”
At a time when unemployment is high, O’Ban says it’s time for elected representatives to prioritize. “The priority is jobs. The Legislature’s number one goal right now should be making it possible for our friends, neighbors and family members to get back to work. Unfortunately, the party that controls state government does not understand that adding burdens to businesses is not the way to help create jobs.” O’Ban’s opponent, Democrat State Representative Troy Kelley, is seeking his third term.
“Since the incumbent, Troy Kelley, took office, state spending has mushroomed by a staggering 33%. Our state was ill-prepared for this recession.” O’Ban said. “Stunningly, Mr. Kelley’s party announced yesterday that it plans to impose new taxes that will hurt business and further erode our sense of financial well-being. This out-of-touch, out-of-control taxing and spending must be stopped. Our financial liberty is at stake.”
O’Ban earned his reputation as an attorney by successfully representing humanitarian organizations, urban leaders, nonprofits, teachers and workers before the Washington State Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. He also served as an attorney for the Washington State Legislature.
Steve O’Ban and his wife, Laurie, live in Tacoma where they raised their two boys, Thomas, a senior in college and entrepreneur, and Landan, a cadet at West Point.