After the EV Expo: Questions and Answers about EVs in Jefferson County

In the latest Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader, Cindy Jayne shares some Q&A related to the recent EV Expo.

By Cindy Jayne

Close to 400 people attended the recent EV Expo, hosted by the Chamber of Jefferson County. Attendees got a firsthand look at over a dozen different electric vehicles (EVs). The event was a great … Read the rest

Intersection of Housing, Parking, Climate, and Community

In the latest Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader, Scott Walker describes how housing, parking, climate and community are all interrelated, and opportunities to address these issues simultaneously.

By Scott Walker

On a recent trip outside our idyllic community bubble, I saw our dystopian future:  an asphalt ocean surrounding a sprawl of chain stores and homes, all … Read the rest

EV Expo – Oct 8th, 10-3

The Chamber of Jefferson County is holding an EV Expo, which will include a variety of electric vehicles (including cars, RVs, bikes, trucks, etc.), breakout sessions on vehicle information, EV owners panel discussion, EV myths, carbon footprint, and more! Partnering with the Chamber on this event is the City of Port Townsend, Local 20/20, Jefferson PUD, and Jefferson Transit. This … Read the rest

Local 20/20 Meet and Greet this Thursday – You’re Invited!

You’re invited to Local 20/20’s Meet and Greet this Thursday (9/15/22), from 4-6 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Our action groups will briefly share their accomplishments and plans for the future, and we’ll have a chance to discuss together opportunities for future collaborations and new ideas. Plus we’ll have time to celebrate and kick back in these last … Read the rest

Exploring the Kingston Express Service from Port Townsend to Seattle

Below is the latest Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader. Thank you, PT Leader!

By Cindy Jayne

Last week my husband and I had the opportunity to try out Jefferson Transit’s new #14 Kingston Express bus service.  This service is an express bus from Port Townsend to the ferry terminal in Kingston which provides access to both the … Read the rest

What is the Carbon Footprint of Recycling – 4/6 Climate on Tap

How green are we when we recycle? Why is Jefferson County different than most in Washington? Changes are afoot! Bring ideas, answers, and suggestions as we ponder this issue and look at all those R’s: rethink, refuse, repair, reuse, refill, repurpose, rot (compost!) and finally recycle. Ideas will be posted on the Local 20/20 website! 

FinnRiver Cidery is providing us … Read the rest