2013 PCC annual election is now closed

Voting ended on May 21

"On behalf of the board and nominating committee, we thank all the members who voted and all the staff in the stores and office who helped manage the election," said Carol Binder, board chair.

members
Nominating committee members: (l-r) Lamsek, Monahan and Simon (not pictured Janet Hietter and Julie Tempest)

"The election is a major part of what sets PCC apart. Our co-op is owned by our members and they choose our leadership. The board also appreciates the work of the nominating committee in selecting the candidates."

Nominating committee acting chair Janet Hietter added, "We very much appreciate the efforts of all our candidates and all who applied. The election process requires an investment of time and energy. It was clear that each of our candidates is committed to PCC. The committee believes that the co-op will be well-served by the new trustees." The other members of the 2012-2013 nominating committee are Julianne Lamsek, Tom Monahan, Mary Simon and Julie Tempest.

Candidate statements and videos

2013 candidates
Our 2013 candidates were (l-r) Karen May, Art Scheunemann, John Sheller and Taso Lagos.

Our candidates videotaped interviews in early March.

The interviews were designed to give our members an early chance to think about what candidates should get their votes.

Watch the videos »

Ballot count meeting

Ballots will be counted at a public member meeting on Monday, May 27, at 12 p.m. at the PCC co-op office, 4201 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle, 98105-6092.

The meeting is open to all members to observe and/or assist in counting the ballots. Candidates may not, however, handle the ballots. Results will be posted in the co-op office, on our website and in all stores by May 31, 2013.

If you want to attend the ballot counting meeting to observe or assist, please call the co-op business office at 206-547-1222 or e-mail

Thanks to all the members who voted!

Check back here for results by May 31.

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