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NOMINATIONS BEING ACCEPTED NOW
Nominations for the 2008-2009 Poet Populist are being accepted now. Please download the application (Word | PDF) and send it back by Tuesday, September 2, 2008.
Questions? Email Bob Redmond, Program Director, at poetpopulist@gmail.com.
New for this year!
- New election calendar: The election will now run September 15 through November 4.
- New inclusiveness for students: the new schedule will allow students and schools to participate to a greater degree.
- Curriculum: We are developing a curriculum for high schools that will examine democracy and the arts, and provide opportunities for candidates to visit schools. This effort is supported by Seattle Arts & Lectures and the Seattle Public Schools.
- Improved website: More dynamic features (live voting updates, audio and video embedding, candidate’s toolkit) will enhance the voter experience and improve the public presentation of candidates and participating organizations.
- Fiscal sponsorship: The program is newly a project of the non-profit Shunpike, which serves as a fiscal sponsor.
- Final event: The four finalists with the highest vote totals will be invited to read at the Richard Hugo House on November 14, where the winner will be announced and awarded a cash prize of $500.