The Political Leadership Council (PLC) is a grassroots team of community leaders who vet, endorse and support BIPOC candidates running for public office in Washington State.
The Council utilizes an anti-racist, feminist endorsement process to model as an alternative to transactional politics that embraces Sage’s core values – relationships, community building, collective leadership, trust, humility, creativity, honoring histories, and love through accountability. Council members conduct political research, shape the interview process and get candidates committed to policy positions that benefit communities of color.
Sage Leaders plans to endorse candidates from around Washington state, prioritizing candidates from King, Pierce, Clark, Snohomish, Yakima, Benton, Spokane and Franklin County who are BIPOC, LGBTQ, and/or women.
RSVP to the virtual information session on Feb 5 at 5pm here.
Applications are open for the 2025 Political Leadership Council!
The Political Leadership Council (PLC) leads Sage Leaders’ votes on electoral candidate endorsements while building their own political network and skills. This is a great program for former alums of the Community Leadership Institute and Sage Leaders/Working Families Party Campaign Camp, as well as community organizers.
Learn more about municipal offices, the local political landscape in Washington and connect directly with candidates and elected officials through our scheduled programming. Participants will hear from panelists on topics like what makes a good elected official and learn more about what these roles do.
The Council will then vote on which candidates Sage Leaders will endorse for the 2025 cycle.
Applications close on Feb 10 and accepted applicants will be notified by Feb 17. Extensions given upon request, please contact Alisa Lee for questions.
Political Leadership Council Meeting Schedule:
All days are on Wednesday except for May 17, July 19, Sept 13 and Oct 4 which are Saturdays.
Day 1: Mar 5, 6-8pm, Welcome and landscape analysis.
Day 2: Mar 19, 6-8pm, Political Research and questionnaire building.
Day 3: Apr 3, 6-8pm, Informational panel: What do municipal elected officials do?
Day 4: Apr 16, 6-8pm, Candidate research and ratings review.
Day 5: Apr 30, 6-8pm, Candidate research and ratings review.
Day 6: May 17, 9:30-1:00pm, Candidate interview day.
Day 7: June 11, 6-8pm, Debrief interviews, discuss outstanding decisions and day of action.
Day of Action 1: July 19, 12-6pm, Location TBD
Day 8: Aug 20, 6-8pm, Discuss primary and outstanding races.
Day 9: Sept 3, 6-8pm, Prepare for final interviews.
Day 10: Sept 13, 9:30am-1pm, Final candidate interview day for general election.
Day of Action 2: Oct 4, 12-6pm, Location TBD