Village Council Directors Time to Vote for your Port Ludlow

Listed below are the Candidate Statements for those running for a Village Council Director position.  You will be receiving a green postcard in early September explaining how to vote, an invitation to our Annual Meeting on October 1, and major accomplishments of the PLVC in 2025-2026. Please watch for this postcard and remember to vote.  We are YOUR Village Council, kindly support us with a donation as you vote. Thank you.

NANCY BAMBERG-JONES

I have always had a lot of energy and been ready for a challenge. I have learned valuable lessons within each chapter of my life. I listen and make people feel seen and heard. My past experiences allow me to plan, problem solve, and find solutions. I am a tenacious and hard-working person who loves to deliver results.

My husband and I retired from dentistry, sold our home and bought a 41-foot Helmsman trawler.  We were the first Helmsman trawler to transit the Panama Canal, and we completed The Great Loop of the United States!

After seven years of boat-living, we found our perfect, forever home in the friendly village of Port Ludlow. Since 2023, I have participated with the Ludlow Village Players, the Choral Belles, First Wednesday Luncheon, Aquasize, Line Dancing classes, Garden Club, and the PLVC roadside clean-up crew.

I am proud to live here, and I would love to have your vote and support to join the Port Ludlow Village Council.

KAREN BRITTAIN

Port Ludlow has been my home for over 20 years, and I have seen many changes during that time. What has remained important is the beauty of the area and the people who give their time to help care for our community.

My career has been centered around working with people, listening to their concerns, and helping to find workable solutions. I currently serve as Vice President of JCAR, which has given me additional experience working with different viewpoints, planning programs, and taking on leadership responsibilities.

Becoming a member of the Port Ludlow Village Council would be a way to become more involved in the community that has been home for so many years. I would bring the perspective of a longtime resident, a willingness to listen and learn, and a genuine interest in the issues that affect the Port Ludlow community.

Thank you for considering me for the Council.

LOIS GRAZIOLI

Serving on the Port Ludlow Village Council since October 2024, has given me a working knowledge of the needs and priorities of our community. As Chairperson of the Community Activities committee, I collaborated with Council members and volunteers to organize and host such fun-filled events as the Spring Annual Outdoor Community Yard Sale and Fall Annual Canine Parade. Serving on our Communications and Finance and Fundraising committees has further broadened my role in addressing our residents’ priorities, as well as communicating those to Jefferson County through our Board meetings and Town Halls. I would like to continue this rewarding work by serving for another two-year term on the Council. As a retired school administrator and through my current involvement in other local clubs and non-profit organizations, I recognize the importance of community involvement in fostering the well-being of our Port Ludlow residents and accomplishing our mission.

MICHAEL GUBALA 

 I’m a retired Aerospace engineer and moved to Port Ludlow in 2024 to be close to my daughter and grandchildren who live in Hansville. We reside in Teal Lake Village year around. My career in Aerospace allowed me to work on short (about 1.5 years) programs mostly with Defense Advance Projects Agency (DARPA) which made it exciting and interesting. Previously, I lived in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and Laguna Niguel, California, and retired from Raytheon. I was enchanted by the beauty of the Northwest, Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains and small communities on the Olympic Peninsula. While in California, I volunteered at Mission Hospital, in Mission Viejo and would like to contribute to the Port Ludlow neighborhood by serving on the Board of the Port Ludlow Village Council and contribute to the development of our beautiful community.

CHRISTIE LANG

My husband Geoff and I moved to Port Ludlow in the spring of 2023 from Snohomish, WA. Our journey to Port Ludlow began by making a list of our retirement preferences, which included being near water and forests, peaceful surroundings, a place to walk and ride bikes, and, at the very top of that list, “community.”

My definition of community has changed over the years, as I’ve had the opportunity to live in and explore Port Ludlow. I now realize that my definition of community has a deeper meaning. I have enjoyed participating in the social events, but I’ve also very much enjoyed giving my time and energy for the benefit of the community, including helping with holiday decorations, baking for bake sales, cleaning up the roadsides, and performing in local theater productions.

I look forward to contributing more to this community for many years to come. Thank you for considering my request to be a member of the Port Ludlow Village Council.

DAN MARTIN

My wife Evelyn and I, along with our lovable golden retriever, Mable, have lived on Walden Lane for the past seven years. I spend my time working in our orchard and vineyard when I'm not building custom guitars.

 I would like to become a member of the PLVC because I love this village and I feel I have a lot to offer to this community. I went to school for civil engineering. I am a Leed Accredited Professional which requires extensive studies in environmental building practices.

Living outside HOA boundaries, I bring a neutral property owner's perspective to the board.

If elected I would work hard on matters that are dear to our hearts. One in particular, is to address a long-term solution for our water and sewer. I am a past member of the PLVC Utilities committee.

Thank you for your consideration.

CAROLINE MINER

I retired from a career in nursing two years ago and moved to Port Ludlow with my husband Jim, to be closer to our two sons. I believe that we are very fortunate to live in such a beautiful location with a welcoming community.

I’ve volunteered with the Ludlow Village Players, Yacht Club, Choral Belles, Port Ludlow Singers, Wooden Boat Festival, Farm Tours, and helped children at Chimacum Elementary to read.

I have recently been the Volunteer Coordinator with PLVC. I enjoy meeting new people, learning about our local area, cooking, dancing, singing, acting, swimming, and walking with friends in the Walkie-Talkies.

I have experienced the Village Council at work and support all their endeavors. It's beautiful here because people volunteer to keep it that way. I would appreciate your vote to allow me to be one of those people.

HOWARD WEINER

I grew up in Portland, Oregon and was a business owner for over 50 years. My wife and I traveled to the Olympic Peninsula for over 30 years and fell in love with the beauty and tranquility of the area.

When we moved to Port Ludlow in the summer of 2024, I attended my first meeting of the Port Ludlow Village Council (PLVC) and found my place in serving our new community.

The goal of the PLVC bringing our community together was the attraction and the many wonderful folks I’ve met in this work keep me engaged in this effort. I’m currently Vice President, Trails committee board liaison, and chairman of the Utilities committee.

I’m thankful to be working with so many talented folks on the PLVC board and ask for your consideration in continuing to participate in your Village Council.