The Washington State Fairies Heard the SOS Call!

When the Washington State Fairies heard that the Vashon public schools were in trouble, they couldn’t flit idly by. Kalakala and Klahowya-Tahlequah knew that their community was counting on them. The fairies announced on Saturday they will run for honorary Mayorettes in support of the Vashon Schools Foundation. The Foundation’s purpose is to help bridge the gap between reduced public funding and the budget required to maintain current programs and excellence in the Vashon public schools. If elected, the fairies said they intend to "sprinkle a little extra fairy dust on our beloved schools."

"We believe every child deserves an education that will enable them to succeed. We are running on a platform of education and also of love and magic and sparkliness." said Kalakala after declaring their campaign. "We believe the children are our future," added Klahowya-Tahlequah.

The fairies, while known for their singing telegrams, are no strangers to politics. They are co-founders of NAFTA (National Association of Fairies, Trolls and Assorted) and have been involved in civic issues including heading the community effort to repeal the archaic bridge crossing tax imposed for centuries by the CTG (Congress of Trolls and Goblins). They are also well known for championing progressive leprechaun legislation that would relax the stringent pot of gold policy. The fairies have received endorsements from such notables as The Tooth Fairy, Tinkerbell, and the queen mum herself, Titania, queen of the fairies.

The fairies will be campaigning at the Saturday market and all around town. They will be accepting donations at various island businesses. Checks made out to "The Washington State Fairies for Mayor" may be sent to The Vashon Chamber of Commerce at PO Box 1035, Vashon, WA 98070. You can contact the fairies directly at
fairies@washingtonstatefairies.com.