for State Representative
"The Children’s Campaign Fund is Washington State's only political action committee dedicated solely to helping elect legislators on both sides of the aisle who will fight for the health, safety, education, and well-being of all children in the state of Washington."
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"Good Morning! We are so excited to have endorse your race for the legislature...As always, thank you for championing for education and standing with us for Children."
The Retired Public Employees Council of Washington (RPEC) is a non-profit organization protecting the benefits and welfare of Washington State PERS Retirees.
Our mission is to unite public employee retirees for their mutual benefit and welfare. We do this by promoting legislation to improve financial and medical benefits, providing information to and otherwise supporting members, and working closely with other organizations.
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We’re endorsing seven more outstanding candidates, in addition to our prior endorsements for governor and State Legislature. These candidates will be allies in our effort to improve Washington’s education system from early learning through higher education.
Tim Knue for State House (D-Mount Vernon): Tim Knue is an award-winning teacher who has dedicated more than three decades in the classroom. As a high school teacher of agricultural education, Tim has helped prepare hundreds of students to contribute to their community. Tim will fight for adequate funding of basic education so schools in small towns can continue to support thriving rural economies.
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"It is a great pleasure to inform you that the United Steel Workers Local 12-591 in Anacortes, WA endorsed your campaign at our Local Meeting held on August 21st, 2008. Our Local Union is the largest local union north of Everett, with a membership of 650. We represent the Tesoro Anacortes Refinery, Tesoro Hawaii Refinery, and Shell Puget Sound Refinery. We also represent The General Chemical Plant in Anacortes as well as the Plant Maintenance Northwest Company in Mount Vernon."
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"The officers and members of Laborers Local 292 are proud to endorse your campaign for State Representative in the 10th District...We look forward to working with you during the next legislative session on issues concerning the working men and women of Snohomish County and the state of Washington."
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"I am writing on behalf of the Washington State National Organization for Women Political Action Committee to inform you that the PAC board has voted to endorse your campaign...Good luck on your campaign and we look forward to seeing you as our 10th District Legislator."
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"On behalf of the board of directors for the Washington State Chiropractic Association, we would like to officially endorse your candidacy for the 2008 election. When deciding whether or not to endorse candidates, our board looks very closely at issues that effect chiropractic, healthcare in the state, as well as our ability to own and run small businesses in a competitive market..."
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"I am happy to inform you of the decision of our 40,000 member organization, the Washington Federation of State Employees, AFSCME*AFL-CIO, to officially endorse your candidacy for Washington State House of Representatives, Position 1, in the 10th Legislative District. Needless to say, we are looking forward to working with you in the months ahead."
"Your support of reproductive rights and health means so much-not just to us, but to the 160,000 patients Planned Parenthood serves every year. Our patients are women, men, teens and families; they are your constituents.
Upwards of 70% of our patients are low income, and for many, who are uninsured and underinsured, Planned Parenthood is their only health care provider. One out of four American women receives medical services from Planned Parenthood sometime in her life.
We are pleased to be able to support your campaign efforts, and look forward to working with you to ensure comprehensive and medically accurate sex education for our youth, improving access to reproductive health services, and protecting our fundamental rights to plan our families and our futures."
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"Much is at stake for our members in the 2008 election, and it is our hope that you will help us by continuing to address those issues that our members hold most dear: PERS 3 and Gain Sharing, a Healthy Workplace, Rule of 85, Military Service Credit, and further enhancement of the Emergency Responders legislation SB 5511. We appreciate your dedication to public service and look forward to a successful partnership in the future."
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'Washington Conservation Voters acts in the public interest to elect, support, and hold accountable state and local public officials to achieve responsible environmental policies in Washington...We thank you for your dedication to environmental issues and look forward to working with you in the future. Your support will be critical as we tackle some of our state's biggest environmental issues, including the fight against climate change and Puget Sound restoration."
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"We appreciate your support for the issues of importance to our membership comprising education professionals in early learning, K-12, two-year colleges and four-year universities."
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"We feel that you understand the issues of working families and the community. This knowledge, coupled with your energy will be a great asset to citizens and Union members."
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'I applaud you for standing up to special interests and the politicians they control. And I thank you for sharing our commitment to a progressive, people-first platform.'
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'Local 17 represents over 8000 public employees in Washington State, and they work for counties, cities, health districts and various state agencies.'
The endorsement letter included:
'The Washington Food Industry (WFI) is proud to endorse you and your 2008 campaign to seek election to the 10th District House seat. In making this endorsement, we considered your background, experience and your response to tough public policy questions affecting our industry. You have shown concern for, and support of, the independent grocery industry, its local owners and their employees. Growing locally owned businesses is the backbone to Washington State's economy and we look forward to working with you on the important issues facing our state and members.'
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'On behalf of the over 1100 members of the Washington State Patrol Troopers Association I am pleased to inform you of our endorsement of your election campaign for the office of State Representative...The decision was unanimous. Your commitment to service to the state of Washington with honor and intergrity are principles that our members demand. Your understanding of public safety matters and your position on issues critical to every Trooper's professional and personal life make you the clear choice. The citizens of our state will be fortunate to have an individual of your caliber in such an important position. Be assured that our members stand solidly in support of your election campaign.'
We strive to:
• Elect Democratic candidates, particularly those which are current or former YDs
• Empower other young people through voter registration, campaign activities, petitions, and grass-roots lobbying efforts
• Support the ideals of the Democratic party
• Provide our members with valuable skills and information about jobs and internship opportunities
• Ensure that our generation's concerns are addressed by elected officials at all levels of government
• Instill our peers with the values of the Democratic party and teach them to pass these values along
• Provide young people with the social/political education and experiences they will need to be leaders
• And, of course, to have fun in the process!