Endorsements
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Skagit County
State Senate
District 39: Fred Walser - Advanced to general election with 40.4 % of the vote
District 40: Kevin Ranker - Advanced to general election with 28% of the vote
State Representatives
District 10, Pos 1: Tim Knue - Advanced to general election with 47% of the vote
District 10, Pos 2: Patricia Terry - Advanced to general election with 47% of the vote
County Commissioner
Position 2: Ken Dahlstedt
Endorsed: Governor Gregoire
For four years, Governor Chris Gregoire has been a champion for our environment. She has taken on tough challenges such as cleaning up Puget Sound and tackling the problems of global warming, and she is delivering results. When we endorsed her four years ago, Governor Gregoire promised to make Washington cleaner and greener; since then, she has worked tirelessly to advance environmental protections that are good for the health of our state, our economy and future generations.
Endorsed: Peter Goldmark for Commissioner of Public Lands
Peter is a lifelong Okanogan rancher who shares our deep commitment to protecting the environment. The Commissioner of Public Lands has direct oversight of millions of acres of public forest, rangeland, shorelines and aquatic resources. It is important to elect a candidate who has a strong commitment to the environment and a vision for how this post can best sustain our state’s natural heritage for future generations. Since we face monumental issues such as global warming, Puget Sound clean-up, and forest management, Peter Goldmark stands out as the leader that we need in this critical time. He has the experience and the commitment necessary to be an effective steward of our public lands.
Endorsed: Justice Mary Fairhurst - Supreme Court Pos. 3
Justice Fairhurst is finishing her 1st term on the court, having been elected in 2002. A former Assistant Attorney General and former President of the Washington State Bar Association, Justice Fairhurst is extremely committed to public service and ensuring access to justice for all citizens. Having Justice Fairhurst on the Washington Supreme Court will ensure that all parties receive an objective evaluation of their case.
Endorsed: Justice Charles Johnson - Supreme Court Pos. 4
Justice Johnson has been on the Supreme Court since 1990 and is running for a 4th term. Justice Johnson has an impressive resume of achievements in the legal community and is committed to preserving the integrity of our state judicial system. We are confident that Justice Johnson will continue to be fair and impartial jurist with regard to any case or argument presented to him.
Endorsed: Justice Debra Stephens - Supreme Court Pos. 7
Justice Stephens was appointed to the Supreme Court by Governor Gregoire a few months ago to replace now-retired Justice Bobbe Bridge. She has an exceptionally strong resume and has been given high marks by multiple bar associations for her intellect and understanding of the judicial process. She clearly respects her role on the Supreme Court and is looking forward to restoring the legacy of past justices from Eastern Washington.
Vote NO on I-985
I-985 is another move by Tim Eyman to threaten our quality of life here in Washington state. The initiative would increase congestion by opening HOV lanes to all motorists during rush hour, bringing buses and vanpools to a standstill. Furthermore, the initiative prohibits money raised through tolls to be used for public safety, bicycle paths, light rail, buses, park and rides or even ferries. I-985 will drastically reduce transportation choices in the area, increase congestion and contribute significantly to global warming.
"Supporting legislators and policymakers who consistently work for the health of the air, water, and land is probably the single most powerful thing an individual can do to protect the environment -- you're not living green if you don't vote green." – Michael Garrity, Pierce Conservation Voters