These individuals and organizations have all endorsed Rep. Drew Stokesbary for reelection to the Legislature in 2018:
The Seattle Times: “For the past four years, state Rep. Drew Stokesbary has served as…a strong advocate for government accountability. Stokesbary has proved an especially effective lawmaker who also fits his district. Voters in the 31st District should re-elect him to a third term.”
The News Tribune: “When [Rep. Stokesbary] votes, it generally comes after thoughtful consideration. He’s agile on an array of issues, from health care to transportation with an ear tuned to middle-class concerns. [His opponent] can’t match Stokesbary’s growing influence or grasp of policy details.”
Education Champions
- Stand for Children, a coalition of educators, parents and advocates striving to ensure all children, regardless of background, graduate high school prepared for, and with access to, college or career training
- Public School Employees of Washington (SEIU Local 1948), the labor union representing over 31,000 educators dedicated to providing Washington students and their parents the best public education possible
- Washington State School Retirees’ Association, providing pro-retiree and pro-education advocacy and leadership to the Washington State Legislature
Public Safety Defenders
- Council of Metropolitan Police and Sheriffs, representing 2,000 commissioned law enforcement officers in Washington’s largest law enforcement guilds, including the King County Police Officers Guild
- Valley Professional Firefighters (IAFF Local 1352), representing the 100+ firefighters of Valley Regional Fire Authority serving Auburn and the surrounding area
- Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs, the state’s largest law enforcement association, whose members include Bonney Lake, Buckley, Enumclaw, and Sumner police guilds
- Washington Fire Chiefs, representing the leaders of fire departments and emergency medical services throughout Washington
- Washington State Patrol Troopers Association, the collective bargaining unit representing the troopers and sergeants of the Washington State Patrol
- Washington State Council of Fire Fighters, representing 130 local firefighter unions and over 6900 members of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) within the state
Housing Advocates
- Affordable Housing Council, a group of professionals in the King County community who believe homeownership is a right for everyone
- Pierce County Affordable Housing Council, working to preserve affordable housing throughout Pierce County
- Rental Housing Association of Washington, helping more than 5,500 small, independent landlords operate safe and affordable housing
- Seattle King County REALTORS, supporting housing affordability, availability, and ownership
- Washington Affordable Housing Council, defending affordable housing for the citizens of Washington State
Labor Unions
- Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Union, representing railroad train & bus service employees of Washington State
- Public School Employees of Washington (SEIU Local 1948), representing over 31,000 K-12 and higher education employees in 176 school districts and three universities
- Valley Professional Firefighters (IAFF Local 1352), representing the 100+ firefighters of Valley Regional Fire Authority
Job Promoters
- Associated Builders & Contractors of Western Washington, representing 300 general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers professionals, both union and open shop
- Associated General Contractors of Washington, representing over 600 general contractors and other construction-industry companies in Western Washington
- Association of Washington Business, the largest statewide business association, with nearly 8,000 members employing over 700,000 individuals
- Building Industry Association of Washington, representing more than 8,200 home builders and affiliated professionals across Washington State
- Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties, representing hundreds of professional homebuilders, architects, remodelers, suppliers, and manufacturers throughout King County
- Master Builders Association of Pierce County, representing more than 650 builders, remodelers and construction industry professionals employing over 10,000 people in Pierce County
- Washington Food Industry Association, representing Washington’s independent, community-focused grocery stores and their suppliers
- Washington Hospitality Association, representing more than 6,000 businesses in the hotel, restaurant and hospitality industry, employing over 250,000 Washingtonians
- Washington Retail Association, representing over 3,500 retail storefronts in all parts of the state, from the largest national chains to the smallest independent businesses
Other Community Organizations
- Gun Owners Action League of Washington, supporting an individual’s right to bear arms under the federal and state constitutions
- Hunter’s Heritage Council, composed of nearly 30 different hunting, trapping and fishing organizations across the state
- National Rifle Association, defending the Second Amendment rights of its 5 million members
- Washington Dairy Families, representing Washington’s 476 dairy-producing families
- Washington State Farm Bureau, representing more than 46,000 families engaged in farming and ranching across Washington
- Washington State School Retirees’ Association, providing pro-retiree and pro-education advocacy and leadership to the Washington State Legislature
- Washington State Veterinary Medical Association, representing over 1,600 veterinarians and students in Washington dedicated to helping animals
