Drew Stokesbary for State Representative - 31st Legislative District

Endorsements

These individuals and organizations have all conclude that Rep. Drew Stokesbary is the best choice to represent our district in the Legislature!

The Seattle Times: “Voters should re-elect Stokesbary to the House. He has been a particularly effective representative during his first term. A thoughtful, pro-education policy wonk, he can also help the entire state by advancing education-funding reforms.”

The News Tribune: “Because we believe good ideas still stand a chance in Olympia, Stokesbary receives our hearty endorsement.”

Education Champions

  • League of Education Voters, a non-partisan organization working to improve public education from early learning through higher education
  • Public School Employees of Washington (SEIU Local 1948), the labor union representing over 30,000 K-12 and higher education employees dedicated to providing Washington students and their parents the best public education possible
  • Stand for Children, a mission-driven organization that strives to ensure that all children, regardless of their background, graduate high school prepared for, and with access to, college or career training

Public Safety Advocates

  • Council of Metropolitan Police and Sheriffs, representing commissioned law enforcement officers in Washington’s largest law enforcement guilds, including the King County Police Officers Guild
  • East Pierce Firefighters Union (IAFF Local 3520), the union representing the 111 uniformed personnel of East Pierce Fire & Rescue who serve Bonney Lake, Prairie Ridge, Sumner, Lake Tapps, Buckley, and Edgewood
  • Pierce County Deputy Sheriffs’ Guild, the independent union representing Pierce County Sheriff deputies
  • 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 Council of Fire Fighters, representing 130 affiliated local firefighter unions and over 6900 affiliated members of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) within the state
  • Washington State Patrol Troopers Association, the collective bargaining unit representing the Troopers and Sergeants of the Washington State Patrol

Second Amendment Defenders

  • Gun Owners Action League of Washington, an independent organization supporting an individual’s right to bear arms
  • 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

Community Leaders

  • Former Attorney General Rob McKenna
  • Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus
  • Sumner Mayor Dave Enslow
  • Federal Way City Councilmember Martin Moore

Job Promoters

  • Associated Builders & Contractors of Western Washington, representing 300 general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and industry 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 representing 700,000 employees
  • Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce, a group of 475+ business in the Auburn area devoted to maintaining and expanding commerce in the region
  • Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties, representing more than 650 builders, remodelers and construction industry professionals employing over 10,000 people in Pierce County
  • National Federation of Independent Business, representing 8,000 small businesses in Washington state
  • Washington Food Industry Association, representing Washington’s independent, community-focused grocery stores and their suppliers
  • Washington Lodging Association, representing over 650 hospitality businesses dedicated to promoting Washington as a tourism destination
  • Washington Restaurant Association, representing more than 5,000 restaurants and hotels throughout Washington
  • 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
  • Washington State Dairy Federation, representing Washington’s 416 dairy farmers and their families
  • Washington State Farm Bureau, representing more than 46,000 independent farm and ranch families across Washington

Housing Advocates

  • Affordable Housing Council
  • Pierce County Master Builders Association
  • Rental Housing Association of Washington
  • Seattle King County REALTORS
  • Tacoma-Pierce County Association of REALTORS
  • Washington Affordable Housing Council
  • Washington Multi-Family Housing Association

Labor Unions

  • Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters, consisting of 18 individual local unions representing over 20,000 member carpenters and related craft workers
  • SEIU 775, representing 40,000 long-term care workers providing quality in-home care, nursing home care and adult day health services
  • Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Union, representing railroad train & bus service employees of Washington State

See Drew’s 2014 endorsements

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