Endorsements

Education Champions

Stand for Children, a coalition of educators, parents and advocates 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 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

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

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

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

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

Hunter’s Heritage Council, composed of nearly 30 different hunting, trapping and fishing organizations across the state
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, advocating on behalf of school retirees
Washington State Veterinary Medical Association, representing over 1,600 veterinarians and students in Washington dedicated to helping animals