M. L. King County Labor Council, AFL-CIO Endorsements
The M. L. King County Labor Council, AFL-CIO, is the central body of labor organizations in King County, Washington. The core responsibilities of the M. L. King County Labor Council are to assist workers and their unions in the struggle for social and economic justice; support efforts to organize and bargain fair contracts; lobby, endorse and involve working people in the political process; advocate and support laws that protect working people; support community services outreach work; and unite with community allies who are also struggling for justice.
Congress
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below congressional districts on your ballot.
Rep. Suzan DelBene won a tough race in 2012 to represent the 1st Congressional District, which reaches from Kirkland to the Canadian border. DelBene is a former executive at Microsoft who has used her technology background to become a leader in protecting privacy rights against government surveillance. She has also been a strong advocate for job development, economic fairness, women’s health, and immigration reform. She faces four opponents: Independent Alex Storms, a Bernie Sanders supporter, Libertarian Scott Stafne, far right Tea Party candidate Robert Sutherland, and Republican John Orlinski.
DelBene’s experience and strong track record make her the clear choice in this race.
Rep. Suzan DelBene won a tough race in 2012 to represent the 1st Congressional District, which reaches from Kirkland to the Canadian border.
Rep. Suzan DelBene won a tough race in 2012 to represent the 1st Congressional District, which reaches from Kirkland to the Canadian border. DelBene is a former executive at Microsoft who has used her technology background to become a leader in protecting privacy rights against government surveillance. She has also been a strong advocate for job development, economic fairness, women’s health, and immigration reform. She faces four opponents: Independent Alex Storms, a Bernie Sanders supporter, Libertarian Scott Stafne, far right Tea Party candidate Robert Sutherland, and Republican John Orlinski.
DelBene’s experience and strong track record make her the clear choice in this race.
Rep. Suzan DelBene won a tough race in 2012 to represent the 1st Congressional District, which reaches from Kirkland to the Canadian border. DelBene is a former executive at Microsoft who has used her technology background to become a leader in protecting privacy rights against government surveillance. She has also been a strong advocate for job development, economic fairness, women’s health, and immigration reform. She faces four opponents: Independent Alex Storms, a Bernie Sanders supporter, Libertarian Scott Stafne, far right Tea Party candidate Robert Sutherland, and Republican John Orlinski.
DelBene’s experience and strong track record make her the clear choice in this race.
Rep. Suzan DelBene won a tough race in 2012 to represent the 1st Congressional District, which reaches from Kirkland to the Canadian border. DelBene is a former executive at Microsoft who has used her technology background to become a leader in protecting privacy rights against government surveillance. She has also been a strong advocate for job development, economic fairness, women’s health, and immigration reform. She faces four opponents: Independent Alex Storms, a Bernie Sanders supporter, Libertarian Scott Stafne, far right Tea Party candidate Robert Sutherland, and Republican John Orlinski.
DelBene’s experience and strong track record make her the clear choice in this race.
State Senator Pramila Jayapal has a long history of effective civic leadership on immigration reform, economic fairness, civil liberties, and women’s issues. She founded OneAmerica (formerly Hate Free Zone) in 2001 and built it into the largest immigrant rights organization in the state and a national model. She also played a key role on the Mayoral Advisory Committee that negotiated Seattle’s $15 minimum wage. As a state senator, she has been tireless and effective speaking out for racial equity, voting access, and a more progressive budget. We recommend Pramila in this crowded field of progressives running to replace Rep. Jim McDermott.
State Senator Pramila Jayapal has a long history of effective civic leadership on immigration reform, economic fairness, civil liberties, and women’s issues.
State Senator Pramila Jayapal has a long history of effective civic leadership on immigration reform, economic fairness, civil liberties, and women’s issues. She founded OneAmerica (formerly Hate Free Zone) in 2001 and built it into the largest immigrant rights organization in the state and a national model. She also played a key role on the Mayoral Advisory Committee that negotiated Seattle’s $15 minimum wage. As a state senator, she has been tireless and effective speaking out for racial equity, voting access, and a more progressive budget. We recommend Pramila in this crowded field of progressives running to replace Rep. Jim McDermott.
State Senator Pramila Jayapal has a long history of effective civic leadership on immigration reform, economic fairness, civil liberties, and women’s issues.
State Senator Pramila Jayapal has a long history of effective civic leadership on immigration reform, economic fairness, civil liberties, and women’s issues. She founded OneAmerica (formerly Hate Free Zone) in 2001 and built it into the largest immigrant rights organization in the state and a national model. She also played a key role on the Mayoral Advisory Committee that negotiated Seattle’s $15 minimum wage. As a state senator, she has been tireless and effective speaking out for racial equity, voting access, and a more progressive budget. We recommend Pramila in this crowded field of progressives running to replace Rep. Jim McDermott.
State Senator Pramila Jayapal has a long history of effective civic leadership on immigration reform, economic fairness, civil liberties, and women’s issues. She founded OneAmerica (formerly Hate Free Zone) in 2001 and built it into the largest immigrant rights organization in the state and a national model. She also played a key role on the Mayoral Advisory Committee that negotiated Seattle’s $15 minimum wage. As a state senator, she has been tireless and effective speaking out for racial equity, voting access, and a more progressive budget. We recommend Pramila in this crowded field of progressives running to replace Rep. Jim McDermott.
Kristine Reeves is the Director of Economic Development for the military in the state of Washington, where she has helped secure millions of dollars for small businesses and local infrastructure. Reeves formerly served as a regional director and statewide Veteran Constituency Coordinator for U.S. Senator Patty Murray. She is running to ensure everyone has the economic opportunity to thrive and to fix the transportation issues in the region.
Reeves faces recently elected Rep. Teri Hickel, a conservative Republican who accepted the most money from fossil fuel companies of any candidate in Washington in 2015. Reeves deserves your vote based on her experience with veterans, job growth, and bringing people together.
Kristine Reeves is the Director of Economic Development for the military in the state of Washington, where she has helped secure millions of dollars for small businesses and local infrastructure.
Kristine Reeves is the Director of Economic Development for the military in the state of Washington, where she has helped secure millions of dollars for small businesses and local infrastructure. Reeves formerly served as a regional director and statewide Veteran Constituency Coordinator for U.S. Senator Patty Murray. She is running to ensure everyone has the economic opportunity to thrive and to fix the transportation issues in the region.
Reeves faces recently elected Rep. Teri Hickel, a conservative Republican who accepted the most money from fossil fuel companies of any candidate in Washington in 2015. Reeves deserves your vote based on her experience with veterans, job growth, and bringing people together.
Kristine Reeves is the Director of Economic Development for the military in the state of Washington, where she has helped secure millions of dollars for small businesses and local infrastructure.
Kristine Reeves is the Director of Economic Development for the military in the state of Washington, where she has helped secure millions of dollars for small businesses and local infrastructure. Reeves formerly served as a regional director and statewide Veteran Constituency Coordinator for U.S. Senator Patty Murray. She is running to ensure everyone has the economic opportunity to thrive and to fix the transportation issues in the region.
Reeves faces recently elected Rep. Teri Hickel, a conservative Republican who accepted the most money from fossil fuel companies of any candidate in Washington in 2015. Reeves deserves your vote based on her experience with veterans, job growth, and bringing people together.
Kristine Reeves is the Director of Economic Development for the military in the state of Washington, where she has helped secure millions of dollars for small businesses and local infrastructure. Reeves formerly served as a regional director and statewide Veteran Constituency Coordinator for U.S. Senator Patty Murray. She is running to ensure everyone has the economic opportunity to thrive and to fix the transportation issues in the region.
Reeves faces recently elected Rep. Teri Hickel, a conservative Republican who accepted the most money from fossil fuel companies of any candidate in Washington in 2015. Reeves deserves your vote based on her experience with veterans, job growth, and bringing people together.
Rep. Roger Goodman is one of the most effective leaders in Olympia. Over the past two years, he helped pass transportation improvements to relieve congestion, led roadway safety improvements, and wrote legislation to increase public safety by creating stronger DUI laws and better supervision for minors in trouble with the law. Goodman brings considerable professional experience to his work, including his legal practice, serving in federal and state government positions, and working in the non-profit world.
Goodman faces Sammamish Deputy Mayor Ramiro Valderrama, who opposes transit options to keep our community moving. To ensure we can all get home to dinner with our families, Goodman deserves your vote
Rep. Roger Goodman is one of the most effective leaders in Olympia.
Rep. Roger Goodman is one of the most effective leaders in Olympia. Over the past two years, he helped pass transportation improvements to relieve congestion, led roadway safety improvements, and wrote legislation to increase public safety by creating stronger DUI laws and better supervision for minors in trouble with the law. Goodman brings considerable professional experience to his work, including his legal practice, serving in federal and state government positions, and working in the non-profit world.
Goodman faces Sammamish Deputy Mayor Ramiro Valderrama, who opposes transit options to keep our community moving. To ensure we can all get home to dinner with our families, Goodman deserves your vote
Rep. Roger Goodman is one of the most effective leaders in Olympia. Over the past two years, he helped pass transportation improvements to relieve congestion, led roadway safety improvements, and wrote legislation to increase public safety by creating stronger DUI laws and better supervision for minors in trouble with the law. Goodman brings considerable professional experience to his work, including his legal practice, serving in federal and state government positions, and working in the non-profit world.
Goodman faces Sammamish Deputy Mayor Ramiro Valderrama, who opposes transit options to keep our community moving. To ensure we can all get home to dinner with our families, Goodman deserves your vote
Rep. Roger Goodman is one of the most effective leaders in Olympia. Over the past two years, he helped pass transportation improvements to relieve congestion, led roadway safety improvements, and wrote legislation to increase public safety by creating stronger DUI laws and better supervision for minors in trouble with the law. Goodman brings considerable professional experience to his work, including his legal practice, serving in federal and state government positions, and working in the non-profit world.
Goodman faces Sammamish Deputy Mayor Ramiro Valderrama, who opposes transit options to keep our community moving. To ensure we can all get home to dinner with our families, Goodman deserves your vote
Cathy Moore is a trial lawyer with six years experience on the King County Superior Court presiding in family, juvenile, and mental illness courts. Moore approaches the world with a strong racial and social justice lens, and has done an impressive amount of free legal work for those who cannot afford an attorney. She has been endorsed by a number of progressive legislators and shares a King County Labor Council endorsement as well as numerous Democratic district endorsements with Eric Newman.
Cathy Moore is a trial lawyer with six years experience on the King County Superior Court presiding in family, juvenile, and mental illness courts.
Cathy Moore is a trial lawyer with six years experience on the King County Superior Court presiding in family, juvenile, and mental illness courts. Moore approaches the world with a strong racial and social justice lens, and has done an impressive amount of free legal work for those who cannot afford an attorney. She has been endorsed by a number of progressive legislators and shares a King County Labor Council endorsement as well as numerous Democratic district endorsements with Eric Newman.
Cathy Moore is a trial lawyer with six years experience on the King County Superior Court presiding in family, juvenile, and mental illness courts. Moore approaches the world with a strong racial and social justice lens, and has done an impressive amount of free legal work for those who cannot afford an attorney. She has been endorsed by a number of progressive legislators and shares a King County Labor Council endorsement as well as numerous Democratic district endorsements with Eric Newman.
Cathy Moore is a trial lawyer with six years experience on the King County Superior Court presiding in family, juvenile, and mental illness courts. Moore approaches the world with a strong racial and social justice lens, and has done an impressive amount of free legal work for those who cannot afford an attorney. She has been endorsed by a number of progressive legislators and shares a King County Labor Council endorsement as well as numerous Democratic district endorsements with Eric Newman.
Eric Newman is another good choice for King County Superior Court Position 44. Newman is a veteran and trial lawyer who has served for three years on the King County District Court as a judge presiding over hearings and trials in criminal and civil cases. He has also volunteered at El Centro de la Raza for a legal clinic that serves immigrants and as a bus driver for a women's shelter. He shares many Democratic district endorsements and the King County Labor Council endorsement with Moore.
Also in this race is Jackson Schmidt, an attorney who has spent many years doing pro bono work for the Pike Place Market but has not received the same level of endorsements from partners. We lean toward Moore as she would bring a new perspective to a bench dominated by male judges.
Eric Newman is another good choice for King County Superior Court Position 44. Newman is a veteran and trial lawyer who has served for three years on the King County District Court as a judge presiding over hearings and trials in criminal and civil cases.
Eric Newman is another good choice for King County Superior Court Position 44. Newman is a veteran and trial lawyer who has served for three years on the King County District Court as a judge presiding over hearings and trials in criminal and civil cases. He has also volunteered at El Centro de la Raza for a legal clinic that serves immigrants and as a bus driver for a women's shelter. He shares many Democratic district endorsements and the King County Labor Council endorsement with Moore.
Also in this race is Jackson Schmidt, an attorney who has spent many years doing pro bono work for the Pike Place Market but has not received the same level of endorsements from partners. We lean toward Moore as she would bring a new perspective to a bench dominated by male judges.
Eric Newman is another good choice for King County Superior Court Position 44. Newman is a veteran and trial lawyer who has served for three years on the King County District Court as a judge presiding over hearings and trials in criminal and civil cases.
Eric Newman is another good choice for King County Superior Court Position 44. Newman is a veteran and trial lawyer who has served for three years on the King County District Court as a judge presiding over hearings and trials in criminal and civil cases. He has also volunteered at El Centro de la Raza for a legal clinic that serves immigrants and as a bus driver for a women's shelter. He shares many Democratic district endorsements and the King County Labor Council endorsement with Moore.
Also in this race is Jackson Schmidt, an attorney who has spent many years doing pro bono work for the Pike Place Market but has not received the same level of endorsements from partners. We lean toward Moore as she would bring a new perspective to a bench dominated by male judges.
Eric Newman is another good choice for King County Superior Court Position 44. Newman is a veteran and trial lawyer who has served for three years on the King County District Court as a judge presiding over hearings and trials in criminal and civil cases. He has also volunteered at El Centro de la Raza for a legal clinic that serves immigrants and as a bus driver for a women's shelter. He shares many Democratic district endorsements and the King County Labor Council endorsement with Moore.
Also in this race is Jackson Schmidt, an attorney who has spent many years doing pro bono work for the Pike Place Market but has not received the same level of endorsements from partners. We lean toward Moore as she would bring a new perspective to a bench dominated by male judges.
When the 2001 earthquake shook Seattle, it left us with a crumbling, dangerous Alaskan Way Viaduct and a heavily damaged seawall. After many years of public input, environmental review, and a transparent budgeting process, city and community leaders came together and agreed on a Waterfront Seattle plan to rebuild the seawall and create a public waterfront that connects new parks, bike and pedestrian paths, and access to Elliott Bay.
The elevated park created by Initiative 123 directly conflicts with that waterfront plan and the public process that created it. Additionally, the initiative's details have caused serious concern with everyone from the League of Women Voters to labor unions to the AIA Architectural Group of Seattle. There is no defined funding source for I-123, though it says the city's general fund will cover it--putting at risk more critical budgeted items like affordable housing and bike and pedestrian safety. It also forms an unelected board called the “Downtown Waterfront Preservation and Development Authority” to develop a plan that the City will then be legally obligated to pay for, no matter what the cost.
Vote NO on Initiative 123.
When the 2001 earthquake shook Seattle, it left us with a crumbling, dangerous Alaskan Way Viaduct and a heavily damaged seawall. After many years of public input, environmental review, and a transparent budgeting process, city and community leaders came together and agreed on a Waterfront Seattle plan to rebuild the seawall and create a public waterfront that connects new parks, bike and pedestrian paths, and access to Elliott Bay.
The elevated park created by Initiative 123 directly conflicts with that waterfront plan and the public process that created it. Additionally, the initiative's details have caused serious concern with everyone from the League of Women Voters to labor unions to the AIA Architectural Group of Seattle. There is no defined funding source for I-123, though it says the city's general fund will cover it--putting at risk more critical budgeted items like affordable housing and bike and pedestrian safety. It also forms an unelected board called the “Downtown Waterfront Preservation and Development Authority” to develop a plan that the City will then be legally obligated to pay for, no matter what the cost.
When the 2001 earthquake shook Seattle, it left us with a crumbling, dangerous Alaskan Way Viaduct and a heavily damaged seawall. After many years of public input, environmental review, and a transparent budgeting process, city and community leaders came together and agreed on a Waterfront Seattle plan to rebuild the seawall and create a public waterfront that connects new parks, bike and pedestrian paths, and access to Elliott Bay.
The elevated park created by Initiative 123 directly conflicts with that waterfront plan and the public process that created it. Additionally, the initiative's details have caused serious concern with everyone from the League of Women Voters to labor unions to the AIA Architectural Group of Seattle. There is no defined funding source for I-123, though it says the city's general fund will cover it--putting at risk more critical budgeted items like affordable housing and bike and pedestrian safety. It also forms an unelected board called the “Downtown Waterfront Preservation and Development Authority” to develop a plan that the City will then be legally obligated to pay for, no matter what the cost.
Seattle is one of the fastest growing cities in the country, which is pushing rent and real estate prices higher every month. As a result, many working families, seniors, and young people are struggling to keep a roof over their head. Many are forced to live far away from where they work - making traffic worse - or leave Seattle altogether just to afford their rent. We must do better.
Seattle's Proposition 1 is $290 million replacement and expansion of the existing affordable housing levy that would cost the average homeowner $122 per year. This critically important proposition would build 2,150 new affordable apartments and provide emergency rental help for 4,500 families on the brink of being homeless. Vote YES on Proposition 1 to ensure Seattle remains a place where working people, seniors, and young people can afford to live!
Seattle is one of the fastest growing cities in the country, which is pushing rent and real estate prices higher every month. As a result, many working families, seniors, and young people are struggling to keep a roof over their head. Many are forced to live far away from where they work - making traffic worse - or leave Seattle altogether just to afford their rent. We must do better.
Seattle's Proposition 1 is $290 million replacement and expansion of the existing affordable housing levy that would cost the average homeowner $122 per year. This critically important proposition would build 2,150 new affordable apartments and provide emergency rental help for 4,500 families on the brink of being homeless. Vote YES on Proposition 1 to ensure Seattle remains a place where working people, seniors, and young people can afford to live!
Seattle is one of the fastest growing cities in the country, which is pushing rent and real estate prices higher every month. As a result, many working families, seniors, and young people are struggling to keep a roof over their head. Many are forced to live far away from where they work - making traffic worse - or leave Seattle altogether just to afford their rent. We must do better.
Seattle's Proposition 1 is $290 million replacement and expansion of the existing affordable housing levy that would cost the average homeowner $122 per year. This critically important proposition would build 2,150 new affordable apartments and provide emergency rental help for 4,500 families on the brink of being homeless. Vote YES on Proposition 1 to ensure Seattle remains a place where working people, seniors, and young people can afford to live!
