2010 Endorsements

As the 2010 Campaign is getting underway, we’ve already amassed a significant number of important endorsements, and will be posting them here.

More Endorsements!

Endorsements come in almost every day, and are far too many to list, but here are a few more recent ones:

THE SEATTLE TIMES

THE TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE

The Washington Farm Bureau

Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce

The Association of Washington Business - AWB

Carpenters Local, LADS 1144

American Council of Engineers

Washington State Coalition of Mental Health Professionals

SEIU 1199 Nurses Healthcare PAC

Building & Construction Trades Council, including the Boliermakers Local 502, Bricklayers Local 1, Carpet Layers Local 1238, Cement Masons Local 528, Electrical Workers Local 76, Elevator Constructors Local 19, Glaziers & Glassworkers Local 188, Teamsters Local 313, Sheet Metal Workers Local 66, Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 26, Painters Local 1964, Laborers Local 252 and Ironworkers Local 86!

Law Enforcement Administrators of Washington

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 483

Teamsters Legislative League

IFPTE Local 17

King County Police Officers Guild

Washington Education Association

Physical Therapy Association of Washington

and the list goes on and on . . .

Our opponent is endorsed by virtually no one in this race except a couple of friends and some partisan politicians.

Valley Firefighters

More rank and file firefighters who trust Chris to protect our familes and communities from emergencies, accidents and fires. Those you trust to protect you trust Chris to represent them!

Hunters Heratage Council

Those who use and enjoy the outdoors and our longstanding history of families in the 31st District who hunt all support Chris!

Washington Fire Chiefs

"The Washington Fire Chiefs Association have chosen to endorse your 2010 election campaign because of your hard work, responsiveness, understanding and support of our fire service related issues."

Puget Sound Uniserve Council

Your local teachers from school districts in and around the 31st Legislative District support Chris due to his strong support of educational issues and the teachers who educate our children!

(We expect the entire education comunity to endorse and suport Chris soon - keep watching for more endorsements!)

Washington State Veterinary Medical Association

"Your support of the veterinarians' important role in agriculture, public health, and in the lives of the pet owing public is greatly appreciated".

Seattle King County Realtors

"Thank you for your leadership on issues to ensure economic vitality, provide housing opportunities, and enhance the quality of life for your constitutents".

Joint Council of Teamsters

Working folks who keep our economic engine moving through good times and bad all support Chris due to his longstanding support of dinner table issues that we all care about!

Council of Metropolitan Police and Sheriffs

"We recognize the difference between those who profess support, and those who truly champion the legislation that helps protect our officers, their families and the communities we serve. You have demonstrated these qualities and we are extremely grateful for all of your hard work!"

Pierce County Master Builders Association

The folks who work to make quality housing affordable for families in the 31st District support Chris!

International Association of Firefighters Local #31

Once again, the firefighting community stands solidly behind Chris and his long standing support of public safety and those who serve us.

Washington State Patrol Troopers Association

"You have been steadfast in your devotion to your public responsibilities serving the citizens of the State of Washington with honesty and integrity".

Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist

"I am endorsing you in your legislative race. You and I are partners in law enforcement".

Enumclaw Mayor Liz Reynolds

"It is an honor to endorse you Chris. You have a high level of integrity and always have your citizens best interest at heart. Enumclaw and the neighboring area is extremely fortunate to have you representing them in Olympia. Thank you for your dedication."

Bonney Lake Mayor Neil Johnson

"It is my pleasure to endorse you once again for 2010. As mayor, I have appreciated your hard work in keeping us up to date on legislation, being pro-active with ideas and solutions and supporting our legislative needs in Olympia. Good luck!"

Buckley Mayor Pat Johnson

"YES, YES & YES!" Endorsement for the 2010 legislative race.

Edgewood Mayor Jeff Hogan

Representing the great citizens of the city of Edgewood. "I am very happy to endorse you again this year in your race to return to the Washington State Legislature".

South Prarie Mayor Peggy Levesque

"I am very proud to endorse you Chris. You have done an outstanding job of representing our citizens and your work just keeps getting better."

United Brotherhood of Carpenters

"We appreciate your support on issues important to our members and their families."

2008 Endorsements

Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs (WACOPS)

The police officers and sheriff's deputies you trust to protect you and your family, all stand by and support Chris!

Washington State Patrol Troopers Association

Washington State Patrol Lieutenants Association

Chris's brothers and sisters in law enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday to keep us safe.

Washington State Council of Firefighters

Your firefighters know a hot candidate when they see one and all support Chris!

Washington Education Association (WEA-PAC)

The teachers who educate our children, our future, all support Christopher Hurst.

Washington Federation of State Employees

The folks that take care of society's most vunerable citizens at the Rainier School in Buckley.

Washington State Labor Council

Pierce County Labor Council

King County Labor Council

The folks that brought us the 40-hour work week.

Washington Conservation Voters

Washington’s premiere statewide organization giving a voice to issues directly impacting our quality of life in the Northwest.

International Association of Aerospace Machinists

Our friends and neighbors who build the best airplanes in the world at Boeing.

International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 117

The people who keep our economy and freight moving.

Washington State Association of Fire Chiefs

The people we call when our house is on fire, trust Christopher Hurst.

Seattle-King County Association of REALTORS

The professionals who help us buy and sell our homes, now celebrating 100 years of service to communities and families, support Chris.

Washington Veterinary Medical Association

The professionals who take care of our family pets and know how to give a pill to a cat!

International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers

Representing their 8,000 members in the State of Washington.

Washington State Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters

The experts you should call first before trying to fix things yourself, like your wife told you.

Mayor Neil Johnson

Representing the great people of the City of Bonney Lake.

Mayor John Wise

Representing the great people of my hometown of Enumclaw.

Mayor Pat Johnson

Representing the great people of the City of Buckley and the Rainier School.

Mayor Jeff Hogan

Representing the great people of the City of Edgewood.

National Rifle Association (NRA) Political Victory Fund

Your friends and neighbors who care about 2nd Amendment rights, support Chris.

Service Employees International Local 925

Serving our communities and providing in-home care so folks can live at home as they age.

Law Enforcement Administrators of Washington

Our state’s top law enforcement officials support Chris.

Washington State Auto Dealers

Representing Washington’s 345 new car and truck dealers, where we shop for our cars and trucks.

Washington State Chiropractic Association

From the people who help us get back in line.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Locals 76 & 483

They’ll keep the lights on for ya.

Washington State Farm Bureau

The hard working people who are providing fresh and safe locally-grown products for our families.

Puget Sound Pilots

Professional maritime pilots who navigate ocean-going ships through our beautiful Puget Sound.

Pierce County Deputy Sheriff’s Guild

More local law enforcement officers supporting Chris, of course!

Pierce County Building & Construction Trades Council

More of our neighbors and friends supporting Chris.

Washington Physical Therapy Association Political Action Committee

Those helping injured people heal, give a hand to Chris.

SEIU 1199NW

Critical care and mental health professionals in our community.

Children’s Campaign Fund

Washington State’s non-partisan premiere advocacy organization for children’s issues.

East Pierce County Fire & Rescue

More local firefighters showing their support for Chris.

Washington Restaurant Association

Representing 12,000 Washington restaurants, employing nearly 200,000 employees.

Washington State Fraternal Order of Police

More fellow law enforcement officers supporting Chris.

Support:

The following are organizations who Support Christopher Hurst. These groups do not have an official “endorsement” process but rather support candidates for public office and, additionally, have donated money to Citizens for Christopher Hurst.

Washington State Certified Public Accountants & CPA Political Action Committee

The people who know when the numbers add up for the right candidate.

Washington School Principals Association

The administrators who keep our schools running each day.

Washington School Administrators

The professionals who keep our public schools running each day.

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