2011 Endorsements
Here are the names of some of the people who know that I should be retained:
Senator Maralyn Chase State Representatives Cindy Ryu and Roger Goodman
Snohomish County Sheriff John Lovick
Council Members: Adrienne Fraley-Monillas and Michael Plunkett
Edmonds School District Board President Susan Paine
Port Commisioner Bruce Faires
Former Council Members: Dave Orvis, Jack Bevan, Natalie Shippen, Roger Hertrich
Former Mayor: Harve Harrison
Citizen of the Year: Laura Spehar
Senior Advocates: Rose Cantwell, Art Mendel, Harold Huston, Evelyn Wellington, Patsy Ethridge-Neal
Artist Activists: Manya Vee, Carol Schillios, Janet Jensen, Peg Weborg
Environmental Activist: Thayer "Frog Lady" Cueter, Keeley O'Connell, Barbara Tipton, Susan Bauer, Dr. Rebecca Wolfe, Dr. Richard Senderoff
Cascade Bicycle Club: http://shop.cascade.org/
Edmonds Herald: http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20111014/OPINION01/710149933/-1/OPINION#Some-changes-would-help
Sierra Club: http://cascade.sierraclub.org/node/2748
SEIU Local 925: http://www.seiu925.org/
21st District Democrats: http://www.wa21stdems.org/Home
32nd District Democrats: http://www.32democrats.org/
NARAL: http://www.naral.org/
National Women's Political Caucus of Washington: www.nwpcwa.org
Blue Collar Doghouse: Lovers of dogs, everyone makes me smile when I visit; kind and caring folks.
Gloria Anderson: Movie buff, great Halloween doggie costumer; funny; sweet.
John and Carol Austenfeld: Fantasy yard, astute, kind, wonderful neighbors, cute pair.
Mary Barnes: Great project manager, funny, sweet, Director of Volunteers for O.L.A.E. (Off-Leash Area - Edmonds)
Tyler Bass: Man of honor; helper of working-middle class; kind, funny.
Susan Bauer: Environmentalist, historian, lover of nature and the outdoors, highly intelligent.
Fred and Bette Bell: Fascinating historians, dedicated to Edmonds Historical Society, pillars of the community.
Corinne Beuchet: Great hair styling artist, rebel, fabulously French, protector of dogs, Director of O.L.A.E.
Jack and Jo Bevan: Fiscal conservatives and knows numbers, pillars of the Edmonds' community, cute pair.
Mertie Bourque: Sweet wonderful kind woman, concerned about Edmonds and its future.
Ann and Tom Bunton: Pillars of the Community, caring about the future of Edmonds.
Bill Bickle and Gracie: Wondeful father, funny, serious basketball player, dedicated to Edmonds.
Joan Bloom: Highly intelligent, concerned about Edmonds, team player, dedicated.
Ellie Bonanno: Kind-hearted, lovely woman, kinderd spirit, pillar of the community.
Suzie and Ben Bradford: Vocalist extraordinaire for both Side Project and the Bradfords, role-models for generation X.
Georgia Butterfield: Great mother and grandmother, so kind, wonderful soul, protector of animals.
Jerry and Susan Capretta: Fellow person that understand numbers, concerned about out Edmonds.
Rose Cantwell: Mentor, role model, Senior Center supporter, kind, dedicated to a better Edmonds, animal lover.
Patty Corbin: A wonderul happy spirit and so motivating; lovely and makes me smile when we meet.
Sid and Franny Cohen: Tireless volunteers, pillars of the community, funny and charming, cute couple.
Thayer Cueter: Highly intelligent, friendly fun gal, environmentalist, just a joy to talk too, fellow Red Wings lover.
Bob and Carol Clos: beautiful garden, pillars of the community, great supporters.
Delores and Frank Dean: pillars of the community, dedicated to Edmonds, great couple.
Marylou and Mike Eckert: Dedicated couple, very intelligent about democracy, supporters of Edmonds.
Bruce Faires: Port Commissioner, funny, dedicated to the community, hard-working, great parent and grandfather.
Bob and Janice Freeman: Stars in environmental education, founding members Sustainable Edmonds, lovely couple.
Scott and Vikki Galasso: No McMansions is Edmonds downtown, concerned of Edmonds' future.
Deborah George: Tireless nurse, kind helper of people, someone I would like to meet someday!
B.B. Grande: Tireless volunteer, fantastic chef that spoils Steve, Director of O.L.A.E. (Off-Leash Area - Edmonds)
Jack and Kathe Hall: Pillars of the community, historians, great supporters of the Saturday Market.
Stephanie Harris: Highly intelligent, wonderful supporter, great grandmother, sharp.
Harve Harrison: Wonderful historian, fascinating to listen too, former Mayor, pillar of the community.
Alyson and Randy Harwood: Alyson is a force of nature, fun couple share laughs, super photographer.
John and Janice Heighway: Caring people who are concerned about Edmonds; kind; pillars of the community.
Virginia Hillin: Caring person concerned about Edmonds; no taller buildings in the downtown area!
Cynthia Hodges: Highly intelligent; caring about the future of Edmonds.
Jim and Bonnie Hodges: Ethical and fellow Rotarians; excellent conversationalist; highly creative.
Mary L. Hovander: Knows me from TV, wonderful supporter, one of my peeps.
Mary Ann and Henry James: Fascinating couple, lover of bees, fantasy garden, pillars of the community.
Janice Johnson and Bella: Fabulous neighbor, historian, lover of trees, fabulous garden, great friend, mentor.
Joyce Johnson: Wonderful gardner, huge SEAHAWK fan, wonderful teacher, great friend.
Kristiana Johnson: Dedicated and thoughtful, so sweet and nice, highly intelligent, glad to be her friend.
Janet Jensen: Great friend to go to movies with, Jensen Graphics, mentor, Director of the Edmonds Arts Festival.
Sherry Kam: Sweet smile; quiet; cheerful; great gardener.
Eileen Kelliher and Steve Waugh: dedicated to a better Edmonds; concerned about our future.
Dr. Bill Keepler: Dedicated Rotarian, funny, kind, pillar of the community.
Marie King: Caring human being, fellow Lithuanian, sweet and kind.
Damian and Eileen King: Concerned about our future of Edmonds, very dedicated to keep our downtown charm.
Betty Larman: Friend, mentor, artist, great gardener, fabulously French, fun to tell stories with, dedicated hard-worker.
Brian Larman: Friend, married to Betty smart engineer, witty, kindest guy I know besides my husband.
Paula Lau: Maven, master strategist, engineer, protector of the Polar Bear, wickedly comedic.
Louis and Pat Leatham: Dog lovers, supporters of the environment; pillars of the community.
Marilyn Lindberg: Activist, girl friday, dog lover, loves my husband, dedicated gardener, pillar of the community.
Anne and Mike Meiers: Lovely couple, great parents, tired of Edmonds drama, concerned of Edmonds' future.
Ray and Marge Martin: Fabulous conversationalist, historians, pillars of the community.
Art Mendel: Great communicator; funny, dedicated to the Senior Center, hard working volunteer.
Rowena Miller: Kind, dedicated, pillar of the community, tireless volunteer, lovely soul.
Adrienne Fraley-Monillas: City Council Member, good mom, politically savvy, good friend and lovely soul.
George and Linda Murray: Pillars of the community, cute couple, highly intelligent, fantasy garden.
Patsy Ethridge-Neal: Sparkling personality, dedicated to our senior center, pillar of the community.
Rex Nelson: Quiet supporter, so kind, concerned about the future of Edmonds.
Darlene Newquist: Sunny disposition; dedicated to a better Edmonds; sign collector from dumpsters :)
Dave and Martha Orvis: Former City Council Member, fascinating historian, cute couple.
Dave Page: Pillar of the community; funny; concerned about the future of Edmonds.
Lisa & Mark Palmatier: Cute Couple, dedicated individuals, funny, young pillars of the community.
Lori Parsons: Scientist, totally organized, Corporate Secretary of O.L.A.E. (Off-Leash Area - Edmonds).
Evan and Susan Pierce: Young pillars of the community, highly intelligent, funny, great conversationalist.
Michael Plunkett: Edmonds City Council Member, fascinating historian, dedicated to the citizens of Edmonds.
Jean Richards: So kind, sweet and gentle, lovely outlook on life, pillar of the community.
John Rutter: Retired Judge; dedicated to Edmonds; kind; highly intelligent.
Phil and Dorothy Sacks: Dedicated individuals, fascinating conversationalists, lover of chocolate chip cookies.
Cliff Sanderlin and Heather Marks: Rocking rebels, parks and open space advocates, fascinating couple.
Dr. Richard Senderoff: Scholar, community organizer for Edmonds Backyard Wildlife Habitat , fountain of intelligence.
Dona and Bud Severson: Pillars of the community, hard workers, kind, sweet, lovely couple.
Carol Schillios: Rebel, credit union strategic planner, coach, leader with a heart, funny, charming.
Mitch and Gail Stern: Concerned couple about Edmonds; supporter of Yost Pool, pillars of the community.
Carl Swenson and Jean Eastman: fabulous couple, so sweet, role model Rotarian, so kind.
Marjie Stiffler: Wonderful kind person, sweet, lovely smile, lover of arts, so cool and hard worker.
Steve Tholl: Recycler extraordinaire, volunteer anoymous, husband to Diane, great beer brewer, human calculator.
Barbara and Jim Tipton: Highly intelligent, citizen activist, environmental activist, good communicators.
Trudie Thornbrough: Cutest 94 year old I know, sweet, historian, pillar of the Edmonds community.
Pat Thorpe: Humanitarian, role model Wall Street intellect, fascinating person, fabulous garden.
Bill Toskey: Fellow Rotarian, very smart, very dedicated to volunteering, kind soul.
Brunnie Trolson: Sweet and happy all the time; excellent gardener; concerned about Edmonds.
Caryl and Ralph Turner: Team extraordinaire, Precious Life Sanctuary , protectors of animals, fascinating couple.
Lisa Turner: Witty, highly intelligent, stunning tall beauty, just makes me laugh all the time, political maven.
Jim and Sally Wassall: Dedicated gardeners; pillars of the community; historians, fascinating conversationalists.
Peg Weborg: Charming, lover of art, fabulous teacher, kind, highly intelligent, mentor.
Ann and Bill Wilson and Della: Kind and dedicated to the communit, neighbors, smart, nice couple.
Jeri Valentine: Concerned about Edmonds and not having a voice, dedicated, nice person.
Evelyn Wellington: Mentor, rebel, highly intelligent, role model, dedicated volunteer for a better Edmonds.
Karen Wiggins: Mentor, fabulous grandmother, highly intelligent, stylistically savvy, kind heart, pillar of the community.
Marilyn and Bill Watson: Kind and dedicated; wonderful people; concerned about our future.
Kate Wells: Lovely soul; kind; has wonderful karma; peaceful; caring; concerned about Edmonds.
Janet and Warren Wilkins: Dedicated to a lovely Edmonds; concerned about our future.
Beverly and Will Wolf: Sweet and kind; hard workers; very dedicated to Edmonds.
Dr. Rebecca Wolfe: Force of nature; protector of water and all natural resources; funny and kind.
Matt and Susan Wood: Protector of the middle-class; educators; parents of a darling girl.