Hillary for Washington Announces Support from More Than 40 State Legislators
Seattle, WA - Hillary for WA today announced the support of more than 40 state legislators who are helping build a grassroots team to support Hillary Clinton in advance of the Washington Caucus. Legislators
Ahead of
the
caucus, legislators are participating in grassroots
organizing events, recruiting volunteer leaders, and identifying
supporters to help Get Out the Caucus for Clinton. Supporters
interested in learning more about the caucus or signing up to volunteer
can do so by visiting hillaryclinton.com/wa.
"We need a progressive voice who is ready to protect women’s rights, LGBT rights, and voting rights, and Hillary is that champion. From supporting equal pay and paid family leave to making education more affordable, her priorities are the priorities of working people across our state," said Assistant House Majority Whip Joan McBride.
"Hillary is focused on ensuring all Washingtonians, not just those who can afford it, have access to good paying jobs, quality schools, and affordable health care. She has the passion to always fight for equality and justice for every person in our country," said House Speaker Pro Tempore Jim Moeller.
"For the last
40 years, Hillary has been fighting for racial and social justice, and
as our president, she will continue to confront the reality of systemic
racism that still exists in our country today. She will work to end the
school to prison pipeline, invest in our communities, make college
affordable, and end the era of mass incarceration," said House
Majority Caucus Chair Eric
Pettigrew.
"Hillary
is a strong supporter of Washington State students and
teachers. With her experience improving our nation’s schools, Hillary
will improve early childhood education and expand opportunities for our
students. As president, she will be a voice for public schools to
ensure each child has the opportunity to succeed," said House
Deputy Majority Floor Leader Steve Bergquist.
"Following the September 11 terrorist attacks, I worked for Senator Hillary Clinton in her New York City office and observed firsthand her tireless advocacy for first responders, survivors and their families," said Senate Democratic Whip Cyrus Habib. "She's spent her life fighting for and delivering results that make a real difference in people’s lives. At a time when other candidates are spreading divisive and hateful rhetoric about minorities, immigrants, women, and people with disabilities, Hillary Clinton will bring people together to break down barriers."
"Following the September 11 terrorist attacks, I worked for Senator Hillary Clinton in her New York City office and observed firsthand her tireless advocacy for first responders, survivors and their families," said Senate Democratic Whip Cyrus Habib. "She's spent her life fighting for and delivering results that make a real difference in people’s lives. At a time when other candidates are spreading divisive and hateful rhetoric about minorities, immigrants, women, and people with disabilities, Hillary Clinton will bring people together to break down barriers."
"Hillary
is focused on building a just, inclusive, and equal country. In
addition to tearing down economic barriers, she's working to end
discrimination so all Americans can live, learn, and work free of
prejudice," said Senate Assistant Democratic Floor Leader Marko
Liias.
"We need a progressive voice who is ready to protect women’s rights, LGBT rights, and voting rights, and Hillary is that champion. From supporting equal pay and paid family leave to making education more affordable, her priorities are the priorities of working people across our state," said Assistant House Majority Whip Joan McBride.
"Hillary is focused on ensuring all Washingtonians, not just those who can afford it, have access to good paying jobs, quality schools, and affordable health care. She has the passion to always fight for equality and justice for every person in our country," said House Speaker Pro Tempore Jim Moeller.
"As a
father of four daughters,
I'm proud to support Hillary, who has the experience, passion, and
knowledge to lead our country," said Assistant Whip Sen.
Mark Mullet. "Hillary will be a small business president
making it easier for entrepreneurs to grow and expand while ensuring
good wages and quality health care."
"From protecting the
environment to fighting for affordable housing and living wage jobs,
Hillary is fighting for the priorities of Washington's women, children,
and families. As First Lady, Senator and Secretary of State, she's
always been a strong advocate of progressive values and delivered on
her promises. As our president, she will continue breaking down
barriers holding Washingtonians back," said Senate Democratic
Leader Sharon Nelson.
"Hillary
Clinton will be an
effective voice for Washington with her focus on schools, health care,
housing, and the environment. She will work to expand opportunity for
Washington women by closing the pay gap and fighting for affordable
child care," said Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore Tina Orwall.
"Hillary
Clinton understands that our nation’s success is rooted in lifting up
our middle-class families by raising wages, making college affordable,
and lowering drug and health care costs. She will partner with our
communities to ensure we're making key investments in K-12 and higher
education, our roads and bridges, and our environment," said
Deputy Majority Leader Larry Springer.
"From keeping our country safe to building an economy that works for all Washingtonians, we need a president who will fight for all of us and get the job done right. Hillary Clinton has a bold, progressive agenda that families and workers across Washington can count on," said House Majority Floor Leader Gael Tarleton.
"From keeping our country safe to building an economy that works for all Washingtonians, we need a president who will fight for all of us and get the job done right. Hillary Clinton has a bold, progressive agenda that families and workers across Washington can count on," said House Majority Floor Leader Gael Tarleton.
Members
of the State Legislature endorsing include:
- State Senator Andy Billig
- State Senator Annette Cleveland
- State Senator Jeannie Darneille
- State Senator David Frockt
- State Senator Steve Hobbs
- State Senator Cyrus Habib
- State Senator Karen Keiser
- State Senator Marko Liias
- State Senator Mark Mullet
- State Senator John McCoy
- State Senator Sharon Nelson
- State Senator Jamie Pedersen
- State Senator Kevin Ranker
- State Representative Sherry Appleton
- State Representatie
Steve
Bergquist
- State Representative Judy Clibborn
- State Representative Eileen Cody
- State Representative Jake Fey
- State Representative Joe Fitzgibbon
- State Representative Drew Hansen
- State Representative
Zack
Hudgins
- State Representative Sam Hunt
- State Representative Christopher Hurst
- State Representative Laurie Jinkins
- State Representative Patty Kuderer
- State Representative Kristine Lytton
- State Representative Joan McBride
- State Representative Jim Moeller
- State Representative Jeff Morris
- State Representative Lillian Ortiz-Self
- State Representative Tina Orwall
- State Representative Strom Peterson
- State Representative Eric Pettigrew
- State Representative Gerry Pollet
- State Representative June Robinson
- State Representative Cindy Ryu
- State Representative Tana Senn
- State Representative Larry Springer
- State Representative Derek Stanford
- State Representative
Gael
Tarleton
- State Representative Steve Tharinger
- State Representative Sharon Wylie
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For Immediate Release, March 17,
2016
Seattle,
WA
-
Following Hillary Clinton's roundtable discussion at the Puyallup
Indian Reservation earlier this week, tribal leaders from across
Washington announced their support for her presidential candidacy.
There are more than 100,000 Native individuals in the state of
Washington -- making Washington's Native American community one of the
country's largest.
At the roundtable, Clinton discussed with tribal leaders her commitment to strengthening the sacred trust the U.S. government has with Native Americans, including her plans to invest in Native youth, strengthen public safety and justice in Indian Country, and combat drug and alcohol addiction. The Puyallup Tribe honored Clinton with a Lushootseed name that translates into “strong woman.”
"Hillary understands the Tribes' goal of Nation Building and I believe she will honor the Government-to-Government relationship between the 566 Indian Nations and the U.S. government," said Chairman Ron Allen, Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe.
"Secretary Clinton has a long history of working on issues of importance to Native Americans. From her work on the Indian Health Care Improvement Act and Children's Health Insurance Program, to supporting the United States' role in the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Hillary has long been by our side. I know, as President, that she will continue fighting for us and building on the progress we have experienced in the last eight years," said Chairman Brian Cladoosby, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community.
“Hillary Clinton provides a voice for communities who are too often left out and left behind. As Secretary of State, her support for the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples helped to enhance the relationship between the U.S. and tribal governments, and reaffirmed her support for tribal sovereignty," said Chairwoman Frances Charles, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe.
March 25, 2016
Clinton Announces Support from WA Native American Leaders
At the roundtable, Clinton discussed with tribal leaders her commitment to strengthening the sacred trust the U.S. government has with Native Americans, including her plans to invest in Native youth, strengthen public safety and justice in Indian Country, and combat drug and alcohol addiction. The Puyallup Tribe honored Clinton with a Lushootseed name that translates into “strong woman.”
"Hillary understands the Tribes' goal of Nation Building and I believe she will honor the Government-to-Government relationship between the 566 Indian Nations and the U.S. government," said Chairman Ron Allen, Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe.
"Secretary Clinton has a long history of working on issues of importance to Native Americans. From her work on the Indian Health Care Improvement Act and Children's Health Insurance Program, to supporting the United States' role in the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Hillary has long been by our side. I know, as President, that she will continue fighting for us and building on the progress we have experienced in the last eight years," said Chairman Brian Cladoosby, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community.
“Hillary Clinton provides a voice for communities who are too often left out and left behind. As Secretary of State, her support for the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples helped to enhance the relationship between the U.S. and tribal governments, and reaffirmed her support for tribal sovereignty," said Chairwoman Frances Charles, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe.
“Hillary
Clinton
will break down traditional barriers for Native American youth.
She knows that one of the most important investments we can make in our
country’s future is to ensure that everyone has access to education
from cradle to college," said Chairperson Virginia Cross,
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe.
“Hillary Clinton understands the unique and historic relationship between Indian Tribes and the United States. Her experience as First Lady in promoting positive and meaningful consultation with tribal government on health care was historic. Her service as a U.S. Senator and Secretary of State has prepared her to lead the Nation in a way that will honor our trust relationship through effective consultation," said Chairman Leonard Forsman, Suquamish Tribe.
"To me she is an individual that not only listens but she hears and takes it to heart. Her respect for Indian country is so insurmountable that everything that was shared in that room she had already had in her position paper. We are going to need a president that supports policies, a president that is going to understand the trust responsibility that this government has in protecting our treaty-reserved homeland, our treaty protected resources and recognizing our government-to-government level of discussion, and honoring our tribal sovereignty," said Roleen Hargrove, Puyallup Tribal Council Vice Chairwoman.
"Hillary is a change-maker who has demonstrated her respect for our treaty rights and who will deliver on her commitment to strengthening and building on the government-to-government relationship between the United States and Indian tribes," said Mel Sheldon, Chairman, Tulalip Tribes.
“It was an honor and a privilege to host Secretary Clinton at a roundtable discussion with 19 tribes on the Puyallup Reservation," said Bill Sterud, Chairman, Puyallup Tribe."Secretary Clinton showed her strength and compassion to all at that historic meeting,"
Native American leaders personally endorsing include:
“Hillary Clinton understands the unique and historic relationship between Indian Tribes and the United States. Her experience as First Lady in promoting positive and meaningful consultation with tribal government on health care was historic. Her service as a U.S. Senator and Secretary of State has prepared her to lead the Nation in a way that will honor our trust relationship through effective consultation," said Chairman Leonard Forsman, Suquamish Tribe.
"To me she is an individual that not only listens but she hears and takes it to heart. Her respect for Indian country is so insurmountable that everything that was shared in that room she had already had in her position paper. We are going to need a president that supports policies, a president that is going to understand the trust responsibility that this government has in protecting our treaty-reserved homeland, our treaty protected resources and recognizing our government-to-government level of discussion, and honoring our tribal sovereignty," said Roleen Hargrove, Puyallup Tribal Council Vice Chairwoman.
"Hillary is a change-maker who has demonstrated her respect for our treaty rights and who will deliver on her commitment to strengthening and building on the government-to-government relationship between the United States and Indian tribes," said Mel Sheldon, Chairman, Tulalip Tribes.
“It was an honor and a privilege to host Secretary Clinton at a roundtable discussion with 19 tribes on the Puyallup Reservation," said Bill Sterud, Chairman, Puyallup Tribe."Secretary Clinton showed her strength and compassion to all at that historic meeting,"
Native American leaders personally endorsing include:
- Greg Abrahamson, Spokane Tribal Council Member
- W. Ron Allen, Chairman, Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe
- Patsy Marie Bain, Makah Tribal Council Member
- Tim Ballew II, Chairman, Lummi Nation
- David Bean, Puyallup Tribe of Indians Council Member
- David Browneagle, Vice Chairman, Spokane Tribe
- Henry Cagey, Lummi Nation Council Member
- Frances Charles, Chairwoman, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
- Brian Cladoosby, Chairman, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
- Virginia Cross, Chairperson, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
- Marguerite Edwards, Puyallup Tribe of Indians Council Member
- Carol Evans, Chairwoman, Spokane Tribe
- Leonard Forsman, Chairman, Suquamish Indian Tribe
- Roleen Hargrove, Vice Chairwoman, Puyallup Tribe of Indians
- Leon John, Senator, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
- Andy Joseph Jr., Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Business Council Member
- Debora Juarez, Seattle City Councilmember (Blackfeet Nation)
- Danny Kieffer, Spokane Tribal Council Member
- Carolyn Lubenau, Chairwoman, Snoqualmie Tribe
- Farron McCloud, Chairman, Nisqually Tribe
- John McCoy, Washington State Senator (Tulalip Tribes)
- William ("Billy") Nicholson II, Secretary, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Business Council
- Joseph Pavel, Vice Chairman, Skokomish Tribe
- Rion Ramirez, Chair of the Democratic National Committee's Native American Council (Turtle Mountain Chippewa)
- Christopher Roberts, Mayor and Shoreline City Councilmember (Choctaw Nation)
- Steve Robideau, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Council Member
- Mel Sheldon, Chairman, Tulalip Tribes
- Robin Sigo, Treasurer, Suquamish Tribal Council
- Bill Sterud, Chairman, Puyallup Tribe of Indians
- Marla Tolliver, Chairwoman, Makah Tribe
- Asa Washines, Yakama Indian Nation Tribal Council Member
- Charles (“Chas”) Woodruff , Chairman, Quileute Tribe
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For Immediate Release, March 25, 2016
