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
"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."
"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.
"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.
- 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
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 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