2006 Endorsements, Ratings, and Awards

Many organizations, elected officials, families, and individuals with a broad variety of interests pledged their support to Toby during his 2006 campaign for State Senator, including those listed below, and others have recognized Toby with various awards and honors.

Click below to jump to sections of this page:

Ratings
Awards and Recognitions
Endorsements by News Media
Endorsements by Organizations
Supporting Organizations
Endorsements by Current and Former Public Officials
Endorsements by Individuals and Families

Click here to see Toby’s Endorsements from the 2002 campaign and the 2004 campaign.

Ratings (these are not necessarily endorsements)

Rated “Very Good” by the Municipal League of King County (not an endorsement)

Rated 62% (with lifetime average of 66%) on Washington Conservation Voters 2005-2006 Scorecard (not an endorsement)

“Representative Nixon has consistently provided leadership on environmental issues, especially the High Performance Green Buildings bill and the E-waste Recycling legislation.”
                          -- Washington Conservation Voters 2005-2006 Scorecard

Rated 110% in the Washington Restaurant Association 2006 Election Guide (endorsed)

Rated 94% in the Seattle-King County Association of REALTORS® 2006 Primary Voters Guide (endorsed)

Rated 100% on Association of Washington Business 2006 Scorecard (endorsed)

Rated 100% on National Federation of Independent Business 2006 Scorecard (endorsed)

Recommended by Friends of the Family (not an endorsement)

Awards and Recognitions

Named “2006 Hanford Clean-up Hero” by Heart of America Northwest for his active support and defense of Initiative 297 and his work to implement the policies of I-297 in state law. (Click here to see the article.)

“Freedom’s Light Award” from the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association for protecting and advancing First Amendment interests in Washington. (Click here to see the press release.)

Nominated for the “James Madison Award” of the Washington Coalition for Open Government for demonstrating exceptional dedication to the First Amendment and the cause of open government.

Award of Appreciation from King County Parent Coalition for Developmental Disabilities, The Arc of King County, for work in improving laws that help people with developmental disabilities.

Legislator Shine Award” from Washington Citizen Action for work on legislation to reduce hunger in Washington.

Award of Appreciation from Carnation-Duvall Citizen Corps Council for work on the advancement of disaster preparedness in Carnation and Duvall.

National Federation of Independent Business “Guardian of Small Business” Award for having worked effectively to protect and preserve the future of free enterprise and small business.

Association of Washington Business “Cornerstone” Award for efforts in making our state a great place to live and do business.

“Champion of Free Enterprise Award” from Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Washington.

Award of Recognition by the Libertarian Party of Washington for advancing liberty in public office.

“Champion of Liberty Award” by the Republican Liberty Caucus for exceptional contribution to liberty as Washington State Representative, 2002-2006.

Endorsements by News Media

The Seattle Times
King County Journal

Endorsements by Organizations

Affordable Housing Council
Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Washington
Association of Washington Business
Building Owners and Managers Association
Gun Owners Action League of Washington
International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2878
King County Republican Party
Mainstream Republicans of Washington
Manufactured Housing Communities of Washington
McDonald’s Owners and Operators of Washington
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties
National Federation of Independent Business
National Rifle Association
Public School Employees of Washington, SEIU Local 1948
Rental Housing Association of Puget Sound
Republicans for Environmental Protection
Republican Liberty Caucus
Seattle-King County Association of REALTORS®
Washington Apartment Association
Washington Association of Vehicle Subagents
Washington Collectors Association
Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs
Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
Washington Retail Association
Washington State Council of Fire Fighters
Washington State Farm Bureau
Washington State Patrol Lieutenants Association
Washington State Patrol Troopers Association

“On behalf of the over 1100 members of the Washington State Patrol Troopers Association and the Washington State Patrol Lieutenants Association I am pleased to inform you of our endorsement.... The decision was unanimous. Your commitment to service to the State of Washington with honor and integrity are principles that our members demand. Your commitment and understanding of public safety matters and your position on issues critical to every Trooper’s professional and personal life make you the clear choice for election to the Washington State Senate. The citizens of Washington State are fortunate to have an individual of your caliber in such an important and critical position. Be assured that our members stand solidly in support of your campaign.”
                -- Tom Pillow, President, Washington State Patrol Troopers Association

Washington State Veterinary Medical Association
Washington Taxpayers Association

Supporting Organizations

In addition to the endorsing organizations listed above, the following organizations support Toby with financial contributions to his campaign.

American Council of Engineering Companies (Washington Engineers)
AeA Washington Council (American Electronics Association)
American Insurance Association
Associated General Contractors of Washington
Bothell Republican Women
Broadband Communications Association of Washington
Cascade Republican Women
Council of Metropolitan Police and Sheriffs
Eastside Republican Club
Entertainment Software Association
Greater Redmond Chamber of Commerce
Hunters Heritage Council
Independent Business Association of Washington
National Association of Professional Insurance Agents
Northwest Dairy Association
Northwest Marine Trade Association
Optometric Physicians of Washington
Pacific Seafood Processors Association
Pharaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
Physical Therapy Association of Washington
Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors of Western Washington
United Subcontractors Association
Utility Contractors Association of Washington
Washington Aggregates and Concrete Association
Washington Asphalt Pavement Association
Washington Association of Health Underwriters
Washington Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
Washington Bankers Association
Washington Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association
Washington Fire Commissioners Association
Washington Food Industry
Washington Forest Protection Association
Washington Health Care Association
Washington Independent Community Bankers Association
Washington Independent Telephone Association
Washington Oil Marketers Association
Washington Restaurant Association
Washington Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Washington Software Alliance
Washington State Association of Broadcasters
Washington State Auto Dealers Association
Washington State Medical Association
Washington Trucking Associations
Yakima Valley Growers-Shippers Association

(Affiliations are noted for identification purposes only and do not imply endorsement by the named organization.)

Hon. Glenn Anderson, Fall City, State Representative, 5th District
Hon. Bill Backlund, Redmond, MD, former State Representative, 45th District
Hon. Brad Benson, Spokane, State Senator, 6th District
Hon. Don Benton, Vancouver, State Senator, 17th District, and former Chair, Washington State Republican Party
Hon. John Betrozoff, Redmond, former State Representative, 45th District
Hon. Roy and Norma Bleikamp, Commissioner, Woodinville Fire and Life Safety District
Hon. Keith Brienholt, Duvall, Member, Duvall City Council
Hon. Jeanette Burrage, Des Moines, former King County Superior Court Judge
Hon. Gérard Cattin, Duvall, Member, Duvall City Council
Hon. Sherman Colson, Redmond, Commissioner, King County Fire Protection District 34
Hon. Santos Contreras, Kirkland, Former Member, Kirkland City Council
Hon. Al and Donna DeYoung, Woodinville, President, Evergreen Hospital Board of Commissioners
Hon. Lucy DeYoung, Woodinville, Former Mayor, City of Woodinville
Hon. Randy and Nancy Eastwood, Kenmore, Mayor, City of Kenmore
Hon. Luke Esser, Bellevue, State Senator, 48th District
Hon. Bill Finkbeiner, Kirkland, State Senator, 45th District
Hon. Jason Gardiner, Duvall, Member, Duvall City Council
Hon. Phil Gore, Duvall, President, Riverview School Board
Hon. Slade and Sally Gorton, Clyde Hill, former U.S. Senator from Washington
Hon. Jane Hague, Bellevue, Member, King County Council
Hon. Mike Hewitt, Walla Walla, State Senator, 16th District
Hon. Jim Honeyford, Sunnyside, State Senator, 15th District
Hon. Will Ibershof, Duvall, Mayor, City of Duvall
Hon. David Irons, Jr., Sammamish, former King County Councilmember
Hon. Thomas Johnston, Redmond, Commissioner, King County Fire Protection District 34
Hon. Joel Kretz, Wauconda, State Representative, 7th District
Hon. Mark Lamb, Bothell, Mayor, City of Bothell
Hon. Kathy Lambert, Redmond, Member, King County Council, and former State Representative, 45th District
Hon. Steve Litzow, Mercer Island, Member, Mercer Island City Council
Hon. Tim Matson, Woodinville, Commissioner, Woodinville Water District
Hon. Louise and Stafford Miller, Woodinville, former King County Councilmember and State Representative, 45th District
Hon. Jim Nobles, Seattle, Member, Seattle Popular Monorail Authority Board
Hon. Jeffrey Possinger, Duvall, Member, Duvall City Council and Candidate for State Representative, 45th District
Hon. Chuck Price, Woodinville, Member, Woodinville City Council
Hon. Robert L. (Bob) Ransom, Shoreline, Mayor, City of Shoreline
Hon. Eric Rohrbach, Redmond, former State Senator and Representative
Hon. Pam Roach, Auburn, State Senator, 31st District
Hon. John Resha, Redmond, Member, Redmond City Council
Hon. Troy and Kim Romero, Sammamish, Former Mayor, City of Sammamish
Hon. Mike Roskind, Woodinville, Member, Woodinville City Council
Hon. Dave Schmidt, Mill Creek, State Senator, 44th District
Hon. Mark Schoesler, Ritzville, State Senator, 9th District
Hon. Ken and Maria Seal, Bellevue, Member, East Bellevue Community Council
Hon. Mike Sherstad, Woodinville, Former State Representative, 1st District
Hon. Hank Stecker, Woodinville, Deputy Mayor, City of Woodinville
Hon. Ed Sterner, Lake Forest Park, Member, Lake Forest Park City Council
Hon. Dan Swecker, Rochester, State Senator, 20th District
Hon. Brian and Judy Thomas, Renton, former State Representative, 5th District
Hon. Roger Trepanier, Redmond, former President, Redmond City Council
Hon. Margaret Wiggins, Bothell, Northshore Utility District Commissioner

Endorsements by Individuals and Families

(Affiliations are noted for identification purposes only and do not imply endorsement by the named organization)

Gordon Alberti, Redmond
Keith Allred, Kirkland
Michael Amos, OD, Redmond
Walt and Helen Anderson, Duvall
Gene and Helen Andrews, Duvall
Robert W. Batty, Cheney, Treasurer, Washington Chapter, Republicans for Environmental Protection
Brian Bell, Woodinville
Dan and Catherine Bennett, Kirkland
Guy and Linda Bennett, Preston
Steve Beren, Seattle, Candidate for U.S. Congress, 7th District
Hakan Berg, Carnation
Arthur Best, Kirkland
Bruce Biermann, Seattle
Neil Bily, Kirkland
Duane Bohannon, Bothell
Cecilia Bordenet, Redmond
Tim Borders, Seattle
Sandra Boyd, Bellevue
Jim and Marjorie Bradley, Carnation
Kathleen Brasch, Carnation
Ronald Braun, Woodinville
Brian Brewer, Redmond
Todd and Candis Brink, Kirkland
Bill Brooks, Bellevue
Charles Brown, Bellevue
Kristi Brown, Seattle
Ed and Lisa Brown, Redmond
Ray and Tove Burhen, Duvall
D. Jeffrey Burnham, Redmond
Anne and Walter Buscher, Duvall
Paul and Jeanine Butler, Kirkland
John and Lisa Carlson, Bellevue, 570 KVI and 710 KIRO
David Carson, Redmond
Brenda Charlston, Sammamish
Jill Cheever, Redmond
Vito Chiechi, Olympia, former Chief Clerk of the House
Heidi Collins, Redmond
Robert and Linda Condie, Kirkland
Bill Conner, Bellevue
Charles Correll and Diane Robey, Gold Bar
Joan Crecca, North Bend
Joe Crecca, North Bend, Vietnam POW
Tom Crowson, Olympia
Robert Damon, Sammamish
Morrie and Glenna Dean, Kirkland
Jane Deutsch, Kirkland
Jim DiPeso, Shoreline, Policy Director, Republicans for Environmental Protection
Bill Dorsey, Redmond
Bill and Diana Downing, Redmond
Michele Earl-Hubbard, Shoreline, Open Government Attorney
Vicki Edwards, Duvall
Mike and Connie Faast, Duvall
Adam Faber, Bellevue
Dan Farrer, Woodinville
Victor and Virginia Fasch, Kirkland
Karen Felt, Duvall
Kathleen Finney, Kirkland
Lou and Judith Finney, Redmond
Dale Fonk, Woodinville
Donn Foreman, Bellevue
Jeffrey A. Forrey, OD, Redmond
Ron L. Fox, Seattle, U.S. Coast Guard retired
Ryan Fox, DDS, Kirkland
Lyn and Cary Frates, Redmond
Kemper and Betty Freeman, Jr., Bellevue
Mike Frickberg, Kirkland
Paula Gaines, Kirkland, Owner, Tech City Bowl
William Garing, Redmond
Tony and Becky Gill, Woodinville
Alan Gottlieb, Bellevue, Second Amendment Foundation
John and Marlene Graden, Kirkland
Linda Gray, Woodinville, Sno-King Environmental Alliance
Art Greenamyer, Kirkland
David Griffin, Kirkland
Dan and Beryl Griner, Carnation
Stan Gunno, Sammamish, Super Stan Handyman
Jeff Gunnoe, Woodinville
Nadine Gulit, Issaquah, Operation Support Our Troops
Lois Gustafson, Redmond
Mike Hallman, Redmond
Scott Hamilton, Sammamish, Founder, Washington Environmental Roundtable
Roger W Hancock, Auburn, The Poet Patriot
Joe and Doris Harlacher, Carnation
Sharon and Jimmy Harris, Rydal GA, CEO, Advocates for Self-Government
Jim Hill, Bellevue
Millard and Linda Hincy, Bothell
Grace Hofer, Everett
Christine Hoffman, Redmond, CEO, Greater Redmond Chamber of Commerce
Nancy and Lance Hood, Redmond
Sharon Hood, Redmond
Marlene Howard, Kirkland
Mark and Madelon Isaacs, Kirkland
D’Ann Jackson, Seattle
Judy Jewell, Woodinville, Owner, Olympian Precast
Scott and Kim Jewett, Redmond
Katherine Jones, Kirkland
C.J. and MaryJo Kahler, Sammamish
Corey and Erika Kahler, Kirkland, CEO, LifeChoices
Howard Katz, Bellevue
Justin Kawabori, Redmond
Maxine Keesling, Woodinville
Nisa Kennedy, Kirkland
Barney Kinzer, Redmond
Walter and Jean Kirk, Redmond
Roderick Kirkwood, Redmond
Charlie Klinge, Bellevue, Groen, Stephens, and Klinge
Dollie Kosters, Woodinville
Jeannie Kriha, Woodinville
Henry Kroeger, Redmond
Stan and Anne-Marie Lake, Mountlake Terrace, Republican Radio
Dale and Phyllis Larson, Woodinville
Gene and Linda Laughlin, Duvall, Carnation-Duvall Citizen Corps Council
Ferrin and Nancy Lauve, Issaquah
Tim Lee, Redmond, CEO, Pogo Linux; Candidate for State Representative, 45th District
Steve and Julie Lemery, Duvall
Mark MacKaman, Woodinville
Gary Malkasian, Woodinville
Rob McCallum, Bellevue
Nancy McKee, Kirkland
Jeff McMorris, Loon Lake
Carrie Meyer, Kirkland
Rich and Pat Miailovich, Kirkland
John Morgan, Monroe
Tiffany Morin, Renton
Ken Mortland, Bothell
Erik Moseid, Redmond
Jack Mulliken, Bellevue
Scott Nazarino, Sammamish
Dan Nelson, Sammamish
Stohn Nishino, Edmonds, President, Edmonds Teenage Republicans
Irene Nixon, Kirkland
Lynn and Holly Norden, Duvall
Bob and Carolyn Norman, Kirkland
Catherine Norman, Woodinville
Bart Norton, Redmond
Bruce Nurse, Bellevue
Henry and Bernice Oberson, Kirkland
Michael and Charlotte Ochoa, Woodinville
Rick and Karen Ockerman, Kirkland
Steve O’Donnell, Bellevue
Bret Olson, Kirkland, Candidate for State Representative, 48th District
Karen Olson, Kenmore
Bob and Karen Oppie, Issaquah
John Overbaugh, Redmond
Retha Pendleton, Redmond
Elie Pieprz, Mercer Island
Tom and Cindy Potter, Redmond
Ram Chandra and Dixie Prasad, Woodinville
Steven Pyeatt, Kirkland, Founder, King County Communities for Fair Process

“From time to time there comes a public servant that serves the people with such passion and devotion that they deserve public support regardless of party affiliation. Someone who truly understands that their job is ‘public servant’ and knows the responsibility that goes with that role. The 45th District is fortunate to have one of those rare elected officials in Representative Toby Nixon. He is well respected on both sides of the aisle and serves both his district, and the state, with integrity, loyalty, and dedication. Some candidates get my vote, some get my endorsement, but few get my unqualified and unconditional support. The 45th District they could not be better represented and should vote for Toby Nixon without reservation. ”
                -- Steven Pyeatt

Rick Rayl, Woodinville
Roger Rettig, Woodinville
Mark and Trish Reubish, Kirkland
Larry and Willa Richards, Carnation
Trisha Richards, Bellevue
Jack and Maureen Richardson, Redmond
Mark Richardson, Redmond
Mike and Cynthia Riley, Black Diamond, Candidate for State Senator, 47th District
Shannon Rimkus, Bothell
Jack Robinson, Preston
Vivian Robinson, Redmond
Allan Rousselle, Redmond
Michele DeRouis Sackman, Sammamish
Scott St. Clair, Kirkland
Michael Scheele, Seattle
Don and Suzi Scheuffele, Redmond, Keller Williams Realty Bellevue
Frank and Philese Selden, Bellevue
Stefan Sharkansky, Seattle, SoundPolitics.com
Gary Smith, Redmond, Director, Independent Business Association
Marie Smith, Redmond
Patti Smith, Edmonds
Lori Sotelo, Mercer Island
Sanford Staab, Woodinville
Scott Stanzel, Seattle
Roger Stark, MD, Woodinville, Trustee and Executive Director, Overlake Hospital Foundation
Karen Steele, Normandy Park, 33rd District Republican Chair and Candidate for State Senator, 33rd District
Dick Stephens, Woodinville, Groen, Stephens, and Klinge
David and Jeanette Stevens, Kirkland
K-Y Su, Kirkland
Bill and Kathy Swan, Redmond
Susan Tarabochia, Woodinville
Col. Ted Tax and Diane Tax, Kirkland
Al Taylor, Woodinville
Jack and Pat Tenhulzen, Redmond, Tenhulzen Remodeling
Michael Tenhulzen, Redmond, Tenhulzen Remodeling
Dan and Lisa Thwing, Shoreline
Doug and Jewel Timpe, Kenmore
William and DeLynn Todaro, Kirkland
Catherine Torkelson, Woodinville
Peter Tountas, Woodinville
Susan Trout, Kirkland
Thomas Twiggs, Bellevue
Gerald and CarolLee Twitchell, Kirkland
John and Carrie Vasko, Sammamish
Rev. Rob Vatter, Bellevue
Joe Waldron, Bellevue
Jamie and Wendy Walker, Kirkland
Bob and Joan Wallace, Bellevue
Cassie Wallender, Seattle
James Walsh, Kirkland
Don Ward, North Bend
Greg Warner, Woodinville
Howard Weber, Redmond
Mike Wert, Kirkland
Brent White, Seattle, Legislative Coordinator, IRV-WA
Kirby Wilbur, Duvall, 570 KVI
Bob Wiley, Bellevue
Brett Wilhelm, Freeland
Bill Witt, Redmond
Kurt and Jan Wojke, Kirkland
Andrew and Barbara Wold, Redmond
Tom Wolf, Kirkland
Mary Woods, Bellevue
Kathleen Woodward, Woodinville
Todd Woosley, Bellevue
John Wootress, Kirkland
Scott Wylie, Lynnwood