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Friends of Toby Nixon
12113 NE 141st St.
Kirkland WA 98034
Endorsements
The people listed below, from diverse backgrounds and interests, have worked
with Toby over the years, seen how he works hard for the people he represents,
to build consensus and cooperation, and to promote government transparency and
accountability,
and endorsed
him in his 2011 campaign for city council.
(Affiliations are listed for identification purposes only and do not imply endorsement by the organization named.)
Organizations and News Media
Kirkland Professional Fire Fighters IAFF
Local 2545
The Seattle Times
Affordable Housing Council
Eastside Business Alliance
Seattle King County REALTORS®
“Kirkland Firefighters are proud to stand with and endorse Toby Nixon for
the position of Kirkland City Council. Firefighters have held a long
standing relationship with Toby Nixon in his commitment to Emergency
Services and the Fire Service in the Washington State Legislature, as a
Community activist in support of our recent Annexation, and as Fire
Commissioner, Fire District 41. While serving in these many leadership
positions Toby has maintained healthy relationships regardless of party
affiliation. He is accessible and connected to his community and its
affiliates. Public Safety and Emergency Services will remain a top
priority as he transitions into the position of Kirkland City Council.
Please stand with the Kirkland Firefighters as we support Toby Nixon.”
“Knitting
those areas into the city poses challenges that will require enthusiasm
and deft political handling. Toby Nixon, who is challenging the Position
4 incumbent, brings both. The Kingsgate resident worked for the
annexation as co-chair of Citizens for One Kirkland; incumbent Jessica
Greenway was the lone council vote against annexation. Nixon is a
seasoned leader with extensive local and statewide connections as a
former state representative, former fire district commissioner, chairman
of the Kirkland Ethics Task Force and president of the Washington
Coalition of Open Government.”
Current and Former Elected Officials
John Betrozoff, former State Representative, 45th District
Joyce Buchanan, former member, Kirkland City Council
David Carson, member, Redmond City Council
Sants Contreras, former member, Kirkland City Council
Tom Dillon, former member, Kirkland City Council
Dave Earling, former member, Edmonds City Council
Randy Eastwood, former mayor, City of Kenmore
Deb Eddy, State Representative 48th District and former mayor of
Kirkland
Luke Esser, former state senator, 48th District
Bill Finkbeiner, former state senator, 45th District
Rick Forschler, member, SeaTac City Council
Jeff Glickman, member, Woodinville City Council
Mark Harmsworth, member, Mill Creek City Council
Gene Hawkridge, former member, Northshore School District board
Anthony Hemstad, commissioner, King County Public Hospital District #1
John Hendrickson, member, Kenmore City Council
Andy Hill, state senator, 45th District
Larry Ishmael, former president, Issaquah School Board
Tom Johnston, commissioner, King County Fire Protection District 34
Dave Kaplan, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Des Moines
Lynn Kessler, former majority leader, State House of Representatives
Debra Kolrud, member, Monroe School District Board
Mark Lamb, mayor, City of Bothell
Kathy Lambert, member, King County Council
Steve Litzow, state senator, 41st District
John Marchione, Mayor, City of Redmond
Dan McDonald, former state senator, 48th District
Hank Myers, member, Redmond City Council
Jim Nobles, former member, Seattle Monorail Authority board of directors
Jessica Olson, member, Everett School District Board
Johanna Palmer, former member, Lake Washington School District Board
Jackie Pendergrass, member, Lake Washington School District Board
Chuck Price, member, Woodinville City Council
Mathew Pruitt, commissioner, Finn Hill Park and Recreation District
Frank Radford, commissioner, Finn Hill Park and Recreation District
Jennifer Robertson, member, Bellevue City Council
Troy Romero, former mayor, City of Sammamish
Ken Seal, member, East Bellevue Community Municipal Corporation
Brian Sonntag, Washington State Auditor
Hank Stecker, former member, Woodinville City Council
Ed Sterner, member, Lake Forest Park City Council
Margaret Wiggins, commissioner, Northshore Utility District
Tara Wilkins, Democratic Precinct Committee Officer, KIR 45-2913 Precinct Bill Woods, former mayor, City of Kirkland
“Toby is not only very smart, he would be a solid and thoughtful addition to the council. It’s critically important to bring people from the newly annexed areas onto the council, and we couldn’t have a better candidate than Toby.”
-- Deb Eddy, State Representative 48th District, former mayor of Kirkland
“Toby’s leadership for open, accountable and transparent government transcends party labels. He’s a good friend, a dedicated public servant and I’m proud to support his candidacy for Kirkland City Council.”
-- Brian Sonntag, Washington State Auditor
“Toby knows Kirkland. He’s served us as a citizen legislator, fire commissioner as well as a community volunteer. Toby will help bring all of Kirkland together.”
-- Bill Woods, former mayor of Kirkland
“Toby strongly supports good governance and open government. He would be a real asset to the Kirkland City Council.”
-- Anthony Hemstad, commissioner, King County Public Hospital District #1
“I endorse Toby whole-heartedly! He’s been a passionate advocate for transparency in government. I’ve known Toby for nearly 15 years and I’m impressed with his grasp of the issues facing Kirkland and the neighboring communities.”
-- David Carson, member, Redmond City Council
“Toby will take the time to listen to the voters!”
-- Tara Wilkins, Democratic Precinct Committee Officer, KIR 45-2913 Precinct
Individuals and Families
Keith Allred Wally Bailey
Bill Ballantine Rose Barrett Steve Beren Hal Berenson Paul Best
Dileep and Ann Bhandarkar
Bruce Biermann Juanita Braun Todd and Candis Brink Ken Buchanan Jennifer Burke Kyle Burleigh Jeff Burnham
Paul and Jeanine Butler David Carlson Larry Carter
Joe Castleberry, member,
Kirkland Parking Advisory Board
Jann Castleberry
April Chapman
William Conner
Larry Conrad, former president, Redmond Police Officers Association Sue Contreras,
member,
Kirkland Park Board
Morrie and Glenna Dean
Don Dicks Bill Dorsey
Alan Dujenski
Michael Dunmire
Kathy Finney Apollo Fuhriman David Griffin
Bruce Hand Lynda Haneman,
president,
Totem Lake Neighborhood Association Bradley Harwood Cheryl Haskins Molly Hill
Miles Holden Sharon Hood Al Hoviland Marlene Howard Charles and Candace Hulse
Jim Hutchinson
John Jensen
Kellie Jordan
CJ and Mary Jo Kahler
Corey and Erika Kahler Steve Kerr
Gerri Kirchner Rachel Knight Marla Kojima
Dollie Kosters
Dan Krehbiel, president, For
Kirkland Kris and Gwen Kuhn Gary and Loraine Lapworth Dan Laycock
Katy Malm Patti Mann Matthew McCauley
Jeanie McCombs David McDonald Janie McDonald Jeff and Sarah McMorris Bill Meacham Dan Michael Chris Morgan Ken Mortland Erik Moseid Tim Myers Gunnar Nordstrom Bart and Evette Norton Irene Nixon Bruce Nurse Mike Nykreim,
member,
Kirkland Parking Advisory Board Henry and Bernice Oberson
Rick Ockerman Steve O’Donnell
John Overleese John Pabst, Jr.,
president, Kingsgate Highlands 1&2 Homeowners Association Garry
Pagon Suzanne Pak
Glenn Peterson, member,
Kirkland Planning Commission
Lyman Peterson
John Playfair
John Porter Dean Rebhuhn Fred and Kathleen Repass Sharon Riddle Joseph and Darlene Rimkus Eric Rohrbach
Brian Ross Michelle Sailor,
chair, Market Neighborhood Association Michael Scheele
Maria Seal Lisa Shin
Steve and Patty Shinstrom Grant and Nancy Silvernale Patti Smith Scott St. Clair Susan Stahlfeld Mike Stall Roger and Phyllis Stark Kathleen Steine Jeanette Stevens Rozalyn Strong
John and Marlit Stubb
K-Y Su
Mike Tenhulzen
Susan Thornes
Patty Tucker Jennifer Van De Wouwer
Stu Vander Hoek Melissa Villareal Alice Volpe
Joe Waldron James and Ashley Watkins Darla Wilson David Wilson Michael and Cathy Wert Brendan Woodward T.J. Woosley Todd Woosley
Ralph Zech
“I am voting for Toby with great enthusiasm. Each time we talk,
I am continually impressed with his intelligence, familiarity with the issues, work ethic and, most importantly, his integrity.
I am also deeply impressed by the gravitas of Toby’s endorsements -- he has in impressive roster past Kirkland councilmembers
and mayors, people who made the right decisions decades ago that resulted in the quality of life we enjoy here today. That they
all have great confidence in Toby is, to me, quite telling.”
-- Matt McCauley, Author, "A Look To The Past: Kirkland: From Wilderness to High-tech"
“I recommend Toby Nixon. Toby has a long record of service from the community level to the
Washington State Legislature, where he represented Kirkland’s 45th District for several years. Toby is a resident of
Kingsgate in Kirkland’s newly annexed area, and has a record of service to the community too long to summarize here.
His state government knowledge and connections will be inestimably useful to Kirkland.”
-- Glenn Peterson, member, Kirkland Planning Commission
“I believe that Toby is dedicated to creating a healthy, sustainable city by promoting
service to the community, active citizen engagement in city decision making, and a robust, honest dialogue regarding
issues facing our community and region. I applaud that he supports sustainable growth in keeping with community values.”
-- Dan Krehbiel, president, For Kirkland
“Toby genuinely cares about people. Coming from humble beginnings, he hasn’t forgotten
the help he received from many people along the way as he devotes time serving his community.”
-- Patty Tucker
“Toby will bring a thoughtful and balanced point of view to the Kirkland City Council.”
-- Dileep and Ann Bhandarkar
“All of Kirkland – both the annexation area and the original city – will be better off
for Toby Nixon’s leadership. I have confidence to launch my business in Kirkland now.”
-- K-Y Su
“As a retired Coast Guard Officer, I find Toby’s sound leadership qualities refreshing
in the realm of politics. I have known Toby for several years and am impressed by his no-nonsense approach to a
variety of issues regarding our community. Honesty and integrity are key words describing Toby’s character.”
-- Alan Dujenski
“Kirkland Firefighters are proud to stand with and endorse Toby Nixon for
the position of Kirkland City Council. Firefighters have held a long
standing relationship with Toby Nixon in his commitment to Emergency
Services and the Fire Service in the Washington State Legislature, as a
Community activist in support of our recent Annexation, and as Fire
Commissioner, Fire District 41. While serving in these many leadership
positions Toby has maintained healthy relationships regardless of party
affiliation. He is accessible and connected to his community and its
affiliates. Public Safety and Emergency Services will remain a top
priority as he transitions into the position of Kirkland City Council.
Please stand with the Kirkland Firefighters as we support Toby Nixon.”
“Knitting
those areas into the city poses challenges that will require enthusiasm
and deft political handling. Toby Nixon, who is challenging the Position
4 incumbent, brings both. The Kingsgate resident worked for the
annexation as co-chair of Citizens for One Kirkland; incumbent Jessica
Greenway was the lone council vote against annexation. Nixon is a
seasoned leader with extensive local and statewide connections as a
former state representative, former fire district commissioner, chairman
of the Kirkland Ethics Task Force and president of the Washington
Coalition of Open Government.”
“Toby is not only very smart, he would be a solid and thoughtful addition to the council. It’s critically important to bring people from the newly annexed areas onto the council, and we couldn’t have a better candidate than Toby.”
“Toby’s leadership for open, accountable and transparent government transcends party labels. He’s a good friend, a dedicated public servant and I’m proud to support his candidacy for Kirkland City Council.”
“Toby knows Kirkland. He’s served us as a citizen legislator, fire commissioner as well as a community volunteer. Toby will help bring all of Kirkland together.”
“Toby strongly supports good governance and open government. He would be a real asset to the Kirkland City Council.”
“I endorse Toby whole-heartedly! He’s been a passionate advocate for transparency in government. I’ve known Toby for nearly 15 years and I’m impressed with his grasp of the issues facing Kirkland and the neighboring communities.”
“I am voting for Toby with great enthusiasm. Each time we talk,
I am continually impressed with his intelligence, familiarity with the issues, work ethic and, most importantly, his integrity.
I am also deeply impressed by the gravitas of Toby’s endorsements -- he has in impressive roster past Kirkland councilmembers
and mayors, people who made the right decisions decades ago that resulted in the quality of life we enjoy here today. That they
all have great confidence in Toby is, to me, quite telling.”
“I believe that Toby is dedicated to creating a healthy, sustainable city by promoting
service to the community, active citizen engagement in city decision making, and a robust, honest dialogue regarding
issues facing our community and region. I applaud that he supports sustainable growth in keeping with community values.”
“Toby will bring a thoughtful and balanced point of view to the Kirkland City Council.”
“As a retired Coast Guard Officer, I find Toby’s sound leadership qualities refreshing
in the realm of politics. I have known Toby for several years and am impressed by his no-nonsense approach to a
variety of issues regarding our community. Honesty and integrity are key words describing Toby’s character.”