Endorsements

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Endorsements 

Bruce Dammeier, Pierce County Executive (R)
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US Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland(D)

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Organizations & Community Leaders

Concerned Taxpayers of Washington

 

Mainstream Republicans of Washington

 

26th, 25th, 29th  Legislative District Democrats

 

Young Democrats of Kitsap Peninsula

 

Young Democrats of Pierce County

 

Tacoma Professional Firefighters Local 31

 

Teamsters Local 117

 

Pierce County Central Labor Council

 

Longshoremen ILWU Local 23

 

Bill Driscoll, President and Founder Tacoma Venture Fund

 

Herb Simon, Herb Simon Associates

 

Jim Waldo, Former Partner and Senior Advisor GTH-GA

 

Pacific Maritime Shipping Association

 

Schnitzer Steel

 

Oak Harbor Freight

 

The News Tribune

 

TOTE Maritime Alaska

 

Washington Education Association

 

MacMillan Piper

 

Waste Connections

 

Pierce County Central Democratic Committee

 

Stephanie Bowman, Washington State Department of Commerce, Maritime Industry Director

 

IBEW Local 76

 

Puget Sound Pilots

 

Testimonials

 

"Commissioner Keller's leadership is needed as the Port of Tacoma moves into a new era of attracting new cargo, developing and retaining our maritime workforce, and cleaning up our waterways.  She will help the Port remain competitive in the global marketplace."
US Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland

 

"Keller is the clear choice in this race, and she certainly deserves credit for the Port of Tacoma’s recent successes. Through the decisions of the commission she serves on, the Port of Tacoma has taken important steps into the future, whether it’s planning for a greener, more sustainable future or establishing its commitment to improving diversity and equity.  Keller deserves your vote this fall."
The Tacoma News Tribune

 

"Mrs. Keller is a dedicated and committed professional who works to bring cohesion within the staff and parent communities while ensuring that the focus is on what is best for children.  She listens to others and takes their input into consideration as she finalizes decisions.  Persons of Mrs. Keller's caliber are rare."
Doris McEwen Harris, Ph.D., former Clover Park School District Superintendent

 

"It is not that often one is allowed to have the opportunity to meet someone who embodies the spirit of a community leader, a parent, an engaged and dedicated down to earth realist, who is herself a former Marine that isn't done with putting aside the willingness to serve.  Deanna Keller is that person.  I have had the privilege to know Deanna and have enjoyed getting to know what drives her interest in becoming a vocal and approachable leader from the forward position as she seeks your approval to sit on the Port of Tacoma Commission.

 

As a business owner within the City of Tacoma she has more than just a passing interest into the current and future development of Tacoma...she lives it every day.  By having provided local careers to local people she is now taking that experience and wanting to apply it to a broader arena whereby, maybe, through the teamwork that is required of all Port Commissioners, she can take her successes and apply them to global strategies that will benefit us all."  ~ Christopher Winters, IUPAT District Council 5, US Army Veteran, Tribal Elder Muscogee Creek Nation

 

"As an outside observer I've been following the Port Tacoma Commissioner candidacy of Deanna Keller with great interest.  I can't vote in this election, but I can tell you about Deanna Keller.  I've known Deanna since serving with her in "The President's Own," U.S. Marine Band. That in essence is all I should need to tell you about Deanna.  Ordinary people do not get selected to join "The President's Own" Marine Band.  The dedication and commitment to excellence it takes to be a member of the Marine Band is extraordinary, and each member of the Marine Band is extraordinary.

 

What makes Deanna stand out to me is that in all the years I served as the stage manager of the Marine Band there have been very few Marine Band members that stand out in my mind above the rest.  Deanna Keller was one of those Marines.  She was an exceptional Musician, and exceptional Marine, and Deanna was an exceptional person.

 

The voters of Pierce County have the opportunity to elect someone that will dedicate herself to making Port Tacoma Exceptional. My endorsement may not carry much weight, but I enthusiastically endorse Deanna Keller for commissioner of Port Tacoma, Washington."

Sincerely,

Earl T Hurrey
MGySgt USMC (ret)
Former Stage Manager
"The President's Own," U.S. Marine Band

 

"Dear Deanna,
It is my pleasure to endorse you in your race for the Port of Tacoma Commission. You are such a promising candidate for this position. I believe you will bring your business background, your military experience and leadership in the public schools as a teacher and administrator to the Port. The Port of Tacoma partners with business and labor, Tribal Government, Pierce County, Tacoma and other cities in the South Sound.
The Port is more than a laundry list of relationships, it creates jobs which change lives for the better, puts us in touch with the global community, and modernizes our County in solid, measurable ways.
I look forward to working with you on the campaign trail and then in your role on the Port Commission."
Bruce Dammeier
Pierce County Executive

Elected Officials

US Congressman Derek Kilmer

 

Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck

 

JT Wilcox, WA State Representative

 

Mari Leavitt, WA State Representative

 

Cyndy Jacobsen, WA State Representative

 

Dave Morell, Pierce County Councilmember

 

Robyn Denson, Pierce County Councilmember

 

Norm Dicks, former U.S. Congressman

 

Larry Seaquist, Former Washington State House Representative

 

Don Johnson and Connie Bacon, Former Port of Tacoma Commissioners

 

City of Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards

 

City of Tacoma Councilmembers Joe Bushnell, Catherine Ushka and Kristina Walker

 

Tacoma School Board President Elizabeth Bonbright

 

Port of Seattle Commissioners Cho, Calkins, Mohamed and Hasegawa

 

Mayor of Lakewood Jason Whalen

 

Former Pierce County Councilmember Doug Richardson

 

Pierce County Councilmember Dave Morell

Rep. JT Wilcox

 

Representative Marilyn Strickland Endorsement

 

 


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