Yes for Libraries

Five counties, one library system

Endorsements

Support for the levy lid lift comes from labor organizations, elected officials in every level of local government, and library patrons across the district.

Organizations

These endorsements are positions taken by the organizations themselves.

  • Statewide

    • Sara Jonesformer Washington State Librarian; Vice President, Washington Library Association

  • State Legislature

    • Sen. Jessica Bateman
    • Rep. Beth Doglio
    • Rep. Lisa Parshley
    • Laurie Dolanformer
    • Kathleen Drewformer
    • Karen Fraserformer

  • Thurston County Commission

    • Tye MenserChair
    • Wayne FournierVice Chair
    • Emily Clouse
    • Rachel Grant
    • Carolina Mejia

  • Thurston County

    • Steven DrewAssessor

  • Grays Harbor County

    • Shawn D. HillTreasurer

  • Thurston PUD Commission

    • Jim Lazarformer

  • Port of Olympia Commission

    • Joel Hansen
    • Jerry Toompas
    • Krag Unsoeld

  • Centralia City Council

    • Ray Chapman-Wilson

  • Hoquiam City Council

    • Brenda Carlstrom
    • Brandon Pauley

  • Lacey City Council

    • Carolyn Cox
    • Ryan Siu

  • Olympia City Council

    • Dontae PayneMayor
    • Paul Behrendt
    • Clark Gilman
    • Kelly Green
    • Dani Madrone
    • Robert Vanderpool
    • Jim Cooperformer
    • Holly Gadbawformer mayor
    • TJ Johnsonformer
    • Karen Messmerformer

  • Olympia School Board

    • Maria FloresVice President

  • Local businesses

    • Gabi's Olympic Cards and ComicsGabi Shephard, owner

  • Former TRL Board Members

    • Bob HallPacific County
    • Corby VarnessGrays Harbor County

  • Grays Harbor County community members

    • John Hughes
    • Patsy Hughes

  • Lewis County community members

    • Cathy C.
    • Mary Prophitformer Timberland library manager

  • Mason County community members

    • Ron Glowen
    • Barbara Hoonan
    • Marika Olson

  • Pacific County community members

    • Susan Carney

  • Thurston County community members

    • Steve Albrecht
    • Kathy Berndt
    • Mindy Chambers
    • Pat Chupa
    • Gwen Culp
    • Allie Deaton
    • Michelle Fayette
    • Allison Glidden
    • Steve Hallformer Olympia City Manager
    • Stephanie Johnson
    • Becky Liebman
    • Jennifer Lynam
    • Lin Nelson
    • Molly O'Neil
    • Jeremy Putnam
    • Martin Rollins
    • Will Stuivenga
    • Vonny Turner
    • Bridgette Valdez-Kogle
    • Gary Worthington

Offices and former offices are listed for identification only. An endorsement by an elected or appointed official is that of the individual and does not represent a position taken by any body they serve or have served. Business endorsements are given by their owners. Timberland Regional Library has not taken

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If you live in Thurston, Lewis, Mason, Grays Harbor, or Pacific county, add your name using the form below. It takes about a minute, and someone from the campaign confirms every endorsement before it appears here.

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