Endorsements

"We support Rose for Port and we hope you do too."

Federal

Marilyn Strickland, Washington State Representative, 10th CD

State

Nikki Torres, Washington State Senator, 15th LD

Sam Reed, Former Washington State Secretary of State (2001-2013)

Rob McKenna, Former Attorney General (2005-2013)

County

Jon Tunheim, County Prosecutor

Steven Drew, Thurston County Assessor

Jeff Gadman, Thurston County Treasurer

Joe Downing, Port of Olympia Commissioner

Amy Evans Harding, Port of Olympia Commissioner

Bob Iyall, Port of Olympia Commissioner

Bill McGregor, Former Port of Olympia Commissioner

City

Lacey

Andy Ryder, Mayor of Lacey

Malcolm Miller, Deputy Mayor of Lacey

Mark O. Brown, Former Mayor of Lacey

Olympia

Cheryl Selby, Mayor of Olympia

Yến Huỳnh, Olympia City Councilmember

Lisa Parshley, Olympia City Councilmember

Dontae Payne, Olympia City Councilmember

Doug Mah, Former Mayor of Olympia

Rainier

Bob Shaw, Mayor of Rainier

Tenino

Linda Gotovac, Tenino City Councilmember

Tumwater

Debbie Sullivan, Mayor of Tumwater

Peter Agabi, Tumwater City Councilmember

Leatta Dahlhoff, Tumwater City Councilmember

Angela Jefferson, Tumwater City Councilmember

Yelm

Joe DePinto, Mayor of Yelm

Burien

Jimmy Matta, Burien City Councilmember and union labor leader

PNW Port Representatives

Sam Cho, Commissioner, Port of Seattle and Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs

Jeff Wilson, Port of Longview Commissioner

Community Members

Lori Wada, Executive Director of Bighug Korean Resource Center and Former WA Asian Pacific American Affairs Commissioner

Raymond F. Arment III, Retired Superintendent, Eatonville School District

William "Bill" Moore, Assistant Director of the WA Department of General Administration (RET.), Colonel, US Army (RET.)

Gina Carlson, Small Business Owner - Dunamis Interiors & Design Build Inc

Ruthann Goularte, Small Business Owner - Drees

Arne Gundersen, Dentist and owner of Gundersen Dental Care

Janelle Guthrie

Don Trosper, Public History Manager for the Olympia-Tumwater Association (RET.)

Brad William

Endorsement Statements

"Rose is a skilled, passionate and outcome oriented leader. She inspires many who worked with her in achieving excellence." -Lori Wada, Executive Director of Bighug Korean Resource Center and Former API Commissioner

"As a management consultant l have taught many classes on the attributes of high performers and Rose displays all of them. Chief among them are: She is a good listener, approachable, inquisitive and courteous." -William "Bill" Moore, Assistant Director of the WA Department of General Administration (RET.), Colonel, US Army (RET.)

“As a candidate running against Rose in the primary, I am endorsing her because Rose practices accountable governing by listening to different opinions and by spending money wisely through her upbringing in frugality.” -Bill Moomau

"I've known Rose for a number of years and we've worked on a number of projects together. She's a determined, motivated, and committed person and I believe that no one can be a better Port Commissioner than her. I strongly support Rose and I'm asking everyone who wants to see change and success to vote for Rose!" -Lionel Collins

"Rose is innovative, service-oriented and smart. She's one of the hardest-working people I know and I'm proud to endorse her!" -Janelle Guthrie

"Rose is definitely qualified for this position. She brings experience from the small business world, non-profit world and years of enjoying the environment we live in in the northwest. She also brings an energy that will get things done and a sensitivity to listening well to all sides of an issue. I enthusiastically endorse her for this position." -Arne Gundersen, Dentist

"I have met with Ms. Gundersen on several occasions and believe she will be a dedicated and worthy Port Commissioner representing not only District 4, but all of Thurston County!!" -Bill McGregor, Former Port of Olympia Commissioner

"I highly recommend supporting Rose. Her amazing character traits and record in the community make her a very wise choice." -Don Trosper, retired, Public History Manager for the Olympia-Tumwater Association

"Rose is a dedicated hardworking collaborator who will bring her years of experience, knowledge, and leadership to the Port. She is an excellent candidate for this position." -Brad Williams

"Mrs. Rose Chiu Gunderson would make a superb Port of Olympia Commissioner. I have known and observed Mrs. Gunderson for over a decade. She is a person of great integrity and ethics. She is a visionary, a hard worker and I am confident she is well prepared for the rigors and challenges expected of a Port Commissioner. As a Port Commissioner Mrs. Gunderson will work collegially to develop solutions to the benefit of the region served by the Port of Olympia. Without any reservation, I recommend that you vote for Mrs. Rose Chi Gunderson to fill the Port of Olympia Commissioner vacancy." - Raymond F. Arment III, Retired Superintendent, Eatonville School District

“Rose Gundersen for Commissioner at the Port of Olympia District 4 is a gift to the voters. Rose is a caring, intelligent candidate who listens and is responsive to our community and it’s needs. She has the ability to inspire those around her and the tools and passion to facilitate and maintain a healthy port for all of us. Join me in supporting Rose Gundersen for Olympia Port Commissioner, District 4.” - Steve Barclift, Lieutenant (Retired), Tumwater Police Department

"I observed Rose's dedication and focus when I ran the United Way and she was leading anti-human trafficking efforts. She is smart and will bring good business and policy sense to the Commission." - Paul Knox, Former Executive Director, United Way of Thurston County

Organizations

Olympia Master Builders

International Longshore and Warehouse Union

Retired Public Employees Council of Washington, Chapter 2

Tumwater Firefighters Union Local 2409

Lacey Business League

Thurston County Realtors Association

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