WHAT WE do
We support candidates who are willing to listen, collaborate, find common ground.
Promoting Common Sense Leaders
The Eastside Business Alliance is the independent, non-partisan, political action arm of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce. We promote candidates with a history of community engagement, a willingness to listen, and a proven history of working with diverse groups to achieve common goals. Our priorities include public safety, livability, jobs, growth, government efficiency, and sustainability. The nuts and bolts of good government.
We’re always looking for the Eastside’s next generation of smart, engaged, non-partisan leaders who put good government before party politics.
Every two years, EBA trustees survey and conduct in-person interviews with nearly 40 candidates running for nonpartisan offices on the Eastside. From city and county council to port commission, EBA helps identify those who are ready to lead.
In key races, EBA provides either direct or independent support to candidates running for office.
LATEST endorsements
EBA’s 2023 endorsement process is underway. We have conducted over 30 candidate interviews and released our first batch of endorsement. To be considered for any eba endorsement complete our short candidate survey and we will contact you to schedule an in-person interview with representatives from our board of Trustees.
Kelli Curtis
The Eastside needs leaders like Kelli Curtis to support a dynamic workforce, regional competitiveness, and pro-jobs policies.
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Nathan Loutsis
Nathan Loutsis understands that for strong economic vitality in Kenmore, developers need to be invited to the table and included in conversation.
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Carston Curd
After being reappointed to the commission this past year, Carston has shifted his focus to land use and housing issues, making it a priority to connect with his neighbors to ensure the equitable growth of development.
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Toby Nixon
He has historically been an outspoken member of the business community, and public safety is — and has been — at the top of his priority list.
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Claudia Balducci
As a long-term resident and former Bellevue City Councilmember & Mayor, Claudia wholly understands the Eastside and the challenges it faces.
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Kerry Bosworth
Kerry understands that for Sammamish to grow financially and physically, more development needs to happen. This includes advancing the town center development plan, as a top priority on her agenda. For that reason, the EBA supports Kerry’s flexibility and problem-solving attitude.
Read moreEBA Board of Trustees
EBA is government by an active and engage board of trustees representing a diversity of employers and industries. Our group is always changing and growing so if you’re interested in participating reach out and let us know!
Jodie Alberts
Executive Director, EBA
Randy Bannecker
Principal, Bannecker Public Affairs
Chris Benis
Rental Housing Association of Washington
Terry Davis
Community Affairs, Comcast
John Carlson
SVP, Kemper Development Company
Shannon Boldizsar
Strategic Consultant, Lakemont Public Affairs
Joe Fain
President & CEO, Bellevue Chamber
Sonja Forster
Seattle District Manager, Associated General Contractors of Washington
Kari Magill
President, Rowley Properties
Sung Yang
Parter, Pacific Public Affairs
Wendy Weiker
Government Affairs, Republic Services
Kevin Wallace
President, Wallace Properties
Natalie Quick
Principal, Natalie Quick Consulting
Matthew Samwick
Principal, Innovation Realty Partners
Joseph Strobele
Principal, Crystal Peaks
David Namura
Government Affairs, Google
Guy Palumbo
Public Policy Director, Amazon
Reza Marashi
Government Affairs, Kilroy Realty
Scott Hildebrand
Attorney
Matt Perry
Government Affairs Manager, Puget Sound Energy
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