2023 Endorsements
Valerie O’Halloran
Upon lengthy discussions with Valerie, it is clear that her focus during this next term will be keeping Renton affordable, accessible, and vibrant for all. She is committed to the comprehensive planning process, and has experience encouraging regional collaboration while managing Renton’s housing and economic growth.
One of her top priorities during her previous bout as Councilmember was enhancing public safety, while working with regional partners to better serve those experiencing homelessness. She also helped Renton update its city-wide Clean Economy Strategy that promotes local policies and practices to help Renton prepare for the negative impacts of...
Fred Felleman
Fred was first elected in 2015, and quickly made an effort to expand the Commission office to enable faster, more responsive policies. Ever since his initial election, he has upheld his values and prioritized increasing Port efficiencies and enabling transparency.
His emphasis on retaining the Port’s competitive advantage is indicative of his incumbency, especially with his recent election to the US Department of Commerce’s Travel and Tourism Advisory Board.
Fred earned his Master’s of Science in Fisheries Biology from the University of Washington, and has lived in Ballard for the past 30 years. He knows the community and...
Sam Cho
Sam Cho is the youngest Commission President since the founding of the Port in 1911, and since being elected to the commission in 2019, he has prioritized economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Sam is dedicated to strengthening the business community on the Eastside not only through his verbal commitments, but his involvement with organizations like the Greater Seattle Partners Economic Recovery Committee, Washington Council on International Trade, Washington State China Relations Executive Board Member, and many others.
Prior to becoming the Port Commissioner, Sam was the Founder and CEO of Seven Seas Export —...
Craig Reynolds
With a tenured career as an actuary focusing on forecasting, quantifying, and mitigating future financial risks for some of the largest financial services firms in the world, Craig understands the financial headwinds and opportunities facing Mercer Island.
After two years on the Planning Commission and four years on the City Council, he has gained a deep understanding of the critical land use, transportation, and climate action issues affecting the jurisdiction. This variety of experience will be vital as Mercer Island prepares for housing growth, the opening of light rail, and the implementation of their successful 16-year Parks Levy in...
David Carson
David’s commitment to development and bolstering his community can be seen in the progress made on planning for the light rail system, planning for the growth in Overlake with utility upgrades, and planning for the residential neighborhood of Marymoor Village. Additionally, he also played a big role in building the senior center and the new fire station.
Both public safety and accountability top Carson’s priorities, as he has helped the Redmond Police Foundation fund the adoption of a new K9 unit, and has advocated against cuts to Redmond PD staff members. His pro-jobs and pro-growth mentality shows that David is...
Osman Salahuddin
Osman holds the leadership traits and technical know-how to bring the city into its next era of responsible, well-planned growth. A proponent of TOD and upzoning, he not only recognizes the need for more housing and transportation pathways, but that there need to be hefty incentives for developers in order for these plans to come to fruition.
Working as the Communications and Community Engagement Manager for King County Councilmember Sarah Perry, Salahuddin is well-positioned to flex his organizing chops, and his experience as a coffee shop founder lends itself to serving the greater Eastside business community.
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Mo Malakoutian
During Mo’s tenure as the Chair of the Bellevue’s Planning Commission, he oversaw a number of difficult issues and demonstrated a keen ability to lead the Commission to a balanced outcome. Bellevue’s Permanent Supportive Housing ordinance faced community backlash until Mo, as Chair, listened to their issues and worked with the other Commissioners and city staff to add reasonable protections that addressed the community concerns. In this year’s Comprehensive Plan Update discussions, Mo has exhibited a keen understanding of the challenges and opportunities the Plan presents, asked incisive questions, and made wise comments that indicate his desire to...
Paul Clark
Paul brings a solid resume of service to the City of Bellevue that will serve him well as a Councilmember. Starting in 2016 he served on Bellevue’s Civil Service Commission — which is dedicated to maintaining Bellevue’s excellent Police and Fire Departments — until 2018 when he was appointed by the City Council to the Bellevue Parks & Community Services Board where he is currently serves as Chair. Under his leadership, the Parks Board has continued to ensure that Bellevue maintains its reputation as the “City in a Park.”
Paul also brings his experience as a downtown...
Mason Thompson
Since joining the City Council in 2020 after chairing Bothell's Parks & Recreation Board, Mason has taken a leadership role on many critical regional boards including the Puget Sound Regional Council’s Executive Board and Growth Management Policy Board, Eastside Transportation Partnership, and WSDOT’s 405/167 Executive Advisory Group. His positive impact on land use, transportation, social justice, and climate action issues for Bothell has, since 2022, earned him the council support to thrive as Mayor.
Mason is constantly searching for and addressing the root causes of the problems we face, and is often thought of as an agent for positive change....
Dave Hamilton
In addition to Dave’s service to the Chamber — both on its Board of Directors and Policy Council — he is also past-Chair and a current Member of the Bellevue Parks and Community Services Board, which has continued to ensure that Bellevue maintains its reputation as the “City in a Park.” He also serves on a number of other civic boards, including Bellevue College’s Business Advisory Board and The Sophia Way.
Professionally speaking, Dave’s experience as founder and CEO of Delivery Express will also serve him well on the Council. He has a record of pragmatism,...
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