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@DaveUpthegrove
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Candidate for WA State Commissioner of Public Lands 2024.🇺🇸🏳️🌈 Donate here:
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Just when you thought it was over:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED in every county over many days STARTING SATURDAY to help monitor the recount process on behalf of the Upthegrove campaign. Training provided. Sign up at the link and we will be in touch. Please share
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$135 mil in taxpayer funds to subsidize the owners of the Mariners, a private profitable business, is an irresponsible use of public $$. Something is broken in our political system when those who already have great wealth can pull the levers of government to benefit themselves.
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Race still way too close to call. Looks like it could end up within a couple hundred votes one way or the other. THANKS to those helping make sure every Dem vote is counted. If you signed up to help but haven't heard from us, please be patient. We had 300+ people volunteer.
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It’s not over so let’s get to work! Sign up to ballot chase to prevent 2 Republicans and 0 Democrats in this statewide general election!
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The Lands Commissioner race is too close to call. I need volunteers to knock doors this weekend to remind voters with rejected ballots to get them fixed so their vote counts. Statewide. If you can help, please sign up at this link:
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It’s a great honor to earn the sole endorsement of
@wa_conservation
for my long-demonstrated commitment to environmental justice. Team Upthegrove is excited to see our campaign coalition continue grow each day with conservation leaders across our state!
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The "head tax" is gone but our housing affordability crisis is not. The King County Council can take action now:
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New passenger ferry service from Des Moines marina to downtown Seattle!
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With polls showing serious risk of D's splitting the vote and 2 R's advancing, Dem leaders are rallying behind our campaign. Every enviro org & Dem Party org so far has backed our campaign. Now Congressional leaders are speaking up saying don't split the vote- vote for Upthegrove
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@finchfrii
@CMUpthegrove
Hi Crystal- I was mortified to see this officer's post (and his history of contemptuous, racist and unprofessional posts) last night and immediately contacted the Sheriff (via her Chief of Staff) expressing my concern and calling on the Sheriff to fire the person.
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To my family, staff, volunteers, donors, endorsers, & most of all, the voters of South King County: THANK YOU. In a race many expected to be close, we won in a landslide thanks to your support. You helped build a big multi-cultural coalition that fueled a 100% positive campaign!
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FUSE is Washington’s largest progressive organization and I’m honored to have their sole support in the Lands Commissioner race. Our progressive coalition continues to grow! Join us.
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It's official! I am running to be the next WA State Lands Commissioner. Protecting our environment & natural resources has been my life’s work. I am prepared to work hard until election day. To donate or learn more about my background and agenda, visit
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Please consider attending this program hosted by my fabulous colleague Girmay Zahilay to learn more about running for office in South King County. Let’s keep building the bench. I’d love to see some LGBT representation 🏳️🌈 ! RSVP to
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As a Legislator, I sponsored the bill allowing grad student workers to unionize. Now these same student workers (organized as
@UAW4121
) are fighting for a fair contract with the UW. I proudly stand with them. Join in solidarity by signing the petition.
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I had a blast firing up the crowd at Tacoma Pride today! Voters have the opportunity to make history and elect the first openly LGBT statewide executive office holder in Washington.
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Proud to welcome Mary's Place Family Center to Burien today. Families begin moving in on Wednesday. Campus will provide shelter to more than 200 people-- with priority given to homeless kids in the Highline School District.
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I've been campaigning & traveling the state for a year...and primary election day is Tuesday. Join me MONDAY evening in Tukwila for a community celebration with pizza, surprise guest speakers and a chance to uplift the positive side of Democracy! Last event of the primary!
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Congratulations to Cyndi Upthegrove (my mom!) for being unanimously selected by the Burien City Council at 2018 Citizen of the Year!
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It was wonderful to celebrate the end of the primary season with so many great people, just down the road from where I grew up. Your enthusiasm and dedication have been the driving force behind our efforts. A special thanks to Rep. Hackney for hosting and for his kind words!
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I'm running a people-powered campaign. The logging industry just put in $800k to try to defeat me. I'm in a strong position but need your help. Can you rush a donation at the link to help stop corporate logging interests from buying this election?
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Washington’s Sierra Club is an important powerhouse in environmental education and conservation in our state. It’s an honor to have their sole endorsement. Thank you!
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Fifteen years ago, my father unexpectedly lost his vision. A few years back, I picked my dad up at 4:30am and we drove to Seattle together. We jumped into the cold water of Lake Washington and swam a half mile. Then we got on a tandem bicycle and pedaled 12.5 miles.
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We need to make sure the next Lands Commissioner has strong environmental values and the skills and commitment to protect public lands. In 2016, I ran and was 2nd in a crowded Dem primary. I'm now seriously considering seeking the position again. Stay tuned - decision very soon!
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Presented Doug Baldwin with MLK Medal of Distinguished Service for his work on social justice and support of south king county.
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Packed house at King County Dems campaign kickoff today. I introduced my campaign for State Lands Commissioner- sharing how my life & career focused on environmental issues has prepared me for this role, and how my personal life experience has shaped my commitment to justice.
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I'm pleased to announce sole endorsements from the 34th District Dems (West Seattle) and the 11th District Dems (South Seattle). Every Democratic organization in the state so far-- more than 46 of them-- is backing the environmental community and supporting our campaign.
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I am grateful to have earned the support of my home county’s Democratic organization, the King County Dems, along with endorsements from 26 other local Democratic Party affiliated organizations (and counting)! I’m proud to be the clear choice for Democrats in this race.
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We’re thrilled to announce that Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards has officially endorsed our campaign. Thank you, Mayor Woodards, for joining the environmental community in supporting our campaign. Keep an eye out for ballots later this week!
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@slyfield_john
I agree. The nonpartisan elections departments need to do everything in their power to make sure every ballot is counted. However, it make sense for my campaign to focus our limited resources on my supporters. The Republicans aren't chasing the Democratic ballots.
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ALERT: The logging industry just dumped $750,000 into a PAC to try to defeat me. I'm in a strong position but need help. Your donation will keep my TV ads on the air. Don't let the logging industry buy this election. CHECK OUT MY AD AT THE LINK:
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I've spent the last couple months meeting with conservation leaders and activists around the state. They want a Lands Commissioner with strong environmental values AND the relevant experience & background to advance those values. Stay tuned for an announcement in the near future!
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Sole endorsement from WA State Labor Council today! Thankful to have strength of the labor movement at my side.
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With so much at stake, I’m proud to be the only candidate for Lands Commissioner backed by the environmental community. Organizations like the Sierra Club and Washington Conservation Action recognize that I’ve been delivering on environmental issues for two decades.
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Seattle Friends! Join me THIS WEDNESDAY eve for a house party to benefit my campaign for State Lands Commissioner. We will be joined by some of my fabulous colleages, like Girmay Zahilay & Jorge Barón. And former colleagues Reuven Carlyle & Jeanne Kohl-Welles. Details below!
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After Tuesday's count, the Lands Commissioner race is still way too close to call. Thanks to everyone working to make sure every vote gets counted. We think it could come down to 100-200 votes one way or the other. For more, see my facebook post:
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Had fun and raised money at an old fashioned campaign BBQ in Burien last night. Thanks to
@Hackney4the11th
& Burien Mayor
@jimmymatta
for their kind words, and to Burien Councilmembers
@KJSchilling94
and Sofia Aragon for joining us after knocking on doors in Burien with me! <3
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Wow! Packed house in Clallam County today, as 95 people showed up at my Lands Commissioner fundraiser in Port Angeles. This early momentum and enthusiasm is absolutely incredible. These are the magical moments in political movements…
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Love and unity on display tonight in Renton at the Black Lives Matter street mural community celebration. Thanks to the artists and community activists who brought this beautiful gift to our community. May it serve as an inspiration to all in the struggle for justice.
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THANKS 47th Democrats (parts of Kent, Covington, Auburn) for endorsement tonight of my Lands Commissioner campaign!
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Our campaign is incredibly lucky to have dedicated volunteers working hard to share their support for this campaign. Thank you to everyone who teamed up to get signs ready in Thurston County yesterday!
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Family outing 2 SeaTac federal detention center blocks from our home- where Trump admin holding 200 parents of kids ripped away from them. Community is rising up against immoral policy.
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Celso is an immigrant from the Philippines. He works at SeaTac Airport and is a member of SEIU 6. He has become a friend and one of my best supporters, and today he voted in the United States for the first time and texted me this picture with my name filled in.
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Thank you
@steve4house
and Avanti Bergquist for your friendship and support. I look forward to continuing to do great things together in our community!
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I had a busy weekend on the campaign trail in Olympia. Thank you to Edie Harding and Indivisible Olympia for hosting a well-attended meet-and-greet. I appreciated the great discussion.
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“The projects funded by these grants will improve conditions for our iconic chinook salmon in the Green River while creating recreational opportunities for local residents" said Dave Upthegrove, King County Councilmember & Flood Board Supervisor.
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Republican former Congresswoman Jamie Herrera-Buetler is entering the WA Lands Commissioner race.
She is an anti-choice, anti-environment Republican-- a disastrous steward for our precious public lands.
She had an "F" rating from the League of Conservation Voters
@LCVoters
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Excited to announce the
@SierraClub
has joined the
@WCVoters
and
@350seattle
in supporting my grassroots people-powered campaign for re-election to the King County Council! We must continue bold action on climate change.
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With the click of a button it's official! I'm an effective progressive champion for South King County & we need proven leadership to build on the progress we've made together as a community. Join our positive grassroots people-powered campaign for health, jobs and justice!
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Volunteers are working in every corner of the state this weekend to turn out the vote and consolidate Democratic support so that two Republicans don't advance. Huge THANKS to these amazing volunteers (dressed as a tree and a mushroom!) at the Bellingham farmers market today!
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Huge THANK YOU to King County Council Chair Claudia Balducci for hosting a great event tonight for my campaign! I appreciated the kind words from the great co-hosts. Thanks
@SlatterVandana
,
@senpattykuderer
, Roger Goodman, Larry Springer and Amy Walen, and the new friends!
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Thank you former Governor Gregoire for joining the environmental community and every Democratic Party organization so far in endorsing our campaign!
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This election is critical for Washington state. As your Lands Commissioner, I will protect our clean air and water, improve wildfire prevention, and increase recreational opportunities for all.
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Local governments like King County have a moral responsibility to future generations to reduce the pollution that’s causing climate change. Thanks
@Sightline
for your advocacy. I was proud to amend our new energy financing program to exclude fossil fuels.
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I’m honored to be the only candidate endorsed by the Kitsap County Democrats for Public Lands Commissioner. Thank you for standing with me and the environmental community in supporting this campaign!
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"You won't find better candidates than Dave and
@electkimkhanh
." - Larry Gossett, former King County Councillor and civil rights legend
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The environmental community is unified behind our campaign, as is every Democratic Party organization so far (51 of them). Polling shows I'm the leading Dem for Lands Commissioner, but we risk TWO REPUBLICANS advancing unless voters continue to consolidate behind our campaign.
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With just about 3 weeks left in the primary, it’s encouraging to see 50 Democratic groups follow the lead of the environmental community and endorse our campaign. Thank you for your commitment to a sustainable Washington!
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BREAKING!
@VictoryFund
announced it is endorsing my race for WA State Lands Commissioner! It is supporting my candidacy because they know I will be a strong voice for equality when elected and that with your support, I'm on-track to win.
#ElectLGBTQ
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Our community
#WelcomesRefugees
. That's why I've signed on to this letter telling
@POTUS
that South King County is ready to do our part to welcome refugees in 2021:
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🏳️🌈Happy Pride Month! When I first came out & decided to run for State Rep, an out gay elected official representing the diverse working-class suburbs of King Co was unheard of. Today, I’m proud to see more and more LGBT representation in our state each year. Progress is possible.
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Join me Sun Feb 4th for an Olympia fundraiser with the Legacy Forest Project & others to benefit my Lands Commissioner campaign. Includes a private pre-screening of new short (10 min) film by Earth Law Center about efforts to preserve mature legacy forests in the Elwha watershed.
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LABOR ENDORSEMENT: I am proud to announce my Lands Commissioner campaign has been endorsed by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 587, AFL-CIO...representing workers in King, Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap counties. Our coalition and our momentum continues to grow!
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Thanks 34th Dems for sole endorsement in my Lands Commissioner race with 83% of vote! You are my Iowa!
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The 1st vote by a Dem Party organization to endorse a candidate for WA State Lands Commissioner took place tonight in the 47th LD. I’m excited to have received their unanimous sole endorsement! The momentum, strength and energy of this people-powered campaign keeps building!
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Reporting on the WA Lands Commissioner race from the Cascadia Advocate (a publication of the NW Progressive Institute). Worth the quick read.
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I am deeply honored to receive the sole endorsement of Representative
@PramilaJayapal
, one of our state and nation’s most dedicated champions for climate justice and environmental stewardship. Thank you, Congresswoman Jayapal, for joining our coalition!
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I am honored to be endorsed by the WA Stonewall Democrats. Twenty-three years ago, my mentor told me I couldn’t run for office after coming out as gay. Despite that, I ran, won, and became the first out LGBT legislator outside of Seattle in our state.
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Thank you to the 38th and 39th Legislative District Democrats for endorsing my candidacy for Public Lands Commissioner! It was great to meet some of you in Marysville this morning.
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@kcexec
@KingCountyWA
Thank you Dow! Following voter approval of the law we passed in the Legislature, you were the first to take action...opening the door for me to walk down the aisle with the love of my life two years later.
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Please join me in my campaign for WA Commissioner of Public Lands!
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The loss & fragmentation of critical shrub-steppe habitat is a growing concern impacting wildlife in Eastern WA. We need to be strategic about where clean energy infrastructure is deployed so the State can meet our climate change goals while protecting habitat and agriculture.
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DOGS FOR DAVE getting the word out today on the Olympic Peninsula! (Don't tell my cat Dobby)
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Team Upthegrove is represented at this afternoon’s 46th District picnic in North Seattle! Our campaign is having great conversations, signing up volunteers and handing out signs. We’re grateful to have the endorsement of the 46th Dems!
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I’m honored to have the endorsement of Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland from Washington’s great 10th District. We are proud to have Rep. Strickland join our Democratic coalition in the south Puget Sound — thank you for the support!
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If you can provide financial support for ongoing efforts to make sure a Democrat advances in the Lands Commissioner race, here is the link:
Thanks for the consideration.
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HUGE thanks to
@pettigrew_e
for playing the role of auctioneer and raising over $2,000 and counting this evening! So grateful for your support and for everyone who has donated so far.
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Pleased today to provide a surplus King County Van to the Iraqi Community Center of WA, located in Kent, to use for their youth programs.
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Port Angeles cartoonist Ben Hertel surprised me at my fundraiser tonight with this amazing gift. So totally cool!
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My love for the outdoors began early, with summers in high school and college spent teaching conservation at Dabob Bay and leading treks through the Cascade Mountains. My dedication to preserving our state's natural wonders is a fundamental part of who I am.
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East King County friends! Join County Councilmember Claudia Balducci and me TOMORROW (Tuesday) for a 6:30 pm reception at Crossroads Park in Bellevue to benefit my Lands Commissioner campaign. Don't let suggested donations keep you away-- ALL are welcome- chip in what you can!
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Honored with early sole endorsement of WFSE 1488 - a local chapter of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. This diverse progressive union fights for good wages & working conditions for their members: janitors, maintenance, clerical staff and more.
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It is way past time to be done with fossil fuels.
🚨 Sobre el incendio registrado en aguas del Golfo de México, en la Sonda de Campeche, a unos metros de la plataforma Ku-Charly (dentro del Activo Integral de Producción Ku Maloob Zaap)
Tres barcos han apoyado para sofocar las llamas
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Proud to be endorsed today by Normandy Park Councilmembers Shawn McEvoy & Ernest Thompson...joining councilmember Susan West on team Dave! I've enjoyed working with Normandy Park leaders & residents to protect Miller Creek, address airport impacts & support economic development.
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John & Cyndi Upthegrove celebrating 50 years of marriage with M's at Safeco!
#Ilovesafecofield
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My husband has launched a NEW PODCAST (The Here & Queer Podcast) featuring interviews with LGBT authors, entertainment figures and others. The first episodes went live today. Find it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Check it out and subscribe!
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Renton friends! Mark your calendar for a house party on the evening of Wednesday, January 10th. Join me and the Renton mayor and other friends for food, drinks, and politics to support our public lands! To RSVP, just let me know or use this link:
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I’m the ONLY candidate who will protect mature legacy forests as Commissioner of Public Lands. The choice is simple because it is our duty to be sustainable stewards of our lands.
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“I am ready to deliver on a forward-looking conservation and climate protection agenda.”
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Fun event this evening as we took the campaign to East King County to cap off a busy weekend! Good food, good people, beer and a bonfire. I met a bunch of new folks and raised some $$. Thanks to Councilmember Sarah Perry for her kind remarks, and to all the fabulous co-hosts.
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It’s exciting to see my hard work traveling the state and listening to voters pay off! Our campaign is gaining traction in both urban and rural communities. Thank you for support and sole endorsement,
@OkanoganDems
!
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I am proud to be the only candidate backed by the environmental community in this crowded race. If you haven’t returned your ballot yet, make a plan to vote before 8pm tomorrow! Vote Upthegrove for Public Lands by 8/6.
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BREAKING!
@VictoryFund
announced it is endorsing my re-election to the King County Council! It is supporting my candidacy because they know I will be a strong voice for equality when elected and that with your support, I'm on-track to win.
#ElectLGBTQ
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It is a great day when I get to combine two of my loves: public service and basketball! This morning I was able to provide a $5000 King County grant for scholarships for low income kids to participate in youth basketball.
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"Housing is a human right. That's why I'm proud that we are investing $350 million...to move almost 2,000 chronically homeless folks off the street and into stable housing." -
@DaveUpthegrove
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