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Kick-Off
Breakfasts A Great Success !!
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Over 1,100 supporters attended the Bellevue, Spokane and Thurston County kick-off events. Margie and I enjoyed meeting so many old friends, plus meeting a significant number of newcomers who never attended a political event before.
We were amazed that so many gave so generously. Also, these events would not have been so successful but for the many dozens of volunteers who spent countless hours recruiting attendees and planning the events.
Margie and I thank you one and all!
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Sam Reed Announces
Candidacy
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Secretary of State Sam Reed announced his candidacy for re-election, at the Bellevue Hilton
on Thursday, October 18.
In 2009 through 2012, Reed pledges to bring a new level of transparency to state government, to deliver more personal election information to voters, and to provide the people of Washington with better access to Washington’s unique history and heritage
than ever before.
“We have more work to do – to restore our faith in democracy, to renew trust in government, and to preserve our history. In the next four years I vow to inform and
empower the people of Washington,” pledged Reed.
Among Reed’s long-term goals for Washington, is the State’s Heritage Center which will house Washington’s critical records and history under one roof.
Reed will continue his fight for fair and accurate elections, and his commitment to protect voter rights.
“When I was a State Senator, Sam worked very closely with me to pass critical campaign reform,” said King County Council Member Julia Patterson. “These reforms are now law
in-part because of his good work.”
Master of Ceremonies Attorney General Rob McKenna added, “Sam is an outstanding Secretary of State. He has increased voter confidence in our election system by creating the first-ever statewide voter database and by removing hundreds of thousands of invalid registrations. As a Washington voter and as Attorney General, I’m delighted Sam is seeking another term.”
Reed is currently serving Washingtonians in his second term as Secretary of State. In
his first two terms, Secretary Reed championed the most extensive election reform in
150 years, developed the first Digital Archives of its kind in the country, and saved the Washington State Library from closing its doors.
Throughout his public service career, Reed has been nationally recognized for his knowledge and innovation in the field of elections.
Prior to assuming duties as Secretary, Reed served five terms as Thurston County Auditor from 1978 to 2000. Reed received more than ten national and state awards for innovations in voter outreach.
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