Endorsements from 2008 Campaign (content being updated soon!)

• 2008 Democratic Primary Winner
• Seattle Firefighters Local 27
• The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
• The Seattle Times
• The Stranger
• Municipal League of Seattle/King County: "Outstanding!"
• SEIU 775NW - Home Care and Nursing Home Workers
• SEIU 1199NW - Healthcare
• Sierra Club
• Washington Conservation Voters
• Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs
• NARAL Pro-Choice Washington PAC
• International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers Local 17
• Young Democrats of Washington
• American Federation of Teachers - Washington
• Allied Arts of Seattle
• Adam Smith, U.S. Representative: "As Chairman of Obama for Washington, it's been wonderful to have Reuven's passionate and meaningful support for Senator Obama from day one of this campaign. I'm personally honored to endorse Reuven because he represents the dignity of public service that can bring about the progressive change we all seek in our state and country."
• Gary Locke, Fmr. Governor: "Reuven is thoughtful and genuine and has my strongest personal and professional recommendation. I'm excited he's running and I'll be proud to have him representing me in Olympia."
• Dan Evans, Fmr. Governor: " Reuven Carlyle has the integrity and business skills needed to get our economy moving. He's a thoughtful, passionate leader who has earned my endorsement."
• Jeanne Kohl-Welles, State Senator, 36th District: "I am very pleased to endorse Reuven and I strongly encourage the people of our district to support him in the general election. Reuven has an impressive combination of public policy and business skills along with extraordinary life experience that will make him a very effective citizen legislator."
• Gael Tarleton, Seattle Port Commissioner: "Reuven wants to change the energy levels in Olympia. He'll create energy, not consume it.  He'll pursue the progressive agenda without poisoning the political dialogue. There's a sea change underway and it's not just because sea levels are rising. This is what the progressive movement needs - people like Reuven who know what's at stake."
• Hans Dunshee, State Representative: "Reuven is ridiculously smart and passionate; he'll work super hard and add huge value to the Legislature on environmental issues. He'll be a real champion for the Seattle delegation. I think the world of him and I'm 110% on board with his campaign."
• Dean Nielsen, Regional Director of Progressive Majority: "Reuven is a genuine and passionate progressive. He holds a belief in the moral obligation of our government to make a difference in our community in more than symbolic ways. Yet, he brings something more to the table: A deep sense of how to make those progressive values real to see the change we seek in our country's direction." (organization listed for ID purposes only)
• Jan Drago, Seattle City Council: "I know that Reuven will help us improve Seattle's transportation and public infrastructure by bringing careful policy and financial analysis and constructive solutions to the table. Besides, he's funny and pleasant and folks just enjoy being with him."
• Tim Burgess, Seattle City Council: "Few people are more in love with Seattle than Reuven and his family...from independent coffee houses to Burke Gilman to John Hay Elementary to Discovery Park. He lives everyday on Queen Anne and the 36th District with such passion that it's literally fun to watch."
• Peter Steinbrueck, Fmr. Seattle City Councilmember "Reuven will be a champion in Olympia for smart growth and quality of life issues that go to the core of our ability to thrive as a community. He'll be a leader in the Seattle delegation for our environment and clean technologies. Most of all, he'll be a legislator who knows how to listen."
• Mark Ericks, State Representative: "Reuven's knowledge of technology and government is a wonderful combination that we desperately need in Olympia. He'll make a serious contribution from the minute he's in the legislature."
• Sam Hunt, State Representative: "I've been a friend and fan of Reuven's since he was a 15 year old page for Sen. Warren Magnuson. He cares so deeply about education—with 4 kids he has to— and he'll be a go to legislator on the issue."
• Janis Avery, Treehouse for Kids: "Reuven is a passionate and effective advocate for children. He cares deeply for children and seeks fundamental change to solve problems, not just bandage them and move on. I've worked closely with him to improve education for foster youth and that work has made a huge difference for kids." (organization listed for ID purposes only)
• Also endorsing Reuven Carlyle:
• Ed Murray, State Senator
• Margarita Prentice, State Senator
• Derek Kilmer, State Senator
• Ken Jacobsen, State Senator
• Jamie Pederson, State Representative
• Kelli Linville, State Representative
• Fred Jarrett, State Representative
• Sharon Nelson, State Representative
• Larry Phillips, King County Councilmember
• Dow Constantine, King County Councilmember
• Jean Godden, Seattle City Councilmember
• Richard Conlin, Seattle City Councilmember
• Sally Clark, Seattle City Councilmember
• Tom Rasmussen, Seattle City Councilmember
• Pete Kremen, Whatcom County Executive
• Charles Royer
• Tim Zenk
• Mark Sidran
• Bill Dubay
• Perrin Kaplan
• Adam Cornell
• Peter Jackson
• Bill Sherman
• David Kaplan
• Roger Nyhus
• BrynDel Swift
• Chris Jarvis
• Jason Bennett
• Jeff Coopersmith
• Steve Leahy
• Gary Ackerman
• Lynn Allen
• Stephen Baird
• Zander Batchelder
• Sarah Berman
• Kenneth Block
• Gregg Blodgett
• Daniel Bridge
• Herbert Bridge
• Jon Bridge
• Blair Butterworth
• Jim Compton
• Marcus Charles
• Gene Chase
• John Clark
• Will Cousins
• Ted Daniels
• Sue Donaldson
• Emer Dooley
• Pamela Eakes
• David Meinert
• David Heurtel
• Gayatri Eassey
• Kris Engskov
• Tara Evje
• Joe Fuller
• Mark Funk
• James Garrison
• Lance Ginaven
• Thomas Goldstein
• Gregory Gottesman
• Kevin Hamilton
• John Howell
• Jessie Israel
• Scot Jarvis
• Gerry Johnson
• David Kaplan
• James Kelly
• Ann Kelly
• Danette Knudson
• Ansley Lacitis
• Dal Lamagna
• Stacy Lawson
• Norman Lear
• Ronald Leibsohn
• Eric Levine
• Suzan Levine
• Gene Lipitz
• Eric Liu
• Richard Locke
• Lisa Macfarlane
• Thomas Malone
• David McShea
• Pete Mills
• Eileen Mintz
• Linda Mitchell
• John Mulligan
• Christopher 'Kip' O'Neill
• Maura O'Neill
• Scott Otterson
• Dana Pruchno
• Herbert Pruzan
• Theresa Purtell
• Louis Ravenet
• Jane Reich
• Steve Sarkowsky
• Raj Shah
• Scott Shapiro
• Bill Sherman
• Michael Sherry
• Jared Smith
• Robert Spitzer
• Erik Strom
• Al & Paula Swift
• Mike Todd
• Jack Tomkinson
• Wes Uhlman
• Whitney Williams
• Beth Willis
• Peggy Willis
• Ted Willhite
• Joe & Valerie Wilson
• Jane Zalutsky

. . . and many more. If you would like to back Reuven and list your name, please email mail@reuvencarlyle.com. Banner photo does not imply direct endorsement.