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Endorsements

Port Commissioner is a non-partisan position. Hemstad brings people together and is endorsed by all the current Port Commissioners. He also has endorsements from prominent Democrats and Republicans as well as many community members.

 

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This is a partial list, more will be added soon.

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 Fill out the endorsement form below if you'd like to support the campaign! 

Current Port of Olympia Commissioners:

  • Jasmine Vasavada, Port Commissioner, Port of Olympia, pos. 1 - President ​

  • Bob Iyall, Port Commissioner, Port of Olympia, pos. 2​

  • Amy Evans Harding, Port Commissioner, Port of Olympia, pos. 3​

  • Maggie Sanders, Port Commissioner, Port of Olympia, pos. 4 - Vice President

  • Sarah Montano, Port Commissioner, Port of Olympia, pos. 5 - Secretary

Port of Olympia Volunteers and additional Port Elected Officials:

  • Joe Downing, former Port Commissioner, Port of Olympia

  • Bill McGregor, former Port Commissioner, Port of Olympia 

  • Joel Hansen, Port of Olympia Commission candidate, pos. 4. Chair, Port of Olympia Citizen Advisory Committee (POCAC)

  • Don Krug, Vice-Chair, POCAC

  • Bob Wubbenna, Chair, POCAC Bud Inlet Cleanup Subcommittee

  • Bill Bryant, former Port of Seattle Commission President (and Capital High graduate) 

  • Sam H. Cho, Port of Seattle Commissioner

Other Elected Officials and Community Members: 

  • Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA 10th)

  • Mike Pellicciotti, Washington State Treasurer (D) 

  • Dave Upthegrove, Commissioner of Public Lands

  • Chris Reykdal, Superintendent of Public Instruction

  • Sam Reed, former Washington State Secretary of State (R) and Thurston County Auditor 

  • Greg Nance, State Representative (D-23rd)

  • Andrew Barkis, State Representative (R-2nd LD)

  • J.T. Wilcox, former State Representative (R-2nd). Also candidate for Tacoma Port Commission 

  • Shawn Myers, former Thurston County Treasurer (D)

  • Jerry Reilly, former Chair of the Olympia Capital Park Foundation and Chair of the Washington State Elder Care Alliance

  • Allen T. Miller, former Olympia School Board President

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“Proud to endorse Anthony Hemstad for Port of Olympia Commissioner. I’ve appreciated his partnership to expand passenger only ferry service. He’s a proven leader who makes big things happen — thoughtful, experienced, and effective.”

Greg Nance
WA State Rep (D-Kitsap)

Prime sponsor, Mosquito Fleet Restoration Act

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Gordon Bluechel

Having known Anthony for years, I can say Anthony is the type of common sense voice needed to navigate these troubled times in trade.

Kristen West

I support Anthony Hemstad for Port Commissioner! His leadership and experience are an asset to this position and his ability to make strong agreements among diverse groups is a plus.

Keith Dolliver

It's an honor to support your campaign. You will make a first-rate port commissioner!

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