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2008 Candidate Photos and Statements

Dino Rossi
I am extremely proud and honored to be able to list the Rental Housing Association of Puget Sound among those who support my candidacy for governor.  Making Washington a better climate for small businesses, including residential property managers, has always been a priority to me, and will continue to be a priority when I am governor.  With your support, we will be successful in November and beyond.










Joyce McDonald
Joyce McDonald has served five successful terms in the Washington State House of Representatives and was twice named Legislator of the Year by the Washington State Council of Police and Sheriffs for providing increased school safety, tighter sex offender laws, and tougher drunk driving and meth lab penalties.  Joyce wants to continue to protect our families while promoting a healthy economy, improving transportation and reducing property taxes closer to home on the Pierce County Council.









Sam Reed
In my first two terms as your Secretary of State, I championed the most extensive election reforms since statehood, fought for a wide open primary, developed the nation’s first Digital Archives, and saved the 155-year old Washington State Library. We have more work to do to restore our faith in democracy, renew trust in government, and preserve our history. I ask for your continued support with these efforts, and your vote in the General Election.










Margarita Prentice
Senator Margarita Prentice has a record of strong leadership for local families.   Chair of the Ways & Means committee, Margarita has secured funding for key projects, including economic development, assisted small business and fought for manufacturing jobs.  Margarita understands the challenges facing working families and protects jobs and opportunity. As a nurse, Margarita has led the fight to reduce prescription costs and expand access to care.  Margarita’s kids are products of our public schools. In Olympia, she has consistently funded K-12 and higher education.









Dan Roach
As a former owner of rental property, I know firsthand some of the battles you fight with government. In my eight years as a state representative, I have fought for property rights and less government interference. As a property owner, I believe you have the right to make decisions that are going to make your property safe, appealing and an asset to the community. Thank you for your continued support.










Dave Upthegrove
As a former owner of rental property, I know firsthand some of the battles you fight with government. In my eight years as a state representative, I have fought for property rights and less government interference. As a property owner, I believe you have the right to make decisions that are going to make your property safe, appealing and an asset to the community. Thank you for your continued support.










Dawn Morrell
Having a home is a fundamental need of all humans. I am proud to have two housing hero awards on my desk in Olympia. Rental Housing Owners are also housing heroes. Because of you, people in our state have access to affordable housing for their families. Too often we overlook the true service that is provided by rental housing owners. Thank you










Dick Muri
One of the earliest sayings I learned from my father was that there is no such thing as a "free lunch".  If we are to strive to provide affordable housing for our citizens, we need to ensure government regulations, taxes, fees, etc. are no more than necessary to provide protections for both the customer and the supplier.  My record of fiscal restraint and accountable government these past five years will hopefully earn your vote.









Glenn Anderson
Being a successful small business person in our state is no small challenge.  Being a successful, responsible landlord is a greater challenge still.  Misguided and unrealistic government regulatory requirements on landlords undermine both the incentives to be a good landlord and create real shortages of affordable housing that is very much needed.  Political social engineering and micromanagement of the landlord/tenant contractual relationship hurts more people than it helps.









Justice Charles Johnson
Justice Charles Johnson seek's re-election to the State Supreme Court, Position 4, where he's served for 18 years. An excellent judge, he's proven his intelligence, fairness, impartiality, common sense, and commitment to improving the efficiency and accessibility of the courts. Born, raised and educated in Washington, hard work and meeting difficult challenges underscore his entire life. He's exceptonally well qualified to continue protecting our rights. He and his wife live in Gig Harbor.








Marlyn Jensen
Marlyn is a fiscal conservation and offers a lifetime of experience and community involvement with schools, business associations, church, and local politics. Marlyn has spent her adult life engaged with issues directly affecting Pierce and Kitsap Counties via the 26th district. Marlyn is an advocate for lower taxes, business friendly laws and back to basics education. She fights for efficient, lower cost transportation solutions, controlling growth management in a responsible way, and the protection of our citizens from sex offenders by being a strong advocate for Jessica’s Law. Marlyn has been endorsed also by the National Federation of Independent Business. Marlyn has been in the rental housing business for 33 years and cares about our issues.





Reuven Carlyle
Reuven holds a B.A. in Communications from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and an M.P.A. from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Reuven is an entrepreneur in the wireless and software industries. Over the last several years Reuven has served in a number of senior executive, board of director and consulting roles for a wide range of U.S. and international venture backed mobile, software and clean technology firms.










Steve Litzow
We are proud to support Steve in his efforts of working together with rental property owners to advance the general welfare of the rental housing industry. We know Steve will continue to work with property owners on the Eastside to provide the best quality housing for its citizens.










Troy Kelley
A small business owner and fourteen-year Army Reserve officer, Troy Kelley has the service, values and leadership experience to deliver results for our community.  In Olympia, Troy worked for a stronger economy, better schools and healthier families.  Troy has worked to improve Washington’s business climate and create more jobs that provide access to quality, affordable healthcare and prescription drugs.  An independent leader, Troy Kelley provides a lifetime of service and results.









Mike Carrell
Rental homes and apartments are two ways that people of limited capital, or who choose to rent, can obtain housing.  Unfortunately, too many legislators in Olympia don’t realize that you, as rental housing owners, are risk takers who have invested time and money into that housing.  I realize that government must be careful, or we risk losing the very rental housing that so many depend upon.









Mike Lonergan
Mike Lonergan has worked closely with the Rental Housing Association during his seven years on the Tacoma City Council.  His leadership put the brakes on a City staff proposal for Mandatory Inspection of all rental housing. As Pierce County Executive, Lonergan will make sure property owners and managers are included in efforts to assure quality housing without unnecessary cost and regulation.  Mike has built and managed many rental units, so he understands our business. www.electmike2008.org; here you can submit a brief form offering support such as a sign location.  You may also send an e-mail directly to info@electmike2008.org instead of going through the website.  Calls to 253-759-3252 requesting a sign will also receive a prompt response.









Bruce Dammeier
Integrity and accountability are critical in my personal life and public service. These attributes have guided me in the military, as a community leader, and small business owner. I will take these principles to Olympia to work on our community’s top priorities: reducing congestion, strengthening education, and holding firm on spending. You deserve a representative who listens and gets things done. I want to be that representative!










Jan Angel
Hello.  I’m Jan Angel, Candidate for 26th Legislative District, Position 1.  I am a Kitsap County Commissioner, in my second term, eighth year.  I oversee a county of approximately 240,000 citizens and an annual budget of $330,000,000.00. Prior I have spent 14 years in banking, 9 years owning my own business in Pierce and Kitsap Counties and 7 years in real estate. I am married with 4 children, 10 grandchildren. We too have rental properties.