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Multiple local mayors have announced their support for Brad Hawkins for Chelan County Commissioner. The former and current mayors representing the communities of Cashmere, Leavenworth, Wenatchee, and Chelan, along with neighboring East Wenatchee, have joined several prominent community leaders and groups to endorse Hawkins.
The mayors referenced Hawkins’ proven track record of delivering results for the region, his extensive experience working with local, state, and federal officials, and his positive relationship with local businesses, citizen groups, and organizations as key reasons for the endorsements.
Additional Endorsements
Many others are also supporting Hawkins, including former Chelan County Commissioners Doug England and Bob Bugert, Regional Port Commissioner JC Baldwin, Chelan-Douglas Land Trust member Curt Soper, community leader Gene Sharratt, former Chelan PUD General Manager Steve Wright, retired Judges Chip Small and Lesley Allan, Chelan PUD Commissioner Garry Arsenault, business leaders Bart Clennon, Doug and Katie Pauly, and others.
Organizations endorsing Brad include the Washington State Farm Bureau, Mainstream Republicans of Washington, Wenatchee Valley Fire Fighters Union, and others.
Statements:
“I greatly appreciate Brad’s pragmatic vision for governance and his steady, measured leadership. He was terrific to work with when I served as mayor for these reasons and more. He has been an excellent State Senator and will be of great value to us as County Commissioner.” — Mike Cooney, Former Mayor of Chelan
“Brad Hawkins is the proven, experienced leader we need as our next Chelan County Commissioner. His familiarity with local groups and his experience with local, state, and federal officials will be a real asset to the county.” — Frank Kuntz, Former Mayor of Wenatchee
“Brad was raised in Wenatchee and understands our community’s needs. He listens, partners with our city, and delivers results. He will make an excellent Chelan County Commissioner.” — Mike Poirier, Mayor of Wenatchee
“Brad has great relationships with local communities and has demonstrated the ability to work together for our benefit and greater good. I look forward to continuing to work with Brad on projects important to our region.” — Jerrilea Crawford, Mayor of East Wenatchee
“Brad understands building consensus, a skill necessary to create solutions for city and rural problems.” — Jim Fletcher, Mayor of Cashmere
“Brad has listened carefully to Leavenworth’s affordable housing needs and has been an active partner in helping us. Brad puts public service before politics and isn’t afraid to do what’s right. He’s the type of commissioner we need.” — Carl Florea, Mayor of Leavenworth
Hawkins “grateful” for support
Hawkins said he is very grateful for the support of the local mayors and so many community leaders. He said, “I have enjoyed the opportunity to partner with them to help our communities. I hope to continue that effort in the years ahead as County Commissioner.”
County Commissioner Priorities
Hawkins’ priorities for county commissioner include funding public safety needs, continuing to grow and diversify the county economy, maintaining a balanced budget, and mitigating growing property taxes. He has worked on various wildfire reduction, affordable housing, agriculture, budgeting and natural resource issues that will be helpful to the role.
Hawkins big winner in August Primary
Hawkins won the four-way District 3 primary on August 6th with 59 percent of the vote, over three-times the votes of the second-place finisher. Both have advanced to the general election on November 5.
For more information, visit bradhawkins.org.
