Most of the ballots have been tallied and we are very happy with the results, as Hans came in first place. We also found out who we will be facing, as the field narrowed to two candidates for the general election.
Our strong showing was the result of a lot of hard work and support. We would like to thank everyone who has come out and doorbelled, made phone calls, donated money, or helped out in any other way.
But the job isn't completed. In order to succeed this November it is crucial that we work even harder. Please contact Matt at mattojala@gmail.com or 425-760-3795 if you are interested in volunteering.
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Hans recently discussed R-52 on Up Front with Robert Mak. If you missed it live you can catch the whole episode at the link below (the feature on R-52 starts almost half way into the video).
Yes he is. Hans was the recent recipient of this Fuse Sizzle Award for "almost single-handedly moving the “Healthy Schools Act” through the legislative process. His referendum to voters funds construction and repair projects that increase energy efficiency in schools, create 38,000 jobs, and save districts money on energy bills. You won’t find a legislator who is bigger or jollier and no one has done more to create green jobs in this state."
Click the following link to see the rest of the awards, as well as a pretty cool drawing of Hans. Check out this great writeup from the Sightline Institute about Referendum 52. Referendum 52, which was authored by Hans , will help create jobs, a healthy learning environment for students, and millions in dollars in energy savings.
We are excited to announce that Hans recently earned endorsements from the Washington State Labor Council and Teamsters No. 28. Check out the current list of endorsements by clicking the endorsements tab on the left.
In other news, the campaign is kicking into gear, so if you live in the 44th, be sure to look out for Hans riding his bike and knocking doors! Hans was recently recognized as 1 of 10 legislative champions by Washington Conservation Voters and received their early endorsement for the 2010 election.
They had this to say about Hans' record on the environment: "Hans Dunshee has consistently proven himself one of the fiercest environmental advocates in the Legislature. In 2010, his leadership kept the Clean Water Act of 2010 alive throughout session and to the end of the special session. He also created, sponsored, and passed the JOBS bill, an energy efficiency bond measure for schools which will be on November ballots."
Washington Conservation Voters announces endorsement of legislative champions OLYMPIA, January 20, 2010 -- The first bill to pass the House of Representatives will create 38,000 construction jobs in every corner of Washington state, says the bill's author, Rep. Hans Dunshee (D-Snohomish).
"There are 40,000 construction workers standing in the unemployment line in Washington state," Dunshee said after the House voted 57-41 to pass the Jobs Act of 2010. "This bill is about putting those good people back to work. It's about opportunity, hope and innovation, and the jobs we'll create will make our public schools safer, more energy efficient and healthier for our kids." Dunshee said he studied what President Franklin D. Roosevelt did to lift America out of the Great Depression and what Republican Gov. Dan Evans did during the tough recession in the early 1970s. "FDR and Dan Evans chose hope and courage over fear and despair," Dunshee said. "Evans knew that the polls were bad for the jobs package he sent to the voters. But he wasn't afraid, and voters approved five of the six measures Evans put on the ballot. FDR put America back to work. Evans put Washington state back to work -- and that's what this bill is about." Former secretary of state Ralph Munro, a Republican who worked for Gov. Evans during the 1970s, testified in front of the Capital Budget Committee in support of the idea. Munro said that before the hearing, he went to the state archives and re-read letter after letter that citizens wrote the governor, thanking him for putting them back to work. "Washington state is home to the best workers in the world," Dunshee said. "This bill will get people out of the unemployment line and let them put on their hard hats and pick up their hammers, to do what they are meant to do, what they love to do, and they'll build a better Washington for us. Taxpayers will save $190 million a year in lower energy costs and they'll build us a better Washington, with safer, healthier schools and universities." The bill now goes to the Senate, and Dunshee said that a short session means citizens who support the Jobs Act need to contact their senators right away. "We're only here for 60 days this year, and it's easy to kill a bill," Dunshee said. "If you care about this issue and want to create these 38,000 jobs to fix our public schools, talk to your lawmakers. Send them an e-mail or call the toll-free hotline at 800-562-6000." For interviews: Rep. Hans Dunshee 360-786-7804 |