Endorsements
“A city deeply divided over homelessness, policing and equity, and reeling from crises of public health and infrastructure needs, must have decisive and effective City Hall leadership. In a crowded field for Seattle’s open mayor’s seat, Bruce Harrell clearly stands out as the best fit for tackling Seattle’s many challenges….Harrell’s proven consensus-building ability isn’t just a comfort. It’s a necessity.” Read full endorsement here.
“During a time when Seattle needs strong leadership, Harrell stands out from a crowded field as the right person at the right time. Harrell’s unique perspective of equity, inclusion, job growth and common-sense policies is a combination for meaningful progress that voters should not overlook.” Read full endorsement here.
"Bruce Harrell will be a Mayor committed to unity, recovery, and building a strong, equitable future for all. I've known Bruce for decades as a passionate advocate for education and opportunity, for racial and economic justice, and as a voice for vulnerable and marginalized communities. He is the kind of compassionate, pragmatic progressive leader Seattle needs now, more than ever."
"At this time in our changing and divided City, we need Bruce Harrell to help us heal, and lead the way forward. Just as I worked to center our city policies around kids and the future, Bruce is uniquely positioned to build unity around shared values and help every child – and family – get the opportunity and future they deserve. We need his proven experience, deep commitment to healthy families, and steadfast voice for racial justice in the office of Seattle Mayor.”
Bruce Harrell is the leader Seattle needs to unite around immediate response to the homelessness crisis and take needed steps toward changing the culture at the Seattle Police Department. I look forward to partnering with Bruce to make sure Seattle gets needed resources and support for housing and transportation, transit and climate action. Please join me in support of Bruce Harrell for Mayor.
"We learned over the past several years that the best way to fight racism and stereotypes is to elect leaders who look like America, give young people role models and hope, and are in positions of leadership to fight back for all of us. Bruce Harrell is the mayor Seattle needs at this moment in our national reckoning with structural racism."
“Bruce will be an excellent mayor because he has the personal experience and proven record to protect our communities – and unite Seattle around shared values of inclusion and opportunity. I have known Bruce for years as a leader with passion, integrity, and a deep commitment to the AAPI and all marginalized communities.”
“Asian-owned businesses were particularly hard hit over the past year, once the former President began scapegoating and mocking the Asian community. I know Bruce will work overtime to build a dialogue of support, and work tirelessly to end the violence and intimidation in our communities.”
“Bruce Harrell is the mayor we need at this moment in our history, as we confront structural racism and push reforms that help build an equitable and just future for all. We trust Bruce to address the urgent need for police reform and accountability, expand housing and restorative programs for low income, homeless and vulnerable populations, and speak out against hate and discrimination in all forms.”
"Bruce has an unmatched record of support for Black and community of color owned businesses, and making sure we open the doors for contracting opportunities, training and mentorship, and support in tough times. As Seattle’s Mayor, Bruce will be a champion for shared priorities of equity, opportunity and prosperity across Seattle."
"Black owned small businesses were among the hardest hit in the pandemic, and Seattle is at risk of losing the next generation of Black entrepreneurs due to high startup costs and lack of capital and opportunity. I have known Bruce personally for more than three decades and believe that he will be a mayor we can count on to unite our city and build a stronger, more inclusive city where all can thrive."
Elected Officials
- Congressman Adam Smith
- Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland
- Governor Gary Locke (former)
- State Senator Reuven Carlyle, 36th LD
- State Senator David Frockt, 46th LD
- State Senator Jesse Salomon, 32nd LD
- State Senator Steve Hobbs, 44th LD
- State Senator Kevin Van De Wege, 24th LD
- State Representative Steve Bergquist, 11th LD
- State Representative David Hackney, 11th LD
- State Representative Jesse Johnson, 30th LD
- State Representative and former Speaker of the House John Lovick, 44th LD
- State Representative Jamila Taylor, 30th LD
- State Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos, 37th LD
- State Representative Cindy Ryu, 32nd LD
- State Representative Javier Valdez, 46th LD
- King County Assessor John Wilson
- Seattle Port Commissioner Sam Cho
- Seattle Port Commissioner Fred Felleman
- Seattle Port Commissioner Peter Steinbrueck
- Seattle Councilmember Debora Juarez
- Seattle Councilmember Alex Pedersen
- Seattle School Board Member Brandon Hersey
- Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus
- Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards
- Woodway Mayor Mike Quinn
- Auburn Councilmember (and former Chair, Seattle Indian Health Board) Chris Stearns
- Federal Way Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson
- Kenmore City Councilmember Corina Pfeil
- Renton City Councilmember Ed Prince
- Tukwila City Councilmember De’Sean Quinn
- State Treasurer Jim McIntire (former)
- Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels (former)
- Seattle Mayor Norm Rice (former)
- Seattle Mayor Charley Royer (former)
- Seattle Mayor Wes Uhlman (former)
- Seattle Councilmember and Mayor Tim Burgess (former)
- State Senator George Fleming (former)
- State Senator Nita Rinehart (former)
- State Representative Chris Hurst (former)
- State Representative Ruth Kagi (former)
- State Representative Joan McBride (former)
- State Representative Dawn Mason (former)
- State Representative Al O’Brien (former)
- State Representative Eric Pettigrew (former)
- State Representative Gael Tarleton (former)
- State Representative Jesse Wineberry (former)
- County Councilmember Larry Gossett (former)
- Port Commissioner Tom Albro (former)
- Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson (former)
- Seattle City Councilmember Richard Conlin (former)
- Seattle City Councilmember David Della (former)
- Seattle City Councilmember Sue Donaldson (former)
- Seattle City and King County Councilmember Jan Drago (former)
- Seattle City Councilmember Sally Bagshaw (former)
- Seattle City Councilmember Abel Pacheco (former)
- Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen (former)
- Seattle School Board Member Michael DeBell (former)
- Seattle School Board Member Sherry Carr (former)
- Seattle School Board Member Dorothy Hollingsworth (former)
- Seattle School Board Member Peter Maier (former)
- Seattle School Board Member Betty Patu (former)
- Shoreline City Councilmember Janet Way (former)
- Rick Hughes, San Juan County Council Member (former)
Community Leaders
Bruce is proudly endorsed by community members across Seattle, including leaders in the city’s AAPI and Black communities.
- Habtamu Abdi
- Warren Ackervick
- Tina Albro
- Isaac Alexander
- Pastor Cary Anderson, First AME Church*
- Carol Arnold
- Jamie Asaka
- Keith Asphy
- Kateesha Atterberry
- Carmen Bader
- Harry Bailey, Former Seattle Police Chief*
- Doug Baldwin
- Julie Barwick
- Victoria Beach
- Chris Bennett, Sr., Founder, Seattle Medium Newspaper*
- Jada Berteaux
- Constance Bown
- William Bradford, Former Dean, UW School of Business*
- Pastor Leslie Braxton
- Rita Brogan
- James Brown
- Tracy Brown
- Pamela Brucks
- Jim Buchanan
- Tom Byers, former Seattle Deputy Mayor*
- Matt Chang
- Mary Charles
- Henry Chen
- Farayi Chiro
- Keith Clarke
- Grover Cleveland
- Brian Cole
- John Comerford
- Eoff Connie
- Erica Conway, NAACP Vice President*
- Carl Copeland
- Nia Cottrell
- Felicia Cross
- Reverend George Davenport
- John Davis
- Bishop Janice Davis Lee
- Cherlyn Dermody
- Tim Drab
- Elmer Dixon, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leader
- Christopher Epps
- Karl Epps
- Francis Eugenio
- Hayward Evans, MLK Commemoration Committee*
- Levi Fisher
- Kay Fleenor Compton
- Evan Fowler
- Teri Franklin
- Sara Franklin-Phillips, WA State African American Affairs Commissioner*
- Phillip Fujii
- Joe Fuller
- Godwin Gabriel
- Ollie Garrett, Business Leader
- Wyking Garrett, Race and Social Justice Leader
- Carver Gayton, Education Leader
- Tag Gleason
- Virginia Gleason
- Regina Glenn, Business Leader
- Anthony (Tony) Gomez
- Janice Gray
- Andrew Green
- George Griffin, Public Policy Leader
- Chase Gunnell
- Hassan Guyo
- Anthony Hall
- Molly Hancock
- Gerald Hankerson, NAACP President, State Area Conference*
- Monisha Harrell
- Joanne Harrell
- Toni Harrell
- J. David Hawkins
- Al Herron
- Danielle Higa
- Warren Higa
- Duane Hill
- Tracy Hillard
- Taylor Hoang
- Hilary Hoar Myerberg
- Gene Hoglund
- Joy Hollingsworth
- Lem Howell, Civil Rights Leader
- Jon Hughes
- Felicita Irigon
- Frank Irigon, Community Activist
- Elaine Ikoma Ko
- Charlie James, Civil Rights Leader
- Reverend Dr. Robert L. Jeffrey Sr.
- Marlinda K. Johnson
- Dr. Brent Jones, Education Leader
- Laura Jones Knudson
- Roberto Jourdan, President, Black Firefighters Association*
- Dr. Debro Julius
- Craig Kairis
- John Keegan
- Sandy Kemper
- Robert Kessin
- Fred Kiga
- Jim Kranick
- John Krull
- Mary Lamery
- Erica Lane
- Kathleen Laughery
- Benjamin Lee, Chairman, Greater China Hong Kong Business Association of Washington*
- Perry Lee
- Jerry Lee
- Keith Leitich
- Jan Levy
- Ronald Lewis
- Madelyn Lindsay
- Diankha Linear
- Bettie Luke
- Kenny Lyles, Port Advocate
- Carl Mack, Former ED, National Society of Black Engineers*
- Michael Malone
- Reverend Dr. Robert L Manaway, Sr.
- Dorothy Holland Mann PhD MPH
- Edwina Martin-Arnold
- Alesia Massingale
- Tim Mather
- Dr. Lawrence Matsuda
- Karen Matsuda
- Lynn Matthias
- Scott and Gaye McClellan
- Clyde Merriwether
- Nate Miles, Civic Leader
- Andy Miller
- Laura Mitchell
- Duff McKagan, Musician
- Angela Moore
- Zack Moore
- Denise Moriguchi, CEO, Uwajimaya*
- Tomio Moriguchi, Founder, Uwajimaya*
- Darling Nava
- Thuy-An Nguyen
- Dr. C. Neil Nicholson
- Jill Nishi
- Patrick Nolan
- George Northcroft
- Michele O’Connell
- Roland N. Patterson, Jr.
- Paul Patu
- David Perez
- Anthony Perry
- Laura Peterson
- Phyllis Porter
- Christine Postiglione
- Darrell Powell, Nonprofit Leader
- Jim Pugel, Former Seattle Police Chief*
- Dr. Fred C. Quarnstrom, DDS
- Dr. Constance Rice, UW Regent*
- Mian Rice
- David Richardson
- Carolyn Riley-Payne, President, NAACP Seattle King County*
- Don Roberts
- Julius Caesar Robinson
- Nancy Robinson
- Marcia Rodes
- Gloria Ross
- Lewis Rudd, Business Leader
- Chukundi Salisbury
- Tunde Salisbury
- Paula Sardinas, State Commissioner, African American Affairs*
- Vonda Sargent, Civil Rights Attorney
- Pam Schell, former First Lady of Seattle
- Justin Simmons
- Jimmie Simmons
- Carol Marie Simmons
- Rene Singleton
- Gerald Smith
- Dr James B Smith, Education Chair, Seattle Breakfast Group*, Former Commissioner Commission on African American Affairs*
- Steve Sneed
- Jonathan Sposato, Technology Leader
- George Staggers, Affordable Housing Leader
- Alec Stephens, Former Chair 37th LD Democrats*
- Dominique Stephens
- Patricia May Straker
- Harold Taniguchi, Transit Leader
- Marc Taylor
- Gary Thomas
- Tony To, Affordable Housing Leader
- Stephanie Tschida
- Gail Tsuboi
- Kevin Turner
- Pastor Garry Tyson
- Chris Van Dyk
- Sam Violette
- Gloria Lung Wakayama
- Reverend Harriett Walden
- Pat Walker
- Ron Ward, Former President, WA St Bar Association
- Eugene Wasserman
- Mo West
- Derrick Wheeler-Smith, Youth Violence Prevention Advocate
- Janie White, Education Leader
- Pastor Aaron Williams
- Tandy Williams
- Pastor Lawrence Willis
- Bishop Reggie Witherspoon
- Yale Wong
- Michael Yasutake
- John Yasutake
- Joan Yoshitomi
- Tay Yoshitani, Former CEO, Port of Seattle*
*Organization listed for identifying purposes only.