Endorsements

Organizations + Unions

International Association of Machinists, District 751

National Women's Political + Caucus of Washington

Democratic Organizations

The only candidate endorsed by all nineteen Democratic organizations.

Elected Officials

Hamdi is a proven leader and problem solver who has worked alongside me for over ten years. As my former Deputy District Director, Hamdi worked with our federal agencies to support small businesses and our community and families impacted by the aviation industry. Hamdi’s voice on the Port is needed now more than ever in a time that requires leaders who listen to and address their communities’ needs. Hamdi’s lived experience and expertise will ensure that our communities have an equitable plan for COVID-19 recovery. I am so proud to endorse Hamdi Mohamed for the Port of Seattle, Pos. 3. I cannot wait to see what her bold leadership in development, equity and accessibility can bring to our Port.

U.S. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal

Hamdi is a proven leader and problem solver who has worked alongside me for over ten years. As my former Deputy District Director, Hamdi worked with our federal agencies to support small businesses and our community and families impacted by the aviation industry. Hamdi’s voice on the Port is needed now more than ever in a time that requires leaders who listen to and address their communities’ needs. Hamdi’s lived experience and expertise will ensure that our communities have an equitable plan for COVID-19 recovery. I am so proud to endorse Hamdi Mohamed for the Port of Seattle, Pos. 3. I cannot wait to see what her bold leadership in development, equity and accessibility can bring to our Port.

U.S. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal

Hamdi Mohamed has worked in collaboration with my office over the last several years around protections for labor and small businesses. Hamdi is a passionate leader and possesses the skill set required to excel at the Port of Seattle Commission. Her personal and professional experiences will allow her to be a strong, effective voice on the Port Commission from her first day in office. During COVID-19, our working people have been hit the hardest. I know Hamdi will work tirelessly to support our aviation, maritime, and trades communities to address the inadequacies they have long faced, even before the COVID-19 pandemic. She will listen to the community’s needs and follow a robust implementation plan for recovery. I am confident that Hamdi will continue to fight for our working people and bring transparency, equity, and accessibility to our Port for years to come.”

– U.S. Congressman Adam Smith

Hamdi Mohamed’s extensive work experience and federal government background have been essential to protecting our workers, immigrants, and small business owners’ rights by advocating for their protections during our toughest times. Hamdi will be a regional leader to remedy some of the Port’s most pressing needs, such as human trafficking, trade issues, and labor protections. Hamdi will continue to advocate for our communities’ workforce protections while ensuring that our labor force has the resources necessary to recover from the pandemic effectively. Hamdi’s leadership will increase access to resources and direct collaboration with SeaTac Airport and our seaport to combat our long-time human trafficking crisis. She will prioritize maintaining positive international relations that affect our trade industry and undo the harm that has hit our workers hard. With her dedication to service, we will build back better and stronger. That is why I am proud to endorse Hamdi Mohamed for the Port of Seattle, Position 3.

– Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson

Hamdi Mohamed’s extensive work experience and federal government background have been essential to protecting our workers, immigrants, and small business owners’ rights by advocating for their protections during our toughest times. Hamdi will be a regional leader to remedy some of the Port’s most pressing needs, such as human trafficking, trade issues, and labor protections. Hamdi will continue to advocate for our communities’ workforce protections while ensuring that our labor force has the resources necessary to recover from the pandemic effectively. Hamdi’s leadership will increase access to resources and direct collaboration with SeaTac Airport and our seaport to combat our long-time human trafficking crisis. She will prioritize maintaining positive international relations that affect our trade industry and undo the harm that has hit our workers hard. With her dedication to service, we will build back better and stronger. That is why I am proud to endorse Hamdi Mohamed for the Port of Seattle, Position 3.

– Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson

As Commissioner of Public Lands, I know the importance of strong leadership in protecting our environment and creating economic opportunities that lead to good paying jobs. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us just how fragile our communities are. More than ever, we need a leader who can navigate us back to solid ground. Hamdi is well qualified to tackle the Port’s most pressing issues, help restore our native salmon populations, lead on climate change, and be the voice at the table our workers deserve. Hamdi will be a strong proponent of electrification of the Port, making the Port a pioneer in sustainable development. With Hamdi’s leadership, I am confident that the Port will play a pivotal role in our regional recovery efforts. That is why I am proud to endorse Hamdi Mohamed for the Port of Seattle Commission, Pos. 3.

Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz

The Port of Seattle is crucial to our economic recovery. Hamdi has the right mix of experience and a commitment to transparency that will allow her to contribute immediately to the work of the Port to keep us moving forward as a state. The Port has a profound impact on people’s lives — especially in South King County. Hamdi gets this. She is a skilled policy leader from South King County, who will ensure all impacted communities are heard when the Port makes these critical policy decisions. I’m proud to support her!

– Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti

The Port of Seattle is crucial to our economic recovery. Hamdi has the right mix of experience and a commitment to transparency that will allow her to contribute immediately to the work of the Port to keep us moving forward as a state. The Port has a profound impact on people’s lives — especially in South King County. Hamdi gets this. She is a skilled policy leader from South King County, who will ensure all impacted communities are heard when the Port makes these critical policy decisions. I’m proud to support her!

– Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti

Attorney General Bob Ferguson
Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal WA-07
Congressman Adam Smith WA-09
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar MN-05
King County Executive Dow Constantine
Senator Bob Hasegawa- 11th LD
Representative David Hackney- 11th LD
Representative Steve Bergquist- 11th LD
Senator Claire Wilson- 30th LD
Representative Jamila Taylor- 30th LD
Representative Jesse Johnson- 30th LD
Senator Karen Keiser- 33rd LD
Representative Tina Orwall- 33rd LD
Representative Mia Gregerson- 33rd LD
Senator Joe Nguyen- 34th LD
Senator Rebecca Saldaña- 37th LD
Kirsten Harris-Talley – 37th LD
Representative My-Linh Thai- 41st LD
Representative Gerry Pollet- 46th LD
Representative Javier Valdez – 46th LD
Councilmember Senator Mona Das- 47th LD
Representative Debra Entenman- 47th LD
Representative Vandana Slatter- 48th LD
Marcie Maxwell- Former State Rep. 41st LD
Councilmember Rod Dembowski – D1
Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, District 2
Councilmember Dave Upthegrove, District 5
Former Councilmember Larry Gossett, District 2
Former Councilmember Julia Patterson
Councilmember Corina Pfiel- Kenmore City Council
Councilmember Kristiana de Leon- Black Diamond City Council
Councilmember Cynthia Delostrinos- Tukwila City Council
Councilmember Zak Idan- Tukwila City Council
Councilmember De’Sean Quinn- Tukwila City Council
Councilmember Luisa Bangs- Des Moines City Council
Councilmember Senayet Negusse- SeaTac City Council
Councilmember Takele Gobena- SeaTac City Council
Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda – Seattle City Council
Mayor Jimmy Matta- Burien
Councilmember Satwinder Kaur- Kent City Council
Councilmember Lydia Assefa- Dawson- Federal Way City Council
Highline School Board Member Aaron Garcia
Councilmember Bryan Yambe – Fife City Council
Councilmember Jeralee Anderson- Redmond City Council
Councilmember Steve Fields- Redmond City Council
Councilmember Varisha Khan – Redmond City Council
Jessica Forsythe – Redmond City Council
Councilmember John Stokes – Bellevue City Council

Community Leaders

*Organizations listed for identification purposes only

Rich Stolz – Former Executive Director, OneAmerica
Roxana Norouzi- Executive Director, OneAmerica
Hien Kieu – Executive Director, Partner in Employment
Michael Byun – Executive Director, Asian Counseling and Referral Service
Peter Gishuru- President, African Chamber of Commerce
Jordan Goldwarg- Executive Director, OneWorld
Matt Kanter- Program Manager NAMI-WA
Bilan Aden- Associate Director, African Community Housing
Rick Hardwood- President of Rotary Club of SeaTac-Tukwila
Marci Carpenter- President of the National Federation for the Blind – Washington State Chapter
Nick Bonazza- PCO Chair 34th LD Democrats
Stephen Reed- Chair of the 39th LD Democrats
Yazmin Mehdi- Former Deputy District Director Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
Summer Stinson- President of Washington Paramount Duty
Carin Chase- State Committee Member 32nd LD
Cindy Domingo- Former Chief of Staff, Larry Gosset
Terri Lindeke- Chair of the 33rd LD Democrats
Jackie Boschok- Vice Chair of the 33rd LD Democrats
Steve Clagget- Attonery
Molly Sullivan