Council 2 backs Sims for governor

COUNCIL 2 has endorsed Ron Sims for governor.

“Ron has been a long-time friend of the Washington State Council of County and City Employees,” says Chris Dugovich, President and Executive Director. “He has earned—and deserves—our support in his bid to become governor.”

Council 2’s long relationship with Sims dates back to the days when he worked as a staffer in the Washington State Legislature. The relationship continued through the years he served on the County Council and in his first and second terms as King County Executive.

Ron always has been a believer in the collective bargaining process, which has led to countless reasonable contract settlements between our membership and King County, Dugovich says. The relationship has been built on mutual respect.

During this year’s campaign for governor, Sims has shown his leadership by proposing a plan to reform the state’s antiquated tax system. It would lower taxes on 80 percent of the working households in Washington State.

Dugovich adds, “This is the type of proposal that should be made by a candidate for governor. But too many times political expediency seems to override what’s really needed to promote fairness for working families.

“Sims has never opted for that approach, instead risking some of his popularity to promote what’s really needed to move Washington forward.”

Council 2 is urging its membership to support Sims for governor. The primary election will be held September 14.