Bond Supporters Tally Over 1,000 Endorsements

Endorsements of the school bond measure from citizens and community leaders has crossed the 1,000 mark, according to a press release from the pro-bond Committee for Mercer Island Public Schools (CMIPS). 

With one month to go before the bond measure is before voters on the , a number of state and local politicians have lined-up to give their support to the effort. Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna, U.S. Representatives Jay Inslee and Adam Smith, State Senator Steve Litzow, State Representatives Judy Clibborn and Marcie Maxwell, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Deputy King County Executive Fred Jarrett, Mayor Bruce Bassett and five other City Council member have endorsed the bond measure, among other community leaders.

The names of all 1,055 endorsers and of CMIPS members can be found at http://mischoolsyes.org. Those opposed to the school bond are also actively campaigning around Mercer Island with their own sigs and website, http://www.no-mi-school-tear-down.com/.

“We’re very gratified to see the breadth of support we’re finding in the community,” said Carrie George, CMIPS co-chair. “Not only have we crossed the significant mark of 1,000 endorsers, we’re finding that support from across all parts of Mercer Island: seniors, recent graduates, parents, educators and our elected officials. People understand the need to address school overcrowding and the thoughtful planning and comprehensive nature of the solution that is being presented to voters. Once voters the facts behind the plan, we almost always get their support. We’re also very happy to have the support of more than 40 current and past elected officials at city, county and state levels. These are informed leaders who have their eyes open to the responsible stewardship needed for our award-winning schools.”

CMIPS is a volunteer group of 50 citizens and is registered with the State of Washington as a political committee. CMIPS advocates for Mercer Island school funding and is separate from and financially independent of public schools and taxpayer dollars.

— Information provided by the Committee for Mercer Island Public Schools.