Endorsements

I’m proud to be building a campaign rooted in community support. I’m currently accepting endorsements from elected officials, community leaders, and residents who believe in a more transparent and inclusive Port of Olympia. If you’d like to add your name and show your support, please fill out the form below. Every voice matters, and your endorsement means a lot.

This campaign has earned the endorsement of over 300 community members, the largest show of support for any candidate in Thurston County.

Organizational Endorsements

  • Thurston County Democrats

  • Olympia Indivisible

  • FairVote Washington

  • 2nd LD Democrats

Elected Officials and Candidates

  • David Upthegrove

    Commissioner of Public Lands

  • Rachel Grant

    Thurston County Commissioner

  • Clark Gilman

    Olympia City Council

  • Paul Berendt

    For Olympia City Council

  • Carolyn Cox

    Lacey City Council

  • Joe DePinto

    Mayor of Yelm

  • Ryan Siu

    For Lacey City Council

  • Darleen Simkins

    For Olympia City Council

  • Griselda Arias

    For Yelm City Council

  • Mike McGowan

    For Tumwater School Board

  • Ray Duncan

    For Yelm School Board

  • Angela Taylor

    For Yelm Cemetery Comm.

Community Endorsements

  • "Jerry Toompas approaches every decision with thoughtfulness and care, always considering different perspectives. His broad professional and life experiences gives him a rare ability to understand and balance the needs of all stakeholders. I’ve known Jerry Toompas my entire life. In his personal life, he is a proud father, a dedicated supporter of our national parks, and a hardworking, optimistic individual. His integrity, fairness, and belief in equality shine through in everything he does. With his clear vision, informed background, and strong moral compass, Jerry Toompas is the best candidate for Port Commissioner."

    Christina Banks

  • "As a large land owner in Thurston County, the Port of Olympia has a terrible track record when it comes to environment protection. The Port could make better decisions that protect our source of drinking water, air quality, and critical habitat for endangered species on Port property. We need the voice of Jerry Toompas on the Port Commission to protect the environment and to restore degraded shorelines around the Port Peninsula and in Budd Inlet. We need Jerry Toompas as our next Port Commissioner in District 2."

    Carla Wulfsberg

  • "I endorse Jerry Toompas as an 80 year resident of Thurston County who is concerned about what I have seen evolving over the years. More attention to and creative thinking needs to be used in the effort to maintain what we have left of our undeveloped and precious environment. I am concerned about our children's children and quality of life left for them."

    Diane J King

  • "I am proud to endorse Jerry Toompas for Port Commissioner. Jerry has shown a strong commitment to public service, with experience running for local office and engaging with our community on important issues. His dedication to transparency, community safety, and responsible growth makes him the right choice to guide our port forward. With proven leadership and a genuine connection to local residents, Jerry will work hard to ensure our port supports economic opportunity while protecting the values we cherish in Thurston County. Please join me in voting for Jerry Toompas for Port Commissioner."

    Ray Duncan

  • "I have known Jerry and his family for two years. We have worked together on Citizens for Yelm. Jerry is committed to working across the isle to make a more sustainable Port that our community can feel proud of. He has a deep respect for our public lands, the environment and the future of our area. I strongly urge everyone to vote for Jerry Toompas for Port Commissioner!"

    Angela Taylor

  • "Jerry has shown forward thinking, pragmatic, leadership in our community for years as an educator, parent, and citizen. I am proud to support his campaign for Thurston County Port Commissioner."

    Jerry Price

"Jerry knows the Port is owned by the people and it should be used to the benefit of the people." - Elena Perez

"The Port needs honest leadership. Jerry Toompas can bring that." - Esther Kronenberg

"Jerry would make a great Port Commissioner. As a Yelm resident, he understands our needs and I'm confident he will be a strong advocate for our community." - Mayor Joe Depinto

"Support proactive leadership for environmental protection and government transparency." - Pam Turner

"If you care about quality of life in Thurston County, Jerry Toompas is who you need to vote for." - Ronda Larson Kramer

"Jerry knows the Port is owned by the people and it should be used to the benefit of the people." - Elena Perez "The Port needs honest leadership. Jerry Toompas can bring that." - Esther Kronenberg "Jerry would make a great Port Commissioner. As a Yelm resident, he understands our needs and I'm confident he will be a strong advocate for our community." - Mayor Joe Depinto "Support proactive leadership for environmental protection and government transparency." - Pam Turner "If you care about quality of life in Thurston County, Jerry Toompas is who you need to vote for." - Ronda Larson Kramer