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By Steve Shay 2011-07-23 Steve Sundquist serves as School Board President. He is a 21-year resident of West Seattle, life-long Democrat, school and community volunteer, retired fi nance manager, and Fauntleroy Church leader where he helped build consensus for a co-location agreement with the YMCA to serve our community’s youth. His two daughters, 18 and 21, graduated Chief Sealth High School. He is on the board of directors of Climate Solutions, a global warming research and advocacy group, and with Social Venture Partners, a nonprofi t dedicated to addressing educational, social and environmental issues in Puget Sound. He attended WSU, with a B.S. in computer science, and U. of Chicago, M.B.A. in Information Systems and Finance.

Paid for by:Steve Sundquist for School BoardPO Box 21671Seattle, WA 98111

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“Most Promise for Reform”

“Tested and emerged the better for it… Expect to

continue important efforts around governance and

improving academics. Expect more thoughtful debate and

a willingness to bridge the divide on education issues.”

“Steve Sundquist is the best choice... Sundquist’s

managerial background should help push for greater

accountability…”

• Seattle Times Endorsement, July 27, 2011

Highest Rating based on Involvement, Effectiveness, Character & Knowledge– Municipal League of King CountyWest Seattle Grand Parade

“Putting students � rst means pushing for changes

that boost academic achievement for all students

and help every child succeed.”

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Effective Leadership…“Steve is the kind of fair, strong and e� ective leader we need. He brings nearly 25 years of high-level experience managing large sta� s and operations, while driving system change. We are extremely lucky to have someone of his caliber willing to serve on the Seattle School Board.”

Lisa MacfarlanePast President, Schools First, and long-time volunteer

Integrity. Transparency. Accountability.

“Steve believes strongly that the public’s trust and con� dence is critical to delivering a quality public education for every child. As School Board President, Steve has led by example with

integrity and a commitment to transparency and accountability. He’s willing to tackle the tough issues on behalf of our kids. � at’s what leadership is all about.”

Kevin C. WashingtonEducation & Civic Leader, West Seattle

Another Teacher for Steve...“� e School Board isn’t a job for Steve – it’s a passion. His devotion to all our kids is real. Steve’s priority is to get resources to the classroom. He is committed to supporting teachers and lower class sizes, so all students get the kind of individual attention they deserve.”

Janet Osborn, Teacher, Pathfi nder K-8

A School and Parent Leader…“Steve is a hands-on leader and he advocates for ALL students. He is soaccessible. It’s a two-way street with Steve. He takes the time to hear from us and he communicates clearly with parents and the school community. He has shown strong and principled leadership and I cannot think of a better person to represent West Seattle on the Seattle School Board.”

David BroadstonePast President, West Seattle High School PTSA

West Seattle CommunityLeader…“Steve really listens and appreciates that people care about our schools. What I like most is that he makes decisions that are well thought out and convey his passion for improving the schools for everyone.”

Lucy Gaskill-GaddisFamilies & Education Levy OversightCommittee, West Seattle

Steve’s Endorsers and Supporters Include:Steve’s Endorsers and Supporters Include:

ELECTED LEADERSDow Constantine, KC ExecutiveJoe McDermott, KC CouncilTim Burgess, Seattle City CouncilSally Bagshaw, Seattle City CouncilSally Clark, Seattle City CouncilBruce Harrell, Seattle City CouncilTom Rasmussen, Seattle City CouncilReuven Carlyle, State Rep. (D-36)Marcie Maxwell, State Rep. (D-41)Gael Tarleton, Seattle Port CommissionBill Bryant, Seattle Port Commission

EDUCATION LEADERSJanet Osborn, Teacher, Pathfi nder K-8Lisa Macfarlane, Fmr. Pres., Schools FirstCheryl Chow, Fmr. Pres., Seattle School BoardLucy Gaskill-GaddisDavid Broadstone, Fmr. Pres., WS HS PTSA

COMMUNITY LEADERSPetyr & Karin BeckHeidi B. BennettLeeAnne BeresCelesta & John BjornsonShannon BraddockJennifer BroadstoneConnie BrownKaren ChilcuttMary & Robert CodeSally CrouchJames P. DaileyMaureen DevlinGreg DirksBeth DwyerBill EllisJim FaulstichSarah FinneyJodi GilfoyGail GoralskiFrank GreerMatt Griffi nJoel & Maria GroenMike HeaveyJodi HillPeg Jones

Kevin C. WashingtonSharon Rodgers, Pres., Schools FirstBetty Hoagland, Fmr. Pres., Seattle PTSAChris KorsmoMona Bailey, Fmr. Asst. Supt., Seattle Public SchoolsMolly SeavernsRebecca Carlson, Fmr. Pres., Lafayette PTSAAdrian MorolesCori Roed, Fmr. Coord., WS PTSALew Dickert, School PrincipalTed Reed, Site Council Leader, Chief Sealth HSPam EshelmanGeorge Griffi n IIIJon BridgePatrick D’AmelioBob Roseth, Schools First BoardBridgett ChandlerLisa MooreM. Miller, Fmr. Teacher

Barbara KellyKevin KeverFred Kiga Shannon KingstonMatt KnannleinDevin & Sherry LehmannRuth LipscombChris MarksBarbara G. MaurerCara MohammadianTim NuseLarry PierceLisa PlymateChris PorterLyn Porterfi eldPaul & Mary Margaret PruittEvelyne RoznerKurt & Tami SchendelBill SchrierLesley ShanahanPaul ShoemakerWalter SiveLaura StaleyChristine Susumi

Josh SuttonMark TabbuttDavid TeelLiz ThomasLiz VivianRogers WeedTom WeeksConrad WesselhoeftBruce WilliamsEric WilsonBeth WojickDebi & Rick YeabsleyGrace Yuan

and many more of our friends and neighbors

Steve Sundquist and his family are 21-year residents of West Seattle

West Seattle Grand Parade

Remember tomail your ballot by Tuesday,August 16th

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