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2026 Endorsements

Join community leaders and supporters who endorse Highline's 2026 bond and tech levy.

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The 2026 Bond & Tech Levy are proudly endorsed by:

Trisha Arias —Co-owner of Centro Neighborhood Kitchen & Hazel Valley Elementary Parent

"Prop 1 & Prop 2 focus on the resources our schools need to serve students well today and into the future. The goal is to make sure Highline students have the facilities and resources they need to learn, grow, and prepare for college, careers, and life. I support giving our students the strong foundational learning opportunities which Prop 1 & Prop 2 will continue to provide."

Teamsters Local 763 —Public, professional and office-clerical employees and drivers in Seattle area

"Teamsters Local 763 supports Highline School District’s bond and technology levy because our members work throughout the district and see firsthand the importance of investing in our schools. These investments support students, educators, and the dedicated employees who keep our schools safe, efficient, and running every day."

Karen Keiser —Former Washington State Senator, 33rd Legislative District

"Both of these measures will help our students, our families and our economy.”

Mia Gregerson —Washington State Representative, 33rd Legislative District

“It's been an honor to represent our communities for more than a decade and the one thing we all agree on is that our kids deserve schools that are safe and modern. I am proud to support this campaign and I hope you will too.”

Pat Thompson —Executive Director, YES! Foundation

“As the Founder and Director of the YES Foundation and a lifelong resident of White Center I know how remarkable our young people are. Let’s work together to ensure they have safe and modern learning environments reflective of their potential. Vote yes on prop 1 and 2!”

Mohamed Egal —Mayor, City of SeaTac & Highline parent

"I have the honor of serving as Mayor of the City of SeaTac, and I am also the proud parent of a Highline Public Schools student. Last June, my family had the wonderful experience of celebrating a high school graduation, which made me especially appreciate the importance of strong schools and opportunities for our students. I am proud to support Proposition 1 and 2, the Highline Schools Bond and Technology Levy."

Teresa Mosqueda —King County Councilmember, District 8

"I'm proud to stand with YES voters on Highline School District's bond and technology levy. Our kids are learning in aging buildings without the modern tools today's world demands. A YES vote gives them safe schools, updated classrooms, and the technology they need to succeed."

Sili Savusa —Executive Director, Pacific Islander Community Association and longtime White Center community leader

"Approving Prop. 1 and Prop. 2 invests in our community’s kids by providing safe and healthy spaces for students to learn and the technology resources kids need. Support our next generation: vote yes!”

Sarah Butler —Parent, Hazel Valley Elementary School and Hilltop Elementary School, CFAC Member, Music Teacher at Cascade Middle School

"All three of our neighborhood middle schools are seriously hurting for a new building! Our Highline students are incredible human beings, and they are our future! They need safe buildings and functional tech in order to do their best - and they literally can't do that without your YES vote! Investing in them is a statement of hope for a better tomorrow."

Joe Fitzgibbon —Washington State Representative, 34th District

"Students are counting on us to invest in their safety and their future! Prop 1 and Prop 2 will level the playing field so that ALL Highline students have an equal education in safe, modern facilities, equipped for today's learning. "

34th District Democrats

Sara Hendrickson —Highline Parent & Voter

"I want the best and safest learning environment for my son and all kids in Highline, now and in the future."

Edwin Obras —Washington State Representative, 33rd District

"Highline schools serve some of the most diverse, hardworking families in our state, and this construction bond and technology levy help keep promises already made to them. Prop. 1 continues rebuilding aging schools. It finishes the job of constructing safe, modern middle schools for every neighborhood in Highline and addresses critical needs districtwide. Prop. 2 reinstates funding for secure technology for learning, operations and family communications."

"I've seen what underfunding does in a district like Highline, where too many students are already navigating hardship. I’ll keep fighting in Olympia for fully funded schools, but until we close that gap, this bond and levy are essential. I'm proud to support Highline students, and I'm asking our community to vote yes."

Richard D. Ramirez-Hernandez —College Student, Evergreen High School Alum & 2023-24 ASB President

"This will help ensure the future is in our hands! We have been waiting long enough for this. Let's make it happen!"

Tam Nguyen —Highline parent

"I support the bond and levy because I believe investing in our schools is an investment in our students and our community. These funds can help provide students with the resources, programs, safe learning environments and support they need to succeed."

Jeb Binns —President, Highline Education Association (teacher's union)

"All of our students, community, and staff deserve the best learning conditions. This bond will deliver on this commitment for our middle schoolers."

Kevin Takisaki —Principal at Highline's Innovation Heights Academy

"Our students are directly impacted by our facilities' safety, accessibility, and access to high quality spaces. Our kids deserve the best."

Clint Sallee —Principal at Highline High School

"All Highline students deserve top notch facilities and technology to support their learning."

Pulemau Savusa Collins —Evergreen Alum; Program Manager, University of Washington GEAR UP Achievers

"I believe everybody should vote YES for Highline, because all students deserve beautiful schools that they can learn in with updated technology. And it's been amazing to see the difference that it's made here in White Center, having Evergreen be rebuilt. I'm so excited to see all the students who will benefit from the future schools that will be rebuilt this time around."

Chelsey Hancock —Burien business owner at Treat & Highline parent

"Have you driven by these schools lately? Maybe take a drive by them before deciding how you want to vote on this issue — our kids deserve better! Helping provide greater education for the kids in our community is one of the best things that can be done with our tax dollars."

Chipalo Street —Washington State Representative, 37th District - Position 2

"Schools in Highline look like many of the schools in south Seattle. The pandemic widened an existing achievement gap in our schools, and it has only grown worse. This levy is one local means of providing resources so that our kids get the education they deserve. I'll continue fighting at the state level to fully fund education."

ACLU Burien People Power

"All students have the right to free public education, but too many are pursuing their goals in outdated buildings without the tools they need to thrive.

The Highline District is home to over 18,000 students, 67% of whom come from low-income households. 84% of our students are children of color, and nearly 40% are English-language learners. These communities have historically been overlooked and under-resourced when it comes to providing quality education, and while progress has been made, there is still work to do.

Voting YES for Highline on both the construction bond and technology levy will show our young people that we are willing to act with urgency to ensure that they have the safe and equitable learning spaces they deserve."

Sarah Moore —Mayor, City of Burien & parent

"When I speak with students in our aging schools, they see and know from an early age, what kind of structures are around them. And when I hear from youth in our newly built schools, they are eager to share that they notice and appreciate it. Choosing to invest in our students sends them a strong and valued message of respect."

Sam Méndez —Councilmember, City of Burien & parent

"It is incredibly important to support our children and our schools. Vote yes!"

Aaron Garcia —Executive Director, White Center Community Development Association; former school board member; former CFAC co-chair; alum of Shorewood, Cascade and Evergreen

"I am a proud, proud alum of Highline Public Schools. I went to Evergreen, Cascade, and Shorewood Elementary School, and I believe we should vote yes for Highline, because I believe in happy, healthy schools for all students in this district. So, on this fall election, make sure you vote yes for a bond and tech levy for Highline. Let's go!"

Christina Nolan Pane —Owner, Seahurst Cabinetry & Design; parent of a Highline elementary student

"As a small business owner in Burien and a parent of an elementary school student, I care deeply about our community's future. Strong schools are an essential part of a thriving community.

Propositions 1 and 2 are an investment in safe, modern schools with reliable technology that prepare young people for what comes next. They are also an investment in a strong local community. We want Highline to be a place where families want to live, businesses can thrive, and all children can build bright futures.

Our students shouldn’t have to wait. I’m voting YES on Propositions 1 and 2."

Laura Bermes —Highline homeowner & Hazel Valley Elementary School counselor

"Highline has done good work thus far stewarding capital bonds in service of our students. We need to stay the course until ALL of our schools are brought up to standard for the health of our kids and our staff; and we're due for an upgrade of technology as students and staff have been using the same computers for 6 years now. It’s time. Support our schools!"

Blaine Holien —School board director, Highline resident and taxpayer, husband to Highline educator, and father to future Highline students

"Public schools are the heart of our communities, and our students can’t wait. My family will be voting yes on Propositions 1 and 2 because we believe every student in Highline, regardless of their neighborhood, deserves to learn in a safe, modern school building and have access to the tools they need to learn and succeed.

I also believe Highline Public Schools is a worthwhile investment. The district has a nearly 25-year track record of completing bond projects on time and on budget.

Please join me in saying YES for Highline!"

ENDORSE

Use our Endorsement form, or email us to endorse the 2026 bond & tech levy, and add your name to the list of supporters. Don't forget to send us a photo of yourself so we can publicize your endorsement.

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