Supporters

10/09/08: Oregon's largest newspaper, The OREGONIAN, endorses Amanda!

"Amanda Fritz for Portland City Council"

"The psychiatric nurse and community activist would be a smart and polished addition to City Hall.... Fritz knows the city backwards and forwards."

"Come January, the many lenses through which she views Portland should click sharply into focus in what we hope will be her new leadership role, as a Portland city commissioner. Her multiple perspectives, prodigious energy, breadth and depth of knowledge of city issues have earned her the trust of city voters -- and a seat at City Hall."

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From Willamette Week's endorsement, 10/15/08:

"Fritz is the most well-informed candidate for City Hall in years"

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ELECTED OFFICIALS SUPPORTING AMANDA
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* Governor Barbara Roberts

* Mayor Tom Potter

* Mayor-elect Sam Adams

* Former Portland City Commissioners Gretchen Kafoury and Mike Lindberg

* Former Portland City Auditors Barbara Clark and Jewel Lansing

* Clackamas County Board of Commissioners Chair, Lynn Peterson

* Multnomah County Board of Commissioners Chair, Ted Wheeler

* Washington County Board of Commissioners Chair, Tom Brian

* Metro Councilor Rex Burkholder

* Metro Councilor Robert Liberty

* Former Metro Presiding Officer Jim Gardner

* State Senator Laurie Monnes Anderson

* State Senator Avel Louise Gordly

* State Senator Rod Monroe

* Former State Senators Bob Boyer and Dick Springer

* State Representative Jackie Dingfelder

* State Representative Tina Kotek

* State Representative Greg Macpherson

* State Representative Mary Nolan

* State Representative Diane Rosenbaum

* State Representative Mike Schaufler

* State Representative Chip Shields

* State Representative Carolyn Tomei

* Former State Representatives Cindy Banzer, Chris Beck, Jo Ann Bowman, Jane Hardy Cease, Ron Cease, Mike Fahey, Anitra Kitts Rasmussen, George Starr, and Tom Whelan

* Democratic nominees for State Representative, Jules Kopel-Bailey and Michael Dembrow

* Multnomah Education Service District Director Geri Washington

* Parkrose Public Schools Board Director Alesia Reese

* Portland Public Schools Board Director Ruth Adkins

* Portland Public Schools Board Director Bobbie Regan

* Portland Public Schools Board Director Dilafruz Williams

* West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District Director Terri Preeg Riggsby


ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING AMANDA:

* American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 189

* Communications Workers of America Local 7901

* Joint Council of Teamsters Local 37

* Laborers Local 483

* Multnomah County Democratic Party (co-endorsement)

* Multnomah County Republican Party

* National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 82

* Oregon Arts and Culture Political Action Committee (Oregon ArtPAC)

* Oregon League of Conservation Voters (OLCV)

* Oregon Natural Resources Council

* Oregon Nurses Association

* Oregon State Council for Retired Citizens

* Portland Business Alliance

* Portland Fire Fighters' Association Local 43

* Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 49

* Sierra Club

* Teachers' Voice in Politics/Portland Association of Teachers

* United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 247

* United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555

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NEWSPAPERS SUPPORTING AMANDA


* Just Out
* NW Examiner
* Portland Mercury
* Portland State University Daily Vanguard
* The Oregonian
* The Skanner
* Willamette Week

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* Green Light from Basic Rights Oregon Equality PAC (co-designation)

* Green Light from NARAL ProChoice Oregon (co-designation)

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From the Portland Mercury endorsement, 10/16/08:

"Fritz is intensely principled. She knows exactly what she stands for and what she'd like to do as a city commissioner — ensure basic services for every city neighborhood, see to it that all corners of the city are treated equally, and follow up on city actions to see if they're working as planned. Will she ask tough questions? Absolutely. Will she hold things up for the sake of excessive process? We don't think so.

"We've come to see her strong and clear values as an asset, a focused lens through which she'll efficiently assess both broad city projects and budget line items, before arriving at the right decision for the city as a whole. And then she'll see that it gets done."

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From WILLAMETTE WEEK's primary endorsement, renewed in the runoff:

"Fritz has convinced us she may be the only candidate in this race who won’t carry a rubber stamp into the Council. More likely, she’ll bring a magnifying glass and a red pen.

Fritz trumps all her opponents when it comes to knowledge of the city budget and its programs. She obsesses over detail and can be tenacious. She will make bureaucrats lose sleep. We foresee Council meetings grinding to a halt while Fritz and Randy Leonard get testy over the finer points of item 382a on the weekly consent agenda. But that’s OK: Let the bureaucrats sweat a bit. City Hall isn’t a clubhouse."

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In JUST OUT, 4/18/2008, with re-endorsement for November 4:

"Deep roots in community activism, fresh perspective and good humor are some
of the qualities we believe Amanda Fritz can bring to the Portland City Council.
'Equity and justice' may be two of her signature campaign buzz words,
but some of her more singular qualities may have been earned in her
unique 20-year career as a psychiatric nurse and as a mother of three.
Fritz is a plainspoken, hard-working woman who cares deeply about this city and
has often been a supportive 'member of the crowd' in equal rights endeavors.
Now, as a Portland city commissioner, Fritz is ready to lead."

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And as the mother of three college students, I especially appreciate the PORTLAND STATE DAILY VANGUARD's endorsement, 05/09/08:

"Amanda Fritz has been a watchdog of Portland politics for years, commenting on issues and improprieties through her blog. A nurse at OHSU, she is very aware of the problems with the city, such as the faltering public school system, and will come to the city council with fresh ideas and innovative solutions. .... Fritz is a refreshing alternative."

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TESTIMONIALS FROM PORTLANDERS:

“Amanda is a longtime community leader, with a new perspective for City Hall. She brings people together, moving past disagreements to accomplish shared goals.”

Governor Barbara Roberts

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“I'm impressed with the clear understanding she has of health and human services issues that the city and the county face. We work closely with the city to help our neighbors deal with those challenges. Amanda's experience and vision will be a welcome addition to those discussions and decisions. ”

Ted Wheeler, Multnomah County Chair

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"Amanda Fritz has been building relationships and bridges across communities for years. Portland needs elected leaders with integrity and the demonstrated ability and commitment to effectively address the needs of under served populations and communities. She will continue to be a unifying voice that honors the needs of all Portlanders."

Senator Avel Louise Gordly

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“While a lot of candidates claim to come from the grass roots of politics, Amanda is the real thing. She has organized community action, advocating for decisions that affect the lives of Portlanders. Her energy, intelligence, and experience make her a great addition to City Hall.”

State Representative Greg Macpherson

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"I support Amanda because I am impressed by her knowledge of city issues that affect residents in North and Northeast Portland. She shows up at key community events and she listens to people. I like her energy, her tenacity and her desire to make Portland a city that works for everyone."

State Representative Tina Kotek, House District 44 (North/Northeast Portland)

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"To meet the challenge of growth in Portland, we need someone who understands these issues from the grass roots level. That's why I am endorsing Amanda Fritz for the Portland City Council."

Metro Councilor Robert Liberty

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"Amanda will be a great City Commissioner, and add some diversity to our all male Council."

State Senator Rod Monroe

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"We endorsed Ms. Fritz in the primary and we continue to have confidence in her evenhandedness, thrifty nature and ability to speak to the entire political spectrum."

Multnomah County Republican Party

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"Amanda volunteered very early on my first campaign. She was always great to work with. I learned a great deal about land use and very ground specific environmental issues in my district because she made sure it was brought to my attention. She was graceful and patient with me. She was also very dependable, knowledgeable and truthful. I found her to be a effective advocate for both education and the protection of streams in Southwest Portland. I think she'd be great on the Portland City Council."

former State Representative Anitra Kitts (Rasmussen)

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“Amanda Fritz is without a doubt the most qualified candidate running for City Council. Her depth of knowledge about the issues, dedication and connection to the community will ensure that Portland continues to be a leader in environmental and social matters. I can’t wait to vote for her on Election Day!”

Sonia A. Montalbano

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"Amanda : You are just the kind of person we all hoped would come to Oregon and Portland and help. Portland deserves the efforts of someone like you. Best of luck."

John Gustafson
Vice President, Portland Model Cities Planning Board 1969-73; Deputy Director Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission (DLCD), 1974-77

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"Amanda's clear thinking and ability to listen carefully to all sides can help heal a growing rift between bicyclists and non-bicyclists, and her concern for the budget will make sure that whatever money there is available for improving bicycling will be very well spent. Speaking as a bicycle mechanic, I'm glad Amanda will be on the Council!"

Pete Jacobsen, certified bicycle mechanic

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"I hope to see you win this race. We need a nurse, someone with public health interests to protect our airshed, and help us to troubleshoot how to clean up industrial pollution in NW Portland. Thank you for your service to our beautiful city."

Sharon Genasci, NWDA Health & Environment Committee in NW Portland

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"Amanda may be a ray of hope for providing some respect for how hard it is to conduct business anywhere and especially in Portland. She is sincere in trying to understand how our local economy works and how to make it more competitive. I am willing to work with her to give every Portlander the opportunity to find work and build a successful life in Portland."

Dan Yates, President, Portland Spirit

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"I admire Amanda Fritz for her honesty and integrity. She believes in getting back to basics when it comes to the city's budgeting, will put core services ahead of special projects and will give all neighborhoods equal consideration."

Dave Lister, small business owner, political commentator and columnist

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"I've been involved with park and greenspace issues in Portland for over thirty years, and Amanda Fritz stands out at one of the most ardent advocates for parks and natural areas I've ever had the pleasure to work with. She's smart, strategic, and relentless in her dedication to making Portland an environmentally focused city. Amanda would be a great city commissioner."

Mike Houck, urban conservationist and park advocate

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"I enthusiastically support Amanda for City Council. I have known Amanda for over 7 years and was fortunate to serve with her on the Tryon Creek Watershed Council, where she advocated for improved natural resource and development policies, and volunteered her time for on-the-ground restoration work. Her passion for and knowledge of local issues will be a true asset for our City."

Terri Preeg Riggsby, West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (Zone 5 Director)

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"I have known Amanda for over 10 years. She is honest, dependable and hard working. She is able to get things accomplished with a determined attitude and strong, calm demeanor."

Helen Christians, Occupational Therapist

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"We need a person like Amanda in City Hall, for sure! As a woman, as a mother, Yes! But we also need Amanda because she is simply an intelligent, level-headed, heartfelt, and able person, who can lead our city into a more compassionate future.

At a recent rally of PSU professors seeking the modest goal of a fair contract, I was not surprized to find Amanda by our side. Amanda understands the issues and expresses her solidarity by showing up.

Forget the hype-- Amanda is the real thing!"

Pedro Ferbel-Azcarate, PSU Professor

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"In 28 years of working for the City, I see Amanda's joining the City Council as one of the most positive and constructive developments since I've been around. I look forward to seeing her bringing her incisive thinking and her sense of fair play and inclusiveness to the problems we face as a City."

Frank Dufay

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"Amanda is smart, listens to common people, & honest."

Pat Wagner

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"When a mother, nurse and very busy woman comes to one of our ivy pulling events in cold, windy, drizzley conditions, she deserves my support. Please mention Amanda Fritz's abilities to get right the needs of Portland. We are lucky to have someone of her caliper, experience, integrity and dedication to the many complexities that this city faces. Yes, I support Amanda."

Greg Schifsky

(Amanda's comment - you can tell Greg is a Tree Guy in his description of me as someone with "caliper". I aspire to be like some of our old growth trees - sturdy, strong, and promoting a healthy environment :)

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"I have worked with Amanda for many years on the West Portland Park neighborhood association board of directors. I am very impressed with her depth of knowledge about issues that matter to neighborhoods and her stick-to-it-ness to see a project through to completion. Her work on the recently opened Holly Farm Park on Capitol Highway in southwest Portland is a recent example. I trust that she would work just as hard for all Portlanders on issues that we all care about."

Betty McArdle

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"I enthusiastically support Amanda Fritz for City Council. Amanda is the best choice for Portland. She's very smart on the policy details, and has been an strong advocate for neighborhoods and good government. Amanda has a parent's first-hand understanding of our public schools and the essential role schools play in the health of our city."

Ruth Adkins, Portland Public Schools board member

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Amanda,

As a peak oil solutions advisor, I want to thank you for your efforts to understand the vast challenges in around us and help lead our city in fostering solutions. I have witnessed your efforts to reach out through activist groups, and believe we need leadership that empowers and encourages our citizens to all take part in being part of making Portland sustainable based on cooperation and smarter policies.

That is why I am endorsing you as a candidate for City Council.

Regards,


Randy White, Peak Oil Advisor, Founder, Bright Neighbor

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Compassionate, articulate and sincere, Amanda Fritz is Portland's next, greatest City Commissioner who will give a voice in City Hall to everyone.

Bill Dant, West Portland Park Neighborhood Association board member

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Although I am not a Portland resident, you would surely have my vote for a seat on the City Council if I were. I like what I read about your position on issues. Good luck and best wishes for a successful term on Portland City Council.

James D. White, Distinguished Professor Emeritus
Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University

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MORE PORTLANDERS SUPPORTING AMANDA:


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Join these Portlanders, Metro-area residents, and more, in supporting Amanda Fritz for Portland City Council!

Sam Adams
Ruth Adkins
Janis Adler
Saba Ahmed
Dewey Akers
Reisha Akers
John Alland
Laurie Monnes Anderson
Pam Arden
Nancy Arlington
Bebe Arnold
Mopsy Ballard
Mick Banks
Cindy Banzer
Patty Barker
Lynn Barlow
Joseph Baron
Margot Barnett
Darin Barry
Eleanor W. Bassett
Linda Bauer
Chris Beck
Eric Berg
Erwin Bergman
Lea Bergman
Michael Patrick Bidwell
Frank D. Bird
Alice P. Blatt
Linda Blevins
Alan Blodgett
Doug Bloem
Jay Bloom
Virginia Boley
Bob Bonaparte
Nell Bonaparte
Randy Bonella
Alan Bonney
Marilyn Booth-Love
Cyreena Boston
Jo Ann Bowman
Bob Boyer
Michael Boyer
John Branam
Tom Brian
Glenn Bridger
Gail Broderick
Dave Brook
Willie E. Brown
Ann Brownell
Lee Buhler
Mary Bunday
Rex Burkholder
Cristine Burnett
Laura E. Calvo
Gladys Campbell
Richard Campbell
John Canda
Michael Cannarella
Claire Carder
Micki Carrier
Tom Carrollo
Paula R. Casner
Jane Hardy Cease
Ron Cease
Helen Chauncey
Helen Christians
Mary Anne Christopher
Margaret Stewart Clark
Byron Clayton
Amber Clayton
Ron Clemenson
Joan Coates
MJ Coe
Suzanne M. Cohen
Carol Cooper
Debi Corah
Paul Corah
Colin Corbett
Robin Davis Corrigan
Sarah Cosman
Lynne Coward
Doreen Crail
Tim Crail
Cathy L. Crawford
Darcy Cronin
Gene Crump
Sharon Crump
Shelli Curry
Tom Dana
William Danneman
Bill Dant
Jim Davis
John Davis
Randal Davis
Daniel Day
Sharon Deal
Amianne Delomg
Mary Del Rio
Michael Dembrow
Art DeMuro
Robin Denburg
Dana Dennis
Patricia Dennis
Pattie Deitz
Anita Derry
Lindsay Desrochers
Jackie Dingfelder
Patrick Donaldson
Nancy Donner
Lee Cason Doss
W. Paul Douthit
Linda Doyle
Nancy Drais
Andrea Drury
Barbara Dudley
Anne Dufay
Frank Dufay
Chris Duffy
George Duzik
Ryan Dwyer
Jan Edwards
Linda Eggiman
Barbara Ellis
Erin MacDonald Evoy
Mike Fahey
Paula F. Fahey
Cary Fairchild
Robert Fambro
Matt Fendall
Patty Fendall
Pedro Ferbel-Azcarate
Craig Ferguson
Pamela Ferguson
Jill Fishman
Stuart Fishman
Marianne Fitzgerald
Chris Fowler
Nellie Fox-Edwards
Don Francis
Lew Frederick
David Fredrickson
Jill Fuglister
Kathy Fuerstenau
Will Fuller
Ray Gaddis
Dorothy Gage
David Galaty
Geraldine Gamburd
Michele R. Gamburd
Leonard Gard
Jim Gardner
Ed Garren
Kathy Geist
Andrew Gemmer
Sharon Genasci
Paige Gerhart
Brian Giblin
Ted Gilbert
James Gill
Ted Gleichman
John Gilmore
Paul Gleason
Helen Goché
Ellen Goldschmidt
Avel Louise Gordly
Devon R Goss
Mitchell Santine Gould
Jeremy Grand
Lowell Greenberg
Kasandra Griffin
Wanda Griffin
Terry Griffiths
Adam Grimshaw
Ali Grimshaw
Marshall Grove
Diane Grover
Lisa Reed Guarnero
Rich Gunderson
John Gunn
John Gustafson
Susan Hagmeier
Kelvin Hall
Marsha Hanchrow
Nancy Hand
Sadie Hanks
Barbara Clark Hansen
Marilyn Harlin
Cynthia Harris
Evelyn Harry
Thomas Harry
Joan Hascall
Rick Hascall
Kaebel Hashitani
Elbert L. Hatton
Dennis Hays
Jennifer Helmer
Sallie Hemmingsen
Susan Herrera
Mariam Higgins
Larry Hildebrand
Gordon Hillesland
Mark Holloway
Shelda Holmes
Brian Hoop
Mike Houck
James Hryncewich
David Ibbotson
Pete Jacobsen
Dennis Jaffe
Marlene Johnsen
Terry Johnson
Stephanie June Johnson
Gina Jones
Roger C. Jones
Chelyn M. Joseph
Gretchen Kafoury
Jim Kahan
David Kaplan
Liz Kaufman
Sonya Kazen
Betty Keener
Sharon E. Kelly
Wes Kempfer
Helen Kennedy
Maryhelen Kincaid
Mark Kirchmeier
Anitra Kitts
Ellen Miyo Ino Klaastad
Jim Klahr
Ken Kleszynski
Jack Klinker
Doug Klotz
Kari Koch
Richard Kolinsky
Jules Kopel-Bailey
Tina Kotek
Agnes Kovacs
Steve Kovacs
Don Krahmer
Nikki Kress
Jim Labbe
Mark Lakeman
Susan Landauer
Francis W. Landfair
Luella Landfair
Gordon Landon
Jewel Lansing
Storm Large
Peter Larson
Greggory Lavender
Tina LaValley
Elizabeth Lavenue
Helena Lee
Ken Lee
Patty Lee
Paul Leistner
Moshe Lenske
Rochelle Lessner
Dr. Lois Leveen
Ruth Lewellen-Dix
Sarah Lewins
Robert Liberty
Jasper Lieber
Donald W Lief
Elisabeth Linder
Mike Lindberg
Dave Lister
Matthew Long
Ken Love
Chris Lowe
Gwen Luhta
John Luhta
Colin Ma
Barbara J. Macomber
Greg Macpherson
Colin Maloney
Amanda Mansfield
Christopher Masciocchi
Lori Mastrantonio-Meuser
Norma McAdams
Betty McArdle
Melissa McCall
Dale Mc Cauley
Emma Mc Cauley
Dawn McClard
Carol McCreary
Jack McCreary
Mark McDougal
Natalie McDougal
Robert McDowell
Angi McFarland
Jaime McFarland
Ester McGinnis
Robert McGinnis
Bonny McKnight
Meara McLaughlin
Lee Meier
Beth Meredith
Craig Meuser
Bill Michtom
Jim Middaugh
Edie Millar
Mark Millar
Tom Miller (Homestead)
Deb Minkler
Ross Monn
Aileen Moldovan
Rod Monroe
Sonia A. Montalbano
Shelley Moore
David Morgan
Jane S. Morgan
Greg Moss
Roger Moss
Jay Mower
Maabi Munoz
Laurie Murphy
Mary E. Myers
Ron Narode
Marilyn G. Nathan
Barbara Nelson
Marshall Nelson
Susan Nelson
Linda Nettekovan
Lan Nguyen
Bernard Nnoli
Mary Nolan
Erle Norman
Patricia Norman
Eileen Ono
Amy Ordean
Pat Osborn

Richard Osborn
Sara Osheroff
Brian Patterson
Kathleen Pearce
Michael Pearce
Carole Peggar
Martha Perez
Russ Perkins
Virginia E. Petersen
Lynn Peterson
Anne Peterson
Jerry Petty
Patrick Philpott
Christopher Pierce
Pamela Plance
Robin Plance
Debra Porta
Elsa Porter
James Posey
Tom Potter
Jerald Powell
D’Norgia Price
Phil Prince
Toni Propotnik
Jackie Putnam
Deb Przepasniak
Kristin Quevedo
Grant S. Raddon
Paula Raines
Dawn Rasmussen
Solena Rawdah
Steve Rawley
Garland Raxter
Lily Raxter
Tim Raxter
Meryl Redisch
Alesia J. Reese
Bobbie Regan
Jason Renaud
Phyllis Reynolds
Ellen Rice
Anne Richardson
Betsy Richter
Bill Ricks
Terri Preeg Riggsby
Helen Rippey
Barbara Roberts
Carl L. Roberts
Jim Robison
Linda Robinson
Arnold Rochlin
David Rogers
Caroline Rohn
Daniel Ronan
Melody Rose
Diane Rosenbaum
Mark Rosenbaum
Richard N. Ross
Paulette Rossi
Laura Russell
Pat Russell
Emily S. Ryan
Kathleen Ryan
Frank F. Ryan
Janice Sakofsky
Bob Sallinger
Ann Sanchez
Rev. Joseph Santos-Lyons
Jon Savage
David Schaad
Laurie Schaad
Mike Schaufler
Berry Scheib
Jim Scherzinger
Greg Schifsky
Doretta Schrock
Janet S. Setness
Leslie G. Shannon III
Peter Shapiro
Howard Shapiro
Kathleen Sheridan
Chip Shields
Sally Shorr
Shawn Schmelzer
Nancy Siverson
Peter Slansky
Chris Smith
Olive Smith
Steven Smith
Vicki Smith
Dapo Sobomehin
Scott Spaan
Robin Spear
Russell Spees
Sarah A. Spella
Dick Springer
Dorothy Hope Stafford
Emily Standish
George Starr
Irene Starr
Roger Staver
Peter Stoel
Helen R. Stoll
Norm Stoll
Geoff A. Stonecipher
Genette Stout
Patricia Stuart
Inge Stupak
Mark Sturbois
Edward J. Sullivan
Gwendolyn M. Sullivan
Joice Taylor
Mary Taylor
Raymond Taylor
Robert Textor
Jim Thayer
Catherine Thomasson
Jennifer Thompson
Ry Thompson
Jana Throckmorton
Christina Tigner
Meg Tims
Carolyn Tomei
Gyrid Hyde Towle
Richard Towle
Gail Tupper
Charlotte Uris
Irma Valdez
Lorraine VanHoe
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Pat Wagner
Leslie Wakefield
Siegfried Wakefield
Todd Walker
Dorothy Walters
Denise Walton
Randy Walton
Jerry Ward
Geri Washington
Corrine Weber
Judith Weber
Louise Weidlich
Dana Welty
Eileen M. Wende
Beth Westbrook
Ted Wheeler
Tom Whelan
Randy White
Patti Widener
Michaelene Wilcox
Sandra Wilder
Carol Williams
Dilafruz Williams
Jane Willsea
Brian T. Wilson
Robert C. Wilson
Gary Witteman
Bethany Wofford
Alisa Wood-Walters
Becky Wright
Jasun Wurster
Dan Yates
Mary Beth Yosses
Ann Zawaski
Maggie Zimmer
Lorraine Zumwalt