KC Councilmember Bob Ferguson Supports "Marriage Equality"

KC Councilmember and AG Candidate Bob Ferguson announces this morning, he will support the Marriage Equality efforts being supported today by Governor Gregoire. 

KC Councilmember Bob Ferguson talking to
supporter

In an email announcement from his campaign he states:

On Monday, the King County Council will vote on whether to support efforts to make gay marriage legal in Washington State.  Both my opponent and I will have to choose a side on this important issue.

But I don’t need to wait for the vote to tell you that I support marriage equality.

I supported gay marriage during my first campaign for office in 2003, and I will vote to support it again on Monday.  To me, marriage equality is the defining civil rights issue of our time. Any State that denies a committed couple the freedom to marry stands on the wrong side of history.

When marriage equality becomes law in Washington State, the Attorney General will defend it in the courts.

 http://electbobferguson.com/index.php

Publicola has the story this morning -

Governor Gregoire is making an announcement this morning, coming out in support of the Marriage Equality proposals to be before the legislature this session.

Bob Ferguson Fundraiser Last Night Hosted by Dow Constantine

The Summer Solstice at the Historic Coleman House in West Seattle was a lovely setting last night for a fundraiser for Attorney General Candidate Bob Ferguson, hosted by Dow Constantine at the home of environmental benefactor Maryann Tagney-Jones. 

Bob Ferguson visits with supporters 

Bob enjoyed the wonderful ambience of the site for the event and spoke with supporters. About forty-five supporters attended.

Rep Joe Fitzgibbon enjoys the wonderful spread

King County Executive Dow Constantine introduced Bob, as a fellow supporter of environment, justice and transportation.

Dow Constantine introduced Bob Ferguson and
guests and talked about Bob's record on
the environment and law and justice

Bob Ferguson talked about his time on the King County Council, his past campaigns where he famously doorbelled two entire districts to win. He now represents the 1st Council District which includes Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, part of North Seattle, Kenmore and beyond.

Councilmember Bob Ferguson,
Candidate for WA Attorney General

Bob spoke about his support for the new Transit Bill now before the Council, against Rob McKenna's lawsuit against the Health Care Act, his fight for Consumer Protection and support for environmental sustainability.

His recently announced opponent for Attorney General is Reagan Dunn who represents a district on the eastside of King County.

Fireplace Mantle and Painting in Livingroom

The house where the event was held is a wonderful story too. Environmental Advocate Marayanne Tagney-Jones and her husband David Jones, have been restoring this historic building for the last year. It is the home of Laurence Coleman, built by architect Arthur Lovelace in 1922. His Father, James Coleman,  built the Coleman Dock and the Puget Sound Navigation Company at the wharf on Elliot Bay and for whom the Coleman Pool was named.

foyer of the Colman House

Maryanne and David are carefully restoring the home and beautiful gardens.  Period furnishings and an eclectic collection of art and curios can be seen.  The event was beautifully catered and very enjoyable.

Lovely table decoration

Bob Ferguson is off to a good start on his campaign. I was pleased to be there as one of his constituents.

Janet Way visits with Clmbr Bob Ferguson

Bob Ferguson Announcing Candidacy Today for AG

As expected, KC Councilmember Bob Ferguson will announce his candidacy today for WA Attorney General. 

Video from Bob's Website http://www.electbobferguson.com/endorsements.html

If elected he is vowing to be a "watchdog" for consumers, to protect our air, water and land, keep our communities safe and ensure that we honor our veterans. 


Bob Ferguson, a Democrat was elected to the King County Council in 2003 beating 20 year incumbent Cynthia Sullivan,  then forced to run against another incumbent Carolyn Edmonds in the 1st District in 2005. He was then re-elected to that seat with no opponent in 2009. 


He famously doorbelled over 20,000 households to beat the two incumbents. He worked as an attorney before running for council and graduated from NYU. As an attorney he worked to 
protect the Kruckeberg Botanical Garden and to challenge some of Tim Eyeman's initiatives.

He served as President of the KC Council and now chairs the Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee. He represents over 200,000 residents of the First Council District.

Bob and Colleen Ferguson and 2 yr old twins Kate and Jack 

He has already garnered some high profile endorsements, including former Gov Mike Lowry, KC Executive Dow Constantine and many others.

Inspired by Bobbie Fisher, as a boy he eventually achieved an International Chess Master rating. He also went on a quest to attend a game at every major league baseball stadium as a young man.

Bob Ferguson hosts the Annual Shrimp Feed in
Northgate Community Center

Bob and his family live in the Maple Leaf Neighborhood.