The Affordable Housing Council of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties on July 6 announced its endorsements for candidates in local elections. Among the endorsed candidates are King County Councilwoman Kathy Lambert and Snoqualmie Mayor Matt Larson.

The 55 candidates endorsed reflect the council’s bipartisan commitment to ensuring support for economic growth, small businesses, and pro-housing policies.

“The AHC looks to endorse candidates who will approach housing issues with open-minds and welcome reasonable input from those involved in the home building industry. Access to affordable housing is a top issue for the residents of King and Snohomish counties,” says Holly M. Davis, political affairs manager.

The council also endorsed Jinyoung Lee Englund (R), for Legislative District 45, State Senator, Dow Constantine for King county Executive; and the following candidates: Rod Dembowski, King County Council, District 1; Dave Upthegrove, King County Council, District 5; Pete von Reichbauer, King County Council, District 7; Reagan Dunn, King County Council, District 9; Christopher Reh, Issaquah City Council Pos. 1; Justin Walsh, Issaquah City Council Pos. 3; Paul Winterstein, Issaquah Mayor; Nancy Backus, Auburn Mayor; Conrad Lee, Bellevue City Council Pos. 2; Jared Nieuwenhuis, Bellevue City Council Pos. 4; Lynne Robinson, Bellevue City Council Pos. 6; Rosemary McAuliffe, Bothell City Council Pos. 3;Joseph T. Cimaomo, Jr., Covington City Council Pos. 4; Fran Hollums, Covington City Council Pos. 6; Brian Sullivan, Everett Mayor; Paul Roberts, Everett City Council Pos. 1; Bob Celski, Federal Way City Council Pos. 2; Martin A. Moore, Federal Way City Council Pos. 6; Jim Ferrell, Federal Way Mayor; Jim Berrios, Kent Mayor; Jay Arnold, Kirkland City Council Pos. 1; Penny Sweet, Kirkland City Council Pos. 3; Amy Walen, Kirkland City Council Pos. 5; Jon Pascal, Kirkland City Council Pos. 7; Kim Daughtry, Lake Stevens City Council Pos. 1; Gary Petershagen, Lake Stevens City Council Pos. 2; Marcus Tageant, Lake Stevens City Council Pos. 7; Nicola Smith, Lynnwood Mayor; Donna M. Wright, Marysville City Council Pos. 2; Michael Stevens, Marysville City Council Pos. 4; Brian Holtzclaw, Mill Creek City Council Pos. 4; Geoffrey Thomas, Monroe Mayor; Kyoko Matsumoto Wright, Mountlake Terrace City Council Pos. 4; Byron Shutz, Redmond City Council Pos. 2; Tanika Padhye, Redmond City Council Pos. 4; Roy Captain, Redmond City Council Pos. 6; Randy Corman, Renton City Council Pos. 1; Armondo Pavone, Renton City Council Pos. 2; Jason Ritchie, Sammamish City Council Pos. 1; Karen Moran, Sammamish City Council Pos. 3; Rituja Indapure, Sammamish City Council Pos. 5; Pam Stuart, Sammamish City Council Pos. 7; Scott Lindsay, Seattle City Attorney; Sara E. Nelson, Seattle City Council Pos. 8; Keith A. McGlashan, Shoreline City Council Pos. 1.