Endorsements

 

  • Clare Bungay - Assistant Treasurer, Pierce County Democratic Party

    "We have met and have discussed many of the issues that Jerry will face as a Tacoma School Board member and I strongly believe he is the most qualified person running for the position.  He has the time to devote to the effort to be a superior board member."  

  • Dawn Lucien - Former Tacoma City Councilwoman
    "Jerry sees the elephant in the room, the problems that face the Tacoma School District.  He's dedicated to finding a remedy for the many weaknesses that stand in the way of a great education for all of Tacoma's kids.  Thirty-three years in the classroom have given Jerry an advantage, and he's worthy of your vote."

  • Ginny Eberhardt - Chair of the Tacoma West End Neighborhood Council
    "I endorse Jerry Thorpe for Tacoma School Board for his enthusiasm, his dedication to school kids for so many years, his knowledge and his interest in all of our kids - their learning and their school experiences He is the best choice for Tacoma." 

  •  Whil Basea - Member of the N.E. Neighborhood Council
    "Jerry is the right choice; he has the experience and passion to be a great Tacoma School Board member. As a lifelong Tacoma resident, Jerry knows what our children need and he knows what's wrong with our schools; what separates Jerry from the other candidate is he actually wants to fix our failing school system. Jerry's dedication and love for education is what we need, I know he will make a great school board member."

  • Nola V. Tresslar - Artist/Artist Consultant
    "I have known Jerry Thorpe as a Metro Parks Commissioner, and as a private citizen.  Jerry is not only qualified for this position, he is also a person who will listen to both sides of an issue, and strive to do the right thing." 

  • Mignonne Peterson - Former Tacoma School Board Member

  • Bill Peterson
    "Jerry Thorpe is our choice for Tacoma School Board.  He has had experience teaching in the classroom and he has the pulse of educators, and the community in general, because of his professional experience and his service with Metropolitan Parks, the Port of Tacoma and at his church."  Bill and Mignonne Peterson

  • Bernardo Tuma - Tacoma Businessman
    "I endorse Jerry Thorpe wholeheartedly. Jerry is always willing to fight for the rights of the people whom he represents. He unequivocally and efficiently represents the rights of his constituents."

  • Susanne Marten - President of SHA
    "This summer I had the opportunity to meet and interview many District 4 parents of preschool aged children. Repeatedly, they stated that they did not want to enroll their children in the Tacoma Public School system. In consideration of this discontent by many of our young families, we need a school board member that is an experienced educator as well as a business manager. Jerry Thorpe's knowledge of governing boards, budgeting, and teaching makes him the most qualified candidate for this important position.    "

  • Angela Strege - Former Tacoma School Board Member

  • Dave Viafore - Former Mayor and Current Councilman for the City of Fircrest

  • Lois Larson - Past President of Stadium High School Boosters

  • Steve Larson - Attorney

  • Bill Combs - Engineer
    "I support Jerry Thorpe for Tacoma School Board #2. I have personally known him as my civics teacher, soccer coach and had the privilege of working with him when he was a Tacoma Metro Parks Commissioner."

  • Jill & Jim Shea - Retired Tacoma District Teachers

  • Jeff Black - Current Tacoma District Middle School Teacher

  • Frank Baxter - N.E. Tacoma Businessman  

  • Tony Rendina - Past President of the Tacoma Sons of Italy

  • Jerri & Carol Witmer

  • Ross & Percy Gaussoin

  • Joe Munizza - Tacoma Businessman

  • Dr. James Hoffman & Alison Hoffman

  • Lisa Stauffer - Past President of the Tacoma Sons of Italy, and a physical therapist 

  • Ann Miller

  • Frank Belleci

  • James & Virginia Moceri - Retired Tacoma Business Owners

  • Fred & Rina Morley - Retired Tacoma Business Owners

  • Augie DiStefano