The Eastside Business Alliance (EBA), a political action committee comprised of Eastside business leaders, has endorsed several local candidates, including incumbent Councilman Bob Sternoff for Kirkland City Council Pos. 2.
Sternoff is challenging Kingsgate resident Jason Gardiner in the general election.
“Fostering an environment where businesses can attract and retain highly qualified employees is critical to our region,” said Jim Hill, EBA chair. “These candidates have demonstrated a record of working collaboratively with the Kirkland business community on strategies that promote business growth and job creation. The Eastside Business Alliance is pleased to endorse these candidates for another term in office.”
The EBA announced their first round of endorsements for the upcoming primary and general elections. Additional endorsements will be made prior to the election.
The EBA seeks to support both existing elected officials and new candidates who understand the challenges faced by today’s business community.
Other candidates who received an endorsement from the EBA are: Jane Hague for King County Council, District 6; Gael Tarleton for Seattle Port Commission, Pos. 2; and Bill Bryant for Seattle Port Commission, Pos. 5.
The EBA strives to increase the Eastside job base, enhance quality of life for all residents, and provide quality leadership through the involvement of local business leaders in the political process. The EBA participates in council elections in four Eastside cities: Kirkland, Issaquah, Bellevue and Redmond, and with members of the King County Council and the Seattle Port Commission.
