Endorsements

“The BPOG membership was impressed with your commitment to the City of Bellevue, illustrated by your work on the East Bellevue Community Council. Your support of our community policing efforts resonated with our members as we continue to strive to make Bellevue a safe place to live, work, and visit.”

-Barak Carter President Bellevue Police Officers’ Guild

Conrad Lee, Bellevue City Council

“I’ve known Betsi and her family for over 30 years. We all attended St. Louise together when our children were growing up. I endorse Betsi for Bellevue City Council Position 5.”

-Rob McKenna, Former Washington State Attorney General

Bellevue Leaders

Working with Betsi for over 20 years, I had a close up view of her tenacious work ethic and the ability to solve problems. Bellevue needs leaders that listen and have knowledge of what has made this city the great place that it is. There are many challenges ahead and Betsi will bring an aptitude and attitude, plus the experience, that everyone can appreciate, regardless of what side of an issue you might be on. -Pat Bates, Retired Owner Lumber Market

Betsi helped Best Wok to solve the parking lot problem because the customers of nearby food truck kept using the parking lot. I believe Betsi will be a great city council and helping more small businesses! - Dennis Tam, Owner of Best Wok

I support Betsi Hummer for the Bellevue City Council. During my tenure as Bellevue Parks Director, I always admired and appreciated the work done by the East Bellevue Community Council. This august body has always supported the Bellevue Park system, particularly those parks that have helped shape the east Bellevue Community. Betsi understands the importance of a first class park system and can be counted on to preserve and protect this heritage. She clearly cares deeply for all Bellevue residents and can be counted on to make informed and reasoned decisions.“ Lee Springgate, Retired Bellevue Parks Director

Betsi Hummer's civic experience as: an elected member of the EBCC, the King County Transit Long Range Planning Citizens Committee, a Bellevue Essentials graduate, along with her wealth of knowledge of local land-use regulations and Bellevue’s Comprehensive Plan, make Betsi a uniquely qualified candidate.  I am consistently impressed with Betsi's ability to tackle important complex community issues, think critically, collaborate, and evaluate the effectiveness of different strategies.  Her decisions support solutions that have a proven track record of success. This ensures that decisions are grounded in sensible solutions that work, and that are also in the best interests of the well-being of the community.” ~Phyllis White

We really appreciate your running.  I think the 88% community approval rating for the EBCC under your leadership is a great header for your campaign.  Then, something like I would like to continue with this kind of community support and my participative leadership approach in helping our city's future challenges. Warren (business leader) & Mike (school teacher) Halverson -- 50 year residents in Bridle Trails.

I have known Betsi for 30 years and I have participated in the East Bellevue
Community Council. Betsi listens to the concerns of Bellevue residents and connects them with resources to learn more and works with them so those concerns can be addressed. I endorse Betsi for Bellevue City Council. Kathleen Barth

“Betsi Hummer is a knowledgeable and committed leader that will make sure that neighbor voices are heard in Bellevue City Hall.” ~Steve Fricke

I endorse Betsi Hummer for her proactive approach to understanding complex land use decisions, genuine willingness to listen to community concerns, and commitment to government transparency. Her dedication to learning and inclusive decision-making fosters collaboration and ensures the community's best interests are prioritized. Meeting her in person, I can tell she is every bit of passion and integrity about her city. -EL'ona Kearney

“I wholeheartedly support Betsi in her City Council campaign. I am very familiar with her dedicated work with the East Bellevue Community Council, having resided in the East Bellevue community for over 35 years. Betsi does her homework, is always prepared to address any issue impacting Bellevue neighborhoods - and presents her findings and recommendations in a clear, concise manner. Her advocacy of our neighborhoods is to be commended, as she represents the best interests of all concerned and especially the individual homeowner's property rights and protections. Betsi will be a welcomed addition to the Council, bringing common sense and a community spirit in dealing with the many issues faced by the Council.” --Dave Elliott, Board Member of the Eastside Transportation Assn. and former Chair of Bellevue's Transportation Commission

"Councilmember Betsi Hummer is a passionate community leader with a deep understanding of issues impacting Bellevue. As the most junior council member elected to the East Bellevue Community Council I found Betsi to be a knowledgeable colleague and resource for both questions of legislation and perspective. I appreciate and admire her dedication to her community and am certain that she will bring this passionate leadership to any position she seeks in the future." -  Chiho H. Lai, EBCC Position 5 (former)

“When Betsi learns of any proposed plan for Bellevue, her keen intelligence goes to work to 'shake it like a rag doll', until she understands all the possibilities and can explain the pro's and con's to others in a clear fashion” ~Tim Hay

“I mean, it was the City that was responsible for ALL of the delays because they treated the people in my neighborhood like dirt. The only reason we were able to keep our parking was because the EBCC was able to insist that the City play fairly with us.  Without you and yours fellow Council members' help, our situation today would be truly abysmal. Donna and I are incredibly grateful for the EBCC and what you folks were able to do for us.” ~Bal and Donna Simon

“I support Betsi.”-David Schooler

“I will support you in your run for the Council.  FYI, I have over 50 years of experience with evolution of Bellevue’s transportation system.  Have lived in Sherwood Forest and currently Enatai.” ~Bill Popp, P.E. William Popp Associates

“I am happy you are running for City Council office. We will vote for you. Put me down on your fan club list and supporter list.” ~Erin Powell and George Dilloo

“Betsi has always been a strong supporter of neighborhoods.  She is one of the few people who will dig into the thick reports to find the truth, the facts, and the real impacts to our community.  Betsi will always put Bellevue first.  She is one of the few I trust to be a responsible and conscientious council member.” ~Renay Bennett

"Betsi provides well thought out insights to a variety of issues.  She is well versed on topic of deep concern to Bellevue residents.  I admire her calm approach to hot topics." ~Kate Sayers

“Betsi Hummer regularly participated at Planning Commission meetings. Betsi introduced herself as an elected member of East Bellevue Community Council, but let us know she was not authorized to represent EBCC at Planning Commission. Betsi's input as a private citizen helped me as a Commissioner understand the impact of our decisions on neighborhoods, especially East Bellevue. Betsi's comments were respectful, reasonable, inclusive, and meaningful.  She even gave me a script by which I could have made amendments to legislation; I chose not to implement her suggestions, but they demonstrated her thorough understanding of the issue.  I admire Betsi's ability to understand complex issues and make their implications on neighborhoods clear to the Planning Commission. It was fun to have her at meetings since she always approached issues with an open mind and sense of humor.”
~John deVadoss, Former Chair City of Bellevue Planning Commission

Betsi has the unique capacity to understand all sides of a subject, then extend that information to the long-term benefit of our City. Her abilities to lead, collaborate and communicate are rare, and we are fortunate to have her as a candidate. Remember: If you don't support Good People, your Council won't Have Good People! - Tim Hay

Community Leaders

Kemper Freeman TJ Woosley Tom Brennan Kate Sayers Heidi Dean Scott Jensen Sherri Engberg Sue Harms Susan Allen John Carlson, former Planning Commissioner Chris and Ingrid Flaat

Tim Moriarty John Carlson David Carson, Redmond City Councilmember Benjamin Lee, HKBAW