“David is a smart, thoughtful, and pragmatic business person with an understanding of and willingness to tackle the tough problems our city faces. His sensitivity to the diversity and needs of our neighborhoods, tenacity to tackle and solve the tough issues, willingness to seek out innovative solutions make him uniquely qualified as a candidate. I support David Miller for City Council.”
- Linda Pruitt, Owner, The Cottage Company, Winner 2009 Built Green Washington Community Award
"An ardent environmentalist as well as a successful entrepreneur, David will promote policies to make Seattle an attractive magnet for clean tech start-ups. Not a professional politician, he has diverse interests and listens actively. David is smart, articulate, thoughtful, and persuasive -- just the traits that we need on the Seattle Council."
- Denis Hayes,
Environmental Leader, Founder of Earth Day, & one of Time Magazine's "100 Heroes of the Planet"
"I support David Miller for Seattle City Council because I believe he has the right mix of environmental, business, and community development experience to help Seattle become a national leader in the emerging green economy. As a proven innovator and collaborator, he's the right man at the right time for the job."
- Stacy Noland, Director, Moontown Foundation
“I served with David Miller on the Citizen’s Advisory Committee that constructed the recently passed Parks levy. His hard work, analysis and devotion to open spaces contributed to a better package. David brought a sense of fairness to the table which was appreciated, and I am confident that he'll bring the same passion and intelligence to City Council.”
– Kathy Nyland, Citizen’s Advisory Committee member
"I’ve found him to be smart, analytical, and effective. He’s an interesting balance of businessman, environmentalist, and neighborhood guy."
- Peter Steinbrueck, former Seattle City Councilmember
“David’s knowledge of our industry and smart approach to meeting challenges make him an ideal candidate for Seattle City Council. He has my enthusiastic support.”
– Michael Martino, former CEO Sonus Pharmaceuticals
“David really understands how business people and environmentalists can work together to combat the serious environmental and economic issues facing all of us.”
– Tracy Carroll, co-founder FlexCar
"David's leadership and work is exceptional (he does his homework). I actively support his bid for City Council."
- Cheryl Trivison, Seattle Urban Forest Stakeholders and winner of the Seattle Parks Department’s 2008 Denny Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service.
“The prospect of having someone with significant biotech expertise on Seattle City Council should excite everyone in the biotech community. The biotech and biomedical business community needs to work together to support David’s candidacy.”
– Todd Patrick, Director CRH Medical, former President ID Biomedical
"Having seen David in action during several meetings and public hearings, I can vouch for David. He'll bring much community knowledge and wisdom -- just what we need on City Council."
- John Barber, Founder, Parks & Open Space Advocates (POSA)
"Having seen David in action many times through the years, I can honestly say Seattle would be lucky to have David serve on City Council. He is one of the most honest, well prepared, and fair people I know and I'm excited to see he's finally running for Seattle City Council."
- Stacey Leontitsis, former employee & current advocate for the disabled
“I endorse David Miller for City Council. David would bring a welcome and knowledgeable voice to the Seattle City Council. His understanding of the city as an interrelated environment of housing, jobs and businesses is a valuable quality in a council member. This understanding along with his dedication to strong neighborhoods and appropriate quality development will be a valuable asset on the City Council.”
- Gerald Hansmire, Architect and business owner
“I worked with David Miller to try to save the Waldo Woods, and I was impressed with his knowledge and understanding of the problems facing Seattle's urban forest. I'm endorsing David because he will be an advocate for trees and tree preservation.”
– Tina Cohen, Certified Arborist
"David understands that healthy neighborhoods are the building blocks for a healthy city. I am endorsing him for Seattle City Council."
- Liz Giba, 34th LD Democrat PCO & past VP North Highline UAC
"David is a clear thinker and doer. He's a necessary ingredient for strengthening the leadership of the Seattle City Council"
- Alan Leong, Director of Research, Biotech Stock Research
"I support David Miller because I believe he'll bring new vision and leadership to the City Council. With David's expertise in business, neighborhood councils, parks advocacy and land use, he'll set priorities about spending valuable tax dollars, usher us through tough economic times, and help make Seattle an even better place to live.”
- Susan Specht, Seattle resident
"David Miller holds the health of Seattle's neighborhoods and its historic buildings close to his heart."
- Susan Boyle, BOLA Architecture + Planning
“David contacted me about two years ago for information about the old Waldo Hospital for which he and several other Maple Leaf neighbors were trying to obtain historic landmark designation. I am impressed with his professional approach, interest in preserving the character of his community and the dedication he has for the project. The city council needs more leaders like David Miller.”
- Kathie Itter, Executive Director Washington Osteopathic Medical Association (organization name for identification purposes only)
"I have had the opportunity to work with David in a couple of different settings. The thing that I always take away from our interactions is his love of Seattle's neighborhoods. That is one thing that we have in common. As someone that works hard in my own neighborhood I look forward to the energy that David will bring to the council. As an example he demonstrated his passion for our Parks in helping to develop and pass the recent Parks
For All Levy."
- Pete Spalding, Delridge neighborhoods activist
