RE-Elect Michael Alvarez                                                       Benton County Commissioner Dist.2                                         Current Chairman of the Benton County Board of Commissioners

Endorsements & Testimonials 

My Support Comes from 1,000’s of Benton County residents, Fire Fighters, Law Enforcement, Professional Asscociations, Local Small Businesses, and Unions. I am very honored to have the unprecedented endorsements of ALL 5 city Mayors from Prosser, Benton City, West Richland, Richland and Kennewick! I am endorsed by ALL Benton County Elected Officials as well being endorsed by many local state representatives and senators. I believe this was done through Respect, Trust, and most importantly Collaboration to get things done on behalf of the taxes payers living here in Benton County!

 

Endorsed By The: 

BENTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY 

 

 

My Endorsements By City Elected Officials

Endorsed By:  Jason McShane          Mayor - Kennewick, WA 
Endorsed By:  Theresa Richardson  Mayor - Richland, WA 
Endorsed By:  Fred Brink                   Mayor - West Richland, WA 
Endorsed By:  Gary Vegar                  Mayor - Prosser, WA 
Endorsed By:  Len Burton                  Mayor - Benton City, WA
Endorsed By:  Terry Christensen      Past Mayor – Richland, WA
Endorsed By:  Rob Welch                  Past Mayor – Richland, WA
Endorsed By:  Gretl Crawford           Past Mayor – Kennewick, WA
Endorsed By:  Brent Gerry                Past Mayor | West Richland, WA
Endorsed By:  David Milne                Past Mayor & Current Mayor Pro-Tem Pasco, WA

My Endorsements By Benton County Elected Officials

Endorsed By:  Eric Eisinger      Benton County Prosecutor
Endorsed By:  Mike Clark          Benton County Sheriff
Endorsed By:  Jerome Delvin   Benton County Commissioner District 1
Endorsed By:  Will McKay         Benton County Commissioner District 3
Endorsed By:  Ken Spencer      Benton County Treasurer
Endorsed By:  Brenda Chilton  Benton County Auditor
Endorsed By:  Josie Delvin       Benton County Clerk
Endorsed By:  William Leach    Benton County Coroner

My Endorsements By WA State Elected Officials Locally

Endorsed By:  April Connors         WA State Representative 8th District
Endorsed By:  Stephanie Barnard WA State Representative 8th District 
Endorsed By:  Perry Dozier           State Senator 16th District WA
Endorsed By:  Bill Jenkin               Prosser City Councilman / Past WA State Rep. 

My Endorsements By Local First Responders!

Endorsed By:  Richland Fire Fighters,  Benton County Fire District 4 Firefighters, and the West Benton Fire & Rescue Firefighters / First Responders – “We appreciate your hard work and support for our area’s first responders”. IAFF Local 1052

Heavily Supported By:  Local Law Enforcement throughout Benton County from Police Officers, Deputies, Police Chiefs and Sheriff’s.

Endorsed By:  Mike Clark |  Benton County Sheriff

Endorsed By:  Ken Holemberg |  Police Cheif – Kennewick Police Dept. - Retired                                                                         Current Port of Kennewick Commissioner

Endorsed By: Mike Cobb | Captain,  Richland Police Dept. / Retired

Endorsed By:  Sheriff J.D. Raymond – Franklin County Sheriff  “Michael is a man of character both personally and professionally.  If one spends a few minutes getting to know him. You will find a man with a drive for public service.  A person who has the ability to listen to the people he represents.  A servant who is supportive of regional law enforcement efforts and community safety.  It is without hesitation that I personally endorse Michael Alvarez for Benton County Commissioner.  

  Some of My Many Endorsements By Benton County Voters

Endorsed By:  Carolyn Lawson |  My vote is for Mike. Because I worked with him for several years, I know he is an excellent leader when needed, an intelligent follower when called for, and translate needed skills to the office when elected. He respects the views of others, and makes sure everyone's voice is heard. A good financial researcher and a hard worker, Mike will serve you well.

Endorsed By:  Wayne Langford | Mike is a proven leader and has saved the taxpayers of Benton County millions of dollars on various projects in his capacity as Richland City Councilman/Mayor and Benton County Commissioner. I fully endorse Mike Alvarez for Benton County Commissioner.

Endorsed By: Rik Jones |  I had the pleasure of meeting with Michael and hearing his passion for Benton County. He has the skill set we need on the Benton Board of Commissioners. I know he will work hard for all who live in Benton County. His passion for our county and ideas are refreshing. Vote for Michael Alvarez

Endorsed By: John Poynor |  Your honest and practical approach sets you apart from the other candidates. You have shown great concern for the residents of the community, and your willingness to listen to people's problems is commendable. I am writing today to show my support for you and your campaign. It is my intention to vote for you. I will also spread the word about your abilities and competence. With this being said, Please join me in casting a vote for Michael Alvarez for Benton County Commissioner. 

My Endorsements By Local Associations and Unions

Note:  These were my past endorsements when I ran last for this office and won in 2022.  As the endorsement time is in its very early stages these organizations have not started the endorsement process yet.  I look forward to be in contact with each organization listed below to receive their support and endorsement!

Endorsed By:  International Union of Operating Engineers – Local 302   “We recognize that you are a veteran and a worker advocate with ideals, values, and passion deserving of a candidate that we wholeheartedly support.  We believe that our members and the residents of Benton County deserve a county commissioner that will represent them and trust that you are the right candidate for the job.”

Endorsed By:  UA Local 598 Plumbers and Steamfitters

Endorsed By: Home Builders Assocation

Endorsed By:  Tri-Cities Association of Realtors

Endorsed By: Kennwick Fire Fighters / First Responders – IAFF Local 1296

More 2026 Endorsements Coming Soon As We Kick Off Our Campaign! (Past Endorsements from being a City Councilman, Mayor and County Commissioner)

 

 

Past Endorsements from when I was a Richland City Councilman and Mayor of Richland

ENDORSED BY: Central Washington Building & Construction Trades Council: On Behalf Of The Following 16 Affiliated Trade Unions: 

ENDORSED BY:  UA Local 598 Plumbers and Steamfitters Union:  Local 598 is confident that success in your campaign will promote prosperity  for the hard-working men and woman of UA 598 and their communities.

ENDORSED BY:  International Union of Operating Engineer Local 302:  

ENDORSED BY:  Inland Northwest AGC Associated General Contractors of America

ENDORSED BY:  Small Business Owners:   Tim Bush – Bush Car Wash, Joe Peterson, b4 Salon, Coffee Bean, and dozens of local small businesses to many to list.

ENDORSED BY:  Tri-City Association of Realtors® - Protecting Home Owners Rights in Washington State! 

ENDORSED BY:  Tri-City Housing Council 

Kalen Finn: As many of you know I have remained silent for a while before starting to endorse and support other candidates. The reason for this is that I wanted to find candidates that hold similar beliefs on the issues that mattered to me and many of you.Please know that my endorsements and recommendations do not come lightly. I have since the beginning of this journey held the belief that the city comes first. It comes before friendships, political party affiliations, and should never be subjected to partisan politics. The city of Richland, along with each and every one of you matter first and foremost.

The strongest candidate I feel regarding the issue of the Duportail Bridge Project is Michael Alvarez for Richland City Council Position 7. He continues to remain pragmatic, and is actively looking for ways to eliminate or mitigate any issues that will result from such a project should it continue forward.

Duportail Project Watch Group - August 26, 2017 – Michael Alvarez for Richland City Council Position 7. He's the right person for the job.

Kristian Cook-Chavez:  You've got my vote!!! You're so good at getting to the heart of the matters. As a Richland native I'm amazed how far our home town has come. Thank you for all your hard work!! Michael Alvarez for Richland City Council Position 7! 

Benton County Commissioner District 2, Benton County WA, Richland WA, Kennewick WA, West Richland WA, Patterson WA, Benton City WA, Prosser WA