Susan Hutchison, a former anchor for KIRO-TV, today filed the necessary paperwork to place her name on the August ballot as a candidate for the office of King County Executive, her campaign announced this morning.  

Today, June 5, is the filing deadline.   

“King County is a diverse region, with unique interests and challenges,” said Hutchison. “If we are to move this region forward we must start working together to solve the complex problems we face.”

Hutchison is the executive director of the Charles Simonyi Fund for Arts and Sciences, chair of the Seattle Symphony and board member of several community institutions. She said, as county executive, she will bring business, labor and environmental communities together to move King County forward. 

Hutchison is running against current King County Council members Dow Constantine and Larry Phillips, as well as state Rep. Ross Hunter, state Sen. Fred Jarrett and Snoqualmie Project Manager Alan Lobdell.

“I’m proud to be supported by Democrats and Republicans, farmers and environmentalists, small business owners and corporate executives, and other members of our diverse neighborhoods and communities,” said Hutchison. 

Among Hutchison’s endorsers are Democratic state auditor Brian Sonntag, Republican state attorney general Rob McKenna, former Democratic Congressman Don Bonker, and former Republican secretary of state Ralph Munro.

“During our campaign we will introduce bold initiatives to help small business create jobs, reform the budget, cut wasteful spending, and improve transportation,” said Hutchison.  “These initiatives will bring people together behind a common good – to improve our quality of life and the region we care so deeply about.”

Hutchison’s campaign also flipped the switch on its new Web site, www.susanhutchison.com, where voters can learn more about Susan, her position on the issues, and join the growing family of volunteers and supports.