Washington Governor Chris Gregoire today announced she was endorsing Seattle City Councilmember Jean Godden. Gregoire said that while it is unusual for her to get involved in local city races, Jean Godden has a special place in her heart and politics. In 2002, Godden and the Governor traveled to Morocco to train the first class of women to run for Parliament – helping to elect more than 34.

“It has been Jean’s unrelenting support of progressive transportation policies that prompted me to get involved and stand by Jean in her election this year,” the Governor said. “She has continued to push for progressive policies, rallied the public to help us, and generally been a great ally for Seattle in Olympia and a great ally for us on the Seattle City Council.”