UPDATED: Hague Picks Up Firefighters' Endorsements

Firefighters from Redmond, Kirkland, Bellevue and Mercer Island have endorsed for re-election to the King County Council, the Hague campaign announced Thursday.

In what is considered a tight race, Hague, from Bellevue, is running against of Mercer Island for the seat on the council she has held since 1994.

Redmond firefighter John Stockman, who serves as chair of the political action committee for the Redmond Firefighters IAFF Local 2829, said Hague earned the union's endorsement because of her understanding and support of firefighters' needs when it comes to issues such as annexation, which has been the source of controversy in Woodinville.

“She just kind of knew her way around the ballpark as far as the things we could be looking at down the road,” Stockman said.

The District 6 seat represents parts of Redmond, Kirkland, Beaux Arts, Bellevue, Clyde Hill, Hunts Point, Medina, Mercer Island and Yarrow Point.

“With the 10th anniversary of 9/11 on all our minds, I am deeply honored to have the support of our local heroes in the fire department,” Hague said in a news release. “Public safety is one of my top priorities and I am proud to work alongside these brave men and women who risk their lives every day to protect families across the Eastside.”

Hague has also received endorsements from the King County Police Officers Guild, King County Corrections Guild, King County Court Protection Guild and King County Juvenile Detention Guild, according to the news release.

Mitchell has also picked up some labor endorsements, including those of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1587 and the Service Employees International Union Local 6. He has also earned the .