On behalf of IAFF Local 1159, we would like to express our gratitude for your willingness to talk with me about your goals and priorities as a Mayoral candidate for the City of Sandy.

After careful consideration, the Local 1159 Political Action Committee has made the decision to endorse you for the position of Mayor for the City of Sandy. We believe that your goals and priorities line up with the membership of Local 1159 and we look forward to working with you.

Your passion for public service and commitment to the community are evident, and we hope that our relationship grows as we collaborate for the best service to the citizens of Sandy. We look forward to maintaining an open line of communication and discuss how we can work together to address shared goals and challenges.

Thank you,
Nate Hon, President
Professional Firefighters of Clackamas County | IAFF Local 1159

It is my pleasure to strongly recommend Laurie Smallwood for the position of Mayor of Sandy, Oregon. This election is very important to the future of our community. I am confident that her leadership and commitment to Sandy make her an outstanding candidate.

Over the past 20 years I have personally worked with her in many capacities. I have also observed her involvement in improving every position and job she tackles. She tirelessly supports and encourages moving our community in the right direction. We live in a special town and with the proper leadership it can continue being a bright spot in all of our lives.

Without a doubt it is an easy endorsement to make. She has a good record of community service, makes smart governance decisions and has a deep love for our town.

Let’s take our great town forward together in this election and always.

To my Sandy community,

I am proud to choose Laurie Smallwood as our next Mayor for the City of Sandy, Oregon. Laurie Smallwood has a deep connection and ability to listen and work with community members and businesses. I feel Laurie will lead Sandy into a thriving, inviting and wonderful place to live again.

My personal experience with Laurie consists of community collaboration of her off duty time. I myself, as a volunteer, admire her most for this. Besides being one of Sandy’s finest firefighters and paramedics, Laurie spends a lot of time volunteering. Laurie is selfless and giving of her time for the benefit of her community.

I worked alongside her during the 2020 fires at Les Schwab Resource Station and there I acquired respect and admiration for her generosity, intelligence and dedication. Laurie put many hours into making sure our community had food, clothing, and resources all after hours of fighting fires. We talked about our public services, improvements and ways to support our local businesses and families. At each “Call for Volunteers” event that I was part of, there was Laurie Smallwood with her sleeves rolled up and ready to help in any capacity for her community. I feel Laurie’s skills are exactly what is needed for our growing small town. She understands from all angles, as a community member, employee, public servant and volunteer. I appreciate her openness in conversation and willingness to stand up and tackle the hard tasks that are needed to keep Sandy thriving.

With proud enthusiasm, I support Laurie Smallwood as our next Mayor of Sandy, Oregon.

I have had the honor of getting to know Laurie over the last few years.

She serves her community and is always present during community events. She’s not afraid to speak up for what’s right and push boundaries.

We need a leader that will ask hard questions and that’s Laurie. I value her integrity, respect and hard work.

I have known Laurie for many years, and she is an absolute rockstar! Laurie serves tirelessly both personally and professionally on various boards, commissions, and in public safety within Sandy. While some elected officials seem to be focused on the next career move, Laurie has always served humbly wherever she is needed because she genuinely cares about Sandy. Laurie is ever present at community functions, always listening, to ensure she knows the community’s voice so she can better represent the will of the people within city government. Laurie has volunteered thousands of hours in this community she genuinely loves.

I have seen Laurie tackle the tough issues facing the community, willing to speak the truth even when no one else on council would. Laurie’s integrity, tenacity, leadership, and willingness to always put the voices of our community in front of any agenda or bias makes her the absolute best choice to be our next mayor of Sandy. Please join my family and I in voting for the only candidate with the morals, demonstrated character, and small-town values necessary for Sandy to remain such a special place to live. I urge you to vote Laurie Smallwood as our next Mayor of Sandy. You won’t regret it!

Sean Lundry
City of Sandy Resident

I am proud to endorse Laurie Smallwood for Mayor of Sandy, Oregon. Laurie's extensive involvement in the community, her active participation in events, and her selfless service to the community exemplify her commitment to making Sandy a better place for all residents.

Laurie Smallwood has been a consistent presence at community events, showing her genuine interest in understanding the concerns and aspirations of Sandy's diverse population. Her collaborative approach to problem-solving and her willingness to engage with residents from all walks of life demonstrate her dedication to fostering unity in our city.

Beyond her campaign efforts, Laurie has consistently served the community in her own time, whether through volunteering, supporting local initiatives, or advocating for causes that benefit Sandy's residents. Her passion for community service and her proactive involvement in addressing key issues facing Sandy make her a valuable asset to our city's leadership.

I believe that Laurie Smallwood's collaborative spirit, combined with her deep-rooted commitment to serving the community, makes her the ideal candidate to lead Sandy into a future of prosperity, transparency and sustainable growth. I wholeheartedly endorse Laurie Smallwood for Mayor and encourage all residents to support her vision for a vibrant and thriving Sandy.

I am endorsing Laurie Smallwood as the next Mayor of Sandy. It is critical that our city leadership be accountable for their words and their actions, and I know Laurie’s values and principles align with those of the residents she will represent. As a city councilor (and Council President) she stands out as the strong voice who will challenge the status quo when needed, and at times, be the lone opposing vote on important issues that deserve more investigation. This is true leadership and we need a Mayor who is FOR SANDY and not using the position as a platform to further their own agenda.

Laurie consistently demonstrates the highest levels of competence, commitment and most of all integrity in serving the community of Sandy. I believe this comes from a heartfelt desire to see the people here thrive, and see our town retain its character and unique qualities while successfully dealing with the challenges that come with the inevitable changes ahead.

Though my business is located in town, I live outside of city limits and do not get to vote for what happens in our city. If you are someone who has a vote, PLEASE use it to help correct the course our city government is on. 

Let’s elect Laurie Smallwood for Mayor this November.

Respectfully,

Faith Stewart

I support Laurie for Mayor of Sandy because she has integrity and a real heart for the Sandy community.

Sandy voters, we have an important decision this upcoming November. We must decide if we are happy with the status quo in elected city leadership or do we want our voices represented.

Are you satisfied with a city government that continues to raise rates and enact fees forcing you to decide which bills you are going to pay? Can you afford to live in the city limits or are you forced to live outside? A city government who has overwhelmingly supported hiring practices that bring in staff that enact day-to-day decisions that do not affect them as they don’t reside within the city or even the same county. Are you satisfied with elected officials who have been overspending on their own special interest projects while failing to adequately fund needed staffing in our police and public works departments, promoting higher crime and roadway infrastructure problems? If you are like me the answer is a resounding “No.” Don’t be swayed by empty promises that the incumbents are going to do anything than they have already done. We’ve seen what they have to offer, and it isn’t good for Sandy.

Please join me in voting for true positive change, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and government accountability. Join me in voting for Laurie Smallwood, Shawna Lundry, and Aryn Ferguson as they possess the critical thinking and fresh ideas necessary to fix the failed policies of the current incumbents.

Respectfully,

Sean A Lundry

I support Laurie for Mayor because good leadership is advocating for what is right and true and in the best interest for the City of Sandy as a whole.

She will be a strong leader for the people, and I know her integrity is incorruptible!

I support Laurie for Mayor because she makes decisions based on what’s good for the city and its future, and does not waver on her beliefs.

She has a high level of integrity and supports local business.

I support Laurie for Mayor because she walks her talk.

Laurie made me feel that my opinion truly matters. She cares that while we may live outside the city limits, we actually do work, shop, eat, support other organizations, volunteer, and our kids go to school here.

After leaving LaSalle and going to Sandy High my sophomore year, it was an extremely awkward time for teenager Brian. Making friends was not easy. I picked up an art class as an elective. The instructor informed us to buddy up. I was a a loss. I didn’t know anybody. And somehow, Laurie asked me if I wanted to be partners. It was an immediate “yes!” Scared little me was overjoyed. And we fit!

Over 2 decades later my sister makes a connection with Laurie through the Beer Den. All the memories of Laurie flooded back. I have only a few snapshots in my memory from back then. But the feeling is real. She picked me, a nobody from another school joining SH.

As I get older and replay chapters of my life, she definitely made an impact on mine. And I’m grateful.