Key Endorsements & Quotes

“He would be a good mayor. One of the things I can say is, as a downtown business man, he can bring an extra feeling – an on-the-ground pragmatism
– to the job.”
                                                        Neil Colburn, current mayor of Langley

“Paul has the unique ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds and opinions and bring them together for the common good... He brings his strong business background and his commitment to leading in a fiscally responsible manner.”
                                     Harold Johnston, retired V.P., Whidbey Island Bank

“I’ve know Paul for many years and am clear that his strong communication skills and his knowledge and familiarity with how the political system works would be a real asset...”
                                     Mary Margaret Haugen, Washington State Senator

“He gets along well with people. He understands that in order to be successful in politics, you have to compromise.”
                                                     Lloyd Furman, former mayor of Langley

"Langley has a great opportunity approaching.  Paul Samuelson has announced his intent to run for mayor.  The lucky voting citizens of Langley have the opportunity to elect a truly outstanding person to lead us into the challenges of the next decade."
Fran Abel, Langley resident

“When I sat on the WICA board some years ago, along with Paul as chair, I was impressed by his strong leadership and conflict resolution skills. These are invaluable qualities to have in a mayor, especially during these challenging times.”
                                                          Debra Waterman, Waterman Storage

“Paul's creativity in finding mutually advantageous solutions to issues which arose during the negotiations with the Port, his patience when the process took longer than expected, and his respect for all involved carried the day. These attributes will serve him well as Mayor, especially when combined with his well-developed sense of humor.”
                                                                       Marty Behr, Langley resident

“Paul has the natural ability to bring out the co-operative spirit of people around him. He simply understands people in a positive way. These are political skills that will serve the City of Langley well.”
                                                                 Wayne Boddie, Langley resident

“Paul is a forward and innovative thinker.”
                                  Chris Adams, Publisher, Whidbey Marketplace News