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King County Local Voters Pamphlet
November 6, 2001 General Election
PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER POS. NO. 05, 6 YR TERM
Note to Voters: The statements below are written by the candidates, who are solely responsible for the contents therein.
List of Candidates for
PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER POS. NO. 05, 6 YR TERM
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Gary F. Kohlwes
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Gary Kohlwes is
synonymous with community service. A hospital commissioner since 1995, he
believes quality care and convenient access are the hospital district’s top
priorities.
To that end, Gary
participates in Valley’s quality assurance committee and has been an ardent
proponent of expanding VMC’s family practice clinics throughout the hospital
district. As a champion for enhancing services to the senior population, his
involvement in Valley’s GoldenCare program has benefited 13,000+ members with
free and low cost health screenings, help with insurance issues and medical
paperwork and health education programs. In addition, Gary advocated for the
hospital’s new Center for Joint Replacement, expanded Sleep Center and cutting
edge imaging technology. These are just a few of his efforts to bring the finest
and most sophisticated services in healthcare close to home.
Voted Renton’s 1996
Citizen of the Year, Gary has served on numerous community boards and
committees. He served as Renton’s superintendent of public schools, was
president of Renton Rotary, participates on a local bank board and is currently
president of the Renton Community Foundation. His knowledge of public/private
initiatives are vast, and his leadership is highly respected among members of
the community.
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Gary F. Kohlwes
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This candidate is unopposed.
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