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King County Local Voters Pamphlet
November 6, 2001 General Election
CITY OF KENT CITY OF KENT MAYOR, 4 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
CITY OF KENT CITY OF KENT MAYOR, 4 YR TERM
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Bob O'Brien
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Out of Control Spending
- Since 1997 our population has increased from
70,110 to 73,140 - an increase of 4%. In the same time our spending has
gone from $43,950,000 to $56,950,000 - an increase of 23%.
Bloated Bureaucrats - Our part time Mayor, at
$80,000/yr, has 9 full time assistants who collectively receive $1,043,472. In
the 2001 budget, 2 more Assistants at $176,960 are added.
Bonded Debt - In the past two years our bonded debt
has increased by $40,280,000. You never had a chance to vote on any of it!
This year the estimate is for $15 million more due to recent purchase of the
Borden property.
Meanwhile simple but important things such as closing a Meth
house or installing a STOP sign in your neighborhood don’t get attention.
Bob O’Brien, a 25- year Kent resident and a proven business
leader, listens to people and will get the necessary things done.
CAMPAIGN ADDRESS: 1131 Seattle ST, Kent, WA 98031 TELEPHONE:
253.854.5419
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Bob O'Brien
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Jim White
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I have served the City of Kent for almost two decades, both
as a City Councilman and since 1994 as Mayor. Five generations of my family have
lived here.
As your Mayor, I have insisted that Public Safety be the
City’s top priority. My conservative fiscal policies have stabilized the City’s
budget; the City’s finances are healthy. Our award winning park system is
acknowledged as among the finest in the state. Kent has grown into a place where
families can live, work, play and prosper.
The population of Kent has more than doubled since I took
office in 1994. That growth brings with it new challenges. To meet them I will
work to grow our economy, not raise taxes, and work to complete major east-west
corridors that will relieve traffic congestion.
I enjoy this work; I believe I am good at it and I ask for
your support.
CAMPAIGN TELEPHONE: 253.852.9025
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Jim White
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