King County Local Voters Pamphlet September 18, 2001 Primary and Special Elections FEDERAL WAY FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMISSIONER POS. NO. 03 Note to Voters: The statements below are written by the candidates, who are solely responsible for the contents therein. List of Candidates for FEDERAL WAY FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMISSIONER POS. NO. 03 : William "Bill" Gates Melvin McMahon Tom D. Payne William (Bill) GATES My service to Federal Way began in 1974. I have been board president of the Federal Way Boys and Girls Club, the Chamber of Commerce, Centerstage Theatre, Federal Way Library Board, and King County Library Board. I helped create the Hylebos State Park, the Aquatics Center, and helped bring St. Francis Hospital here. I am a Federal Way Citizen of the Year recipient. My education (economics major and M.B.A. finance concentration) and work experience (Army finance officer, 15-years in management with Weyerhaeuser Company, and 18-years with Merrill Lynch) provide me with the budget/finance knowledge to assure tax dollars are used wisely to provide quality emergency services. As your Fire Department Commissioner I am committed to representing you and maintaining the department's high quality. My experiences working on behalf of this community in many capacities have prepared me to serve you well. I would appreciate your vote. CAMPAIGN TELEPHONE: 253.927.6482   William "Bill" Gates List of Candidates | Local Voters Pamphlet Melvin McMAHON I am 42 years old, married with three children and have lived in Federal Way for 11 years. I have been a manager of a major grocery store and a firefighter, so I understand the importance of service and balancing the financial books. The future of the fire service is the challenge to maintain the same quality of service at a reasonable cost to the citizens. With tax dollars becoming tighter and the uncertainty of revenue, the fire department must continue to explore consolidation of services with other fire departments and agencies to improve services and reduce operating costs. I will be committed to see that the citizens of the district are provided the best service and protection. With the background of a business manager and fire service experience, I will bring a balanced approach to your Board of Fire Commissioners. I am prepared for this challenge. Thank you. CAMPAIGN TELEPHONE: 253.946.6891   Melvin McMahon List of Candidates | Local Voters Pamphlet Tom D. PAYNE text not provided   photo not provided List of Candidates | Local Voters Pamphlet For more information about this King County Election page, contact: elections@metrokc.gov

Updated: September 06, 2001