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Position 11
Special Note
If the City of Bellevue Proposition No. 1 passes, approving the change of
classification
to a charter code city, a charter commission would be created consisting of
fifteen
freeholders elected by the voters. The following candidates have filed for
the fifteen
freeholder positions.
If the City of Bellevue Proposition No. 1 fails, the elected freeholders
will not take
office. If you have any questions please call the Records, Elections and
Licensing
Services Division at 206.296.8683 or TTD 206.296.0109.
Note to Voters: The statements below are written by the candidates,
who are solely responsible for the contents therein.
Candidates:
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Sarah CHANDLER
- Nonpartisan
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A Bellevue resident for 20 years,
I am a former Planning Commissioner, currently a member of Bellevue’s
Critical Areas CAC and the Municipal League Task Force on the Future of King
County, and a former
president of the Lake Washington Branch AAUW.
I was elected to three terms on the National Board of Common Cause and was
CC state president in both
Oregon and Washington. I was the lead lobbyist for the nation’s first
postcard voter registration system,
helped draft election reforms, and was committee staff in the Oregon State
Legislature. In Washington,
served on the Governor’s Commission on Ethics and Campaign Practices.
My experience with open and accountable government and extensive knowledge
of election systems will
be valuable in evaluating a range of alternatives. Bellevue deserves a
charter that best reflects the will of
thoughtful, committed citizens now and in the future.
Endorsed: Institute for Community Involvement.
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John
VAN DUZOR - Nonpartisan
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I am running for a freeholder
position to give my time and perspective to the community that I have called
home for nearly forty years. I am a self-employed small business owner with
2 sons, one in the Navy and
one at Interlake High School.
I have no preconceived ideas or agenda as to the direction that the Charter
process should take. I do
believe that it is time to evaluate our present form of city government.
I plan to listen to all freeholders,
residents, and issues and only then decide what improvements or changes
should be recommended to the
voters. I will at all times remember that I am here as a service to our
community.
I believe that an independently elected commission can create a Charter
that reflects the values of our
community. I will strive to produce a Charter that all the residents
of Bellevue will embrace.
Contact Address: 1220 149th Pl SE, Bellevue, WA 98007 Telephone:
(425) 747.8191
E-mail: duzor@msn.com
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CHELMINIAK - Nonpartisan |
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I’m running for Freeholder
because I’m concerned about some of the proposed changes in Bellevue.
In
the past six years, Bellevue has not raised its property taxes. I want to
make certain that no changes are
made in Bellevue that lead to higher taxes and less effective government.
I’ve managed in the public and private sectors, serve on Bellevue’s
Planning Commission, and live in west
Bellevue. I will measure any change in Bellevue’s government based
on four principles:
- Will it be more efficient and effective?
- Will it be responsive to all
citizens, not special interests?
- Is there accountability to all neighborhoods?
- Will taxes and overhead
be kept low?
I’ve experienced a divisive ward-system like the one proposed. Bellevue’s
government should unite
neighborhoods, not divide them.
Bellevue is the jewel of King County. Let’s not tarnish it.
Please vote for John Chelminiak on May 20th.
Contact Address: 9819 Vineyard Crest, Bellevue, Wa 98004 Telephone:
(425) 941.5468
E-Mail: johnchel@earthlink.net
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contact: elections@metrokc.gov
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