King County Local Voters Pamphlet

  I'm seeking re-election as your commissioner at Soos Creek Water & Sewer District. With thirty-four years experience in wastewater treatment & reclamation, plus 7 years as your current district commissioner, I'll continue to support equitable rates for water & sewer services. We're a growing district requiring focus to ratepayer & business needs. We have: completed a 9-year contractual effort to ensure Soos Creek customers with continuous water supply for the next 60-years, initiated programs for personnel and facilities protection, participated with adjacent districts on matters of mutual concern, not increased rates as a result of Soos Creek board action for two years. I'll continue working with the excellent district employees to provide premium design, operations, maintenance, and administrative functions.

  My wife Connie (taught at Soos Creek Elementary School) and I have lived in the District for 34-years. We have three grown sons: Sean, Tim, Chris.

  As a second generation Washingtonian with over 13 years experience working in the Wastewater Field, I believe I have the experience to properly represent my district as commissioner for several reasons.

  First, I am not a politician, but my experience in this area has shown me that politicians are the wrong people to be in this position. I have seen many examples of poor management and mistakes caused by poor planning and oversight, and I can prevent this happening in the Soos Creek District.

  Secondly, I believe every effort should be made to maintain the highest quality standards for both the water and sewer districts while focusing on how we can reduce the costs of maintaining these standards. Our bills are high enough as it is. There is no reason to make it more costly through poor oversight or mismanagement. I will work hard for my family and yours.