King County Local Voters Pamphlet

Married, father of five attending Kent School District and PLU. Human Resource Senior Manager, AT&T Wireless. City University computer science degree courses, extensive management experience. Longtime Kent resident and community activist. Kent School District Board of Directors since 1994; 2001 board president. Past President Zion Lutheran Church Council. Coach community youth athletic baseball and basketball teams. Kent Rotary Club 1996-2000; charter member and Past President Kent Sunrise Rotary Club. Appointed by Governor Locke to the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.

Top three priorities: 1) Public Safety: Commitment to Police and Fire Departments having proper resources and updated technology. 2) Place for Family: Strengthen Kent as a positive place to live, work and raise a family; implement the dynamic vision for downtown Kent. 3) Fiscal Responsibility: Ensure that every penny is used efficiently and effectively; keep the public informed on projects and issues.

LES THOMAS -- "FROM KENT...FOR KENT"

Les Thomas is for Kent: Les fights to develop the new Kent Station, strengthen the partnership between the city and its schools, create solutions to traffic gridlock and keep police and firefighters on the watch. Les Thomas is from Kent: over 50 year resident of Kent, owned and operated a Kent business, Blessing's Jewelers, for over 22 years, Les and his wife Pauline raised their four children in Kent. Les Thomas is a leader: 1995-96 "Legislator of the Year," past President of Kent Kiwanis and board member of Kent Chamber of Commerce. Les Thomas is Experienced: 1994-99 State Representative, 2001 King County Councilman; Kent Land Use and Planning Committee member, US Army veteran. Les Thomas is endorsed by the Kent Firefighters! Vote for Les Thomas! To find out more about Les visit www.lesthomas.us.

As a member of the City Council, I will Put Kent First!

That means honoring our strong commitment to public safety and other vital services, even as difficult times demand tough choices. It means setting clear priorities and getting the most from every tax dollar for the citizens of Kent. Most of all, it means making sure your voice is heard and your interests are defended.

My husband Michael and I, and our two children Ryan and Sara have made the Kent community our home for the past twenty years. As a dedicated community leader, I have worked with businesses, community groups and our schools on innovative solutions to tough problems. I am committed to an effective, responsive, customer-service oriented city government.

I believe Kent has a bright future, and I will work hard to make it happen.

I would be honored to have your vote.