King County Local Voters Pamphlet

"THE BEST FOR BURIEN" I'm a 42 year old Burien business professional, residing in Burien since 1988. Member and current Chair, Burien Economic Development Advisory Board to City Council; Chief Organizer of Cleansweep; Bachelors degree, Biology - A sample of my experience. Community service, knowledge and passion provide my foundation to serve as council member, developing Burien into the full-service community we can all be proud of.

I will work to ensure fair decisions, continued fiscal responsibility, a thriving business community, and preservation of neighborhoods. This includes protecting natural resources. The third runway threatens our community. Environmental responsibility and accountability are critical. Continued support of the Airport Communities Coalition is imperative.

I have demonstrated leadership, community service and a serious work ethic in serving Burien. I know our community and care deeply about it. I appreciate your vote and look forward to working with you to make Burien "The Best."

Born and raised in Burien, graduated from Highline, received Bachelor of Arts and Masters in Education Degrees from the University of Washington. I teach in Kent. I have a background in the performing arts, produce the Miss Burien Pageant and volunteered for years with our local theater group, the Hi-Liner's.

I want to develop our neighborhoods as vibrant parts of the city while maintaining their individuality by continuing the current policy of neighborhood planning with enhanced representation to the council.

Burien is the business engine of Highline therefore I value, support and wish to expand "Discover Burien."

The proposed 3^rd runway at Sea-Tac would be an environmental disaster and an economic burden for Burien's taxpayers. I support continued funding of the ACC. The fight is almost over. We are winning.

My commitment to you: I will listen, then make my decisions based upon the best interests of all Burien residents.

BURIEN NEEDS MY BUSINESS EXPERIENCE as it continues to develop the Town Square, City Parks, First Ave. South, and other important projects. For 50 years I have been a professional tax negotiator. I have earned the respect and written support of six major Burien accounting firms. My professional qualifications: . Licensed tax preparer, United States Treasury. . Licensed Real Estate Broker and Consultant.

COMMUNITY SERVICE: I am a founder, Treasurer and Director of Discover Burien, the non-profit association formed to educate, promote and provide charitable support for our city's growth; Treasurer, Highline Historical Society; Vice Chairman, Burien Business and Economic Development Partnership, a City Council Sub-Committee; Hands-on participant in Burien's annual "Clean Sweep"; Writer and columnist on taxes, business advice and issues supporting schools and our community.

PERSONAL: Homeowner and Resident of Burien for 26 years. Widower, nine grandchildren. Hobbies: Singing, Sailing and Community Service.