King County Local Voters Pamphlet NOVEMBER 2, 1999 GENERAL ELECTION PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER DISTRICT NO. 01 Note to Voters: The statements below are written by the candidates, who are solely responsible for the contents therein. List of Candidates for PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER DISTRICT NO. 01: Don Jacobson

Don JACOBSON
Don Jacobson has served on Valley's hospital district board since 1993.  As commissioner, he actively supports the hospital district goals:  maintaining quality patient care, controlling health care costs and expanding medical technology.  He has fought to increase access to quality care for the elderly and those on limited incomes by supporting programs such as the family practice residency clinic and the Valley Nurse Line, a free after hours consulting nurse service.  A true advocate for seniors, he has encouraged the expansion of GoldenCare, the senior services program at Valley, with the addition of Medicare insurance advisors on staff and the exploration of a retirement/assisted living facility near Valley's hospital campus.     Voted Renton's 1994 Citizen of the Year, Don has served on many boards and been involved in civic activities throughout his 50 years in the community.  This includes Renton school and library boards, Renton Technical College board, United Way, Jaycees and Rotary, Scouting and Western Washington plasterer's union.  He and his wife Pearl have two children and four grandchildren.  Both Don and Pearl continue to be active in church and community activities. CAMPAIGN ADDRESS:  3741 Park AV N, Renton, WA  98056  TELEPHONE:  (425) 255-2883		Don Jacobson

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