King County Local Voters Pamphlet - NOVEMBER 2, 1999 GENERAL ELECTION -- PORT OF SEATTLE COMMISSIONER DIST. NO. 02 Only

King County Local Voters Pamphlet
NOVEMBER 2, 1999 GENERAL ELECTION

PORT OF SEATTLE COMMISSIONER DIST. NO. 02

Note to Voters: The statements below are written by the candidates, who are solely responsible for the contents therein.

List of Candidates for
PORT OF SEATTLE COMMISSIONER DIST. NO. 02:

B. Edwards

L. McDonald Jonsson

Bob

EDWARDS

    Bob Edwards is the only Port Commission candidate who brings experience as both an elected official and a business person to the race.

    An investment analyst with broad experience in the dollars and cents issues facing the Port, Bob has been fighting for sensible solutions to the region's transportation, environment and growth management problems for more than a decade. His goal is to keep our local economy strong, save the taxpayers' money and keep a clean, healthy Puget Sound.

    Bob believes that Port Commissioners must be leaders in finding solutions to our region's transportation troubles, including reducing traffic congestion and moving freight. He opposes I-695 because it is unsound policy. But the Port can and should trim its property tax levy whenever possible. Bob also believes the Port must remain on the cutting edge of critical environmental issues such as invasive species that could irreparably harm Puget Sound.

    With one out of every five jobs in the Puget Sound region and Washington State dependent on trade, an experienced hand must be at the Port's helm.

    Bob has that experience. The voters of Renton elected him to the City Council three times. His colleagues in suburban King County cities appointed him to the Puget Sound Regional Council, where he is now vice president. He is past President of the Association of Washington Cities, where Bob dealt with statewide issues involving taxes, the environment, and jobs. He has served on the important Puget Sound Water Quality Authority. Last year, Gov. Gary Locke appointed Bob to the vital Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board.

    That's why you should vote for Bob Edwards: He wants to keep our local economy strong, save the taxpayers' money, and keep a healthy, clean Puget Sound.

CAMPAIGN ADDRESS: 1600 Financial Center, 1215 4 AV, Seattle, WA 98161 TELEPHONE: (206) 695-7124
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B. Edwards

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Laurie

McDONALD JONSSON

    The Port of Seattle, the Cruise Ship industry and tourism are all in my blood. I'll never forget how spectacular the Port looked to me at age 12 when my father brought the first cruise ship to Seattle for the World's Fair. My family owned the Love Boat, and I co-founded the Seattle-based Sundance Cruises and Tours.

    I know ships, tours and tourism. I was the first woman to direct an entire shipbuilding project, negotiating contracts from Asia to Europe.

    Experience does count.

    While the attention of today's Port is centered around the airport, no one is concentrated on expanding the cruise ship and tourism business.

    That's my goal.

    Many cruise ship and tourism businesses are based here, yet not one cruise ship docks here. Every docking here has the potential of leaving over one million dollars in retail and tourism revenue each day.

    I'm a successful businesswoman. I bring capital projects in on-line, on-time and within budget. I'm committed to increasing the public's confidence in the Port by listening. When we deal with noise, for instance, I'll insist we have the best science, the most equitable mitigation and the fairest resolutions.

    Background: • Born here; lifelong resident. • Graduate, University of Washington; Masters, University of Michigan; graduate of Stanford University's Executive Program. • Owner, Stellar Travel, Stellar International. • Director, Commerce Bank. • Chair, Governor Locke's Executive Woman's Council which is sponsoring the first all-woman's trade and study mission to Central Europe. • Named one of the leading Women Entrepreneurs of the World by IBM, Fortune Magazine and Lucent Technologies (1999). • Reside on the Eastside with husband Lars, and three children: Jonas, Marcus and Jenny. • Endorsers include Sen. Patty Murray, Seattle Mayor Paul Schell and former King County Prosecuting Attorney Chris Bayley.

    Visit my website at www.friendsoflaurie.com.

CAMPAIGN ADDRESS: 1809 7 AV, #1610, Seattle, WA 98101 TELEPHONE: (206) 852-4565 FAX: (206) 382-1338 E-MAIL: laurie@friendsoflaurie.com
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L. McDonald Jonsson

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Bob EDWARDS
Bob Edwards is the only Port Commission candidate who brings experience as both an elected official and a business person to the race. An investment analyst with broad experience in the dollars and cents issues facing the Port, Bob has been fighting for sensible solutions to the region's transportation, environment and growth management problems for more than a decade. His goal is to keep our local economy strong, save the taxpayers' money and keep a clean, healthy Puget Sound. Bob believes that Port Commissioners must be leaders in finding solutions to our region's transportation troubles, including reducing traffic congestion and moving freight. He opposes I-695 because it is unsound policy. But the Port can and should trim its property tax levy whenever possible. Bob also believes the Port must remain on the cutting edge of critical environmental issues such as invasive species that could irreparably harm Puget Sound. With one out of every five jobs in the Puget Sound region and Washington State dependent on trade, an experienced hand must be at the Port's helm. Bob has that experience. The voters of Renton elected him to the City Council three times. His colleagues in suburban King County cities appointed him to the Puget Sound Regional Council, where he is now vice president. He is past President of the Association of Washington Cities, where Bob dealt with statewide issues involving taxes, the environment, and jobs. He has served on the important Puget Sound Water Quality Authority. Last year, Gov. Gary Locke appointed Bob to the vital Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board. That's why you should vote for Bob Edwards: He wants to keep our local economy strong, save the taxpayers' money, and keep a healthy, clean Puget Sound. CAMPAIGN ADDRESS: 1600 Financial Center, 1215 4 AV, Seattle, WA 98161 TELEPHONE: (206) 695-7124		B. Edwards


Laurie McDONALD JONSSON
The Port of Seattle, the Cruise Ship industry and tourism are all in my blood. I'll never forget how spectacular the Port looked to me at age 12 when my father brought the first cruise ship to Seattle for the World's Fair. My family owned the Love Boat, and I co-founded the Seattle-based Sundance Cruises and Tours. I know ships, tours and tourism. I was the first woman to direct an entire shipbuilding project, negotiating contracts from Asia to Europe. Experience does count. While the attention of today's Port is centered around the airport, no one is concentrated on expanding the cruise ship and tourism business. That's my goal. Many cruise ship and tourism businesses are based here, yet not one cruise ship docks here. Every docking here has the potential of leaving over one million dollars in retail and tourism revenue each day. I'm a successful businesswoman. I bring capital projects in on-line, on-time and within budget. I'm committed to increasing the public's confidence in the Port by listening. When we deal with noise, for instance, I'll insist we have the best science, the most equitable mitigation and the fairest resolutions. Background: • Born here; lifelong resident. • Graduate, University of Washington; Masters, University of Michigan; graduate of Stanford University's Executive Program. • Owner, Stellar Travel, Stellar International. • Director, Commerce Bank. • Chair, Governor Locke's Executive Woman's Council which is sponsoring the first all-woman's trade and study mission to Central Europe. • Named one of the leading Women Entrepreneurs of the World by IBM, Fortune Magazine and Lucent Technologies (1999). • Reside on the Eastside with husband Lars, and three children: Jonas, Marcus and Jenny. • Endorsers include Sen. Patty Murray, Seattle Mayor Paul Schell and former King County Prosecuting Attorney Chris Bayley. Visit my website at www.friendsoflaurie.com. CAMPAIGN ADDRESS: 1809 7 AV, #1610, Seattle, WA 98101 TELEPHONE: (206) 852-4565 FAX: (206) 382-1338 E-MAIL: laurie@friendsoflaurie.com		L. McDonald Jonsson