King County Local Voters Pamphlet September 14, 1999 PRIMARY ELECTION METROPOLITAN KING COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 06 Note to Voters: The statements below are written by the candidates, who are solely responsible for the contents therein. List of Candidates for METROPOLITAN KING COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 06: Rob McKenna

Rob McKENNA Republican
When I first ran for County Council in 1995, I promised to fight for lower property taxes, a better transportation system and increased police services.     I have kept those promises.     Before I was elected the County Council had increased property taxes by the maximum amount allowed under state law for 20 straight years.  Since 1997, every County budget has contained a smaller property tax increase than the year before.     As Transportation Committee Chairman, my budgets have doubled roads construction spending and eliminated two-thirds of the project backlog.     I've worked hard to improve Metro, too.  We've increased bus service 15 percent and refocused bus hours to our busiest routes.  The result:   better service and growing ridership.     By steadily increasing the number of deputy sheriffs on patrol, we have dramatically improved police response times to 9-1-1 calls for help.     I hope to serve you for four more years.     The voters are demanding additional tax relief.  We should never increase property taxes by more than the rate of inflation.     We must focus our transportation investments on fighting congestion and increasing mobility.     If you live in the Sixth District, I ask for your vote this fall.  Thank you. TELEPHONE:  (425) 227-6600		Rob McKenna

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Updated: 08-27-1999