King County Local Voters Pamphlet

We have a lot of work to do at King County. . We need a "homestead" exemption for homeowner property tax relief. . We need real reform in King County government, which includes the right of the people to change the County Charter by Initiative. . We need to control land developers to ensure that their developments do not ruin our neighborhoods' services, quality of life, and environment. . We need to protect family wage jobs, and promote our economy without wasteful, unfair corporate subsidies. . We need to solve existing traffic congestion. Transit options that do not interfere with automobile traffic, such as monorail, should be added to the mix of transportation choices.

As your King County Councilmember, I will work to ensure that your local government doesn't add to your daily challenges! I will restore high quality, accessible representation. We will reduce the extreme partisanship that has robbed you of your voice on the King County Council.

Brian Derdowski proudly served you as your County Councilman from 1990-2000. He has a solid record with the experience and knowledge of the issues to represent you well.

It has been an honor for me to serve the 12^th Council District since 2000. After years of talking about the problems in our communities, we finally have been able to deliver some solutions.

Transportation still is the top issue by far. Here is some good news: . North SPAR and Sunset interchange open Aug. 29 . Interim lot of the Issaquah Highlands park-and-ride opens in September . Regional Transportation Investment District is working toward a package of congestion-relieving projects in three counties . A coalition is working toward a Highway 169 corridor study.

Growth management and environmental issues also have benefited from my work on the May Creek Basin Plan, the Three Forks Natural Area, the Fall City Subarea Plan and the Fall City Historic Preservation plan, among others.

I'm also focusing on government accountability and saving money with a proposal to allow biennial budgeting and a charter amendment to reduce the size of the Council from 13 to 9 members. I bring my private sector business experience to the council to improve efficiency. I ask for your support of my re-election.