I am the owner/operator of Shelley’s Total Bodyworks Spa
Statement:
My husband and I have lived in Auburn thirty five years. I have worked as a volunteer at our children’s school and was PTA president for two years and also worked with the Auburn and State PTA. I worked with the schools, on a sexual predator awareness program. Through the school district, I taught self-esteem classes to the public.
Over the last several years I have watched the decline of the downtown area with great concern. Business after business has closed to where the downtown area now looks like a ghost town. I will work to revitalize downtown and make it a place people want to go and can be proud of. I will work to make Auburn a safer place to work and play. One of the most important things any Mayor can do is to listen to people. That is my intention.
Lock Security Technician, White Knight Safe & Lock
Education:
AA Mount Hood Community College, Gresham, OR
Statement:
City leaders need to support area businesses, not tear them down. We need a city government and employees that remember they work for the citizens, not to fulfill their own agendas at the expense of the citizens.
Is your job still in Auburn? Do you shop in Auburn anymore? Has your utility bill increased in the past year? Is it easy to get a permit for the improvements you want to make to your home or property? What are you really getting for your tax dollar?
As mayor, I will partner with city council members, city staff, and business owners to review our long-term plans. By formulating a sensible plan that includes measures for safety and streamlined, customer-friendly procedures for our residents. I will make Auburn a place that stands by her people, and builds business – not just a town that erects buildings. It’s time for the right change now.
Mesa Junior College, Certificate Institute of Financial Education
Statement:
Proven Leader: Pete offers effective leadership built on partnerships, conservative fiscal management and record of tough decision making. Pete represents Auburn regionally, advocating for our interests. He has taken the lead regionally on infrastructure, economic vitality and sustainability.
Fiscal Conservative: Pete’s strong financial background insures taxpayers’ money is spent wisely, keeping government cost down, making Pete Lewis the best candidate to lead us into the future.
Positive Change: He works with the neighborhoods to help them solve their problems. Pete has delivered on his promises to improve roads, add new programs for youth and provide safe neighborhoods.
Community Service: U.S. Navy War Veteran, Pete fought for veteran services in Auburn. Presided over: Auburn Lions Club, Auburn Chamber, and Auburn Youth Career Fair. “Dedicated Humanitarian Service Award” recipient, Pete works for community safety, opportunity for youth, and seniors, downtown redevelopment, Metro bus route expansion, and park improvements.
Boeing retiree, former small business partner, small business management, manufacturing
Education:
High School, college courses
Statement:
Virginia Haugen believes the focus of city government should be to provide basic services cost effectively. She has continuously defended taxpayers and local businesses against actions taken by the current mayor.
In the past 6 years the mayor of Auburn and the city council members, with the exception of Virginia Haugen, have spent the millions on a redevelopment plan that is not working. Rental agreements will keep the city in debt for another 12 years. Pete Lewis entered into an agreement to build a $24,000,000 annex to City Hall that the city cannot possibly afford.
Councilmember Haugen loves Auburn and will sacrifice salary to bring in legal and professional administrators in order to eliminate unnecessary spending.
Haugen stands up for the people she represents in Auburn. She is not intimidated by egotistical politicians and does not need money from special interests. Vote Haugen!
Shelley Erickson
Statement:
Statement:
Statement:
Statement: