King County Local Voters Pamphlet

John Wright -

The premier issue facing LFP is how the City will weather lean economic times and maintain essential services without raising taxes. The focus must be on efficient government in partnership with our citizens to best meet their needs.

Maintaining and improving Lake Forest Park’s unique quality of life is vital, and the 100-year Legacy plan of ‘green infrastructure’ should guide our planning and future development.

Transportation is also a priority, and I will continue working to establish a Park & Ride within the city both to provide a transportation hub and reduce commuter parking problems.

I care deeply about the future of our City and I’ll work to ensure that all of our citizen’s rights are valued and respected. Lake Forest Park is a small city of great possibilities, and if you agree I’d appreciate your support!

Chuck Paulsen -

With the strong sense of community, high involvement of volunteerism throughout local government, and a desirable location, having close access to the Burke-Gilman and Interurban trails, it’s no wonder that living in Lake Forest Park (LFP) for the past 16 years has been a privilege. My experience as a volunteer on the LFP Planning Commission, the Legacy Task Force, and the Council Task Force on the City’s Financial Future, along with over twenty years in medical and business management, I am well equipped to serve on our next city council. The challenges we face are well known. The economic downturn, diverse housing needs, and how low impact development plays a role. The protection of our tree canopy, and the progression of Legacy into our one hundred year plan will all be on our next councils upcoming agenda. With that in mind, we as a community need to move forward. 

Jean Thomas -

I moved to Lake Forest Park 21 years ago, drawn by its natural beauty and sense of community.

I’m running for City Council to protect our natural resources, which are our city’s greatest asset. The Brightwater wastewater tunnel project will have a substantial impact on our deep artesian wells, which provide naturally pure, chemical-free water for many of our city’s residents. It is crucial that we have a City Council that supports our water district’s efforts to protect the source of our drinking water.

As your next City Council Member, my proven ability to bring different factions to consensus and my extensive administrative and financial experience will produce much-needed results on issues involving our environment and our local economy.

Serving our city would be a tremendous honor. I ask for your support and your vote on August 18^th.