Ed Prince is a man of character | Letter to the editor

By now I hope the voters know that I fully endorse Ed Prince for the City Council. I have shared with you my belief that he is a man of character and brings a great skill set and experience to our city. But now, more than ever, we need a council member with who can work as a member of a team, focus on the issues and help lead the city into the future.

October 31, 2011 7:16 pm

By now I hope the voters know that I fully endorse Ed Prince for the City Council. I have shared with you my belief that he is a man of character and brings a great skill set and experience to our city. But now, more than ever, we need a council member with who can work as a member of a team, focus on the issues and help lead the city into the future.

I found Robin Jones’ comment at the Leisure Estates candidate forum that “Boeing doesn’t hire dummies anymore” in appallingly poor taste. The people of Boeing have been shaping Renton for decades, and we owe them a great debt for their work. In the next few months, Boeing will make its decision on where to build the 737 Max. This is one of the most crucial issues facing Renton in many, many, years.  And Renton’s council and administration will need to work hard locally and regionally to make sure that Renton is in contention to build this new and exciting jet.

Ed Prince will be a vital part of that team. Ed will bring his experience and statewide connections to the city’s efforts. He will be able to hit the ground running and help the city deliver the right message. And as his campaign has shown, Ed will bring a positive attitude and the forward-thinking vision the city needs right now. This is not a time to get sidetracked; it’s time for us to stay ahead of the curve and secure Renton’s future for decades to come.  Important challenges face us, but Renton’s future is bright and Ed Prince can and will help us make it even brighter.

I urge you to vote for Ed Prince.

King Parker

Renton City Council