I’d like to commend the Renton Reporter on its recommendation of Ed Prince for City Council. I like to believe the voters in Renton are quite savvy, and they usually look for a candidate who actually has the community’s best interests at heart and has shown a proven commitment to the issues we all care about. Ed Prince is clearly that candidate. Since I come from a background of working for our schools, I always make sure my support goes to a candidate who cares about our children and our schools. But Ed’s work as the chair of “Citizens for Renton Schools,” the bond and levy committee to support Renton’s school funding, and his service as a board member on the Puget Sound Educational Service District, are not the only reasons he’s earned my support. Ed has worked hard for Renton in a variety of ways for several years. He has served as a City of Renton Community Budget Adviser —and boy, do we need someone who understands budgeting in this economy! — and the chair of the City of Renton Planning Commission.

Ed knows Renton and bringing his experience and commitment to service to the City Council would be a welcome addition to our community. Voters are receiving their ballots this week — please join me in supporting Ed Prince.

Dr. Dolores Gibbons

Former superintendent,

Renton School District