As the City of Renton faces increasing pressure to develop and expand, city officials must heed smart growth principles and manage sprawl and congestion. The City of Renton is characterized by great neighborhoods and great neighborhood parks. City officials should be focused on making sure these neighborhoods are both livable for current residents and attractive to all of the people who are coming to Renton in the future. I am supporting Jim Flynn for the Renton City Council because he wants to make sure that the city grows responsibly with the interests of city residents first.

Brendan W. Donckers

Seattle