Kudos to Ed Prince for his endurance and triumph in the race for Renton City Council after being dropped by both the Police Guild and the Renton Reporter.
My name is Deborah Johnson and I am the school interventionist at McKnight Middle School in the Renton Highlands area. I am also in charge of our McKnight Holiday Giving Tree. I have been at McKnight for 11 years and it has been my privilege to meet and help over 4,000 students.
KCSARC (King County Sexual Assault Resource Center) is a critical element in public safety, and there has never been a greater need for these services. But the governor’s budget proposal of reduction in sexual assault funding will result in less help for victims and families. Sexual assault services are critical elements in public safety. Without legal advocacy services victims are less likely to participate in the criminal-justice system and offenders are less likely to face prosecution.
North Renton Neighborhood Association is supporting a project to show community connection and caring for our neighbors by flying the American Flag daily from our homes. Garden Avenue has kicked off this movement with donations of flags to several neighbors. We would like to encourage all our North Renton Neighbors to join us. It shows a sign of watching out for each other and staying connected to bring a wonderful sense of family living in a safe and friendly environment. Secondly, we would love to see the city join us in this community sign of connection by helping us find out who is the mystery person is that puts up the flags on Second Avenue on holidays.
There are many things I could say, but that could take a lifetime. I want to thank you for showing a little social worker what true caring is! When I appealed to you for help, you came through like gang busters! Thank you for the generous outpouring of support you gave to the Salvation Army Rotary Food Bank!
I have worked alongside Robin Jones at Boeing going on six years where he has shown, his integrity and work ethic to be of the highest quality.
I am writing on behalf of Ed Prince, currently running for City Council member of Renton. When Ed talks about Renton being “Ahead of the Curve,” he’s not just talking about keeping up sidewalks and supporting businesses.
As someone who hired Dr. Mary Alice Heuschel during my School Board tenure to lead the Renton School District, I am intimately familiar with her work then and now. While challenges and changes are constant in our school district and in all public or private organizations of this size, Mary Alice’s stellar leadership of her staff and the community focused on real student achievement is recognized throughout the state and the nation.
I have lived in Renton for more than 10 years, and I am a local small business owner. This city’s future is important to me, and I know that Ed Prince has what it takes — the dedication, the knowledge, and the right attitude to do what’s right for Renton.
I have known Don Persson through his work with Rotary and his years on the city council, and I cannot say enough about him. Don always does his homework and is extremely knowledgeable, but is also a great listener, and is not afraid to change his mind based on the merits of an issue.
I believe that when a person wants to serve on our Renton City Council they should be exemplary individuals. They should be pillars of our community, their backgrounds should be impeccable. They should be a cut above the rest and an example to the people they represent. There should be no skeletons in their closet.
I met Ed Prince at the Cascade Neighborhood picnic this past summer and was immediately impressed by him. I am currently serving as the president of my homeowners association, and when Ed realized he had not been in my neighborhood he asked if I would accompany him on a walking tour of our neighborhood so he could fully understand the issues our neighborhood is facing.
Respectfully, King Parker did not attend the Leisure Estates candidate forum; I assume that he is receiving the story second hand without understanding the context and intent that the comment was made. The comment came during a period when the candidates were asked to present their background.
It’s funny how life works out. I have known Ed Prince since I was three years old. We were neighbors growing up on Beacon Hill, and now Ed and I both live in Renton, he with his wife and son and me with my wife and children. I have known Ed almost my entire life, and I have seen Ed blossom as a father and family man.
As someone who is committed to sustaining the environment while also sustaining the economy, I look to the Conservation Voters to see who they support for Renton City Council. I note that Ed Prince was the only candidate in Renton endorsed by the Conservation Voters.
We, your neighbors and fellow voters, urge your support for the re-election of Don Persson, City Council, Position 7.
As a long-time Renton resident and city employee, Don is committed to making our city a better place to live. Don is always willing to volunteer his time and talent in support of issues that bring value to our community.
I am a professional project manager, working for The Boeing Co. in Seattle. I have had the pleasure of working with Robin Jones for the past two years. When I came on board, he mentored me to become productive very quickly. Now we have the opportunity to collaborate from time to time, which I enjoy because he is responsible and can be depended on to lead the way.
The election for commissioner Public Hospital District No. 1 (Valley Medical Center) is under way. The strongest candidate, who will protect the public status of the hospital and who will work hard to implement the new alliance with UW Medicine, is Mary Alice Heuschel. You may know her as the current superintendent of Renton schools, where she has received national recognition for her work.
Robin has always dealt honestly and reliably, with me and with his other teams.
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.
