This race will appear on the Primary ballots of voters living in Ward 3. In the General Election, the two candidates who advance in this race will appear on the ballots of all Kennewick voters citywide.The City Council is the legislative body for the City. The Council adopts local laws (ordinances) to secure the safety and assist the well-being of the city residents, the city's physical environment and amenities, and the city economy. The Council is responsible for approving financial expenditures and adopting the city budget as well as establishing policies and regulations in order to guide the city's future. The elected mayor serves as chief administrative officer for the city.
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hughsllc@gmail.com
Town where you live
Kennewick
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I served as a PCO 2014 and organized the Congressional Candidates forum. I have 20 years of management experience and have lived in Tri-cities since 2007. In the course of my career I have participated in multiple innovation and communications classes, I worked with teams to solve complex problems.
I live and work in Kennewicks 3rd ward I have regular interactions with my neighbors and customers in the 3rd ward. I also participate in and attend many events in Kennewick. I have been regularly attending city council meetings and I look forward to interacting with citizens at meetings. I will also be available via correspondence.
Within the Cities jurisdiction environmental issues are something that can impact all of us. Polluted water, land, or air impacts all citizens of Kennewick. It is the responsibility of City officials to monitor potential environmental issues within Kennewick. When data indicates that pollutants may impact the lives of Kennewick's citizens it is the Cities responsibility to developed appropriate, efficient, and sustainable solutions. We are ultimately the stewards of the City we will pass on to our children and we bear a moral responsibility to ensure that Kennewick present and future is a great place to make a home and raise a family.
I served as a PCO in 2014, I have held several nonprofit board positions and volunteered often to support Kennewick's historic downtown. I currently serve on the Kennewick Arts Commission.
Homelessness is a difficult challenge it involves Federal, State, County, and City jurisdictions and laws. While I personally believe the solution to homelessness lies in addressing the root causes that put our citizens on the streets.
I understand that there are many limitations to what the City alone can do to address the root causes of homelessness. As a Representative of Kennewick's 3rd its important to communicate with our first responders to identify and prioritize the needs that the City Council can address directly and work to reach out to our partners in County and State government to collaboratively address needs outside the authority of the City Council.
Kennewick is home to some of the most intelligent and creative people in the United States. As such I feel that Kennewick should embody the creativity and resourcefulness of its residents.
We are in a period of rapid growth and development. Its of vital importance that in our collective role as stewards of the City we will pass on to our children. We lay a sound foundation for the growth that happens here.
Kennewick will be the birthplace to some of the brightest minds in the nation and it should be a place they are proud to call home.
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