David Hunter has praise for colleagues

Published 1:41 am Friday, October 3, 2008

I would like to express my thanks to the city of Carnation for their

recent recognition of my work as mayor. It was indeed an honor serving the

city during the past four years.

I would like to acknowledge and recognize several individuals

who have made outstanding accomplishments for the city of Carnation

these past two years as well. The city recently received a clean audit

review by the state auditor for the FY 1998. This is the result of the excellent

work of Finance Director Rich Gould. Rich came to the city in early 1998

when finances were in total disarray. He brought the city back to fiscal

accountability. Mary Otness played a major part in assisting in this process

and maintaining the city clerk records during this same period.

Police services for Carnation were in the news two years ago. Officers

Bill Brown and Scott Allen have continued as members of the Carnation

Police Department for this entire period. I wish to publicly thank them for

their loyalty and service these past two years. They continue to serve

Carnation residents well and have bright law enforcement careers with the

King County Sheriff’s Department.

Woody Edvalson has brought professionalism and competence to

the city staff these past twelve months. I was pleased to see him assume the

role of city manager and know the city will continue to be well served in the

coming years.

Lastly I wish to thank my fellow councilmember and former Mayor

pro tem Ron Chapin for his work these past four years. Ron and I worked

together during some very difficult times. Ron was the person behind

the scenes that I could always count on for support, counsel and prayers.

Thank you, Carnation, for the opportunity to have served you these

past four years.

David H. Hunter

Carnation Mayor 1998-1999