Letter | Peterson has unmatched knowledge on city issues

Published 4:52 pm Tuesday, October 20, 2015

I am writing to encourage the citizens of Snoqualmie to re-elect Charles Peterson to Snoqualmie City Council. Charles has devoted his life to the service of this city and we are very fortunate that he is willing to continue.

I had the pleasure of serving on the council with Charles for nearly 10 years. He is an exemplary public official who is intelligent, honest, hard-working and truly devoted to all of the citizens of Snoqualmie. His knowledge of the city, its development, its politics and its history are unmatched on the city council or in the administration. He brings all of his knowledge and his research skills to bear on his decisions. He encourages deep and thoughtful discussions that make full council decisions better. With nearly half of the current council new in their positions, it is very important to retain Charles’ experience, dedication and historical knowledge to support the new members.

Charles is known all over the region as a very well respected public official. He is endorsed by five current Snoqualmie City Councilors, an incoming councilor, several former Snoqualmie City Councilors, the Mayor of North Bend and representatives of the North Bend City Council, numerous Snoqualmie city commission and board members, and many other community leaders and citizens. Charles is a man of integrity and an extremely valuable resource to this city and the region.

I urge you to join me in voting to re-elect Charles Peterson to the Snoqualmie City Council.

Maria Henriksen

Snoqualmie City Councilor 2003-13