The YMCA believes that strong communities can only be achieved when we invest in our youth, health and neighborhoods and that all children deserve the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential, regardless of income, race, or background.
In following government deliberations it’s clear that the North Bend City Council and in particular, incumbent David Cook, finance committee chair, recognizes the voice of the citizenry and its concerns in matters pertaining to growth.
Martin Volken is running for election to the North Bend City Council in a few weeks’ time. We have three very important issues facing our city, managing development, improving traffic flows and revitalizing our downtown area.
Over the last 12 years, I’ve become acquainted with Joe Larson as a neighbor, a colleague and a friend. I can say without hesitation that he is an extraordinary individual with a wide range of expertise and a refreshingly balanced approach to public service.
As private citizens with experience as your Snoqualmie City Council members, we are mindful of checks and balances inherent in our form of government and that we best serve our city and citizens when we set aside personal likes, dislikes and personal attachments, and make decisions based upon the greater good.
Joe Larson is passionate about Snoqualmie. He serves our city and Valley as a volunteer in several capacities. Now is the time to promote him to the position of Snoqualmie’s next city councilman.
I would like to endorse Judy Baker Bilanko for North Bend City Council position 7. Judy and I grew up together while riding our horses with the Snoqualmie Valley Riding Club in the 1950’s. Our parents were also involved with the riding club and its activities. Those times instilled in both of us the importance and value of working with others for the betterment of the community.
As a resident and business owner in Snoqualmie since 1999, I am very happy to endorse Joe Larson for Snoqualmie City Council. Joe has an outstanding spirit of community.
I hope voters will choose to re-elect Charles Peterson to Snoqualmie City Council. I have had the pleasure of working with Charles in a board position, and have great respect for his thoughtful, intelligent diligence, attention to detail, constructive ideas, and ability to make unbiased, pragmatic decisions. Charles’s dedication, fairness and integrity are well-known qualities that have exemplified his service to the city as council member, former mayor, and member of city boards and commissions.
As a home owner, father of two and local business owner, I believe Trevor Kostanich is the strongest candidate for North Bend City Council. He has extensive experience in community development and planning, literally from the ground up. He understands business patronage and the end-user consumer experience. He can balance development with rural flavor, and not turn our downtown into the next “Plateau” strip mall.
Ryan Roberts was appointed by an election of the Snoqualmie Valley Hospital Board of Commissioners, after a lengthy process of a large number of community interviews, which his opponent participated in.
I strongly endorse Judy Baker Bilanko for North Bend City Council position 7. Judy will bring a rare combination of skills to the position. Her career in banking and as a city public information officer provide direct knowledge of municipal government and finance.
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.