Candidates
Candidates
2021 general election
City of Newcastle
Council Position No. 7
I am a veteran and proud 15-year Newcastle resident. Last year, I helped lead the fight against new utility taxes. With your help, we decisively repealed them! I’m running because Newcastle needs a fiscally responsible council majority for long-term sustainability. I’ll focus on prioritizing spending for public safety and maintenance of critical infrastructure. Over three decades of leadership, engineering and project experience gives me the skills to do the job for you.
Newcastle must balance the budget. City expenditures must be less than revenue. I’ll require the city manager to present a balanced budget without new taxes. The tax and spend council majority increases our taxes to pay for unfunded capital projects and for consultant recommendations they ignore.
I’ll value your money and treat you with respect. I humbly ask for your vote. Endorsements: Present and past councilmembers Dave Mitchell, Tom Griffin, Tamra Kammin, Bill Erxleben, Gordon Bisset, John Drescher.
Jesse Tam
6947 COAL CREEK PARKWAY SE #223
NEWCASTLE, WA 98059
(425) 331-9695
As Newcastle resident for 20+ years, I’m inspired by our city’s beauty and quality of life. As Newcastle continues to grow, we’re faced with new challenges in providing public services and opportunities – to uplift our diverse community and invest in parks, infrastructure, and safety. I am committed to maintaining and building a better, stronger city – leading with accountability and inclusion to create an accessible, transparent, effective local government for all residents.
I’m uniquely prepared to bring my decades of proven experience as a financial business leader, along with my record of local volunteering and community engagement, to represent our values and make progress in setting priorities. I’m a problem-solver, who will listen to neighbors, collaborate with regional stakeholders and businesses, and advocate for the City where we all can succeed and feel welcome. Thank you for your vote.
Endorsements: Governor Gary Locke, IAFF 1604, other local leaders.
Contact Elections
Email: elections@kingcounty.gov
Phone: 206-296-VOTE (8683)
TTY: Relay 711
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