Dana Ralph for Kent City Council-Position 7

Kent is a city to be proud of and I want to help build on that history to ensure a positive foundation for the future.  The heart of my candidacy is summed up in the slogan,  “Putting Kent First” – so my campaign will focus on the following:

*Building a sense of family and community safety by continuing to support our nationally accredited police and fire departments and awarding winning parks programs

*Promoting economic development by supporting the business community’s efforts to bring employment opportunities to Kent

*Focusing on providing core infrastructure services—streets, sidewalks, and public transportation—through improved maintenance and prioritized development

The combined experiences of being a business owner and an active community volunteer uniquely qualify me for being an effective Kent City Councilmember.  As a small business owner I understand the importance of fiscal responsibility. Volunteer work has shown me that the combined efforts of a variety of groups working with city government result in the completion of projects that enhance our community.   Finally, as a wife and mother I am aware of the challenges facing families as they cope with the current economic environment that has had a major impact on all our lives.

Community involvement that has prepared me to serve as a policy maker include the following:

*Land Use and Planning Board:  member since 2004; currently serving as Chair

*Transportation Master Plan team member

*Kent Arts Commission:  member since 2005; currently serving as Chair

*Lake Youngs Elementary and Kentridge High School’s PTA

*Kent Kiwanis member

*Kent Chamber of Commerce member

Special Endorsments

Your support in November is appreciated!

If you have any questions regarding my campaign, please feel free to contact me at:

Phone - (253)332-0760

e-mail -  dana@danaforcouncil.com

address - PO Box 6042

Kent, WA  98064-6042