Steilacoom - Council Position No. 3
Sumner - Mayor
Roger A. Neal
Kathy Hayden
(125) 369-1612 nealroger3@gmail.com
(253) 318-5232 kathyhaydenformayor@gmail.com www.facebook.com/votekathyhayden
Elected Experience: Steilacoom Council Member 2018 to present, earned Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership. Fire Commissioner PCFD#3 - 91/2 years.
Elected Experience: 6 years Sumner Planning Commission; 8 years Sumner City Council, 5 years as Deputy Mayor; 7 years East Pierce Fire Commission
Other Professional Experience: Program and Risk Manager retired from Association of Washington Cities; managing a property and liability insurance program for over 100 Washington governmental agencies. Nationally recognized speaker on Municipal Governance, Elected Officials Roles and Responsibilities, and Public Entity Risk Management
Other Professional Experience: 42 years Doug and Kathy’s Barbershop
Education: Bachelor’s Degree - Pacific University Community Service: Member Steilacoom Kiwanis Club, SHMA, Friends of Steilacoom Library, Steilacoom Farmer’s Market Ambassador, Steilacoom Senior Meals volunteer, Cormorant Passage HOA board member, AARP Smart Driver Instructor, Executive Board Member Pacific Harbors Council Boy Scouts of America. Statement: Roger Neal is an experienced leader with over 25 years of experience serving municipalities. Council members are responsible for listening to the citizens and setting the future direction for Steilacoom. Roger’s unique background as a fire chief, elected official and public entity administrator gives him the skills to listen and work collaboratively which are needed as we set the course for the future. Roger represents Steilacoom on the Pierce County Regional Council, which has resulted in over one million dollars in grants to maintain and improve our roads.
Education: Puyallup High School; Mohler Barber College Community Service: East Pierce Fire Citizen Advisory Board; Sumner Bonney Lake School District Technical Education Board; Sumner Rotary; Sumner Historical Society; Founder of Sumner Bonney Lake School District Youth Leadership Clubs, Interact and EarlyAct; 2017 Rotarian of Distinction; 2018 Puyallup Sumner Chamber Volunteer of the Year; Sumner Community Task Force Statement: I love Sumner, Washington. As a 47-year resident, I have raised my family here, watching two generations graduate from Sumner Bonney Lake School District. I have been a barber in town for 42 years, served the City of Sumner in different capacities for 14 years, and volunteered for countless boards, commissions and events. As a Council Member, I have been a team player, a good listener, and responsive to residents’ concerns. I am ready to do the hard work it takes to preserve historic downtown, make our neighborhoods safe and walkable and keep our unique small-town character, while accommodating mandated growth. Partnerships with other government agencies and local organizations are critical for success. I will nurture those partnerships and do my best to keep services affordable. Vote Kathy Hayden for Mayor, so I can continue working for you!
Steilacoom faces many challenges including changing demographics, a small commercial tax base, affordable housing for seniors and young families, and an aging town workforce. Roger has worked closely with Mayors, Councilmembers and city staff across the state to solve difficult problems. He will use his experience to ensure a positive future for Steilacoom. The sense of community, and citizen volunteerism, are what makes Steilacoom a great town to live, raise families, or retire. Roger demonstrates his commitment to Steilacoom by volunteering for a variety of community organizations. Through challenging and good times, let’s work together for a strong, vibrant Steilacoom. Please vote for Roger Neal
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