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Nate Firkins

(206) 795-8930 Nate.firkins@gmail.com

Elected Experience: No Information Submitted

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Joe Colombo

(253) 307-5835 joe@friendsofjoe.info www.joecolombo.info

Elected Experience: 2018 Precinct Committee Officer. It would be an honor to earn your vote for Puyallup City Council.

Other Professional Experience: IT Project Management & Facilitation; Former Counselor for the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Seattle.

Education: M.A., Psychology, Western American University; B.A., Western Washington University; Rogers High School; Ballou Junior High.

Community Service: Current City of Puyallup Design Review & Historic Preservation Board; Founder of Indivisible Puyallup; Founder of Families of Puyallup Public Schools Group; Professional Santa Claus with Northwest Santa; Multi-Year Volunteer Manager for Emerald City Comicon’s Artist Alley; Former Downtown Puyallup Kiwanis Member and Dessie Evans Puyallup Elementary School PTA Member.

Statement: As a longtime Puyallup resident, it’s important to me that our community be vibrant and welcoming. After college and working in Seattle, I came home to raise my daughter for Puyallup’s good schools and sense of community. Now I want to give back and make Puyallup even better.

I’ll bring my core values of integrity and transparency to city council. I’ll keep you informed, seek feedback, and walk my talk. My first proposal will be to establish an Equity & Ethics Commission with citizens appointed to help our city become accountable and accessible to all community members.

I’ll bring fiscal responsibility to budget sessions, using my skills as a credit counselor. My top priority to save costs will be to resolve the city’s impasse with homeless service providers. The solution is to facilitate moving them to appropriate service locations, and I’ll help bring stakeholders together to make that happen.

Safety is key. We need prevention programs to reduce crime. We need crosswalks on busy arterials, completed sidewalks in neighborhoods, and lighted trails to access our beautiful parks. Bottom line is I want Puyallup to become the best possible place for our children, seniors, and everyone, so we all succeed together.

Dennis King

(253) 337-4000 campaign@denniskingjr.com www.denniskingjr.com

Elected Experience: Puyallup Civil Service Commission.

Other Professional Experience: Dennis grew up in his family’s business, Skate Tiffany’s, which has been operating in Puyallup since 1969. Dennis and his wife Melinda purchased Skate Tiffany’s in 2007, creating jobs and investing in lifelong memories. Dennis is also a Real Estate Agent.

Education: Puyallup HS; Abeka; Pierce College; Rockwell-Institute

Community Service: Dennis King served as a Two-Term President of the Puyallup Kiwanis Club from 2017-2019 and served on the Puyallup Kiwanis Foundation Board. He has volunteered time in the Puyallup School District as a Teacher-Assistant and School-WatchDog. He and his family have given generously to numerous non-profits throughout the Puyallup-Community.

Statement: Dennis King is a Community Leader who has lived in Puyallup for over 35 years. He and his wife Melinda were married at Pioneer Park, and Puyallup is where they decided to raise their 2 children. Dennis understands what it takes to own a Small Business. Dennis has focused continually on giving back to the community that has supported the King Family here in Puyallup since 1969.

Dennis King would like to see our City Council continue to focus on Puyallup-Style Collaboration and Consensus-Building, not Seattle-Style politics. We must embrace our community that encourages safety and responsibility for all. As a Civil Service Commissioner, Dennis King fully supports our Police, Fire, & EMS Professionals. We must continue to preserve Puyallup’s traditions, values, and dedication to public service.

Dennis King understands the challenges that our city is facing. Citizens respect Dennis as a forward-thinking visionary and problem solver who produces results. “The future that I envision for our community and our youth is bright. We must continue to strengthen our community through unity, not the bureaucracies that could take hold of our city if we are not prudent. I can’t wait to serve you all! Let’s do something great Puyallup!”