Introductory statements from the candidates for King County Council, District 1

By Evan Smith

Appointed incumbent District 1 Metropolitan King County Councilman Rod Dembowski faces challenges in the Aug. 6 primary election from candidates John Fray and Naomi Wilson.

The three are running for what the ballot calls a “short and full term,” meaning the last month of the term that former Councilman Bob Ferguson won in 2009 and the full term that starts in January.

The top two vote getters in the non-partisan primary advance to the November general election ballot

Here are introductory statements from the three candidates (in alphabetical order):

Rod Dembowski

Rod Dembowski

In February, I was honored to replace Bob Ferguson on the County Council. I am a lifelong King County resident with over twenty years of private and public sector experience, and am the proud son of a Korean War Veteran. My wife Lynna and I have two sons. Lynna’s parents are longtime Shoreline residents.

Since taking office I have worked to improve our transportation system, enhance oversight of taxpayer monies, and protect our environment. I support investments in health care, and treatment of mental illness and addiction to reduce crime and save taxpayer dollars.

I hope to earn your support.
Vote 4 Rod

John Fray

John Fray

King County Council is a nonpartisan position. It’s well that it is since political parties have shown themselves to be dysfunctional especially at the federal level.

For more information about my campaign please visit Elect John Fray

Naomi Wilson

Naomi Wilson

Naomi is a committed public health professional and a longtime advocate for low-income housing, healthy neighborhoods, and better transportation options. The daughter of a Vietnam veteran father and a Korean immigrant mother, she has made District 1 her home for 30 years. Let us put her experience to work for us.

Her priorities: increase transit funding and expand Metro bus service, protect the environment, improve essential social service programs, and dedicated funding for Health and Human Services.

Naomi would bring diversity, a local voice, and powerful healthcare background at a time when the county could use it the most.

Naomi Wilson Facebook page