Introductory statement from incumbent Northshore Fire Commissioner Kae Peterson

Kae Peterson for
Northshore Fire Commissioner

By Evan Smith

Incumbent Northshore Fire Commissioner Kae Peterson is running in the Nov. 5 general election against challenger Pat McSweeney.

McSweeney hasn’t responded to several e-mail inquiries. I plan to post a statement from McSweeney later in the campaign. Here is an introductory statement from Peterson.

Kae Peterson

My name is Kae Peterson and I am honored to have served two terms as fire commissioner representing the cities of Lake Forest Park and Kenmore. Under my leadership the district has maintained a balanced budget, strong reserves for emergencies and equipment replacement, and hired the current chief. I have helped to guide the funding and construction of a new fire station that serves the citizens of Kenmore and Lake Forest Park and serves as a regional training center.

Fire districts will likely undergo dramatic changes in the coming years as local fire districts explore regionalization. I continue to study these issues closely, always mindful of the best interest of our local communities.

I am a 25-year resident of Lake Forest Park, an active, strong community leader. Serving as past-president of the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce, the Shoreline Rotary Club, PTA’s and a member of Friends of Third Place. 

I am employed as vice president of development at EvergreenHealth, Kirkland, WA. I graduated from Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD and hold a Master’s Degree in educational leadership, Summa Cum Laude from Argosy University. I have two adult children.

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