Lake Forest Park City Council candidate Mark Phillips faces opponent Edgar Escandar for the position that Councilman Don Fiene now holds.
Phillips has sent the introductory statement below: (Escandar has not responded to several e-mail requests and one telephone request.)
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| Mark Phillips, candidate for Lake Forest Park City Council |
Mark Phillips
I have lived in Lake Forest Park since 1991. I have appreciated the city’s generally progressive government – anticipating and planning for the future, preserving our natural environment, and supporting our sense of community and neighborhoods. As a councilmember, I would continue that tradition.
Like many residents, I have found ways to engage in civic affairs. Through the Environmental Quality Commission, the Planning Commission, and the Urban Forest Task Force, I have worked with other residents and the City Council to shape policies and regulations. Perhaps dearest to me, is my long association with Streamkeepers, monitoring the water quality of our streams and promoting stream stewardship.
In all those experiences, I have come to know many dedicated, talented people. It is clear that we can care deeply about our city and yet have different opinions about the kinds of services we want and how we should pay for them.
I believe an elected official’s job is to genuinely understand divergent views, and act responsibly on behalf of the whole city. I would like to see future discussions include ways to promote appropriate commercial activities, additional housing options, and enhanced opportunities for safe walking and biking.
Email: mark@mark4lfp.com
Website: mark4lfpcouncil.org
Corrected 09-07-2013 10:44pm
Got to see Edgar Escandar at the candidate forum last night, and I thought he was fantastic.
ReplyDeleteIt seems that Mark Phillips is a good and reasonable guy, and he'd probably represent us well. But as Edgar pointed out, if we want to move forward and evolve our LFP government, we need to put new people in who aren't tied to the old guard of Dwight Thompson, Sandy Koppenol, Don Fiene, George Piano and their minions.
Here's more on why I was sold on Edgar...
http://jonfriesch.com/2013/10/02/edgar-escandar-for-lake-forest-park-council/
Jon