State Representative, District -- 41, Position -- 1

Party: Republican

Date of birth: August 15, 1949

Residence: Mercer Island, WA

Education: MBA Finance, Seattle University; BA WSU; Diploma, Mercer Island High School

Political offices held: 1979-1996 - Mercer Island City Council
1983-1987 - Mayor of Mercer Island
1999-2001 - Director, Mercer Island School Board
2001-present - State Representative, 41st District Position 1

Public service and volunteer experience: Chair, Metro Transit Committee; King County Growth Management Policy Board; President, Suburban Cities of King County; Leader in regional and suburban cities planning and policy bodies; PTSA; aquatic club sports; BEGNF.

Endorsements: Presidents of the three school boards and cities in the district as well as former mayors and 39 current board and council members in the district as well as well as other leaders and neighbors through out the district. Rated Outstanding by the Municipal League.

A complete list is available on my web site, www.vote4fred.com.

Campaign theme: Enhancing the quality of life in our communities. I will continue focusing on improving our education system, both K-12 and higher education; improving our transportation system performance and investing in transportation; and improving the way state government provides services through improved management, budgeting and accountability.

Questions for candidates

What are the biggest differences between you and your opponent(s)? Experience and knowledge. I have thirty years of experience in the private sector and nearly twenty-five years experience as an elected official in all facets of local government.

What are your highest priorities for state government? If you had to close the projected $1 billion gap between state government revenues and expenses, how would you do it? To deliver the high quality and cost effective results from each functions of state government Because of the way we do budgeting in the legislature, we almost guarantee a large gap each biennium. In essence, we begin with what was previously budgeted, escalate it and then add new ideas. Until the executive introduced the Priorities of Government approach, we always looked at spending, never what the state bought. The Legislature has not yet accepted that approach. Moving away from budgeting and measuring spending to measuring results should be a top priority.

Do you support the initiative to raise the sales tax 1 penny to raise money for schools and higher education? Yes.

Are you happy with Washington's new primary? Are you supporting the initiative that would give Washington a "top 2" primary system that the parties oppose? No. I was a leader on the House floor in passing a primary which allowed voters to cross party lines. Because the governor vetoed that bill, I worked to get it on the ballot as I-872 this fall to restore Washington voter’s freedom of choice.

What do you think of the initiative to expand the use of slot machines to reduce taxes? I oppose the expansion of slot machines in the state.

Contact

2949-1 81ST PL SE
MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040
(206) 940-5958
fred@vote4fred.com

Campaign Web site:
www.vote4fred.com