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Rick Hansen
Residence: Puyallup
Contact: 253-848-5971
E-mail: rick@hansencomm.com
Website: www.rickhansen.info
Occupation: Property manager/consultant

Experience: Puyallup City Council 2009 to current and 1980-1988 Ex-officio Fire Commissioner Central Pierce Fire and Rescue 2009 to current. Member Pierce County Regional Council. Board member and former Chairman of the Korum YMCA 1999 to present. Member, Former Board Member and Chairman of Puyallup Main Street and Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce. Former Board member and Vice Chairman of the Tacoma Pierce County Economic Development board. Honorary Commander McChord Air Force Base 2007 to current

Education: Graduate of the University of Washington Business School 1965

What do you see as the three top issues facing Puyallup?
Public safety to include dealing with flooding. Traffic and parking problems. Maintaining and creating a healthy economy.

What measures would you support to keep your city living within its means?
Expand communication and open government accessibility to the public. Constant review and oversight of the budget. Support council committees and study sessions for items of public importance.

Why are you the best candidate for this office?
I have experience serving on many boards and commissions as well as on the Puyallup city council. I have over 30 years of business experience including starting and growing my own local businesses. I know what it means to make payroll and pay taxes and create jobs. I have the experience of building new buildings and rehabbing old buildings in the city. I put the citizens first when making decisions.

Personal Statement:
I have lived in Puyallup for 30 years. Karen my wife of 37 years and I have raised 4 children attending Puyallup schools. My purpose on the city council is to serve you, my neighbors and citizens of the city of Puyallup. I am available to listen to your concerns. I will listen to what you want and not tell you what you are going to get. I take that very seriously.

Christopher Taylor
Residence: Puyallup
Contact: 253-722-7091
E-mail: cbt011#comcast.net
Website: www.christaylorforcouncil.com
Occupation: retired

Experience: Bacon Bowl Association, 1980 - 1995, VP 2001 - present; Shop with a Cop 1995 - 2007;LEYC counselor 1990 - 2005;PHS Booster Club VP 1999 - 2002; Communities in Schools Tacoma 2007; 2009 in Puyallup; Big Brother 1985 - 1990.

Education: Stadium H.S. 1968 Tacoma Community College 1971 Central Washington State College 1973 Washington State Police Academy 1978

What do you see as the three top issues facing Puyallup?
1. Public Safety in our community 2. Economic growth and annexation 3. Parking and traffic issues to include infra-structure.

What measures would you support to keep your city living within its means?
1. Fiscal spending responsibility. Puyallup has done a good job overall, but we cannot be distracted. 2. Accountability of the City Manager and Council. 3. Equal representation for our neighborhoods and downtown. 4. Open and current communication with our citizens.

Why are you the best candidate for this office?
1. I will bring new energy to the council. 2. My 30 years as a Public Servant in Law Enforcement, 22 as a Detective, has prepared me with negotiating skills, integrity and honesty. 3. I come to you with no agenda, just the willingness to continue to serve the public

Personal Statement:
I am looking forward to serving the Puyallup community which I have lived for nearly 20 years. I will stay focused on moving Puyallup ahead in a positive direction. i will not be brought in on personal attacks, but conduct business in Puyallup's best interest.