For 30 years, King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer has ably represented elements of South King County. He exhibits up and works intently with constituents and leaders all through District 7, which incorporates Federal Manner, Auburn and Algona in addition to the Pacific space.
The previous state senator brings a regional method to his service, chairing the Regional Coverage Committee, which engages leaders from all the county’s 39 cities to handle widespread points, akin to crime, homelessness and job creation. He’s notably pleased with working to create different job alternatives for younger folks, together with his collaboration with Federal Manner College District Superintendent Dani Pfeiffer and former state Rep. Jesse Johnson, for Federal Manner Excessive College’s pre-apprenticeship program.
Whereas his two challengers for the nonpartisan place reward von Reichbauer for his service, neither voiced particular criticism. Nonetheless, each counsel District 7 is due for change.
Pahaliyah Brown of Auburn additionally has labored for the county for 30 years, most just lately as a venture supervisor for the county’s Division of Pure Sources and Parks. He describes himself as a neighborhood organizer in Auburn and has coached youth sports activities. His issues middle on trash and graffiti, and he would work for financial revitalization, higher transportation and cleaner neighborhoods. He doesn’t current a selected plan to realize these.
Maya Vengadasalam of Covington, an schooling management advisor, is a former member of the Kent College Board and the Washington State Constitution Fee. Her focus could be on fiscal duty whereas engaged on points round affordability and financial alternative.
Each challengers are well-intentioned however don’t make the case for change.
Voters ought to reelect Pete von Reichbauer to characterize District 7.
