Bart Preecs, chairman of the City of Edmonds community technology advisory committee, has announced his intention to run for City Council position 3.
He joins another challenger, Ron Wambolt, in a bid to unseat first-termer Jeff Wilson. Wilson said he plans to run again but as of July 25 had filed with neither the Public Disclosure Commission nor Snohomish County elections office. Hopefuls have until Friday, July 29 to file with the county.
Preecs, 58, said quality of life and economic development comprise his issues platform.
“I’m running for City Council to make sure Edmonds grows the right way: protecting our vibrant small business core, investing in parks and public safety, and preserving the character of our residential neighborhoods,” he said.
“I’ll work,” Preecs continued, “to get the city past the current stalemate over development, balancing the need for flexible development with appropriate protections to keep Edmonds pedestrian-friendly.”
A resident of Edmonds for four years, Preecs pushed last year for the formation of a technology advisory committee because cities nationwide are discovering the advantages of locally controlled, locally operated community broadband networks.
“Edmonds has an opportunity to leverage its quality of life with a top-quality communications system. That combination would benefit residents and businesses, bringing both lower costs for services and higher tax revenue for the city,” according to Preecs.
A graduate of the University of Washington’s former School of Communications Preecs has worked in marketing and communications for Internet and software companies in the Seattle area since 1996. He is the business development manager for Washburn Communication, a technology marketing company in Bellevue.
He plans to publish a blog/Web site during his campaign at www.Bart4Edmonds.com.
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