9/11/07, Impressions of Hank Myers council debut

UPDATE, 4/15/2024 - Council member Henry "Hank" Myers has been in office almost two years.  From my weekly Council viewing and reporting it's clear he's a dedicated and tireless representative.  It's sometimes difficult to discern his true position though it appears he leans to the right.  

As Council Chair of Parks and Human Resources he has attended several GreenRedmond tree-planting work parties.  He tenaciously supports the SE Industries lobby, RICE.  RICE lobbies for "hands off" on costly stormwater regulations.  They backed Hank during his run for Council.  Mr. Myers basks in his political atmosphere. He often addresses Council during meetings in a formal, speech-like manner, sometimes leading with a list of credentials. Myers is very smart with career experience in regulatory matters.  My nickname for Hank is "Wiser Myers."   He's a man of very good humor and would laugh at this moniker.  

I scanned the Council meeting last night on my DVD. The highlight was watching Hank Myers getting sworn into the City Council and watching him in action. He had his first night at the Council Study Session "Roundtable" and was awesome. Hank demonstrated confidence, leadership, transportation expertise, enthusiasm and commitment in his new role. My first impression of Mr. Myers is that he will be a valuable and welcome addition to Redmond government.

Conversation kicked off on The Overlake Urban Master Plan. This topic gave Mr. Myers an excellent opportunity to demonstrate his expertise in his career field of "transportation economics" & planning. He interacted very effectively with Tom Hinman and Susan Petipas of the Planning Commission AND staff. You could feel the new energy and buzz at the council table. Even Cole was especially relaxed and funny. I think Cole felt a burden of responsibility lift with the presence of Hank.

OPINION by Yoder, 9/11/2007 - Updated, 4/15/2024