John Stilin announced his campaign for Redmond City Council, Position 6 on March 16. The seat will be vacated when Council President Nancy McCormick retires later this year.
“Local government has the biggest impact on our daily lives,” said Stilin. “I want to work with the citizens of Redmond to ensure that we are making the best decisions when addressing the needs of our community for today and the future. Change is inevitable. However, we need to preserve the uniqueness of Redmond while managing change. I want to make sure that Redmond is a safe, culturally rich, and economically vibrant city that we can proudly call ‘home’. I envision a Redmond where its citizens are actively involved in the community and its governance, and where a tradition of pride in our city makes Redmond a great place to live,” said Stilin.
Stilin has served on the Redmond Arts Commission since 2006, and is currently the Chair. John also serves as Co-Chair of the Viewpoint Citizens Advisory Committee that is formulating neighborhood planning recommendations for inclusion in Redmond’s Comprehensive Plan."
OPINION: Mr. Stilin is a strong and powerful advocate for the arts. He is a leader in empowering the Arts Commission to leverage the Arts towards the economic revitalization of our growing Downtown. Another goal is to develop youth awareness and skills in the Arts which could bring more Art into the neighborhoods. Mayor Marchione and Mr. Stilin appear to have a close working relationship.
John read the following Mission Statement at a 2006 Arts Commission meeting: "diverse arts opportunities are a principle reason why citizens love living here, why artists are attracted to live and work here, and why tourists visit Redmond."
-- Bob Yoder
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