2019 Candidate Contributions

Hank Myers

"Campaign Funds For Community," Hank Myers  Redmond Reporter, 11/14/2019

"Thanks to all the Redmond voters that made this election energetic and the best reflection of public values in 12 years. I sent the following message to all 10 candidates for city offices and hope they will join me.

As we close down our campaign accounts, perhaps you have some money left over. There are several things you can do with the money. I am hoping you will join me by donating any money left to nonprofit operations that benefit Redmond and its residents.

My first give is to the Green Redmond program. One-gallon Douglas fir and Sitka spruce trees cost the city $3.50 each. I am hoping to donate $350 to plant 100 trees. If all 10 candidates do that, we can reforest a couple of acres at least.

My second choice is The Sophia Way women’s shelter. They have had a rocky time recently with organization and management. Additional money should help stabilize them and help them hire a permanent executive director.

Third on my list is the Landing, the young adult shelter operated by Friends of Youth at the Together Center in Redmond.

If I have any money left over, it will go to Union Gospel Mission, which is ramping up its Eastside efforts. You may know Jason Dick, a Redmond resident who is their development director. By next Tuesday, I should know how much I have left, and will again encourage candidates to put any leftover funds into community good."

Hank Myers

Redmond city council candidate

Candidate Contributions:

Hank B. Myers $19,575.00   Varisha M. Khan $38,175.98

David M. Carson $9,730.00   Carlos S. Jimenez $4,595.00

Vanessa E. Kritzer $30,804.51   Eugene Zakharaeyev $1,839.95

Jessica G. Forsythe $13,530.98  Dayle "Hank" Margeson $16,460.58

Angela E. Birney $105,636.00   Steven J. Fields $22,524.40

Reported by Bob Yoder

12/6/19

 PDC

Eastside Mayoral Candidate Forum - Angela Birney

The Eastside Mayoral Forum was held in the North Bellevue Community Center on July 18th.  The audience was mostly Indian, North Asian, Chinese, and Japanese.  This is candidate Angela Birney's closing  statement. (1 minute)

-- Bob Yoder

Eastside Mayoral Candidate Forum - Steve Fields

The Eastside Mayoral Forum was held in the North Bellevue Community Center on July 18th.  The audience was mostly Indian, North Asian, Chinese, and Japanese.  This is Steve Fields' closing statement. (1.5 minutes)

-- Bob Yoder

Primary Candidate's Explanatory Statements, On August 6th Ballot

City of Redmond, Mayor

• Angela Birney
• Andrew Koeppen
• Steve Fields

City of Redmond, Council Position 7

• Shad Ansari
• David Carson
• Carlos Jimenez
• Osama Hamdan

Lake Washington School District 414, Director District 5

• Siri Bliesner
• John Towers
• Susan Wilkins

Redmond Reporter: What Does Redmond Mean to you?

"What does Redmond mean to you?" Redmond Reporter, excerpts, 7/11

Angela Birney

Birney:  Redmond is home to an innovative spirit, diverse communities, and shared values that bring us together. I’m proud to have called Redmond my home for over 20 years. From volunteering at Norman Rockwell to watching my daughters play soccer at every field in the area — I love this city. With your support, I’ll lead Redmond into our next chapter as a collaborative city where people, communities, neighborhoods and businesses work together to create a place where all are welcome, and all thrive. As mayor, I will work every day to create a connected Redmond.

Steve Fields

Fields: Since first arriving in Redmond in 1978, I have lived life to its fullest potential and helped bring those same opportunities to Redmond. It is the hometown where I enjoyed coaching basketball, baseball and soccer. It is the place surrounded by natural beauty that inspires an innovative and creative community to do more and believe in new possibilities. But mostly Redmond to me is about living near people who care and who work really hard together to make sure we’re doing the right things for our community.


Koeppen: Redmond is at a crossroads, facing a multitude of issues from traffic congestion, increasing crime, small businesses leaving, and affordable housing. I’ll use my leadership skills to build a community where people can civilly discuss issues, problems and solutions.

-- Redmond Reporter Excerpts, July 11

Box, "Lego" Buildings Are Crowding Our Streetscape

6-story "Lego" buildings are crowding the streets-scape and blocking views to the green ridges. This is progress which I readily accept.  The photo looks south on 166th, at the bottom of Education Hill.  The Hilton Garden Inn on the left is under construction.  Across the street is the 6-story "The Triangle" rental building.

Developers are building "box-like" buildings to cut their costs.  Council candidate Hank Myers recently said buildings need to be cost effective to encourage affordable housing.  In the same breath he doesn't like the aesthetics of  these Lego buildings.

-- Bob Yoder
    Photo; Yoder
    5/1/2019

Council Position #7 Election Guide

COUNCIL POSITION 7 SUMMARY
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David Carson, incumbent (12 years) https://carson4redmond.com/

Osama Hamdan:    https://osamaforredmond.com/

Carlos Jimenez:  https://electcarlosjimenez.com

Shad Ansara:  https://shadforredmond.godaddysites.com/

l-r Carlos Jimenez, Shad Ansara, Osama Hamdan, David Carson

Primary: Mayoral Voter Election Guide

    Mayoral Election Guide

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Angela Birney's website:  https://electangelabirney.com
Steve Fields' website:   stevefieldsformayor.com

Andrew Koeppen's website: www.redmondischanging.info

Angela's Facebook site:  https://www.facebook.com/ElectAngelaBirney/
Steve's Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/stevefieldsredmond/

  Andrew's Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/andrewkoeppenformayor/

 If you have any questions about campaign signs or the Election e-mail info@redmond.gov 

- Bob Yoder