The Redmond Reporter announced today Jim Robinson will be running for mayor. He files within 2-3 weeks.
Born and raised in Everett, Jim has lived in Redmond since 1983. A long-time city Council member, Jim has worked as a financial analyst at Boeing for years. A family man, he's well traveled and educated with an MBA at Seattle University, a Masters in International Management at the American Graduate School of International Studies, Phoenix and a BA in Political Science from Willamette University.
According to the Reporter, Jim's purpose in running is much to do about improving the quality of life in Redmond. That would include keeping Derby Days and Redmond Lights in the operating budget. Jim's very excited about the potential for our downtown. Jim has a wry sense of humor which goes a long way in meetings and his dealings with the public. His peers look to Jim for his intellect and good nature. Jim has a warm, amicable personality that would suit him during ceremonial presentations and public interaction. Jim works at Boeing out of a cubicle as a financial analyst. He has attributes for seeing the overlaying picture and analytical thinking, yet I have some reservations about his overall effectiveness in managing a staff of over 400.
www.robinsonformayor.com VIDEO
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Campaign Address: Jim Robinson for Mayor, 16625 Redmond Way Suite M PMB 333, Redmond, WA. 98052-4444
Email: jamesprobinson@earthlink.net, Website: http://www.robinsonformayor.com/
Phone: 425-941-8829
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ April 24, 2007
Press Release: Jim Robinson for Mayor of Redmond Campaign
Jim Robinson, candidate for Redmond mayor in this fall’s election, is issuing a challenge to his opponents, Holly Plackett and John Marchione, to join with him and mutually agree to forego the use of yard signs in their campaigns. Yard signs are a significant source of visual clutter and have a negative impact on our environment, both by the resources used and the litter remaining after the election season is over. In addition, the proliferation of the number of signs in recent elections, especially in the public rights of way, can create hazardous conditions for drivers. Mr. Robinson believes that preserving the natural environment in Redmond is very high on the citizens’ list of priorities and so has proposed this small but significant step toward achieving that outcome.
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MY COMMENTS: It is most unfortunate the "natural environment" of Perrigo Springs Woodlands could not be preserved. The city decision not to negotiate in earnest to preserve Perrigo Woods was myopic. I was hoping Jim, being the Council Chair of Parks, would take the lead to tap unallocated CIP (capital funds) to preserve this last remaining urban forest & priority habitat.
Wednesday June 27, 2007 - 10:54pm (PDT)
Born and raised in Everett, Jim has lived in Redmond since 1983. A long-time city Council member, Jim has worked as a financial analyst at Boeing for years. A family man, he's well traveled and educated with an MBA at Seattle University, a Masters in International Management at the American Graduate School of International Studies, Phoenix and a BA in Political Science from Willamette University.
According to the Reporter, Jim's purpose in running is much to do about improving the quality of life in Redmond. That would include keeping Derby Days and Redmond Lights in the operating budget. Jim's very excited about the potential for our downtown. Jim has a wry sense of humor which goes a long way in meetings and his dealings with the public. His peers look to Jim for his intellect and good nature. Jim has a warm, amicable personality that would suit him during ceremonial presentations and public interaction. Jim works at Boeing out of a cubicle as a financial analyst. He has attributes for seeing the overlaying picture and analytical thinking, yet I have some reservations about his overall effectiveness in managing a staff of over 400.
www.robinsonformayor.com VIDEO
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Campaign Address: Jim Robinson for Mayor, 16625 Redmond Way Suite M PMB 333, Redmond, WA. 98052-4444
Email: jamesprobinson@earthlink.net, Website: http://www.robinsonformayor.com/
Phone: 425-941-8829
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ April 24, 2007
Press Release: Jim Robinson for Mayor of Redmond Campaign
Jim Robinson, candidate for Redmond mayor in this fall’s election, is issuing a challenge to his opponents, Holly Plackett and John Marchione, to join with him and mutually agree to forego the use of yard signs in their campaigns. Yard signs are a significant source of visual clutter and have a negative impact on our environment, both by the resources used and the litter remaining after the election season is over. In addition, the proliferation of the number of signs in recent elections, especially in the public rights of way, can create hazardous conditions for drivers. Mr. Robinson believes that preserving the natural environment in Redmond is very high on the citizens’ list of priorities and so has proposed this small but significant step toward achieving that outcome.
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MY COMMENTS: It is most unfortunate the "natural environment" of Perrigo Springs Woodlands could not be preserved. The city decision not to negotiate in earnest to preserve Perrigo Woods was myopic. I was hoping Jim, being the Council Chair of Parks, would take the lead to tap unallocated CIP (capital funds) to preserve this last remaining urban forest & priority habitat.
Wednesday June 27, 2007 - 10:54pm (PDT)
