“What makes Redmond great is the
way we combine the innovative spirit of business with a sense of community and
caring,” said Myers. “To have leaders in business and local non-profits
supporting my reelection means a great deal and it reflects my efforts to keep
the tax burden on families and businesses down while lifting up those who are
in need.
In addition to serving on the
Redmond City Council, he also represents the city’s salmon recovery efforts on
the local watershed council and served on several transportation advisory
groups.
“Working with business and
non-profits demonstrates that in many ways they both need the same thing – the
freedom and encouragement to solve the problems in the way that works for those
they serve. That is the spirit I bring to the council – the recognition that
solutions come from the community to City Hall if we listen,” said Myers.
Myers used his successful business
background to improve the finances of Eastside Friends of Seniors as Director
and help guide Redmond’s Together Center into more direct client services,
despite the challenges of the economic downturn.
“I met Hank Myers as part of a
Leadership Eastside project I organized to refurbish a Friends of Youth facility
for homeless teens,” said Stu Linscott. “Hank worked ceaselessly until the
project was complete. His dedication to getting the best results sets him
apart."
Hank also
earned the respect of regional leaders for his work to make Redmond a great
place to live.
“I have
known Hank Myers for many years in my work at Metro Transit and my association
with the Together Center in Redmond,” says Barb de Michele. “He helped create
high speed transit service between Redmond and Seattle. Hank is an advocate
with amazing energy who listens and supports the community.”
Hank and his wife Christine have
lived in Redmond for nearly 40 years, where they raised two children.
