Elected Experience: As a County Councilman, Jeff fought for transparency. He earned a reputation for being tough on special interests and bloated bureaucracies. As the Economic Development Manager for the City of Monroe, Jeff worked tirelessly to help job-creators get past hurdles that stood in the way of job creation.

Other Professional Experience: Two decades’ experience in real estate, land-use consulting and pollution control. Served as an officer in the US Army.

Education: Montana State University, B.S. Mechanical Engineering.

Community Service: Former School Board Director, Zion Lutheran School. Helped bring Little League ball fields to Snohomish and a youth race track to East Snohomish County.

Statement: I’m running because it is time for my opponent to retire. As a County Councilman, I was a whistleblower on government intimidation and illegal secret meetings. My opponent voted to keep his government emails secret. I’ll vote for transparency and accountability.

Fix traffic. Stop highway tolls. Invest in teachers. I disagree with plans for a $6 toll on US2. The state must improve traffic flow in Snohomish County, not spend our money for Seattle mass transit we’ll never use. Property taxes are too high; I’ll work to lower them. And I’ll invest education dollars in great teachers and better classrooms.