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October 19, 2013
The Arlington Times • The Marysville Globe
Arlington Council candidates talk issues, qualifications BY KIRK BOXLEITNER kboxleitner@marysvilleglobe.com
ARLINGTON — As the Nov. 5 deadline to turn in general election ballots approaches, the Arlington City Council candidates continue to try to get their messages out to the public. Position 1 incumbent: Steve Baker Baker listed his top three goals as continuing to streamline the city’s customer service, protecting the city’s businesses against overregulation and making sure the city’s citizens retain the safe hometown that they’ve grown to love. He also
touted his 12 years of experience in multiple aspects of how the city is run. “Being in the building trades for more than 40 years, as well as owning my own contracting business for 34 years, gives me great experience in understanding the projects that the city enters into,” Baker said. “I understand plans, codes and the processes of the building projects.” Baker has served on the City Council for 12 years, and was chosen by the Council to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for two years. He’s additionally served on the city’s safety, parks, planning, airport, utility, sign
code and West Arlington committees. “If re-elected, I would like to see our roads protected as well as fixed, the Graafstra farm turned into a park with grant money and volunteer help, and the river development planning continued,” Baker said. Position 1 challenger: Jesica Stickles “Most residents are comfortable with the current level of service the city provides, and they understand that a lack of revenues can change the ability to provide all these services,” Stickles said. “I believe that involving voters in deci-
sions to raise taxes is a must. Our residents want to have a voice, and many feel uncomfortable with the past Council decision to raise utility taxes.” For Stickles, getting elected to the City Council would be a continuation of the ways in which she’s already sought to serve her local community for years. “My family and I are heavily involved in city and community events,” Stickles said. “It’s important to be involved with your community if you want to represent them.” Stickles cited the current economic climate as ample reason for
the city to find ways of living within its means. “My business and leadership experience, along with my energy, will help me serve all of Arlington,” Stickles said. “The Council needs to be a wide variety of ages and diverse backgrounds to fully represent the whole city.” Position 2 incumbent: Chris Raezer “The people of Arlington are really passionate about our sense of community,” Raezer said. “Those who have lived here a long time are See ARLINGTON, PAGE 9
Marysville Council candidates share opinions, backgrounds BY KIRK BOXLEITNER kboxleitner@marysvilleglobe.com
MARYSVILLE — The Marysville City Council candidates are still seeking to communicate their platforms and personal qualifications with voters before the Nov. 5 general election deadline. Position 1 incumbent: Jeff Vaughan “I’m pleased with the progress we’ve made in creating new economic opportunities in Marysville, and with the huge strides we’ve made in
to increase the tax base back then. Before he even ran for City Council, though, he spent two years attending Council meetings, to better understand how its members addressed the challenges facing the city. “As a Council member, I have been true to my principles, and actively supported policies and initiatives that have successfully increased city revenues through economic development efforts, not by raising property taxes
improving our traffic infrastructure, establishing a more sound financial outlook for the city, and improving the safety and security of our neighborhoods,” Vaughan said. Vaughan’s interest in city government was first piqued by what he saw as the city’s over-reliance on property taxes at the time, which he blamed for Marysville’s label as a “bedroom community,” given its emphasis on building houses and subdivisions
on our citizens,” Vaughan said. “You can see the results of these efforts around our city with new shopping, dining and recreational opportunities.” Position 1 challenger: Eli Olson As daunting as Olson has found this campaign, he’s maintained the beliefs that motivated him to become a candidate in the first place. “When I was young, I believed in solving problems by any means necessary,”
Olson said. “It wasn’t until I was 20 years old, after I’d listened to my elders, that I realized that good intentions are not always compatible with the individual’s rights, and that what may seem like the answer to a problem may do more harm than good.” As such, Olson prizes as paramount his understanding of “the smallest minority,” the individual. “One who is, or hopes to be, in public office must at all times protect and uphold our
individual rights,” Olson said. “The only way to keep and secure a free and prosperous people, here in the city and throughout the nation, is by understanding this fundamental rule of our country.” Position 3 incumbent: Jeff Seibert As chair of the city’s finance committee, Seibert credited the city’s recent bond upgrade to the policies that he and his fellow City Council members See MARYSVILLE, PAGE 9
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