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City of Kennewick | Council Position 4 At Large
Ken Short (509) 870-8515 hello@kenshort.org PO BOX 6580 KENNEWICK, WA 99336
Elected Experience: None Other Professional Experience: Contracts, Hanford (current); Legislative Assistant, Washington State Senate; Account Manager, Sermo Digital Education: Columbia Basin College (Associate of Arts), Washington State University (Bachelor’s Degree), Seattle University (MBA, Finance) Community Service: Kennewick Planning Commission, Junior Achievement
4-year term
Statement: Kennewick needs new, bold leadership. As your councilmember, Ken Short won’t just warm a seat, he’ll get to work solving our challenges. Ken knows innovative planning, small government, and low taxes will grow our economy and create a thriving community. He’ll use his background in finance to secure a balanced budget, increase government transparency and accessibility, and ensure our first responders have the resources they need to keep us safe. As a Planning Commissioner, Ken has been working hard to create sustainable growth and champion responsible development. He is committed to maintaining the culture and character that makes Kennewick a great place to live. Ken will keep taxes low and eliminate red tape to help small businesses grow and create jobs. He will advocate for greater investments in our parks, waterfronts, and revitalizing Downtown to improve our quality of life while helping to attract and retain a talented workforce. “As a former Legislative Assistant in Olympia, I have seen first-hand what happens when politicians let reckless partisanship get in the way of solutions. I’m ready to roll up my sleeves to find commonsense solutions and get results for you.” – Ken Short
City of Kennewick | Council Position 4 At Large
Bryan Meehan-Verhei (509) 851-3900 bverhei@hotmail.com 8631 W KLAMATH AVE KENNEWICK, WA 99336 Elected Experience: Board member of Blue Mountain Heart To Heart. Actively focusing on finding additional housing solutions for clients. Other Professional Experience: Bryan has worked as a retail worker, in management, as a registrar in the healthcare system and owns a successful real estate business. Education: Bachelor’s Degree In Government with a Minor in Business Management from Eastern Washington University in Cheney Washington. Community Service: Bryan has participated in numerous workdays in the community. These workdays included painting the homes of Kennewick residents, working for organizations to help reclaim their yard space, and participating in the organization and execution of multiple food and supply drives.
4-year term
Statement: Bryan Meehan-Verhei is running for city council to bring his people first approach to local government and believes care for our residents should come first. Bryan prioritizes affordable housing with common sense zoning for multifamily housing, allowances for small or “tiny” home communities, as well as a strategic growth plan that will identify and address future growth needs. Mr. MeehanVerhei also supports promoting community access that will ensure that all Kennewick residents can access local services and businesses by committing to increased and improved infrastructure, including improving public transportation and pedestrian travel options. Bryan is committed to working with local health and safety officials to achieve a safer, healthier Kennewick by supporting harm reduction strategies. In addition to a housing first approach that addresses the growing homelessness in our region, Bryan supports programs that would give local law enforcement access to alternatives other than jailing when appropriate. Mr. Meehan-Verhei is a clear choice for common sense leadership that puts the needs of the community first.
