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Candidates Issaquah City Council Position 1
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CHRIS REICHLEY
1. Introduce yourself. Chris: My name is Chris Reichley. Born and raised in Southern California, I’ve proudly called Issaquah home for the past 11 years. My wife, Amy, and I have been happily married for 23 years and are raising two wonderful daughters, Megan (21) and Madison (17), along with our beloved cats, Lola and Cheeto. Growing up in a small business family instilled in me a strong work ethic, integrity, and a deep commitment to community. Kelly: I’m Kelly Jiang, your newest City Councilmember here in Issaquah. Since moving to Issaquah 5 years ago, I’ve been engaged in a wide variety of community groups, including as President of the Issaquah Alps Trails Club (IATC), member of the Mayor’s Strategic Plan Taskforce in 2024, and Chair of the Leafline Trails Coalition. I was appointed to fill a vacancy on the City Council in February 2025, and I look forward to continuing to serve you. 2. What inspired you to run for Issaquah City Council, and what’s your top priority if elected? Chris: I’m running for City Council to help protect what makes Issaquah special while taking a proactive approach to the challenges ahead. After 11 years here, raising a family and volunteering in the community, I want to give back in a bigger way. My top priority is preserving our quality of life by focusing on public safety, smart infrastructure, and managing growth in a way that keeps Issaquah safe, livable, and connected. Kelly: Through my work with IATC, I’ve worked with and learned from the leaders who have shaped Issaquah to be what it is today, with vast open spaces like Grand Ridge Park conserved next to higher-density neighborhoods like the Issaquah Highlands. My top priority as your
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city councilmember would be to continue Issaquah’s leadership in balancing development with environmental conservation, ensuring our growth maintains our beloved open spaces while providing affordable housing for our community. 3. What leadership qualities do you bring that make you the right choice for this position? Chris: With over 20 years of leadership, management, and financial experience, I bring a steady and results-driven approach to serving Issaquah. I’ve served as Chair of the City’s Economic Vitality Commission for the past five years, serve on the Kiwanis Club board, and am Treasurer and Trustee for the Issaquah Highlands Council and Vice Chair of the City’s Strategic Plan Task Force. I am committed to listening carefully, collaborating openly, and working diligently to deliver thoughtful solutions that reflect our community’s values. Kelly: As your city councilmember, I bring a listening ear, strong work ethic, and creative problem-solving ability. I hear your concerns about affordability, traffic, and public safety. I’m committed to finding real solutions for Front Street and SR 900, and to ensuring our community remains a safe place to raise a family. And, I’ll ask tough questions to ensure that we can be proud of what we’ve done in 20, 50, and 100 years. 4. In your view, what’s the most important step the city should take to build resilience against emergencies and keep our community safe? Chris: The most important step Issaquah can take to build resilience is to proactively strengthen our infrastructure and emergency preparedness. This means investing in our first responders, upgrading communication systems, and empowering residents with the knowledge to stay prepared. I am proud to be endorsed by Local IAFF
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