Gig Harbor - Council Position No. 3
Jim Franich
Brenda Lykins
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Elected Experience: First-time candidate
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Other Professional Experience: Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse in Neonatology/Pediatrics for over 30 years caring for critically ill infants and children. Founder of Southwest Washington Perinatal Education Consortium combining resources for maternal child nursing education for 17 hospitals in Southwest WA. Regional Instructor for the American Heart Association Neonatal Resuscitation Program. Wife of 33 years to Jim and mother of two.
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Education: Bachelor of Science, Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle; Master of Science, Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle Community Service: Longtime volunteer and supporter including Covid-19 vaccine clinics, Girl Scout troop leader, March of Dimes and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Statement: My husband Jim and I chose to make Gig Harbor home because we fell in love with the friendly, small-town feel. We appreciated the ability to walk miles of trails and sidewalks within our neighborhood and along the charming waterfront while enjoying convenient access to restaurants, shopping, and parks. As we emerge from the pandemic, we have the opportunity for City Council to work together on behalf or our citizens with compassion, respect, and integrity. It is critical we support our local businesses and waterfront parks so that our city can preserve its Maritime village character. We should ensure that growth is responsible and well planned with needed infrastructure. We can compassionately listen to what people support, such as The Village shopping center in North Gig Harbor, the exiting new sports complex, and access to the Harbor for paddlers, boaters, and fishermen. Gig Harbor deserves city leaders who are committed to building consensus and bringing people together so that things can get done. I would be honored to serve on the City Council and would serve with integrity and humility. I would appreciate your vote to keep Gig Harbor the place we all love to call home.
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