Meet Ed Egan, Fire Commissioner Candidate

What is your full, legal name? Edward "Ed" M. Egan

Where do you work and what is your job title? Retired from Weyerhaeuser - 33 years. Fire Commissioner, 2002-Present

Age: 68

Where Were You Born? Waukesha, Wisc.

Where do you live now and  how long have you lived there? 3311-92nd. Ave. Ct. E. Edgewood, Wa. 98371, 35 years

Spouse or domestic partner if any: Barbara C. Egan, Retired Puyallup Kindergarten teacher.

Children: Mike, Brian, Chris, Jenny. Six grandchildren

Education: Bachelor's and Master's degrees, Univ. of Wisconsin, 1965, 1966

Military Service: None

Memberships and affiliations with clubs and other organizations: President- Tacoma Seafarer's Center, WA. State Safety Bd., Edgewood-Milton Kiwanis, Tacoma Propeller Club,
Mt. View Lutheran Church, Edgewood Food Bank.

Have you or a business you owned (or had principal interest in) ever filed bankruptcy? No

As an adult, have you been convicted or charged with a crime other than a minor traffic violation? No

CAMPAIGN INFORMATION:

Web site: none

Email address: barbandedegan@comcast.net

Phone number:(253) 845-6770

Campaign manager: Ed Egan

Campaign manager contact information: E-Mail, and phone

PREVIOUS ELECTED OFFICE(S):

Elected: Mt. View-Edgewood Water Co. 1993-1999

Other campaigns for public office: Fire Comm. 2002, 2005

THIS CAMPAIGN:

What is the primary reason you are running for this office? Service to our communities and dedication to East Pierce Fire and Rescue

What will be your top three priorities if you get elected and why? As one of our current fire commissioners, my top three priorities are:

1. To continue to provide a Safe and Healthful Environment to all our citizens,

2. To balance our budget,

3. To provide our firemen and women with quality training, equipment, and necessary services to keep our communities safe.

What sets you apart from the other candidates and/or previous office holders? Safety Manager and Director at Weyerhaeuser for 14 years. Numerous other training in Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, and Hazard Control. My commitment to our communities is Paramount to my love and caring for all our Professional men and women at EPFR Service

How much money do you expect your campaign to spend on this election? $340, 100 signs at $3.40 each.

Official endorsements: None