Meet Jim Rackley, Incoming Bonney Lake City Councilmember

What is your full, legal name? James M. Rackley

Where do you work and what is your job title? Retired/Manufacturing Accountant, USG Corp.

When and Where Were You Born? Blue Ridge, Georgia 

Age: 64

Where do you live now and how long have you lived there? A home on 176th Ave. Ct. E. We moved here from 188th Ave E. here in Bonney Lake in 1997, and I lived on Loop St E in Bonney Lake since 1987. That makes 24 years total.

Spouse or domestic partner if any: Johnna L. Rackley

Children: Three sons, five grandchildren.

Education: Lakes High School 1966, University Of Puget Sound 1978

Military Service: USNR: 1965 to 1976, BT2. Two years active duy in 1967 – 1969 on Board the USS Marshall DD676

Memberships and affiliations with clubs and other organizations: Puyallup River Watershed Council

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:   jmrackley@aol.com

Phone number: 253-862-5326

Campaign manager: James Rackley

Campaign manager contact information:  Same

PREVIOUS ELECTED OFFICE(S):

Elected: Bonney Lake City Council, First elected in 1999, re-elected in 2003, and in 2007.

Other campaigns for public office: None

THIS CAMPAIGN:

What is the primary reason you are running for this office?  Continuation of several major and important projects still in the works that still need my support.

What will be your top three priorities if you get elected and why?

1.East Town Sewer extension. Necessary for the future economic health of the City.

2. Annexation of the area south of the City. Urban areas need to have City services.

3. Expansion of our Sewer treatment facilities. We still need more existing homes on sewer.

4. Opposition to the County’s Flood zone taxes. We chose to live outside a flood zone and shouldn’t have to pay to protect ourselves from flooding.

5. Pierce Transit service to the plateau. This is imparitive for those needing a way to go to work or get around without a vehicle.

What sets you apart from the other candidates and/or previous office holders? I have 12 years of experience and have the Association of Washing Cities Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership. I love doing this work and devote myself to doing the best that I can for our City.

How much money do you expect your campaign to spend on this election?  $0.00