Meet Jon Swanson, Candidate for Sumner City Council

What is your full, legal name? Jon B. Swanson

Age: 73

Where do you work and what is your job title? Owner/Operator of Valley Vending of Sumner

Where Were You Born? Renton, WA.

Where do you live now and  how long have you lived there? Sumner, WA for eight years

Spouse or domestic partner if any: wife, Joanne

Children: Seven

Education: University of Washington: Business/Accounting; Wayne State University: Automotive Management

Military Service (include year(s) of discharge, if any): US Army Reserve for six years, discharged 1963

Memberships and affiliations with clubs and other organizations: Sumner Rotary Club (Past board member) current member of seven years; Sumner Downtown Association

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:

Email address:jonbswanson@comcast.net

Phone number: 253-230-7796

Campaign manager:myself

PREVIOUS ELECTED OFFICE(S):

Elected:  None

Other campaigns for public office: Sumner City Council

THIS CAMPAIGN:

What is the primary reason you are running for this office? To do my part in helping to keep Sumner the desirable place to work and live that it is. I believe my past management experience and my five years on the planning commission makes this a logical choice.

What will be your top three priorities if you get elected and why? Economic development of our retail climate, Orton Junction annexation and completion of the YMCA, Parking issues

What sets you apart from the other candidates and/or previous office holders? I am currently serving on the council and have served for five years on the Sumner Planning Commission with four as chair. My business experience and broad community involvement set me apart -- I am open to other opinions and have absolutely no agenda.

How much money do you expect your campaign to spend on this election? $2500.00

Official endorsements: None