Meet Mark Hamilton, Incoming Bonney Lake City Councilmember

What is your full, legal name? Mark A. Hamilton

Where do you work and what is your job title? I’m a freelance Web Programmer and Professional Videographer.

Age: 57

Where Were You Born? Riverton Heights Hospital, Washington

Where do you live now and how long have you lived there? My wife and I have lived in Bonney Lake for 23 years. 

Spouse or domestic partner if any: June D. Hamilton

Children: None

Education (include graduation date(s), if any): AAT Diploma, Clover Park Technical College, Media Design and Production. Graduated from Sumner High School in 1972. 

Military Service (include year(s) of discharge, if any): None

Memberships and affiliations with clubs and other organizations: Greater Bonney Lake Historical Society

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: markhamilton2009@gmail.com

Phone number: 253-863-6275

Campaign manager: None

Campaign manager contact information: None

PREVIOUS ELECTED OFFICE(S):

Elected: Elected to the Bonney Lake City Council in 2004, Chairperson of the Public Safety Committee, WWTF Joint Advisory Committee and Pierce County Regional Council.

Other campaigns for public office: I ran for the Pierce County Port Commission in 1999.

THIS CAMPAIGN:

What is the primary reason you are running for this office? Public safety is my top spending priority in these tough economic times, however I'm really hoping to finally break ground on the Fennel Creek Trail and build the trail to Victor Falls. I support the Midtown Park and a Community Center/YMCA for our young people because there is not enough support for teenager on the plateau. And Bonney Lake needs to develop a Museum to preserve its history. 

What will be your top three priorities if you get elected and why?
1) Holding City cost down during these tough economic times.
2) Work to find efficiency in the City and free up funding for Police, Parks and Economic Development.
3) Protect citizen's quality of life and to grow the City responsibly.

What sets you apart from the other candidates and/or previous office holders? I believe I can work with anyone no matter what their temperament. I also respect anyone who is willing to give up their time to run and serve in public office.

How much money do you expect your campaign to spend on this election? $48.00

Official endorsements: None