ease come to Rhenda Strub's kickoff for her Olympia City Council campaign.

Rhenda is a recumbent cyclist, and a friend of alternative transportation.

Friday, April 13, 5 - 7 P.M. at the Capital Playhouse, 612 E. 4th Ave.

Rhenda is a friend of mine.  I have agreed to be her campaign Treasurer.   I think she will make a great city councilperson.

She is a member of the Thurston County Planning Commission, where she has been working hard to secure adoption of a rational zoning plan for the County, one that complies with the requirements of the Growth Management Act, as ruled on by the Growth Management Hearings Board.  She's a very creative thinker, darn smart, and really nice.  I think you'll like her.

Rhenda is running for the position being vacated by TJ Johnson.   While I will miss TJ, I think Rhenda is a wonderful person, and will make a significant contribution to our community.

Rhenda is an engineer, and has a consulting practice assisting municipalities in getting required permits, mostly for sewage treatment plants.  Since half of the city budget is in utilities, having someone with an insider's understanding of how utilities work will be a real benefit.  Her understanding of technical issues, and ability to see through weak technical arguments, will be a real addition to the Council.  We have not had a real scientist on the Council since maybe Pat Cole in the early 1990's. 

The other candidate for this position is Jeanne Marie Thomas, a longtime neighborhood association officer.   While I think Jeanne Marie is a fine person, I believe that Rhenda's understanding of people, process, issues, and governance will make her a stronger Councilmember. 

While this is a low-buck kickoff fundraiser, and even the tiniest contribution will be appreciated, you're also welcome if you just want to meet a candidate, and see if you like how she thinks.  I'm confident you will. 

I hope to see you on Friday the 13th.   Don't hesitate to call or email with any questions you may have.

-- Jim Lazar
Consulting Economist
Microdesign Northwest
1063 Capitol Way S. #202
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 786-1822
Email: jim @ jimlazar.com
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