If you’re interested in learning who is vying to be Edmonds’ next mayor, make a point to drop by the Council Chambers (inside the Public Safety complex at 250 5th Ave. N.) at 6 p.m. Tuesday night, when the Edmonds City Council will interview all eight candidates. Or you can watch a videotape of the proceedings, which will be rebroadcast starting Wednesday at 7 a.m. , noon and 7 p.m. daily on Comcast Channel 21 or Verizon Channel 39.
The schedule includes:
6 p.m. Richard Marin
6:30 p.m. Todd M. Clayton Jr.
7 p.m. Ron Wambolt
7:30 p.m. Mike Cooper
8 p.m. Michael Pederson
8:30 p.m. Dick Van Hollebeke
9 p.m. Roger P. Hertrich
9:30 p.m. Frank Yamamoto
Should be very interesting to watch. Come see in person or watch on TV. Then tell your council members who you think and why.
Let’s make this a decision based upon who is most qualfied to lead the city at this time. No political ties, no backroom deals, no hidden agendas. The City is in need to some real professional leadership right now.
The Mayor is a two pronged job, you need to be the Face of Edmonds to the outside world, be able to achieve credibility when seeking financial help from larger government entities.
However, the Mayor is also the head of the entire Administration of the City and it’s services. You need to be a strong, yet fair leader who can inspire the best in perfomance from the City’s employees.
It is crucial that the applicants are thoroughly evaluated on these skill sets, not on any other basis. Listen closely, choose wisely. May the most qualified applicant win.