Dear Friends and Neighbors,

It is my pleasure to announce my candidacy for Woodinville City Council Position 7 for this Novemenber 3, 2009 Election.

As a former Deputy District Attorney and with over 30 years in private law practice, I will bring the required education, integrity, and experience to our City Council. I chose to retire in Woodinville because of the friendly people, the endless recreational opportunities, the fresh air and tall trees.

I am an active advocate for securing a better quality of life for those of us who chose to live in this great city of Woodinville. I have served as the vice-chair for the City of Woodinville’s Parks and Recreation Commission and continue as a Commissioner today. I am also the Vice President of the Concerned Neighbors of Wellington.

My vision for Woodinville includes a village atmosphere with a more vibrant downtown, with more varied restaurants, small businesses, shopping, and family-oriented activities. We need to preserve the character of our neighborhoods and the quality of life we all enjoy. Woodinville, however, will be facing serious growth pressures and a greatly limited budget to deal with its needs.

What are the important issues facing Woodinville’s citizens?

• Connectivity to Downtown including safe pedestrian and bicycle access.
• Traffic improvements to reduce congestion city-wide.
• Preserving Woodinville’s Rural Character including the protection of our remaining wildlife habitat and our woodland character.
• Supporting our Business Community. A successful business community is vital to the welfare of our city.
• Controlled Growth because this impacts our future quality of life.
• Fiscal Responsibility. The City must live within its means.

With my education and professional background I am the most qualified candidate for the job. If you share my vision for a better Woodinville please vote for me.

Respectfully,
Bernie Talmas