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Toby Nixon
Kirkland City Council
Position 4 |
Welcome! Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I appreciate very much the opportunity you've given me to
serve as a member of the Kirkland City Council!To build the Kirkland we
want for tomorrow, we need a city government that is fiscally responsible,
encouraging to local businesses, and open and accountable to our citizens. I'm
using my experience, knowledge, and skills, honed as your representative in the
state legislature and as a fire commissioner, to build Kirkland’s tomorrow.
I want Kirkland to be an example of openness and
accountability to cities throughout Washington, and go
beyond the minimal basic requirements of state law on government
transparency and ethics. We now have in place a Code of Ethics that is
among the strongest in Washington. We need to update our policies and practices
on public records disclosure, making information available to you simply and
proactively online, to ensure that you have access to
the information you need quickly and cost-effectively. You have a right to know
what your city officials are doing, and to expect them to serve in the
public interest and not for personal or political gain. You have a right
to participate in establishing the future policies of our city and to clear and
fair notice when changes are proposed. I'm working to ensure that Kirkland does
an even better job being open, transparent, and accountable to you.
We need jobs and businesses in Kirkland to grow if we expect the best
services for our neighborhoods and families. Our business and zoning
regulations and tax policies must accommodate innovation and growth,
while protecting the unique character of Kirkland and our neighborhoods.
We can’t drive away vital investment and family-wage jobs for our
families by micro-managing businesses from the city council chamber.
As co-chair of Citizens for One Kirkland, the committee that supported
annexation of Kingsgate, North Juanita, and Finn Hill into Kirkland, I
worked hard to bring our city together and make it One. I’ve worked
toward this goal for more than a decade. I’m committed to bringing
all parts of our city together, building a sustainable budget, and
providing the essential services that the citizens and businesses in
Kirkland deserve and expect.
If you ever have a question for me, don't hesitate
to contact me when it's convenient for you. Just give me a call at
206-790-6377 or email me at toby@tobynixon.com
(or tnixon@kirklandwa.gov if
it's official city business). I look forward to hearing from you!
Best regards,
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