Candidate Profile: Robin Jones

What is your full, legal name? 

Robin Hayes Jones  

Where do you work and what is your job title? 

The Boeing Company, Project Manger 

When and Where Were You Born?   

1963, Denver CO

Where do you live now and how long have you lived there?   

City of Renton 15 years, currently own in Tiffany Park. - 

Spouse or domestic partner if any: 

Mary 

Children:

None   

Education (include graduation date(s), if any):   

B.A. in History - University of Idaho, 1986

M.A. in International Relations – Lancaster University, Great Britain, 1992

Military Service (include year(s) of discharge, if any):    

Army Active Duty 1986-1990 

Army Reserve Duty 1990 – Pres – Currently a Deputy Brigade Commander

Memberships and affiliations with clubs and other organizations:   

Certified Project Manager – PMP – Member Project Management Institute

Member American Legion

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: www.robinjonesforrentoncitycouncil.com

Email address: Rentoncouncil@hotmail.com

Phone number: 206 245 4010

Campaign manager: Cathy Joss

Campaign manager contact information: 206 245 4010

PREVIOUS ELECTED OFFICE(S):  

Elected:   NONE 

Other campaigns for public office:    

Democratic Candidate for Representative 11th District 2002

Candidate for City of Renton – 2003

THIS CAMPAIGN:  

What is the primary reason you are running for this office?       

I’m running for office because I have served in a number of leadership positions to date and I am ready to serve my community in a greater capacity. I believe that the challenges our community is facing are unprecedented, and will require some fundamental changes in the structure and services that our local government provides to the city residents. I believe that I am the right person for the City of Renton.at this time. 

I have a history of serving my local community, from my local home owners’ board, to serving on a city board or to serving my country in the military. I have served on the City of Renton’s Human Services Committee for 8 years and have been its chair for three years. Running for public office is a different type of service and I would welcome the challenge.

What will be your top three priorities if you get elected and why?       

1. Work to improve city revenue and provide city services during these tough economic times. The challenge will be striking the right balance so that we provide the right services within a realistic tax model. We need to determine what type of business environment we want to support within the city and focus our efforts and resources to best meet those needs.

2. Preserve a safe community and a safe city. One of the basic fundamental roles of government is to provide for the safety and security of our citizens. The city needs to continue to provide core services to the most critically needy within our community and ensure that the critical infrastructure of our city is maintained at acceptable levels.

3. Bring new objective leadership to the city council and improve the communication between the city council and the citizens of Renton. Many members of the community felt that they did not receive accurate information regarding the library decision. I will bring transparency to the city council decision making process and respect the citizens’ viewpoint.

What sets you apart from the other candidates and/or previous office holders?      

What sets me apart from other individuals running for this campaign is that I have a very strong foundation in terms of a stable work experience, over 20 years, as well as a strong, formal education. This foundation gives me an advantage in dealing with complex problems and issues and achieving consensus in negotiating with different organizations.  From my military background I understand the importance of maintaining an un-reproachable ethical framework, and personal integrity. I believe that elected officials need to set the ethical example, something I do not believe all the candidates embrace. Lastly, I have actually lived in the City of Renton for 15 years, unlike all my opponents, and I have learned a great deal about our community serving on the Human Services Committee since  2003 and participating in numerous community activities.  

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

$ 5,500.00 thru the Primary