Candidate Profile: Ed Prince

What is your full, legal name?  

Edward O'Neil Prince Jr.

Where do you work and what is your job title?  

Seattle Neighborhood Group, East Precinct Program Coordinator 

When and Where Were You Born?  

11/29/1974, Seattle Washington 

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

My wife and I moved to Renton six years ago and we have resided in the Cascade Neighborhood ever since.

Spouse or domestic partner if any:  

I met my wife, Meegan, at Washington State University in 1997, and we were married in 2006.

Children:

We have one toddler son, Alexander.    

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

Franklin High School, Washington State University.   

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

N/A

Memberships and affiliations with clubs and other organizations:

Renton Rotary, Renton Community Foundation's The Next Curve (Founding Director, Current President)   

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.edprince.com

Email address: ed@edprince.com

Phone number: 206-478-3802

Campaign manager: Barbara Chadwick

Campaign manager contact information: barbara@chadwickcms.com,  425-572-0854

PREVIOUS ELECTED OFFICE(S):  

Elected:   N/A

Other campaigns for public office: Ran for the Legislature in 2004.

THIS CAMPAIGN:  

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

I love Renton and I am committed to our community. I have the experience, skills and passion to be a powerful advocate for the citizens of Renton and a strong presence for Renton regionally.

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

1.       Improving public safety – Supporting Police and Fire and engaging citizens in prevention programs. My work with Seattle Neighborhood Group has taught me the importance of engaging with the community to make our neighborhoods safer, and my experience with police and firefighters has always reinforced my belief that they are such a key component—not just in keeping our communities safe, but in helping us build community.

2.       Improving our economy – Supporting schools, local businesses and creating a thriving Downtown. Education is the greatest life equalizer. It is important that we continue to partner with the Renton School District and Renton Technical College to ensure we have an education system where students of all ages are able to achieve their dreams and local businesses have a deep pool of qualified candidates; and our local economy is the most critical issue we face today. We MUST support local businesses and create local jobs for Renton to thrive.

3.       Partnering with regional and local resources to improve our quality of life in Renton, as we are forced to do more with less. There are so many ways to creatively stretch a dollar in tough times, and not compromise our quality of life. An easy example is that if we have great jobs in Renton and great applicants to hire from in Renton , people will have minimal commute times and will bolster the economy right here at home.

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

I am passionate about community involvement, and I am deeply engaged in the Renton community - far more than either of my opponents. I have served our community as Chair of the Renton Planning Commission, President/Founder of The Renton Community Foundation’s The Next Curve, Chair of Citizens for Renton Schools, a Renton Community Budget Advisor, and as a member of Renton Rotary. This dedication to our community has earned the endorsement of the Renton Police Officers Guild, Renton Fire Fighters Local 864, City of Renton Employees AFSCME Local 2170, Mayor Denis Law, six Renton Councilmembers, six legislators, three Renton School Board Directors, and many other dignitaries, organizations and community members. I have earned the trust of the Renton Community.  

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

Approximately $40,000