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I moved to Covington with two teenagers in 1992 from Hobart.  I brought with me a long history of volunteerism and community involvement. 

 My wife Mary Beth and I have lived in Covington since 1989. Our two daughters, Caroline, 16 and Tori 13, attend Kentlake High School and Cedar Heights Middle School. I have enjoyed being a part of this community. I've been active in the Covington Community Center as a softball, soccer, and basketball coach. I am currently employed by the Kent School District as a Paraeducator working at Cedar Valley Elementary as a library assistant. Golfing, baseball, skiing, and building model rockets are other interests of mine. I also enjoy the time I get to spend with the youth of our community as a fastpitch coach at Kentlake High School and Cedar Heights Middle School. 

I am a former small business owner. As owner of the Shoe Stop at SeaTac Mall, I understand the challenges small business owners face and will work toward creating an environment that will help them thrive. Prior to that, I worked in the clinical reference laboratory industry for fifteen years. For the past five years, I have had the opportunity to be a stay-at-home dad by far the best and most challenging position I have ever held. 

I am happy to service on the Covington City Council as your representative. It is an exciting and challenging time for Covington, as we continue to plan and develop our city. We have a unique opportunity to build a city so that not only we, but also our children and grandchildren, will be able to prosper. We must make sure that our growth is balanced and we develop a commercial base that is not only financially secure, but also does not erode our sense of community. We must work to ensure that our neighborhoods are safe. Our youth need to be a priority and should have the programs and activities that will enable them to thrive. I'm honored that you have given me the opportunity to be a part of this. 

Contact Councilmember Lanza - mlanza@covingtonwa.gov

I have been a long-time community activist and volunteer for several community organizations such as:

*Serving as a member of the Covington Economic Development Council (CEDC), 5 years (Co-Chair from 2004-2007).
*Serving as the Chair for Kent School District Career and Technical Training Committee, 4 years.
*Serving on the General Advisory Committee for the Kent School District , 3 years.
*Serving as a board member of the Covington Chamber of Commerce (Current Treasurer and previously served as Chair of the Educational Committee).

I was selected by the Council as the City's 2008 "Citizen of the Year" in June.

I am interested in City government and want to be a part of the plan that shapes this local community. I appreciate being appointed to this position and the opportunity to serve the citizens of our community. During my time in office, I will strive to ensure that the City continues on the path of enhancing our level of communication with our residents. I will also work toward encouraging the business community to locate in our community, not only to provide revenue, but also to provide needed local services for our citizens. My personal passion is education and I intend to continue my active role with the Kent School District. I encourage everyone to attend City Council meetings, notify me with concerns, and take an active part in our community.

Contact Councilmember Lucavish - dlucavish@covingtonwa.gov

Wayne Snoey - Position #5

I volunteered for the City Council to serve my community.  I am a strong advocate for services and activities for our children.  34% of the City population are children under the age of 18.  Further, 80% of the households in the City have one or more children.  Because of these special demographics, we need to provide opportunities for recreation and education beyond the normal school day.  Children that have a lot of local activities are much more likely to succeed in life and stay out of trouble.  

I want our city to become pedestrian-friendly, with sidewalks on all arterials that connect with new and existing parks, trails and pathways that also allow access to our expanding downtown. Carefully expanding business opportunities in our city will grow our tax base and create living wage jobs. These, in turn, will pay for the above services along with more public safety personnel and funding for transportation solutions.

I am excited to serve on a Council that can work together to accomplish these and other goals. We have a city that we can all be proud of and our future is even more exciting!

I have served two different terms as a Council Member.  Regional activities include:  2010 & 2011 Chair of the South County Area Transportation Board, Member of the Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board and Member of the King County Flood Control District Advisory Board.  I continue to serve as Chair of the SE King County Commuter Rail and Transit Centers Group.  I am working extensively to help solve major regional transportation and freight mobility bottlenecks along with public transportation systems that work better.

Community efforts further include: Chair for the Windermere Foundation for South King County for ten years, yearly participation in Relay for Life, Children's Home Society Corporate Partners for Kids Committee. I recently served on a Work Group to help create effective Domestic Violence Law changes.  In the distant past, I have been a reserve police officer for the City of Normandy Park and served as Chair of the Children's Home Society South King County Board.  I have worked with numerous local charities serving children's needs.

I have been a resident of Covington for over twelve years.  I have lived in the South King County and Puyallup areas since 1960. I am a true native of Washington, having been born in Spokane. My wife, Debra, and I have three children and a granddaughter. My activities of interest include motorcycle riding, hiking, mountain biking, inline skating, skiing, snowshoeing, hunting and golf. I work as a Broker with Coldwell Banker Bain in residential, land and commercial real estate.

Contact Councilmember Snoey - wsnoey@covingtonwa.gov

 

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Jim Scott - Position #6

I have spent the last 4 years as member of the Planning Commission, serving one of those years as the Commission Chair and one as the Vice-Chair. I was born in Michigan and was a graduate of Lake Washington High School in Kirkland. I attended the University of Washington after which I became involved in the financial services field where I have spent the last 24 years. I am currently the South Puget Sound Division manager for the firm of Waddell & Reed, based out of Tacoma, after having previously acted as a Division Manager in New York and Texas.

I have been married for 32 years to Sharon Scott, an Office Manager and Executive Assistant for the Covington Executive Department. I have three grown children and two grandchildren of whom I am very proud.

I am excited to tackle the new challenges of serving as your Councilmember. 

Contact Councilmember Scott - jscott@covingtonwa.gov

Currently, I am a financial advisor with the firm of Ameriprise Financial, based out of Bellevue. I previously managed a family business, Wagners, inCovington for 17 years.

I have been serving on the Covington City Council since 2004. I wish to continue focusing on developing more activities and parks for our youth, and developing a balance between economic development and the needs of our citizens, and to continue addressing the transportation issues ofCovington.

Our city means a lot to me. I've invested a lot of time and energy in helping to build our community and I wish to see our city continue to thrive both economically and as a great place to reside.  

I have been a resident ofCovingtonsince 1988. While living inCovington, I have been active in numerous organizations, including Covington Days, Covington Kiwanis Club, Covington Merchants Association, Covington Community Council and was the past chair of the Covington Chamber of Commerce. I have also been involved with Reach Out Covington, Children's Miracle Network Telethon and I was voted Kiwanian of the Year 1993. I currently serve as the co-chair of the Covington Economic Development Council.

 

My wife, Michele, and I enjoy living inCovington, and we look forward to raising our family in this great city.

Contact Mayor Pro Tem Wagner - jwagner@covingtonwa.gov