Erin M. Weaver - Maple Valley Pos. 7
Age: 38
Residence: Maple Valley
Occupation: Volunteer and former teacher
Education: B.A., education, mathematics and physics, Western Washington University
Community/political experience: Maple Valley City Council; Maple Valley Planning Commission, vice chair; Citizen Advisory Committee to develop the Shoreline Master Program, chair; Lake Wilderness Elementary, PTSA president; West Tapps Homeowners Association, president. Girl Scout leader and soccer coach
Campaign Web site: none
Questions:
1. How will you address your top three priorities for the position?
Promote a system of linked trails and parks to allow a pedestrian-friendly community. Work to assure that Maple Valley is an effective participant in solving regional-transportation issues. Encourage commercial growth to provide more services for our residents and create a balanced revenue base.
2. What would you bring to this position that sets you apart from other candidates?
In 38 years of enjoying Maple Valley, I bring a dedication to the preservation and enhancement of our city's small-town character and appeal. My civic involvement includes service as a member of the City Council, vice chair of the Planning Commission and chair of our shoreline committee.
3. In a time of strapped budgets, how could your city save money or generate more revenue?
Some solutions to budget issues are the following: continue the prudent fiscal management of recent years, promote inter-city cooperation to fund services where a regional approach makes sense, and seek ways to improve our tax base without sacrificing residential values.