[Commissioner] Application

Subject: [Commissioner] Application

From: ed.crawford@comcast.net
Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 00:52:29 +0000 (UTC)
To: commissioner@thurstondemocrats.org

Dear Sir:

I am interested in partaking in the selection process for Thurston County Commissioner, District #3.

My name is Edward T. Crawford.

I live at 2502 Island Drive Northwest
Olympia, Washington 98502.

My home phone # is 360.866.9087.

My cell phone # is 253.740.8585.
My email address is Ed.Crawford@comcast.net.

(1) WHY I WANT TO SERVE AS COUNTY COMMISSIONER. Serving as a county commissioner is

an opportunity to serve the community in a role that will help determine the quality of life, safety of
individuals and livability of people throughout Thurston County. How the county is administered now
will reflect how we live for many years to come.

(2) WHAT I BELIEVE MAKES ME QUALIFIED TO FILL THIS VACANCY. I have spent many years
serving the people of various locations, both where I was stationed while in the Washington State
patrol, and during the past 15 years while being the Police Chief in Kent, Washington. I understand
the uniqueness of communities and what is required to make a community functional,
well-governed and a place that people enjoy living.

I have a graduate degree in Public Administration from Eastern Washington University and a Juris
Doctorate from the University of Puget Sound School of Law. I am a member of the Washington
State Bar Association. I have served with honor on numerous boards and commissions and have
been involved in numerous community service volunteer activities. I know what it takes to have
good, safe, and strong communities.

I am a long-time property owner in Thurston County.

(3) HOW I AM PREPARED TO STAND FOR ELECTION IN 2009 AND THEN AGAIN IN 2010. I am
prepared to stand for election in 2009 and 20010. In 2006 I had the opportunity to run for the State
Senate seat in the 47th District. While I lost, I learned the benefits of running a strong campaign. I
learned how to garner support and endorsements and raise campaign funds. During the 4 months
of my campaign I door-belled over 4,000 residences. I am prepared to campaign.

(4) WHAT I INTEND TO ACCOMPLISH DURING MY TERM AS COUNTY COMMISSIONER. I

intend to be a county commissioner who stands for open government and honesty. I have a vision
for the community that fosters a place where people want to live, raise their families, and are proud
that they are residents of Thurston County.

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