Elected Experience
Councilmember and Mayor pro tempore, City of West Richland; Fire Commissioner, Benton County Fire District #4; President, Board of Directors, Association of Washington Cities (AWC)

Other Professional Experience
U. S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer; Special Agent-in-Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation; Program Manager, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Education
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy; Post-Graduate Public Administration studies, Rutgers University; FBI Senior Executive Education Program, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University; Washington Collaborative Elected Leaders Institute; Labor Relations Institute; Certificate of Advanced Municipal Leadership

Community Service
Washington State Emergency Management and Forensic Investigations Councils; Benton County Law and Justice Council; Benton-Franklin Council of Governments; Eagle Scout

Statement
Fred Brink has more than 40 years of combined military, law enforcement and public service experience as an officer in the U. S. Navy, a senior executive with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a manager at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and as an elected or an appointed official at state, county and local levels. He is committed to serving our nation, the State of Washington and our local community. Fred possesses the background and leadership experience needed to responsibly manage your taxpayer funds, explore new ways to address city issues, and to help ensure West Richland remains a safe, prosperous, family friendly and vibrant community. As a defender of local decision-making, he will continue working closely with officials at the state and county levels, local mayors and city councilmembers, as well as our community residents, to find viable solutions to the challenges faced with high taxes, affordable housing, maintaining our parks and roads, enhancing public safety and policing, and sensibly managing our city’s growth. As an experienced and proven manager at the federal, state, and city levels, Fred is the best qualified leader for the City of West Richland and he will be honored to serve as your next mayor.