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Education
Graduated from Bothell High School in 1976, attended Columbia Basin College in general studies and business.  Received certifications in finance and management from The Ford Motor Co. in 2005. Received my Washington State Real Estate license in 2022. (Not currently practicing)

Community Service
I started the "Coats for Kids" program with KNDU in 1987 and along with wonderful community support, this program has helped 1000's of children by providing warm coats for the Tri-Cities winters. This program has been going strong for almost 40 years now.

Statement
As almost a 50 year City of Kennewick resident and business woman in the city for over 40 years, I believe that I would be an asset to serve in the Kennewick City Council. My focus now for our city is public safety, supporting our Kennewick Police Dept. to get the bad drivers and crime off of our streets, while of course also supporting all of our first responders that risk their lives daily to make sure that our families have a safe city to live in. Secondly, I do feel that it is the City Councils absolute responsibility to spend the taxpayers dollars wisely and to work with the private sector for diversification of our economy, expanding our area to an even better place to live, work and do business. Lastly, I firmly believe that we need to do more for our homeless population, possibly privately supported. I think most people in these situations need a "hand-up", not just a "hand-out" to help them get in a positive place for themselves and their families, this could be a win-win for all of us. Thank you so much for taking your time to read my statement. Gloria Tyler Baker