Elected Experience:  John will complete his 10th year as a member of the West Richland City Council in December 2025. 

Professional Experience:  Senior Research Engineer with over 20 years of project management experience.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from WSU

Community Service:  John has served over 18 years as Activity Director and Troop Coordinator for our local American Heritage Girls Troop WA1230.  John has been a participant in the Veterans Day Parade; Chamna trail clean-up, 2nd Harvest helper, and supported the Richland Archery Shelter construction in W.E. Johnson Park.  John earned his Eagle Scout Award in 1980.

Candidate's Statement: Please visit SMART4WR.org - Thank you for electing me to serve on the West Richland city council. I am committed to continue representing conservative fiscal policy that protects our taxpayers now and into the future.  I will promote open communication, full disclosure of reasoning, and will encourage the council to listen carefully to the opinions and expressions of our residents.  I am not a closet socialist – but rather a defender of our constitution and our God given rights.  Business growth in West Richland is critical – but we need to preserve the unique rural character and our “low density” environment for which we are known.  When asked what I want our town to look like – I say I want it to look like Freedom!  Having built and lived in a West Richland home for 30 years, my wife, three children, and I truly appreciate the peaceful quality of life that our city has to offer.  Fiscal responsibility, well planned growth, sensible ordinances, and the preservation of our residential / rural lifestyle will help West Richland prosper and remain this region’s most preferred place to call home.  Please visit SMART4WR.org