Elected Experience
West Richland City Council

Other Professional Experience
Benton REA Community Relations Operations Specialist, West Richland Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, local business owner of the Mayfield Gathering Place, founder Operation We Care-Tri-Cities, Director Richland Chamber of Commerce, Treasurer West Richland Senior Center, Board Member Columbia Basin Veterans Center; Board Member West Richland Police Community Care Foundation; member West Richland Economic Development Board; member Red Mountain Lions Club

Education
Associate of Arts Business, Columbia Basin Community

Community Service
Operation We Care, Friend Combat Veterans International, Operation Candy Cane, Holiday Family Outreach, VA Regional Site Veterans Day Parade, Hogs & Dogs, Cool Dessert Knight, Tri-Cities Veterans Cemetery.

Statement

I’m running for Mayor to provide transparency, accountability, and prosperity for West Richland. I have dedicated the last 30 years to bettering the city through community leadership as outlined in my professional experience above.  As Mayor, I will work tirelessly to promote open government by engaging citizens and ensuring responsible spending to stabilize taxes and city payroll.

I will continue to support our police department, as their men and women deserve a supportive work environment to enhance public safety. I’m committed to honoring our 46,000 local veterans by advocating for a Tri-Cities Veterans Cemetery in West Richland.  Through mindful budgeting, our parks will be well-maintained, as they are essential for our families.

To better serve our growing community, I support transitioning to a Council-Manager form of government for efficient, responsive leadership.  I believe that only through fostering collaboration will we achieve these goals. Together, we’ll build a vibrant future for West Richland. I humbly ask for your vote!
 
May Hays for Mayor – “The Best is Yet to Come!”