West Richland Mayor

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.

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!
 
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