Don Britain
Elected Experience: Elected to Kennewick City Council in 2009, elected by Council as Mayor since 2018.
Education: Kamiakin High School 1979. Columbia Basin College 1981. Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership (CML) from the Association of Washington Cities.
Community Service: Former Kennewick reserve police officer, Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund Committee, Kennewick Budget/Administrative Committee, Kennewick Economic Development Committee, Interview Committee, TRIDEC Board of Directors, Chair of Tri Cities Nations Parks Committee, Past President Association of Washington Cities, Firemen's Pension Board, LEOFF Disability Board, former Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership board member, Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts, Polar Plunge.
Other Professional Experience: Past President of the Association of Washington Cities (AWC)
Statement: I am honored by your trust and faith shown me over the past 12 years as I served as your Kennewick City Councilmember and as Mayor. I want to continue serving you and continue my work to make Kennewick a great place to live and raise a family.
The Covid pandemic and shutdown mandates imposed by the Governor were serious challenges requiring proven leadership. I provided that leadership, creating safe and innovative ways for businesses to safely open and return our community to normal. A personal challenge for me was being diagnosed with throat cancer and completing two major surgeries in 2020, yet I never stopped serving you as Mayor. I am now blessed to be cancer free.
You elected me to serve you, and that is exactly what I have done. I do not answer to special interest groups. I listen, then make sound decisions that will benefit all people in Kennewick, regardless of race, gender, age, or party affiliation. Currently 5 of your 7 Kennewick councilmembers have less than 4 years of experience. My years of experienced leadership is needed now more than ever. I humbly ask for your vote.
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- Michael S. Cochrane
- Jim and AJ Foster
- Sue Frost
- Tri-City Herald
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Donors
Reported raised $15,023 from 21+ unique donors. ($15,023 in cash, $0 in kind)
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Frost Sue ($2,000)
- 🧾 $1,000 on Jun 23
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Plumbers And Steamfitters Local Union 598 ($2,000)
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Ibew Local Union 112 ($2,000)
- 🧾 $500 on Aug 18
- 🧾 $500 on Oct 23
International Union Of Operating Engineers Local 302 ($1,000)
- 🧾 $1,000 on Sep 4
Parish Paul ($1,000)
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Kennewick Union Fire Fighter 1296 ($1,000)
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Sewa Central Labor Council ($1,000)
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Ibew Local Union 77 ($1,000)
- 🧾 $1,000 on Oct 13
Northwest Carpenters Union ($1,000)
- 🧾 $598 on Aug 31
Mosley John ($598)
- 🧾 $500 on Jul 20
Washington Education Association ($500)
- 🧾 $500 on Aug 21
Patel Vijay ($500)
- 🧾 $500 on Sep 17
Teamsters Local 839 ($500)
- 🧾 $500 on Oct 2
Laborers Local 348 ($500)
- 🧾 $300 on Jun 4
Wannarachue Nikon Dr ($300)
- 🧾 $100 on Sep 25
Moak Thomas ($100)
- 🧾 $25 on Jul 19
Small Contributions ($25)