Jon Friedman for Mercer Island City Council

Jon grew up on Mercer Island, attending M.I. public schools, graduating from Mercer Island high School in 1985. He subsequently attended the University of Washington, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science.
Jon is currently President of an established homebuilding and development company on Mercer Island where he lives with his wife Lori and their two young children. He serves on the board of the Stroum JCC and AIPAC, and is a commercially licensed pilot. Jon has extensive knowledge of Mercer Island's city codes and has worked with the city's devlopment staff for years. His lifetime of experience on Mercer Island has given him a unique perspective on issues facing the City Council, and a love and loyalty for this community.
"This community gave me my start in life and has helped me establish a successful business as an adult. It's my turn to give something back."

GOALS

Be an advocate on the council for Mercer Island families.
Revise the city's affordable housing program to create housing solutions for teachers and public safety officials through a partnership between business and government.
Bring consistency back to the city's land use and building codes.
Develop incentives to retain valuable city staff.
Protect Islanders' I-90 access.
Facilitate communication between the city and the school board to ease parking and traffic around the high school.
Support the Boys and Girls Club PEAK project while requiring mitigation for the increase in parking and traffic.
Work with the city of Renton and the FAA to minimize the impact of planned Renton airport development.

Jon Friedman

Campaign Headquarters * P.O. Box 481 Mercer Island Wa. 98040
Phone (206) 232-4627
Cell (206) 550-7954
Paid for by: Jon Friedman for Mercer Island

Primary election August 21st, 2007 General election November 6th, 2007