I support Fred Butler to be the next Issaquah mayor for a variety of reasons. I have worked with Fred over the last six years, four during my term on council and the last two as a member of the Economic Vitality Commission. I have found he is a great listener who keeps an open mind and makes all of his decisions based on his experience and what he believes is in the best interest of the citizens of Issaquah.

Fred keeps a steady eye on the long-term sustainability of our community. He does this by deftly balancing the sometimes competing and sometimes complementary interests of the members of our community to reach solutions that will propel us forward into a future that is lasting.

Fred realizes that we need a strong pro-business setting combined with a vibrant arts community and a healthy environment to maintain what makes Issaquah a great place. He also has an excellent track record of representing our interests in the region to ensure our efforts at a sustainable future fit in the greater Eastside communities and the state.

John Traeger, Issaquah