We need a mayor who cares first and foremost about Federal Way — a mayor who is not beholden to any particular stakeholder(s), group, business or associations. Our first elected mayor must be able to work with diverse groups, conflicting agendas and limited resources to build Federal Way into a viable, regional powerhouse. We deserve a mayor who cares about community safety, education, business opportunities, parks, recreation and the arts irregardless of politics, elections, or the presence of reporters and cameras.

I want a mayor who is honest, has integrity, works incredibly hard, networks, negotiates, is open to new ideas, speaks the truth and cannot be bought.

Linda Kochmar is one of the more modest public servants I have had the pleasure to work with. I have found Mayor Kochmar to be ahead of the learning curve all of the time, tough under the most challenging of circumstances, willing to listen, and ready to be a full-time, “hands on” leader for our city. Please mail in your vote for Linda Kochmar today.

Jan Owen, Federal Way