Hello Kenai Borough,
Well, it was a case of throw the hat in the ring or the towel. The current mayor opted not to run for re-election. After months of vetting ad fretting, it became clear that this is the right thing to do. It wasn’t an easy decision (my wife, Linda, predicted months back I would toss the hat). Because so many of you had been asking for months what my intentions are, was a huge help. It showed a real interest. Yes, there’s a ton of work on the campaign trail ahead but the dynamics of this race are so enticing, we’ve got to believe there’s a clear shot at the mayors’ seat this year.
Superman is a name that’s been in this community for many years. We are business owners and I have been a builder my entire adult life here locally. My kids were all born and raised here, went to North Star and graduated Nikiski Jr./Sr. High. They have chosen to stay here and put down roots. Nothing could make me happier than to have them close by; our first grandchild is due in the fall. But as young adults I’m concerned that they do not have so many of the robust opportunities I had at their age to make a stake. The Peninsula has given me a life and a lifestyle I only dreamed of as a kid growing up in Long Beach, California.
I’ve been blessed in many ways and had the privilege of serving of the KPB Assembly for four terms perhaps because the folks in Nikiski had a bit of faith in me. I like to think that after twelve years I earned some trust as I always took the position seriously and worked diligently with the Service areas and individuals to address their requests, complaints and budget developments. Needless to say, I was not always successful and never will be. But through those twelve years I garnered a thorough grasp on the mechanics of borough government, an understanding of KPB politics and economics and an ability to work with and communicate to the diversity of peninsula people. These are the attributes I will build upon from day one as Mayor. Please consider voting Superman on Oct 4.
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