In Their Own Words: Meet Lake Forest Park Position No. 2 Challenger Brian Cathcart

CANDIDATE PROFILE INFORMATION:

What is your full, legal name?
Brian Joseph Cathcart

Where do you work and what is your job title?
Smart Portfolios- Director Business Development

When and Where Were You Born?
April 1955- Seattle

Where do you live now and how long have you lived there?
Lake Forest Park- Since October 2007

Spouse or domestic partner if any:
None

Children:
Two, son -20 years old, daughter-17 years old

Education (include graduation date(s), if any):
University of Washington , B.A. Bus. Adm. -1978

Military Service (include year(s) of discharge, if any):
none

Memberships and affiliations with clubs and other organizations:
Charter member-IMCA, Investment Management Consultants Assoc.- currently inactive

CAMPAIGN INFORMATION:

No information submitted.

PREVIOUS ELECTED OFFICE(S):

Elected:none

Other campaigns for public office:
none

THIS CAMPAIGN:

What is the primary reason you are running for this office?
I live and work in Lake Forest Park(LFP). In order for LFP to continue to prosper and be a comfortable community for all of our citizens, the city government must function using available revenues. Continually increasing property taxes, adversely affects all of us; particularly young families, seniors, and people who are underemployed. I was involved in the effort to defeat Proposition 1 in the August election. I heard the 78% of our citizens who said that they wanted the city to control expenses and focus upon citizens priorities. All city expenses must be reviewed objectively while recognizing citizen priorities. I have over 30 years' experience dealing with financial issues confronted by various large organizations: corporations, unions, and municipal funds. As a councilmember, I will work to create a civil, constructive, effective body that responds to the needs and priorities of  LFP residents.

How much money do you expect your campaign to spend on this election?
Currently uncertain.

What groups or individuals are your major endorsers?
Currently- LFP GovWatch.