Mark Twain once said that “the reports of my death have been
greatly exaggerated.” I’m no Mark Twain
but the reports of me leaving University Place City Council have been greatly
exaggerated.
In 2012 Pierce County has a new voting district that includes University Place,
Fircrest and parts of Tacoma. I am running for this newly created
position. City Council is a part-time
leadership position, and most members have “real-life” jobs too. Some of those jobs are in business and some
are in government, and this breadth of knowledge makes them more qualified to
serve. I intend to serve on both the
county council AND the city council.
Good people go to work every day to provide the core
services that are rightfully within the scope of local government. They do what their leaders ask, they do it
well, and they deserve to be guided by policies set by innovative people who
have the leadership experience necessary to make good decisions. After winning the 2011 UP Council race, I’ve
demonstrated this year that I’m committed to keeping local government focused
on the provision of core services,
specifically public safety and infrastructure.
Pierce County is facing a potentially transformational event
when the US Open comes to Chambers
Bay in 3 years. The world, as well as Fortune 500 employers,
will be watching and making decisions about where they want to live, work,
shop, play and conduct business. I am a
third generation entrepreneur with a lifelong passion for the business of golf,
preparing me unlike any other candidate to help our region realize long-term
economic benefits from the US Open.
I’m asking for your support at the polls and I’m asking you
to stand beside me with a financial contribution. Every amount will make a difference, so
please make out those checks to “Friends of Chris Nye.” If you would like to help with a yard sign,
or host a town hall meeting, that would be great too! You can follow our progress at Vote4Nye.com,
and I sincerely thank you for considering an investment today with your
checkbook and with your vote in August’s primary election.
Sincerely,
Chris Nye
