Tris Samberg is the best-qualified candidate running for the Bothell City Council this term.

She is responsible, knowledgeable and an excellent communicator. She has previous experience on the Bothell City Council and can begin working for the citizens of Bothell immediately. Prior to her council experience, she served for 10 years on the Bothell Planning Commission, where she worked on many issues, including the Comprehensive Plan update, the critical areas ordinance and the Downtown Master Plan.

Even though Tris is not on the council at present, she is still engaged in the issues that the citizens of Bothell care about. As I campaigned with her recently, the issue of unfunded budget items continually came up. Most of my neighbors agreed that going into debt for extravagant new projects made no sense. The council needs a balanced and independent voice so that it can set realistic goals that the citizens of Bothell can afford. Tris will provide that voice.

Tris stands for fiscal responsibility, council responsiveness to citizen input, downtown revitalization and parks and open space. I encourage you to learn more about Tris by visiting her website: www.trissamberg.com and to join me in voting for her.

Marcia Stedman, Bothell