Richland City Council Pos 2
Theresa Richardson
Elected Experience
2020 Richland City Council open seat finalist
Other Professional Experience
Habitat for Humanity, CEO 2004-2012; 2017-2019; Development Solutions, Owner 1996-2004; Liberty Christian School, Development Director 1993-1996...
Engagement:
Endorsements and letters
No letters of support or opposition listed yet.
Donors
Self-funded / mini-filer
Marianne Boring
Elected Experience
Chair, Vice Chair – Richland Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment
Other Professional Experience
Richland City Council - appointed 2020; Project Management, Land Use Planning and Commercial Leasing - 30+ years; Small...
Engagement:
- Barbara Puigh
- Tri-City Herald
Endorsements and letters
Donors
💰$384 from 7+ donors, including Marianne Boring ($134)Tracy Jayne ($50)Tracy Chris ($50)Slovic Robert ($50)Slovic Lillian ($50)Farmer Donald ($25)Farmer Carol ($25)
| Statement A | Strong A | Lean A | Lean B | Strong B | Statement B |
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Citizens should elect me because I will make the best decision I can based on my experience, judgment, and beliefs. |  Boring2 for each statement - equally. My 14+ years on Planning Commission, I always kept my mind/ears open, but my experience, knowledge & judgment gained from serving, is equally important in my opinion. | Citizens should elect me because I will seek out opinions and perspectives different from my own when formulating a decision. | |||
Our city is not urban and shouldn't pretend to be. We should prioritize traffic flow. | BoringMinor congestion & slower speeds is often a good thing as it means people passing by local businesses have the opportunity to slow down a bit & see the services and businesses our City has to offer. | Our city needs to grow its urban core and should prioritize pedestrian-friendliness, even if these things make for slower traffic. | |||
The city has a role to play in cost of living and affordable housing. | BoringSmart growth & especially land use planning is the fundamental base to create housing opportunities. I’ll ensure Staff pursue any federal/state grants & promote the opportunities to residents. | Cost of living and housing affordability should be left solely to the market. | |||
Cities should rely on the private sector to create projects that enhance culture. | BoringMy opinion, Richland should not rush to sell & develop properties under their ownership. Rather, the City should be patient and hold out until the ‘right’ development for the community is presented. | Cities should help fund major capital projects that enhance the vibrancy of local culture. | |||
We should control and guide suburban sprawl even if doing so affects short-term economic growth. | BoringSmart Growth emphasizes mixing land uses, increases available affordability, takes advantage of compact design, walkability/bikeabilty, & preserves open space, natural beauty & critical areas. | We shouldn’t restrain free market development; it's critical to our local economy. | |||
A local majority is against cannabis legalization and therefore we should not allow cannabis businesses in our city. | BoringThe County & neighboring cities generate income from Richland residents for the sale/tax of cannabis. This income source could offer a revenue stream to fund many needed programs in Richland. (i.e., public art, mental health, etc.,) | Cannabis is legal in the state of Washington and running a cannabis business should be legal in our city. | |||
The city has a responsibility to control homelessness by code enforcement. | BoringIt’s too big for Richland to solve alone. I’d propose establishing a bi-county commission with reps from each City/County & boots on the ground folks that are currently working with the folks in need. | The city has a responsibility to reduce homelessness by addressing its systemic roots. | |||
The city needs to invest more in mental health and other vital services so that police departments don't need to wear so many hats. | BoringI’ve encouraged & will continue supporting hiring trained social-service staff to aid/supplement the tools available to our law enforcement officers as they seek to safely & effectively serve our city | Redistributing police department funds will only put greater strain on existing officers. |