In Their Own Words: Meet Edmonds City Council Candidate Tad Helke

Editor's note: Edmonds Patch will be posting Q&As with candidates running for mayor and city council, beginning with those in races contested in the primary election. The primary takes place Aug. 16 and includes mayor, city council seat number four, and positions three and five on the Edmonds School Board. The top two vote-getters in each race move on to the general election. Earlier this week, Patch ran profiles on mayoral candidates Roger Hertrich, , and and city council position four candidate . Today, we look at city council position four candidates and Tad Helke. For more on the candidates and races,

What is your full, legal name?
Tad Wilson Helke

Where do you work and what is your job title?
Dell as a Solutions Consultant

When and Where Were You Born?
Oct 13th, 1971 at Northwest Hospital

Where do you live now and  how long have you lived there?
Edmonds, most of my life

Children:
2, daughter is 14, son is 11

Education (include graduation date(s), if any):
High school

Have you or a business you owned (or had principal interest in) ever filed bankruptcy?
No

As an adult, have you been convicted or charged with a crime other than a minor traffic violation?
No

CAMPAIGN INFORMATION:

Web site: www.helke.us
Email address: tadhelke.forthepeople@gmail.com
Phone number: 425.839.2379
Campaign manager:
Campaign manager contact information:

PREVIOUS ELECTED OFFICE(S):

Elected:


Other campaigns for public office:


THIS CAMPAIGN:

What is the primary reason you are running for this office?
I feel as though this position has had ample time to make decisions to help out the citizens of the City of Edmonds, but has failed to do so.  I feel I can bring that to this seat.

What will be your top three priorities if you get elected and why?

To maintain civility within council meetings, make informed decisions in a timely manner and do what is best for all of the citizens of Edmonds. 

What sets you apart from the other candidates and/or previous office holders?
I feel I'm honest, forthright, and can bring a balanced opinion to council decisions.


How much money do you expect your campaign to spend on this election?
Less than $5000


Official endorsements: