As someone who is committed to sustaining the environment while also sustaining the economy, I look to the Conservation Voters to see who they support for Renton City Council. I note that Ed Prince was the only candidate in Renton endorsed by the Conservation Voters. I also see he was endorsed by the Renton Chamber of Commerce, and labor and the Realtors. He has also been endorsed by people who are known to be liberal and by people who are known to be conservative. What struck me as interesting about Ed Prince and his endorsements was how varied they are. He has actually earned the support of people and organizations in Renton and around the Puget Sound that don’t always agree. What a concept! Ed had my vote at the Conservation Voters, but I think what should earn him ours collectively is that his experience and his ability to work with people from varying viewpoints shows him to be a person who can work with people from both (or all) sides of an issue. This is exactly what the Renton City Council needs — there are conservatives and liberals on the council, environmentalists and business owners and people from all walks of life. Ed Prince won’t be representing one “type” of interest — he’ll be representing ours.

Justin Hart

Kennydale