‘Include The Young In The Process’

Sun., Aug. 30, 1998

Phil Kiver

COVERLETTER

I am the best choice for commissioner. The reasons are as follows. I am the only candidate who is in the process of receiving a formal education in politics. This will greatly enhance my understanding of and ability to effectively help run the county government.

I know that I have to earn your vote. I fully understand that I am the underdog. But I am the most dedicated, driven, committed candidate running for this office.

The time has come to include the young in the process. We need a leader that has vision, knowledge, concern, and a true understanding of the voters’ needs. I am that person. Striving to be a conduit between the old and the young. Tirelessly registering people of all ages to vote. If this election was based on who worked the hardest I would win hands down.

I realize that this is a full-time job. While I am quite a bit younger than my opponents. I am ready to become your hardworking employee for the next four years. The question has been asked of me numerous times. “Are you ready for responsibilities of this magnitude?” The answer is: I was born ready.

This sidebar appeared with the story: RESUME OF PHIL KIVER (Reform)

Personal Born May 20, 1977. Sign: Taurus. Single

Objective To become the next County Commissioner.

Education Attending Eastern Washington University, majoring in Political Science and Pre-Law.

Work-related experience Attended conferences in Olympia for many years to acquaint myself with government in motion. Ran for mayor of Cheney during the last election.

Volunteer activities Former volunteer in Big Brothers and Sisters of Spokane. Member of 4-H youth programs for 15 years.

Other skills The ability to listen to the young and old and respond to their concerns and get them involved in the process of elections. Interests Real dialogue on the North-South Freeway proposal. New mass transit options for Spokane. Elevated trains downtown and South Hill Corridor. Forming a political youth coalition through voter registration drives. Adoption advocacy for myself and others who have been adopted. Would like to encourage state legislators to open all adoption records within the state.

Political goals Winning this election, and moving on to represent my district in Congress in 2002.

Life goals Finding my birth family. Birth name Phillip Andrew Keen; born at Tacoma General to Kathy.

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