The Suburban Times

A community bulletin board for Western Pierce County.

  • Home
  • To Know
  • To Do
  • To Ponder
  • Obituaries
  • Calendar
    • Submit an Event
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • More
    • Share your story
    • Submit an Event
    • Contact

U.P.: Councilman Javier Figueroa seeks Re-Election for Council Position 1

May 12, 2013 By Ben Sclair

UNIVERSITY PLACE – Javier Figueroa is currently serving his first term in office as councilmember for the City of University Place.  He will be seeking re-election for Council Position 1 on November 5, 2013.

Figueroa currently serves as the Councils’ Finance Chair, 2015 U.S. Open University Place Task Force Member, and as the Vice President/Commissioner for Rainier Communications Commission. While in office he has served as the Vice-Chairman of the Public Transportation Improvement Conference and earned the Certificate of Municipal Leadership.

Entering 2013, Figueroa will work on continuing conservative financial practices that allow the City of University Place to successfully adapt to new economic realities as witnessed during the past 4 years. During his tenure as councilman, he worked along other council members to make significant legislative changes in city ordinances to open opportunities for economic development within the City of University Place.  Late 2012, as the Finance Chair, he worked with council members and city staff to refinance approximately $15,000,000 of bonds due in 2013.  Additional council accomplishments include restoring funding for an additional law enforcement detective, Parks & Recreation Youth Programs and Senior Citizen activities.

Figueroa’s professional experience encompasses the field of real estate development, energy conservation, environmental issues and fundraising.

In 2009, the native of Monterrey, Mexico became the first naturalized citizen from Mexico to be elected in the State ofWashington. Figueroa is a U.S. Army Veteran.

Early endorsements include WA State Secretary of State Kim Wyman, WA State Senator Bruce Dammeier, Joyce McDonald, Chair-Pierce County Council, Doug Richardson-Pierce County Council, Dan Roach-Pierce County Council, City of Lakewood Mayor Don L Anderson, Rob McKenna, Former WA State Attorney General, Sam Reed, Former WA State Secretary of State, and Joe Stortini-Former Pierce County Executive.

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)

Related

Top Stories

  • New Italian sandwich spot opens with a killer deli and take-out case
    New Italian sandwich spot opens with a killer deli and take-out case
  • Suspect charged with Child Rape
    Suspect charged with Child Rape
  • Tacoma Residents Asked to Complete Tree Canopy Coverage Survey
    Tacoma Residents Asked to Complete Tree Canopy Coverage Survey
  • Kiara Daniels announces campaign for Tacoma City Council District 6
    Kiara Daniels announces campaign for Tacoma City Council District 6
  • Seeing Through a Maze of Glass and Instructions - Recycling
    Seeing Through a Maze of Glass and Instructions - Recycling

Become a better informed citizen.

Join over 30,000 readers each month and get real-local news and information direct to your inbox, Monday-Saturday.


Recent Comments

  • Scott Anderson on Ria J. Johnson-Covington Seeks Open Lakewood City Council Seat
  • William Elder on A Whole New Year!
  • William Elder on A Whole New Year!
  • William Elder on A Whole New Year!
  • William Elder on A Whole New Year!

Contact Us

The Suburban Times
P.O. Box 39099
Lakewood, WA 98496

Ben Sclair, Publisher
253-312-1804

Stephen Neufeld, Marketing Executive
stephen@thesubtimes.com

Copyright © 2021 The Suburban Times • Log in • Privacy Policy

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.