2004 Municipal League Candidate Questionnaire

SECTION 1

BASIC CANDIDATE INFORMATION

1.

First Name	Middle Initial or Nick Name	Last Name
Rosemary		Quesenberry

2. Office Sought:      House of Representative (D), 11^th District, Pos. 2

3. Are you the incumbent?  NO

4. How long have you resided in this district/city?           Over 20 years

5. How long have you resided in this King County?        Over 25 years

6. Is this office sought partisan or nonpartisan?  Partisan

7. If partisan, please indicate party:          Democrat

CAMPAIGN CONTACTS

Campaign Name:     Friends to Elect Rosemary Quesenberry                                      

City/State/Zip: Renton WA 98058

Campaign Phone:     425-271-4396                                                                                  

Campaign Fax:         425-271-4396                                                                                  

Campaign Email: voterosemary4representative@msn.com

Campaign Email:      NA                                                                                                      

POLITICAL BACKGROUND

1. Beginning with the most recent position, please list public offices which you have held.  Include positions on appointive Boards and Commissions.

Public Office	Elective or Appointive?	Dates Held	Leadership Role (if any)
City of Renton Planning Commissioner	Appointive	1997-current	Secretary, 2002
City of Renton Housing Element Task Force	Appointive	2002
City of Renton Board of Adjustments	Appointive	1991-1996

2. If you ran for office but were not elected, please list those races below:

Office Title	Year to Run
Renton City Council	2001
Renton City Council	2003

SECTION III

Rosemary Quesenberry’s Answers

1. I am running for this office because I am a community voice.  The community deserves an active leader that understands their needs of economic vitality, transportation challenges and health care affordability.

2. My most important personal characteristics or traits as they relate to the office I am seeking are: involved, committed, energetic, compassionate and an inclusive person.

      I am a grassroots involved leader and I enjoy including all people.  I am an      active participant in a variety of levels within the community.

3. Three accomplishments that I am most proud of are:

a) The passage of SB6153, sex offender disclosure notification.  I understand the legislative process.  I was successful in drafting this legislation and attended committee meetings.  This is an example hard work, dedication and perseverance.

b) I have been married for over 20 years and I have one teenage daughter.  This demonstrates my ability to compromise and work well with others.

c) I was the main caretaker of my 80 year old mother when she became seriously ill.  I now recognize the challenges of long term elderly care.  I was enlightened to understand the health care challenges faced by members of our community.

4. My current and past activities are:

a) Active 11^th District Democrat Member

b) Asian Pacific Islander Women and Children’s Safety Center Board Member, 2004

c) Associate Member of Steelworkers Union, 2004

d) City of Renton Planning Commissioner, (Secretary 2002) 1997-current

e) City of Renton Housing Element Task Force Member, 2002

f) City of Renton Board of Adjustments, 1991-1996

g) Weekly volunteer at our Renton Salvation Army Food Bank and Capital Member

h) Habitat for Humanity House construction worker, 2002

i) Tiffany Park Homeowners Association Chair, 2002-current

j) Eagles Auxiliary Member

i. Co-Chair Anita Vista Benefit Committee, a sanctuary for victims of domestic violence

ii. Chair for Harborview Burn Center Benefit

k) PTA member and School Volunteer

5. The description of the office I seek is, to represent all members of the community.  It is necessary to work with others to comprehend and address the issues and to have an open dialog for compromise in the legislative process.  I will be responsive to constituents needs by returning telephone calls, emails, faxes and those who visit my office.  I will hold a district town hall meeting and attend community meetings to receive feedback on issues and produce a newsletter to let the constituents know of my progress during session.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND SUMMARY

I have 20 years of wholesale business experience – see resume.                                

Washington State University, BA Business Administration, 1979                                 

Seattle University, MBA Business Administration, 1983                                    

CIVIC INVOLVEMENT SUMMARY

Yes I would like the Municipal League to copy the first 500 characters from                 Question 4 to paste into this section.