Meet Don Anderson, Lakewood City Councilmember

What is your full, legal name? Donald Louis Anderson     

Where do you work and what is your job title? Eisenhower & Carlson PLLC. Attorney/Member 

When and Where Were You Born? Coos Bay, OR 1953 

Where do you live now and  how long have you lived there?  11520 Madera Drive SW, Lakewood, WA since 1990 in Lakewood since 1988.

Spouse or domestic partner if any: Nancy Anderson, married in 1976

Children: Aarika, 28, Brittany, 26, Kirsten, 23, and Alyssa, 21.

Education (include graduation date(s), if any): Rogers High School in Puyallup 1971; University of Oregon 1971-72, University of Puget Sound B.A in Business Administration 1975; University of Puget Sound School of Law (now Seattle University) Juris Doctor 1978.

Military Service (include year(s) of discharge, if any): Former Navy Officer. Commissioned as an Ensign in the Naval Reserve in 1975. Extended active duty 8/78 to 12/81. Left active duty as a Lieutenant (0-3). 

Service groups: Tacoma Rotary #8 (Board Member 1998-2000); Former board member of Tacoma Goodwill Industries (Board President 2004 and 2005); Board member of Goodwill Contracting Services.  Former board member of Communities in Schools of Lakewood.  Puyallup School Board (1971-75, President 1973-74); American, Washington and Pierce County Bar Associations; Marines Memorial Association; Tacoma Country and Golf Club; USA Track and Field (Official for High School, NCAA and Olympic Trials track and field meets); Boys’ Track Coach, Pioneer Middle School (2001 and 2002); Reading tutor, Stanley Elementary (1999-2005); Directed a successful Fire District bond campaign for new stations and equipment.  Also has served as volunteer firefighter, volunteer legal services lawyer, Girl Scouts board member, church treasurer, youth sports coach, Paint Tacoma Beautiful and Habitat for Humanity volunteer.


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. 

If so, please explain and include dates and locations.

CAMPAIGN INFORMATION:

Web site:  www.donanderson.org 
Email address:  don@donanderson.org 
Phone number: 253-376-3574 
Campaign manager: None 
Campaign manager contact information:

PREVIOUS ELECTED OFFICE(S):

Elected: Lakewood City Council 2007; Puyallup School Board 1971 


Other campaigns for public office: 28th District State Rep. 2006; 25th District State Rep. 1976 

THIS CAMPAIGN:

What is the primary reason you are running for this office? To offer fiscally prudent solutions for improving the quality of life for the citizens of Lakewood.

What will be your top three priorities if you get elected and why?  Ensure safer neighborhoods by providing adaquate funding and training for public safety personnel. Spend your tax dollars smarter while delivering essential public services. Create and enhance a business friendly environment that enables employers to thrive and create jobs in our community.

What sets you apart from the other candidates and/or previous office holders? I have no opponent. My experience and skill set differ from past councilmembers in that I have 30 years of experience in problem solving and conflict resolution as a lawyer practicing in business related areas of law.

How much money do you expect your campaign to spend on this election? $1,000

Official endorsements: Lakewood Police Independent Guild; Tacoma Pierce County Association of Realtors.