FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City Employees’ Union AFSCME Local No. 307VC
Endorses Tim Leavitt for Mayor of Vancouver
Vancouver, Washington — The American Federation of State, County and Local
Employees (AFSCME Local 307VC) has endorsed Vancouver City Councilman Tim
Leavitt for Mayor of Vancouver. Local 307 is the labor union that represents 154
employees working in the City’s Water, Streets, Traffic, and Public Works
Departments, as well as the clerical unit of the Law Department.
Ron Fredin, President of Local 307VC and Vice President of the Executive Board
of Washington State AFSCME Council 2 says of their endorsement, “Leavitt is
truly committed to collaboration and relationship-building, has respect for
labor issues, and boasts an unmatched record on advocating for jobs that pay
family wage.”
Leavitt joined the Vancouver City Council in 2003 and served on the City’s
Planning Commission before that. During his time as a councilman, Tim has
regularly attended Labor Roundtable meetings, met individually with union
leadership, and held frank discussions about issues affecting both sides of the
table.
AFSCME reps cite Leavitt’s dedication to fostering relationships of
substance, and looking toward the future of Vancouver. “We’re supporting Tim
because he walks the talk,” says Local 307VC member Joe Devlaeminck. “Tim is
the candidate who has been building respectful and effective working
relationships with us and throughout our community. He is never too busy to
listen to our concerns, and he then works with us to try and find solutions that
meet everyone’s needs. We intend to work diligently to see him become the next
Mayor of Vancouver.”
“Our city employees are passionate about the future of Vancouver,” says
Leavitt. “We are in absolute agreement that the City must stop cutting budgets
for core services like roads maintenance, traffic control and street light
repair, and utility services. It’s time to re-prioritize at City Hall. That
is what I’ve been fighting for and one of the reasons why I have received
support from the city employees.”
Leavitt has also been endorsed by Amalgamated Transit Union Local No. 757
(C-Tran employees) and has received the informal support of Unite Here Local No.
9 (Hilton Vancouver employees).
Persons interested in volunteering, donating, or learning more may contact the
campaign office at 360.609.4846, via email at leavitt4mayor@gmail.com, or by
visiting the campaign website at www.leavitt4mayor.com. The campaign also has a
Facebook page and group, at “Leavitt4Mayor”.
About Tim Leavitt (personal)
Councilmember Leavitt was born 1971 in Yakima, Washington. The Leavitt Family
moved to Clark County in 1980. Tim graduated from Fort Vancouver High School,
Clark Community College (1992) and Washington State University (1994, Civil
Engineering & 1997, Masters – Environmental Engineering).
Tim returned to Vancouver from WSU and became active in the Image Neighborhood
Association, serving as Co-Chair. From there, he applied for and was appointed
to the City’s Planning Commission, graduated from the Leadership Clark County
and volunteered his time to the Vancouver Rotary Club, the Clark College Alumni
Association, the Lower Columbia Fish Recovery Board, and the Harney Elementary
School lunch buddy program.
IN 2003, Leavitt was appointed to the Vancouver City Council to fill a vacancy.
Tim won re-election to the seat in 2004 and 2007. He has served as a C-TRAN
Board Member, including Chair of the Board in 2007 and 2008. Leavitt also been
active on numerous board, commissions and panels relating to transportation
(Regional Transportation Council subcommittees), neighborhood revitalization
(Fourth Plain Corridor), environmental (Lower Columbia Fish Recovery Board),
community building (Safe Community Coalition) and education (Clark College
Alumni Association).
Leavitt is the Director of Civil Engineering Services for the Vancouver office
of PBS Engineering + Environmental. Leavitt started the Vancouver office in
2000. There are now over 40 professionals in the fields of engineering,
environment and health & safety employed in that office.
In his available free time, Tim enjoys traveling, skiing, golfing, music and
the performing arts, and fitness. Most of his free time is dedicated to
volunteering in our community.
Leavitt regularly writes an online blog about events and issues in Vancouver,
at www.leavitt4vancouver.blogspot.com
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