Meet Bob Sternoff, Incumbent City Council Candidate

Editor's note: Here's another in a series of candidate profiles Patch is bringing to you for the 2011 elections. Bob Sternoff is being challenged by newcomer Jason Gardiner for his City Council position 2 seat. Also on the Aug. 16 primary ballot will be Chuck Hinson, who has withdrawn from the race but did not do so in time to officially remove his name.

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Full name:

Robert Edward Sternoff 

Occupation and job title:

President, Sternoff Custom Homes and Sternoff Northwest Real Estate 

Age and place of birth:

57, Seattle 

Where do you live now and how long have you lived there?

Moss Bay Neighborhood, 22 years 

Spouse or domestic partner if any:

Joene Labou 

Children:

Andrew, Sarah, Lincoln, plus dogs Charlie and Jake 

Education:

Interlake High School, Bellevue, WA, 1972; University of Washington, BA Speech Communications and Psychology 1976, 1991  

Military Service:

None.

Memberships in clubs and organizations:

Children’s Hospital Imagine Guild, Boyer Children’s Clinic, Kudos Kirkland, KDOG, Moss Bay Neighborhood and The Daves USA. 

Have you or a business you owned ever filed bankruptcy?

No 

As an adult, have you been convicted or charged with a crime other than a minor traffic violation?

No 

CAMPAIGN INFORMATION

Web site: www.BobSternoff.com

Email address: BobSternoff@gmail.com

Phone number: 425-922-4009

Campaign manager: Sue Contreras

Campaign manager contact information: scon1965@hotmail.com 

PREVIOUS ELECTED OFFICE(S): 

Kirkland City Council, 2005, 2007 

Other campaigns for public office:

None 

THIS CAMPAIGN 

What is the primary reason you are running for this office?

To continue to represent the best interests of all citizens and businesses in Kirkland. 

What will be your top three priorities if you get elected and why?

1) Establishing a citizen-based priority budget process.

2) Continue strong support and funding for public safety.

3) Improve the quality of life for all citizens of Kirkland. 

What sets you apart from the other candidates and/or previous office holders?

I have deep roots here, having lived in the Kirkland area for over 54 years and therefore have a deep understanding and appreciation of our history. I have been involved directly in the Kirkland community for 30 years, been a member of PTSA, tutored, and coached youth sports. My children are graduates of the Lake Washington School District. I've served as a volunteer for numerous organizations and events in Kirkland for as long as I have lived here.

I support or participate in numerous Kirkland organizations, including the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce, Kirkland Performance Center, Kirkland Arts Center, Kirkland Concourse and Kirkland Car Show.

Twice appointed to the Kirkland Parks Board and served 9 years including 3 as Chair. Served on the Downtown Action Team for 5 years including Vice Chair, Chair of the Downtown Parking Committee (now Parking Advisory Board), Vice Chair of the Marina Park Lid Design Committee, Chair or the Skate Board Park Advisory Committee, Technical Advisor on the Teen Union Building and Kirkland Performance Center and member of Lake and Central Steering Committee Member.

Since my election to the City Council in 2005, I've chaired the Public Safety Committee, serve on the Economic Development Committee, and chaired the Council Annexation sub-committee.

I also currently represent Kirkland on the following Boards: Suburban Cities Association, Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board, Regional Transit Committee (Metro), Enterprise Seattle and Norcom.

I also have served as Suburban Cities Caucus Chair for Growth Management Planning Council (King County), Caucus Vice Chair for Growth Management Policy Board (Puget Sound Regional Council), Vice Chair Suburban Cities Caucus for Regional Transit Committee and Jail Advisory Group.

How much money do you expect your campaign to spend on this election?

I am running a green campaign with a maximum budget of $5000. We will only print campaign signs that we intend to recycle. I am accepting no more than $25 per Kirkland resident or business. Any funds left over will be donated to the “Give a little, get a lot” fund for Kirkland.

Endorsements:

State Sen. Andy Hill
State Sen. Rodney Tom
State Rep. Deb Eddy
State Rep.Roger Goodman
King County Councilmember Jane Hague
Renton Mayor Denis Law
Kenmore Mayor David Baker
Redmond Mayor John Marachione
Duvall Mayor Will Ibershoff
Sammamish Mayor Don Gerend
Redmond City Councilmembers Richard Cole
Issaquah City Councilmember Fred Butler
Bellevue City Counclmember Conrad Lee
Bellevue City Councilmember Jennifer Robertson
Redmond City Councilmember Kim Allen
Sammamish City Councilmemer John Curley

Kirkland Firefighters
Seattle-King County Association of Realtors
Eastside Business Alliance