Conservative Values in Leadership, Community, Family and Faith

VOTE
DAVID COLE
FOR WEST RICHLAND CITY COUNCIL #3

READ DAVID'S RESPONSES TO THE 2025 CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HIS POSITIONS ON IMPORTANT CITY TOPICS

David's Responses

My Priorities for the Citizens of West Richland

Increased transparency in city government
Greater citizen involvement in policy, planning & budget decisions
Strengthen family-friendly neighborhoods in our community
Minimize tax increases
Promote a healthy and profitable environment for businesses
Support continued development and provide essential city services
Encourage development of middle housing
Support our police officers and first responders
Promote a drug-free community and focus on crime prevention
Enhance senior citizen and veteran’s support programs

What I Believe About Government

Limited government with a fiscally conservative expense model
Protect property rights and minimize taxes
Listen to the taxpayers – those who pay the bills know how to best manage money
Maintain a safe and drug free community with family-friendly neighborhoods
Ensure our religious communities can operate with freedom
Create an environment for businesses to thrive
Make the right choices – even when it’s hard

Leadership, Public Service, Experience, and Work Ethic

Commissioner – City of West Richland Salary Commission
Vice Chair – West Richland Citizens Group
Board President – You Medical
Board President – Tri Cities Residential Services
Veteran Mentor – Benton County Veteran’s Therapeutic Court
Leader – ReEngage Marriage Ministry
Certified Constitution Coach – Patriot Academy

In my career I have developed critical leadership skills and gained invaluable experience working collaboratively to solve complex problems among groups with competing interests. As a commissioner on the West Richland salary commission, I voted against salary increases for the city’s elected officials. As vice chair of the West Richland Citizens Group, I led successful efforts to keep recreational marijuana stores out of our city. As board president for several local non-profit organizations, I am experienced in strategic planning, leadership development and fiscal management. As a volunteer and supporter of veteran causes, I have learned the strength of reliable partnerships. These experiences have taught me to listen well, ask questions and to maintain mission focus in decision-making.

In every leadership position, I am committed to a solid work ethic, integrity, persistence and perseverance in tough seasons. I believe in action-oriented servant leadership and that all good performance starts with clear goals. Our city’s vision statement says West Richland is “a growing city where family values and community responsiveness are important. The city should grow in a balanced way to produce a safe and inviting community having good residential alternatives and a healthy economic base.” I agree with that vision and believe those values are essential for responsible growth, a healthy and vibrant business climate, strong neighborhoods and a community where everyone can thrive.