Meet Darrel Dickson, Candidate for Enumclaw City Council

This is part of a series of candidate profiles Patch will be bringing you for the 2011 elections. Darrel Dickson is running against Richard Elfers for Enumclaw City Council. Since there are only two candidates, both bypass the Aug. 19 primary and go on to the general election in November.

What is your full legal name?

Darrel Moeller Dickson

Where do you work and what is your job title?

Preferred Capital. president and CEO of PCMI Group of Real Estate companies.

When and where were you born?

Renton, WA, 1960

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

Enumclaw, WA, nine years.

Spouse or domestic partner if any:

Holly Dickson

Children:

Six

Education:

K-12 Enumclaw School District (1965-1978). Bachelors of Science degree from Brigham Young University Provo, UT in Financial and Estate Planning (1986).

Military Service (include year(s) of discharge, if any):

NA

Memberships and affiliations with clubs and other organizations:

Enumclaw Rotary Club.

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.

Campaign information:

Web site: Not answered

Email Address: DarrelDickson@aol.com

Phone # for campaign: 1-360-825-5489

Campaign manager: Dr. Holly Dickson.

Campaign manager contact information: DarrelDickson@aol.com

PREVIOUS ELECTED OFFICE(S): 
None

Other campaigns for public office:

None

What are the primary reasons you are running for Enumclaw City Council?

I believe I have the skills to help the city council and the administration turn around some of our underperforming properties. I have been turning around troubled business for the last 25 years as a private business owner. My wife, Dr. Holly Dickson, and I are raising our six children in Enumclaw. I am committed to make Enumclaw
a thriving place for youth, children and senior citizens in our community. I have been an Enumclaw Rotarian for the last 10 years. Last year I had the opportunity to serve as president of the Enumclaw Rotary Club. I am a current member of the Enumclaw Parks and Recreation Board. I believe that my Rotary and business contacts, and skill set, will be able to help Enumclaw prosper and increase the quality of life for the members of our community.

What are your top three priorities if you get elected?

Economic growth, balance the budget, and fiscal responsibility. Create a positive environment for youth, children and our seniors to flourish. Help turn around underperforming city assets and help Enumclaw on the road to prosperity .

What sets you apart from other candidates?

I am a fiscal conservative. I grew up in Enumclaw and went K-12 in the Enumclaw School District. I am a business owner since 1987. I am not a politician. I work well with others that want to help you. I am persistent and tenacious in getting things done that I feel will be beneficial for our community. I know how important it is to study all your options, get feedback from the community and experts, limit liability, then make the best choice and then execute in making a decision. I am an Enumclaw Rotarian that has helped raise thousands of dollars for the needs of our community over the last 10 years. I have family roots tied to Enumclaw that go back to the 1880’s. I pay a significant amount of property taxes in Enumclaw each year. I am vested in Enumclaw. I have our interest at heart. I understand that it is the private sector that will create jobs and prosperity for our community not the government.

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

Less than $10,000