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Applicant Dan stresses governance, data and long-term infrastructure
Summary
Dan told Poulsbo's council he favors using data and relationships to resolve discord, supports existing human-services programs and prioritizes infrastructure, parks and maintenance as long-term city needs.
Dan, the fourth candidate interviewed on July 6, described the difference between legislative and executive roles as a familiar governance distinction and said his board experience taught him to resolve conflict through conversation and data. He praised local programs like the Recovery Cafe and said sustaining funding for grant-dependent services should be a priority.
Dan emphasized infrastructure and maintenance needs, saying the city must plan strategically for parks, walkability and parking as Poulsbo grows. He told the council he would take a long-term view to budgeting and asked for collaborative planning and clear mileposts over a 10-year horizon.
"I am fully supportive," Dan said when asked about staff-supported programs in health, housing and human services, and he urged the council to explore ways to make current programs less dependent on unstable grant funding.
Council members replied with follow-ups about finance, committees and community outreach. The council concluded interviews and scheduled deliberations that evening, with a decision anticipated after discussion.
