Randy Corman is running for position 7 on Renton City Council. Randy is seeking to rejoin and reunite the City Council in response to the increasing challenges faced by the community: rising crime, drugs, homelessness, and cost of living.
While on the Council, Randy played a significant role in driving positive changes: substantial improvements in public safety, enhancement of parks and amenities, successful attraction of major businesses like The Landing and Seahawks, and prioritized production of affordable housing. He also embraced our rich diversity by implementing measurable programs of inclusion and equity that remain a model across the country.
Renton has the potential to achieve even greater accomplishments. With Randy’s prior Council experience, and his educational background in Mechanical Engineering with extensive training with Boeing and the City, Randy brings expertise to drive real solutions. Please vote to return Randy to the City Council. Join the Mayor, several council members, and the broad coalition of Renton residents supporting him.
Education: Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Davis; Continuing City and Boeing training
Occupation: Retired Boeing Engineering Manager and former Renton City Council Member
Housing Affordability: I will help complete new affordable market-based and rent-assisted apartments in our Downtown, Highlands, and at the future transit center on Rainier and Grady. I’ll work collaboratively with other Council Members, city staff and neighborhoods to implement state-mandated “missing middle” housing rezoning in an equitable way that seeks consensus and minimizes impacts to existing neighborhoods to the degree possible. I’ll use my engineering background and extensive experience as a council member to ensure that our infrastructure is ready to support this housing. I’ll encourage discounted development fees for creation of smaller, more affordable single-family homes, and I’ll work to make permitting more efficient. I will continue to work closely with Renton Housing Authority, partner agencies, and KCRHA to collaborate on housing opportunities.
Lower Taxes: To lower the tax burden on residents, I’ll continue bringing in new businesses throughout our city, and work with Southport owners and the owners of former Boeing offices to get office properties occupied. In past years I was instrumental in bringing in IKEA, the Landing, the Seahawks, Southport, and countless other business and tax-revenue generating projects that added to our quality of life in Renton.
Public Safety: In the past I helped build new fire and police stations, and added firefighters and officers. I’ll continue to monitor police workload and response times, and add police officers as needed to maintain the service residents want. I’ll encourage increased community policing, working to get officers out of their cars and more in touch with the community. I’ll also review city ordinances for necessary updates and work with Legislators to improve state laws as required to reduce crime in our neighborhoods and help all residents feel safe again.
Diversity and Inclusion: In past years I’ve helped build award-winning inclusion and equity programs in Renton that have become a model for other cities. I helped create our Mayor’s Inclusion Task Force, our Equity Commission, and our City’s Department of Equity, Housing and Human Services. I’ll continue to strongly embrace these critical panels, and work to implement their recommendations toward a better, more inclusive and equitable city.
Traffic Reduction: I’ll help complete new lanes on I-405 to reduce cut-through traffic in our city. I’ll help ensure Sound Transit delivers Renton’s Bus Rapid Transit and completes a conceptual design for a future light rail station in Renton. I’ll work to help complete the new Metro Rapid Ride lines proposed in our area, and look for opportunities for other transit improvement such as water taxi service. I’ll invest in sensible road improvements, sidewalks and trails, including completion of the exciting Eastrail multi-use corridor. I’ve served on many boards and committees overseeing these efforts in the past, and have the experience needed to keep them moving forward.
Environment and Carbon Footprint: I’ve protected streams, trees and open space, and saved energy with programs like LED streetlights and hybrid city vehicles. I’ll continue sustainable energy upgrades, create incentives for solar panel installations, increase community urban-farming opportunities, and enthusiastically support other sustainability opportunities that we may see in the future. I’ll work to keep our water and air pristine and healthy for residents and wildlife, and work to continue growing our tree canopy.