King County Elections - Steven M. Nielson - Commissioner of Public Lands Candidacy Statement lyrics

Elected Experience: Chairman, Libertarian Party ofWashington (2015); Secretary, Libertarian Party of Washington (2014); Precinct Committee Officer (2010); Secretary, Douglas County Republicans (2006) Other Professional Experience: Quality Engineer / Manager - advanced aerospace composites for military satellites & air/spaceflight; process improvement specialist; auditor; children's author; Christmas tree farmer Education: Bachelor of Science, University of Washington Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering; Leadership Program of the Rockies; Enumclaw High School Alumni Community Service: Parks Commission Chairman & Civil Service Chairman, City of Orting; Audubon Society volunteer; education outreach via AVID program; worksite coordinator for American Heart Association Statement: The issues facing this office cross party lines. Decades of poor forest management have threatened the livelihood of thousands of families, diminished access to quality education, and jeopardized our land, water, air, and wildlife. As an avid outdoorsman and father of three I understand the urgent need to restore the balance between the environment and the economy, ensuring lasting resources for future generations. I believe Washington needs a leader with vision and the courage to act responsibly. My first priority will be a forest triage, mounting a cooperative effort to thin areas of dead and unhealthy forest. This preventive maintenance reduces fire hazards, provides job opportunities for struggling families, and will secure valuable resources for our state's education system. I will work to remove restrictions and prohibitions, opening Washington State workers to the future of green economic opportunity and innovation in the world's industrial hemp markets, renewable energy sectors, and urban agriculture and forestry. Private stakeholders from farmers to fishermen will play a vital role in enacting an effective resource plan. Working families in Washington deserve the freedom to provide and the opportunity to thrive. You can help by casting your vote for active resource management in Washington State.