Renton City Councilmember Ed Prince is seeking his fourth term on the Renton City Council, pledging to continue his work on public safety, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
In this most recent term, Prince has represented Renton in various regional roles, including President of the Sound Cities Association (SCA), Chair of the Growth Management Policy Board (GMPB), Co-Chair of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA), and the Sound Transit Board of Directors.
According to Prince, his motivation to seek re-election is driven by the need to double down on efforts on improving the quality of life and expanding opportunities for all residents of Renton, especially as the city continues to emerge from the pandemic.
“As we continue to come out of the pandemic, we must double our efforts on public safety, affordable housing, and making Renton a city with opportunities for all,” says Prince. “I wake up every morning thinking about the opportunities we have in front of us, and trying to figure out creative ways that Renton and its residence can benefit from them.”
Prince has garnered the endorsement of past and present colleagues, along with regional leaders, including Congressman Adam Smith, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, King County Executive Dow Constantine, and Seattle Port Commissioner Toshiko Hasegawa.
In a statement, Smith said, “Ed Prince is a dedicated public servant who has earned the respect of his colleagues and constituents. I am proud to endorse his candidacy for re-election to the Renton City Council.”
First elected in 2011, Prince has also served on several other regional boards and committees, such as the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Legislative Committee, Sound Cities Association (SCA) Public Issue Committee (PIC), Regional Transit Committee, Regional Water Quality Committee, Growth Management Planning Council, SCA Legislative Committee, AWC State and Federal Policy Committee, and Economic Development District Board.
With a proven track record of leadership and advocacy for Renton’s residents, Ed Prince aims to continue his efforts in advancing the city’s development and progress for another term.
“Representing Renton has been the honor of my life,” he said.
