Kent candidate’s brutally honest campaign statement

Meet Russell L. Hanscom. He’s running to become the next Kent City Council member for position 6. But he may not actually want the job.

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In the King County voter’s guide, Hanscom offers an usually honest statement:

Frankly, I’m not really sure I want this job. The pay is crummy, it takes time away from my family, and it’s pretty thankless a lot of the time.

However, my lack of enthusiasm does not diminish my competence or honesty.

Now, if he stopped here, it could be followed up with an inspired pitch, right? The job sucks but he cares about his community and he’s going to run to help you! But the tone of his statement doesn’t change.

I’m writing this statement on August 4 and I’m right in the middle of starting a business. If the business takes off like it’s supposed to between now and November, I sincerely doubt I’ll have enough time to be an effective representative of your concerns.

I honestly don’t know what else to say. This is the reality I’m facing today.

Wowsers. What do you think? Is he the future of Kent City Council? Does he have your vote?

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