Theodore Olson

A candidate for Medical Lake City Council, position 5, City of Medical Lake in the 2017 Washington General Election, Nov. 7

City: Medical Lake, Washington

Political experience: Active in the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union.

Work experience: Worked for the Department of Social and Health Services for 21 years as well as the Consolidated Support Services. He was an equipment operator and a licensed wastewater treatment operator. He is a substitute bus driver. Served two years in the U.S. Navy.

Education: Graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1967 and went to Walla Walla Community College. Licensed wastewater treatment operator. Board member at the Water Operator Workshop.

Family: He and his wife have eight children, 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Priorities: Olson wants to make sure the main road is inviting to visitors by cleaning up the lots lining it. He wants new businesses to be attracted to Medical Lake as a venue. He also would like to re-evaluate issues concerning the city’s fire and police department.