Jackson seeks to change city council

Candidate doesn't agree with council's decisions

MOSES LAKE — Darrin Jackson is running for Moses Lake City Council position three because he doesn't agree with the current council's actions.

"If you don't like the way things are being done there comes a point where you need to stand up and do something to make a difference," Jackson said. "One of the problems that we have is the council repeatedly making decisions against the wishes of the very people that put them in office."

He plans to represent the wishes of Moses Lake citizens.

"The only challenge (running for council) will be to convince the people that together we can make a difference, that we can bring back true representative government to the City of Moses Lake," Jackson said.

He said he is qualified for the position because he is not afraid of the workload the position brings.

"I understand today how hard it is for people to keep their head above water," he said. "We should slow our spending and get away from the thought that the funds are open ended."

He understands funding issues because he owns a business in the city, he said.

Jackson said people should vote for him because Moses Lake citizens want a change.

"We need to elect people who know how to use basic common sense," he said. "This year we have spent more money on our dog shelter than we have on our seniors. Does anyone other than my opponent think that makes sense? These are only a few of the reasons you should vote for me for city council."

Jackson said the downtown revitalized area looks attractive.

"One of the problems with downtown has been parking," he said. "Improvement of Third Avenue and the downtown area was needed but some of the tax money might have been better used for other city improvements."

Parking in the downtown area remains a problem, he advised.

Jackson said he disagrees with the ordinance regarding the prohibition of drilling exempt wells within city limits.

"I strongly disagree with any passage that takes rights away from the people of Moses Lake. The city does not own the water in the ground and for them to think they do is wrong," he said. "What could be next, maybe a tax on the air if you live in the city? As with all of our rights we must keep them in our hands, not in the hands of others."

Jackson said an additional lake crossing is a good idea for the city but will only support it if the citizens want it.

"We need a community-wide vote to determine the wishes of the citizens of Moses Lake," he said.