Meet Daniel Rankin, Candidate For West Pierce Fire & Rescue Commission

Name: Daniel R Rankin

Where do you work and what is your job title: Retired

Where Were You Born: St Joseph’s Hospital Tacoma WA.

Where do you live now and how long have you lived there: University Place, 33 years

Spouse or domestic partner if any: Myrtle

Children: 2 Adult Daughters 

Education (include graduation date(s), if any):

Graduated from Mt Tahoma Senior High School, May 1969

Military Service (include year(s) of discharge, if any): USAF, 22years – Retired.  Honorable discharge.

Memberships and affiliations with clubs and other organizations:

Air Force Sergeants Association; Elks Lodge #174;

Pierce County Fire Commissioner Association; AARP  

Washington Fire Commissioner Association; IOF

Have you or a business you owned (or had principal interest in) ever filed bankruptcy? No

As an adult, have you been convicted or charged with a crime other than a minor traffic violation? No

If so, please explain and include dates and locations.

CAMPAIGN INFORMATION:

Web site: N/A

Email address: rankindr@harbornet.com

Phone number: 253-565-3290

Campaign manager: N/A

Campaign manager contact information: N/A

PREVIOUS ELECTED OFFICE(S):

Elected: Fire Commissioner PCFD # 3, Jan 1994 to present

Other campaigns for public office: None

THIS CAMPAIGN:

What is the primary reason you are running for this office?

Running for re-election for Fire Commissioner PCFD # 3

What will be your top three priorities if you get elected and why?

To provide the present service cost effectively.

Pursue mergers with DuPont and Steilacoom

Push for more Federal Safer Grant Money to hire Fire Fighters.

What sets you apart from the other candidates and/or previous office holders?

As one of West Pierce Fire Commissioner, I have made myself available at public forums and community events for public input. Through educational offerings, I have made a concerted effort to keep informed of the changing regulatory environment.

In addition, I have kept in regular contact with the legislators and public representatives regarding the community and public at large for fire service needs

How much money do you expect your campaign to spend on this election?

Below $3,000.00

Official endorsements: 

Pierce County Democrats

Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy

Keri Rooney

Pierce County Councilman Stan Flemming

Dr. Charles Weatherby MD.

University Place City Council: Mayor Debbie Klosowski, Mayor Pro Tem Ken Grassi, Councilwoman Denise McCluskey, Councilman Gerald Gehring