Meet Chris Nye, Candidate For University Place City Council

Chris Nye

Where do you work and what is your job title? President of MLS4owners.com

When and Where Were You Born? 1962 in Olean, NY.

Where do you live now and how long have you lived there? In University Place since 1996.

Spouse or domestic partner if any: Married since 1996 to Teresa Nye

Children: Two boys, Michael and Patrick

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

Bachelor of Arts degree (cum laude) from Niagara University in Political Science and Criminal Justice (1985).  Internship with Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Washington D.C (1983).   Special Forces Qualification Course and US Army Ranger School (1987-89).

Military Service (include year(s) of discharge, if any):

 US Army, Captain (1985-92)

Special Forces commander (1990-92)

Memberships and affiliations with clubs and other organizations:

Director of Fircrest Golf Club.  Member of US Congressman Adam Smith’s Technology Advisory Board. State Director for Washington REALTORS®.  Member of Northwest Multiple Listing Service Bylaws Committee.  University Place Economic Development Commission and University Place Traffic Impact Fee Committee (appointed by City Council in 2011).  Youth Baseball Coach.  KP4kids fundraising golf events for youth charities.

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

CAMPAIGN INFORMATION:

Web site: Vote4Nye.com

Email address: vote4nye@gmail.com

Phone number: 253-380-4078

Campaign manager: Self

Campaign manager contact information: N/A

PREVIOUS ELECTED OFFICE(S):

Elected: Elected by members of Fircrest Golf Club to its Board of Directors

Other campaigns for public office: None

THIS CAMPAIGN:

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

To help solve problems.

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

1. Helping the City complete its Town Center
2. Ensuring that the community is prepared for the 2015 US Open
3. Public Safety
   All three of these things will help University Place enjoy a strong economic base.

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

I am a small business owner with 25 years of leadership experience.

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

I’m grateful for the broad group of people and groups who have stepped forward to support my campaign, and I will spend the funds necessary to honor their endorsement.

Official endorsements:

The News Tribune publicly announced their endorsement on July 27th.  Other groups will announce their endorsements soon.