Fred Brink
West Richland City Mayor
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About the Office
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
Term Length
4 years
Election Date
Nov 4, 2025
About Me
Party
nonpartisan
Occupation
West Richland Mayor pro tem/Councilmember
Fun Fact
I'm a U.S. Navy veteran, retired FBI Special Agent-in-Charge, current president of the Association of Washington Cities and a Fire Commissioner for Benton County Fire District #4.
Past Experience
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My Top Issues
Properly fund emergency services
Our city's police staff per 1,000 residents is significantly below the state and national average.
Attracting and retaining businesses
Our sales tax base, one of the primary components of our city's general fund, lags behind local communities. West Richland must aggressively attract and retain local business.
Balance development with neighborhood preservation
Our city is undergoing a transformation with the unprecedented development of large amounts of agricultural land. This growth planning must be comprehensive and balanced to ensure the overall character of our suburban, family-friendly is preserved.
Who I'm Running Against
May Hays (Other)
Councilmember and local business owner
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