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Kurt Dresner

Kurt Dresner

Kirkland City Council - Position 7

About the Office

The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.

Term Length

4 years

Election Date

Nov 4, 2025

About Me

Party

Nonpartisan

Occupation

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My Top Issues

Housing

I will not forget that housing and transportation are two sides of the same coin and approaches for one that do not consider the other are unlikely to succeed.

Housing

As a councilmember, I will work to make it easier and less expensive to build new homes of all shapes and sizes so that young people can find a small starter home or place they can afford to rent near their job or in the community where they grew up.

Infrastructure / Transportation

As a councilmember, I will support policies that preserve and expand our access to parks and open spaces, both locally and regionally.

Infrastructure / Transportation

As a councilmember, I will always keep an eye toward fostering more community connections. I will support policies that encourage the creation of more public spaces that support not only our social fabric, but also the ability of our small business community to thrive.

Economy

I will work to create the conditions under which entrepreneurs have opportunities to succeed locally while workers have a diversity of employment options.

Environment / Energy

I will push for more street trees and types of buildings and development that coexist harmoniously with trees and keep our city green (literally and figuratively).

Environment / Energy

I will thoughtfully balance the importance and value of nearby greenery with preventing further devastation of forests closer to our urban boundaries.

Criminal Justice / Public Safety

I will fight for changes that make our city’s systems more robust and resilient. I will take the long view and push for data-driven strategies that maximize the safety we get for our hard-earned tax dollars.

Infrastructure / Transportation

My goal will be to decrease congestion by investing in viable alternatives to driving for those who want to use them.

Criminal Justice / Public Safety

As a councilmember, I will continue to support and champion the city’s holistic approach to crime prevention and homelessness.

Infrastructure / Transportation

As a councilmember, I will support efforts to make transportation in Kirkland easier, safer, and more financially and ecologically sustainable.

Housing

I will support policies that make it easier for older adults to age-in-place — downsizing without having to leave the communities to which they belong.

Who I'm Running Against

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