05/09/2006: "Rosenfeld Announces"

"Howie" Rosenfeld is announcing as a candidate for County Council. "After consultation with my colleagues on the Friday Harbor (FH) Town Council and with Town staff I have decided to become a candidate for San Juan (SJ) County District 3, which represents the Town of Friday Harbor on the County Council. I have been urged to run by many in our community including the current and past two Friday Harbor mayors. They feel that whoever represents the Town not only be a strong advocate for the Town's interests but also have a good understanding how the Town works" he said.

Rosenfeld expects his experience with the Town will prove valuable at County. "The structure of Town government is a good model for how the Charter is meant to work at the County. As a long time supporter of the charter government concept I would like to make sure it is implemented properly in our County" he said.

Rosenfeld is the owner of Friday Harbor Art Studio, a picture framer, an award winning scrimshaw artist and an artist member of the American Society of Marine Artists. He has been an actively involved resident in San Juan County for 25 years as a business owner, artist, volunteer firefighter, volunteer fire chief, Whale Museum director, Town Planning Commissioner and Town Councilmember. He's been Town Council's representative to many groups including the SJ Marine Resource Committee, High School Community Council, SJ Chamber of Commerce, FH Ferry Intermodal Transportation Committee, FH Transportation Advisory Committee, SJ Trails Committee and FH Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Prior career experience includes Peace Corps Volunteer and Public Health epidemiologist. He was a candidate for County Commissioner in 1996.