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Councilmember Ed Prince Unanimously Elected to Renton Regional Fire Authority Governance Board

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Councilmember Ed Prince has been unanimously elected to the Renton Regional Fire Authority Governance Board during the council meeting on December 9, 2024. His three-year term will begin in January 2025, where he will work alongside two other councilmembers and three Fire District 25 Commissioners. This governance board plays a vital role in approving the annual budget for the Renton Regional Fire Authority, which significantly impacts fire services in the community. Prince, currently serving his fourth term on the Renton City Council and a former council president, brings a wealth of experience, including his previous role as Executive Director of the Washington State Commission on African American Affairs. He will join Council President James Alberson, Jr.

, and Councilmember Ryan McIrvin on the board. This election underscores the council's commitment to effective governance and community safety, with Prince aiming to strengthen the fire authority's operations and improve service delivery to Renton residents.

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