Thank you to the Wenatchee World for the article Thursday about my desire to run for county commissioner #1. I also was honored to be Steve Hairs second live guest on his 1pm show Friday, to announce my desire to run. Steve and KPQ have always been good to cover local news when I was on council.
I hate to bother you with political posts- and I certainly am not telling you who is most qualified for Douglas County Commissioner. I am not asking for funds- although I have mixed feelings if I will accept any since, I have not in the past. I also am not running against any person, rather running with the other 3 candidates. I wish the other candidates the best. Rather than post campaign signs- I hope to use facebook- so here is a short video for those who do not know me. I hope rather than a yard sign, you will share this video with others who live in Douglas County. Feel free to post any questions. Thank you K.C for posting this Blog address- you can see I have many topics, but for this election the one called Douglas County Commissioner may be most interesting.
The above video highlights some of my past experience. Perhaps it would be helpful to post a recent resume as well since you will be my employer if you live in Douglas County and if you take time to vote.
Dennis Hendricks
1331 N. Ashland
East Wenatchee, WA. 98802
(509) 884-9620=phone
dphendricks@gmail.com = email
Employment History:
Washington State Dept. of Transp. (NCR-Wenatchee Offices) Maintenance Tech 1992 to Present
Plowed snow, applied de-icing chemicals, traffic control, training seasonal temps, guardrail
Pavement markings, paint Striping, update no pass log, clean/load striper, drive warning vehicles
Maintain a Current CPR/First Aid Card. Maintain current Flagging Card, CDL Endorsement
Handled safety meetings for WSDOT and compiled over a dozen safety/work videos.
Suggested ideas to improve Efficiency under Brain Storm Program, awarded savings.
City of East Wenatchee, WA. City Council Member;) 1988 to 2012
Approve/monitor city budgets, payroll and accounts. Approve bids. Served on various committees, work with two employee unions. Employee recognition lunches, AWC Certified Municipal Leadership Training Program, Campaigned, Survived 5 elections- chose not to run in 2011
Washington State Utilities and Transp. Commission, Olympia MCLE Investigator/Inspector - 1985 to l992
Worked Pasco, Snohomish, Wenatchee, Okanogan, and Kent offices.
Managed, staffed, and maintained two WUTC offices. Offices covered all of Chelan, Douglas and
Okanagon counties. Drove approximately 31,000 miles per year. Served as District Safety Rep.
Certified Vehicle Safety Alliance Inspector (CVSA) Certified/trained to insure safety of Trucks
Audit Carriers Books, drivers files, maintenance records, hours of service, equipment, rates, and authority. Assist in filing of applications for authority, rates, protests, appeals, transfers, of for hire vehicles/permit. Peace Officer, Enforce Title 81Laws, and testify in court as required
Commission lost major funding source and laid off most field investigators in 1992
Denny’s Restaurant, LaMarada, California (Olympia) Assistant Restaurant Manager; -1984 to 1985
Assisted and Filled in where needed, balanced cash registers, bank deposits, handled customer complaints, worked with employee morale, training of new employees.
Charlie’s Home Center, Tumwater, WA Truck Driver/Set up;. –1981 to l984
Deliver and set up Manufactured Homes,(single, double and triple wides) blocking, leveling, roofing, loading trucks, inspect homes, repo homes, plumbing, home repairs, carpet laying,
Allen Homes, Olympia, WA Service Manager/Sales Rep;. –l979 to 1981
Managed manufactured housing service department. Hired, laid off, scheduled service for a five state area, set up new dealers, handle questions/complaints/took orders/ factory tours
Community Relations, Hobbies and Other;
-Served as a Church Trustee/Board Member; -A 4th/5th grade SS teacher.
-Wrote and published 7 humor books, maintain a blog(over 800 blogs)
- Created over 130 Videos that are on Youtube.com and Vimeo.com
-Listed and sold real estate and mobile homes. (Realtor)
Education:
Business Administration; Northwest College, Kirkland, WA. (1973)
Business Administration; Big Bend Community College, Moses Lake,Wa (1974)
Real Estate law: Olympia Tech Community college, Olympia, Wa (l982)
Computers; Wenatchee Valley Community College, Wenatchee, WA. (1992)
Lake Roosevelt High School, Coulee Dam, WA. Graduated 1973
Listed in Who’s Who among High School Students 1972
This was my views 23 years ago- I still think it is a good place to raise a family and my values and ideals have not changed. I have a budget to work within during my campaign and I want to work within the budget I am given when elected. The only tax I may consider raising is on importation of garbage- all other taxes should be voted on by you in an election. I put that in writing, and challenge other candidates to do the same on their stands and views. That is the least we can do for voters.
