Black Diamond Mayor Olness is the most experienced and qualified candidate. Rebecca Olness is a remarkable individual with a lifelong commitment to public service and volunteerism. As an experienced Black Diamond elected official, both as a council member and as a mayor Rebecca understands the complexities of city government operations and consistently demonstrated effective leadership and initiative to keep Black Diamond moving forward in the right direction.

She has been fiscally responsible during trying economic times, maintaining a balanced budget and preserving cash reserves. Recognizing that controlled and incremental growth is vital to the city of Black Diamond, she continues to make sure that the MPD conditions of approval and the development agreement are followed.  She serves on several King County and Sound City Association committees and task forces and is respected by her fellow elected officials.

Rebecca is a team player, fighting for all of us in South King County on a number of issues, not just for Black Diamond. Rebecca is a highly capable elected official and I am honored to endorse her candidacy for re-election as Mayor of Black Diamond.

Victoria Jonas

Deputy Mayor

Maple Valley