Voters, you will have your ballot this week for the Nov. 3 election. We share a common faith in each other to make good choices.

After all, the highest office in the land is citizen. What is the mojo that makes an individual excel, and be the right choice for Federal Way City Council?

Here is what I see in City Council candidate Mark Koppang that tells me he is a leader.

He is well-grounded in intelligence, educational background, business, marketing and selling. His love of Federal Way’s families, our businesses, and natural beauty is “sold” to everyone he speaks with. Mark’s enthusiasm for our city is contagious.

Mark Koppang is effective. I have seen him lead meetings where everyone gives input, and is really heard. He has a gift of then unifying those thoughts and translating ideas into action plans. Everyone leaving feeling enthusiastic!

Mark Koppang is passionate. Because he is approachable, and has a warm and optimistic outlook, people are drawn to him. His background offers a fine-tuned quality of strengthening the individual, noticing their talents and unleashing a “can do” attitude where ever he goes. He trusts people, their abilities and inspires them to work together.

Mark’s heart is in pulling the people of Federal Way together and building a city where families thrive and business prospers. His mind is firmly set in pursuit of JOBS, JOBS, JOBS and actively inviting new businesses to come and discover Federal Way.

Join me in voting for Mark Koppang for Federal Way City Council.

Maureen Bernardy, Federal Way