DaCorsi is the choice for City Council

Published 6:18 pm Wednesday, October 23, 2013

I have known Claude DaCorsi since 1999 when he joined the King County Housing Authority, where I was working as a project manager in the Maintenance and Construction Department.

It soon became clear that Claude brought with him a wealth of experience in the construction world both from the design, construction management and financing of projects of varying size and complexity and his ability to work with people.

Since he became director of the newly created Capital Construction Department, his abilities and experience in leadership and financial management proved to be invaluable. He managed a department that grew to 21 employees and completed $25 million of low-income housing in the City of Auburn alone in the last seven years.

In managing many multi-faceted complex projects, Claude has gained a wealth of experience in developing a working relationship with all levels of government from the local to regional to the national level.

I strongly recommend that he be supported in his bid for Auburn City Council, Position 2, as I am sure he will bring his wide range of expertise to the table, including his sense of humor, for the benefit of the City of Auburn.

Working closely with Claude for over 10 years, finally as his Capital Construction manager, has been a pleasure for me. I have witnessed his skill in assessing a situation quickly and a desire to create a position where all parties feel heard and understood. A skill that I suggest is important where differing opinions are expected in local government.

– John Batstone