Tag: politics
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City Council Betrayed You and Snatched $140 Million of your Tax Dollars
Police service is the family business for the Bennetts. My brother, Craig, and I have a combined four decades as cops between us. I retired just a few short years ago and I miss my time serving this community every day. I will be the first one to tell you, a new police station in…
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72 Hours: My Promise to Puyallup
Puyallup Voters, As of tonight, there are 22 days until election day. It has been one of the honors of my life to stand before you as a candidate for the City Council in the place I have called home my entire life. There are so many aspects of running for office I have picked…
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Building Smarter Streets: A Vision for Puyallup’s Infrastructure
In September, I wrote a blog post about the extensive renovations made to 9th Ave right outside of the Puyallup Fair. It was an expensive makeover that benefited fairgoers at the expense of city residents like you and me. I’d encourage you to give that piece a read. That said, it would be of disservice…
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Good Cop: My Story as the Community Outreach Officer
Blog Post: September 14, 2025. The first time I gave thought to being a cop was when I was 12 years old in 1984. I was in the wrong place at the right time to catch a local child predator in my neighborhood- and report him to Puyallup PD. I was awarded by the Puyallup…
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Moving from a Divisive Comprehensive Plan to a Welcoming & Inclusive Puyallup
Jeff Bennett reflects on his lifelong connection to Puyallup and emphasizes the importance of inclusive leadership. He criticizes recent City Council decisions, particularly amendments to the 20-Year Comprehensive Plan, which he believes undermines the community. Bennett highlights community backlash against these amendments, noting widespread public opposition and concerns about potential litigation. He expresses outrage over…
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What’s Going on with the Fair’s New Street?
(Photo Credit: Tacoma News Tribune) The Fair is coming to town … on a brand new red carpet that you paid for … twice! Let’s talk about it. My campaign team and I re-wrote this blog post a few days after originally publishing it the weekend the Fair opened this year. After receiving feedback from…
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Bringing a Youth Council to the City of Puyallup
A Call for a Puyallup Youth Council – Jeff for Puyallup City Council Puyallup needs a strong vision for the future, and the future of our city lies in its youth. It is essential that we not only ‘invest’ in the youth- funding schools, increasing public safety, and advocating for student mental health- it is…
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Campaign Site Launch! Jeff Bennett for Puyallup City Council, District 1
Today, I’m thrilled to announce the start of my campaign for Puyallup City Council, District 1! At the heart of my campaign is a simple belief: the City exists to serve the people—not the other way around. That means responsive local government, practical solutions to everyday problems, and leaders who are present, accountable and committed…
Jeff Bennett for Puyallup City Council 