BILL PUGH FOR MAYOR

I am a lifelong public servant and community leader with a steadfast commitment to putting people first. With a distinguished career spanning decades in local government, including leadership roles with the City of Tacoma and the City of Sumner, I have dedicated my life to strengthening communities, fostering collaboration, and delivering real results. Whether spearheading transformative infrastructure projects, advocating for quality education, or ensuring families have access to essential resources, I lead with integrity, humility, and an unwavering focus on service. I believe in listening, problem-solving, and bringing people together to create a better future for all.

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Campaign Leadership:

The Citizens for Sumner Library Committee Chair

Sumner Library Capital Campaign Steering Committee Chair

Sumner Bonney Lake Citizens for Schools Chair

 

Achievements:

$15M bond issue for a new Sumner Library (Aug 2023)

Over $1.6M raised from private philanthropy for Sumner Library

Two Sumner-Bonney Lake School District Levies ($214M in Feb 2024)

Sumner-Bonney Lake School District Capital Bond Issue ($732M in Nov 2024)

 

Board Leadership:

Current Board President of GoodRootsNW

Current Board member of “It Takes a Township Foundation”

 

Memberships and Past Positions:

Sumner Rotary (Past President, Rotarian of the Year 2023-24)

City of Sumner’s Mayor (2018-2021)

South Sound 911 past Board Chair

Pierce County Cities and Towns

Puget Sound Regional Council Operations Committee and Executive Board

Sumner Gordon Family YMCA Citizens’ Advisory Committee

United Way of Pierce County past Board Member

Citizens for a Healthy Bay (Past Board Member and Board President)

 

Professional Experience:

City of Sumner (Public Works and Public Services Director, 2008-2017)

City of Tacoma (Public Works Director, Assistant City Manager, 1974-2008)

National Top Ten Public Works Leader of the Year (2007)

 

Educational Background:

Seattle University’s Humanities Honors Program

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Cum Laude, Seattle University

Master of Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University

Registered Professional Civil Engineer in the State of Washington

 

Personal Information:

Lives in Sumner with wife, Karen, and their dogs, Gracie and Sammie

4 adult children and 5 grandchildren