Jon Pascal has built his career and his council service on thoughtful planning, community connection, and practical leadership. As a transportation and urban planning professional with more than two decades of experience, Jon brings a steady hand and long-range perspective to one of the Eastside’s fastest growing cities.
Since joining the Kirkland City Council in 2017, Jon has focused on the building blocks that keep a city livable and economically resilient. He has worked to expand open spaces, improve local mobility, and ensure that new housing and infrastructure come together through deliberate planning. His leadership has helped Kirkland grow with purpose, not just speed.
Public safety, housing, and transportation remain core to Jon’s priorities. He has supported safe and walkable neighborhoods, increased public safety staffing and behavioral health response, and worked to align land use with transit and infrastructure investments. As the city meets its growth targets, Jon has remained clear-eyed about the need to bring the community along in the process with transparency, consistent communication, and respect for what makes Kirkland special.
Jon also recognizes the essential role that a strong local economy plays in maintaining quality of life. He has championed efforts to support small businesses by reducing barriers, avoiding harmful tax and fee increases, and promoting safe, vibrant commercial districts. He supports hiring a dedicated economic development manager to attract new investment, support existing businesses, and lead strategic initiatives citywide. His approach to budgeting reflects this same commitment to long-term growth: maintain stability, deliver core services, and create an environment where entrepreneurs and employers can thrive.
In addition to his local work, Jon represents Kirkland in regional conversations on transportation and infrastructure. His leadership on boards connected to I-405, SR 167, Metro, and Sound Transit has helped secure critical investments that keep people and businesses moving.
The Kirkland council recently struggled through updates to the city’s comprehensive plan. A growing divide between some neighborhood residents and advocates for urban density came to a head with a divided vote on this important next step for Kirkland. While the Eastside Business Alliance does support growth and density to achieve both economic development and housing affordability, this nuanced debate requires thoughtful representatives from both camps to find the right balance. Jon is a capable and thoughtful voice who needs to be a part of these ongoing conversations about the future of Kirkland.
Voters should return Jon Pascal to the council to continue acting as an independent voice for Kirkland.
