Paul Dutton (Renton City Council Position 6, Washington, candidate 2025)
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Paul Dutton is running for election to the Renton City Council Position 6 in Washington. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.[source]
Dutton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
Paul Dutton provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 1, 2025:
- Birth date: February 6, 1978
- Birth place: Owosso, Michigan
- High school: Ovid-Elsie
- Bachelor's: Michigan Technological University, 2000
- Graduate: University of Utah, 2023
- Gender: Male
- Religion: Lutheran - ELCA
- Profession: Engineering Consultant
- Incumbent officeholder: No
- Campaign slogan: Connecting the Future Renton we see.
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Elections
General election
The general election will occur on November 4, 2025.
General election for Renton City Council Position 6
Paul Dutton and Ruth Perez are running in the general election for Renton City Council Position 6 on November 4, 2025.
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Endorsements
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Paul Dutton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dutton's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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These are big projects that make communities more connected, sustainable, and livable. As a licensed Professional Engineer and project manager with an MBA, I have collaborated on transit and clean water projects across the country that are more than just concrete and steel, they are the foundation for a better life. Renton is growing quickly, but our roads and transit systems are getting overcrowded and struggling to keep up. Traffic congestion and unsafe streets delay emergency response times hurting everyone. I’m committed to creating a smarter, more connected transportation network that helps everyone. That means safer streets, easier intersections, protected bike lanes, sidewalks, and better transit access that links neighborhoods to jobs, schools, healthcare, and essential wraparound services. This future must be affordable and inclusive. Housing costs and inflation are pushing too many families and seniors to the brink. Without equitable transportation options, many get stuck without the resources they need to thrive.
I’m ready to put my expertise and vision to work so Renton becomes a place where mobility is a right, not a privilege, and where everyone can share in our city’s success.- Safety starts with smart infrastructure. From well-marked evacuation routes to streets designed for emergency vehicle access, Renton must be built with readiness in mind. Our first responders can’t protect us if they’re priced out of living here or stuck in traffic. Investing in infrastructure, like roundabouts that improve arterial flow, mean faster response times and safer outcomes. Infrastructure connects residents to health care, wraparound services, and crisis response teams. Good transportation helps everyone stay safe and makes sure help gets to those who need it fast. With careful planning we can build a Renton where safety isn’t a privilege, it’s a right built into our roads, systems, and the future we are making together.
- Renton’s future depends on how we move. Today, congestion and outdated street designs make our roads noisy, crowded, and unsafe for drivers, first responders, bikers, and pedestrians alike. I believe in building a smarter, more connected transportation network that meets the needs of a growing city. We need sidewalks, protected bike lanes, and transit-ready corridors that prepare us for expanded light rail and bus access. But we can’t stop there, connecting the last mile is essential. By investing in neighborhood transit hubs, shuttles, and walkable routes, we ensure people can get from their front door to public transit without barriers.
- Inclusion means making sure everyone in Renton, no matter their income or neighborhood, can access the resources they need to thrive. With housing costs rising and inflation making everyday essentials more expensive, many families and seniors struggle to make ends meet. That’s why affordable housing must be paired with equitable transportation options that connect people to jobs, schools, healthcare, and wrap around services without added financial burden. By focusing on affordability and equitable transportation, we can ensure every resident has a fair chance to live well and participate fully in city life.
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Other survey responses
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2025 Elections
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