Bonney Lake Mayor Neil Johnson announced last week he will seek a second term as mayor.

“We have come a long way in building a strong community, so it is time we complete what we have started,” Johnson said in a press release.

Since being elected mayor in November 2005, he has worked with the council to create a long-term vision and create a team atmosphere.

Johnson said the recent overwhelming “no” vote on the city charter election proved citizens believe the city is moving in the right direction.

Johnson said during his first term, the city has achieved stability among staff in all departments. Previously high turnover rates disrupted services and cost the city extensive loss of institutional knowledge, he said.

“The stability of the current city government allows us to better focus on long term planning, controlling growth, increased public safety, continued improvement of our local lakes, parks, and implementing the sidewalk, streetlight and downtown plans,” he said. “This includes the creation of Main Street and the construction of a much-needed interim justice building.”

Johnson said he continues to work to bring additional open space, recreation, restaurants, jobs and needed services to the Bonney Lake area.

Citizens are invited to contact him at neiljohnsonjr@comcast.net with any questions or concerns.

Johnson also welcomes citizens to attend his “Coffee with the Mayor” forums the first Monday of every month at the Bonney Lake Senior Center.