About Bob Stowe

Bob Stowe is the City Manager for the City of Bothell, a position he has held since January 2005. Bothell has a population of over 33,000 residents and a business population of approximately 25,000. Bob is the chief executive officer of a full service city with a 2013-2014 budget of $224 million and 300 employees. Before arriving in Bothell, Bob was the City Manager for the City of Mill Creek, WA for nine years and held other top administrator positions for two other Washington cities for an additional 10 years. Bob enjoys a reputation as a progressive and talented municipal manager, bringing stability and leadership to the cities he has served over the last 27 years in Washington State. Bob is a past president of the Washington City/County Management Association (2002-2003) and holds a bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Eastern Washington University and a MBA from Seattle University.

Website: http://www.ci.bothell.wa.us

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Public-Private Partnerships – Essential in Building Community

by Bob Stowe | Aug 24, 2013 | About the Public Sector, overview, Trends

Public-Private Partnerships is a phrase that is often overused and under supplied.  In today’s economic environment, I have found that genuine partnerships are needed to achieve the return of investment, time, and energy for both the private and public...

Public Service – A Rewarding Experience

by Bob Stowe | Aug 24, 2013 | About the Public Sector, Trends

I have served local governments for over 27 years and I can truly say the experience and opportunity to make a difference in the lives of so many is a rewarding experience and one I would not trade. My passion, which I began to realize many years ago, was in creating...