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Weekly Update: 12/10/2023
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This Week: City Council Meeting, Event Planning re-vote. Cecil Powell park to get makeover (finally!) Last Week: Highline College tour, Marina Tenants Party. An essay on Public Planning Commissions and community input....
Public Planning Commission
Leave a comment on Public Planning CommissionRecently the Council has received several messages (and I have personally received more than several messages) concerning the need for improved communication with the City. As you know, I have always been completely on board with this notion. Since the various Marina Hotel proposals we’ve seen an increasing number of requests for better public engagement...
Weekly Update: 12/03/2023
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This Week: Highline College tour, Marina Tenants Party. Last Two Weeks: Meeting with Interim City Manager, Port of Seattle Budget 2024. Water Quality in Des Moines. The Mayor's article in City Currents....
Weekly Update: 11/19/2023
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This Week: Port of Seattle Budget 2024. Highline Forum. Last Week: City Council Meeting Recap. The Mayor's article in City Currents....
Weekly Update: 11/12/2023
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This Week: New Interim City Manager. New EDD. Oh... I won. Last Week: Annual Budget 2nd, !Special Executive Session!, Veterans Day,...
Weekly Update: 11/05/2023
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Last Week: Wesley Candidate Night, City Council Meeting features Blueberry Lane, 216th/24th Rezone...
Weekly Update: 10/29/2023
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Last Week: Wesley Candidate Night, City Council Meeting features Blueberry Lane, 216th/24th Rezone...
Fracas: A letter to the Waterland Blog
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A response to Waterland Blog coverage of our City Council Meeting. The reporter quotes the Mayor's untrue allegations from the dais without obtaining comment from me first--effectively calling me a liar from the dais. I point out that the story was covered by not one but two local TV stations, not to mention the fact that I was there and spoke to several of the principles--including two people on camera in the videos. The editor of the WB claims he could not find any of those stories. I found them in just a few seconds courtesy of Google....
Wesley Candidate Forum: Four Pinocchios on Marina Hotel
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If you watch the Wesley Candidate Forum, you will hear a lot of back and forth on various issues. I'm asking you to watch a five minute discussion on the Marina Hotel proposal because I think it explains the City, the Council, and the work I'm doing on your behalf....