Recently 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...
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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....
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1 Comment on Weekly Update: 10/29/2023Fracas: 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....