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....

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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....

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Des Moines eyes eco-friendly hydro-foiled boats to ease Seattle traffic congestion

by Denise Whitaker, KOMO News Reporter Thu, October 5th 2023, 3:51 PM PDT This Navier boat is a pre-production model that holds 6 passengers, but the company says it’s totally scalable to 60′. (KOMO News) DES MOINES, Wash. — It’s no secret that the greater Seattle area deals with a lot of traffic congestion. And

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City Currents Spring 2023 – Less politics, more cooperation, please

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A response to the Mayor's recent editorial in the City Currents Magazine where he again uses that forum to make the case for his policy preferences. I reject using public money to promote a political agenda. He goes on to scold the public for not being more supportive of the City's Marina and economic development plans. I offer some notes on how our downtown got to where it is and some practical suggestions for improving the downtown and Marina without spending millions of dollars....

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Patti Payne: Seattle Boat Show rides rising tide of interest

The Sabre Salon Express from Bellingham Yachts has a price-tag of $3.2 million, the most expensive boat that will be on display at the 2023 Seattle Boat Show. BELLINGHAM YACHTS By Patti Payne  –  Columnist, Puget Sound Business Journal Jan 25, 2023 That jaunty “Big Seattle Boat Show” jingle that gets stuck in our heads is back in

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Questions for Marina Study Session

Last Updated:February 10th, 2023

These are the questions I put together in advance of our Marina Study Session. Many are from residents and many are extremely well-reasoned. The vast majority concern 'the hotel' and 100% are opposed to siting it in the north parking lot. I conclude by demonstrating the long standing connections with the Port of Seattle and Des Moines Creek Business Park. The insane 'master plan' was always that the DMCBP, a 'ferry', and anything else that might further airport and cruise traffic would bring some economic renaissance to DM....

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