I was delighted to see Matthew Jarvis’s column encouraging greater participation by citizens in local government, schools and utilities in last Friday’s Federal Way Mirror. His proposed approach was through surveys — and while initially this approach seems appealing, it does have some flaws.
Superintendent Rob Neu seems to be doing a respectable job, but can anyone point to something he’s done to earn a $42,000-a-year raise? Has our graduation rate risen above 70 percent during his tenure? Is every student passing standardized testing?
As virtually a lifetime resident of Federal Way, I’ve seen ideas come and go to improve our community as well as our economy.
We have known Martin Moore, candidate for Federal Way City Council Position 6, for 17 years. He’s a family member to us. His passion for politics and the integrity in his pursuit of excellence is who he is.
We need new people with fresh ideas and an eye to the future — somebody willing to listen to the citizens at large, not just go with the rest of the council, and can think on their own for what’s best for the city.
I feel that there is a limited watershed of opportunity to find someone who will bring a fresh approach to the city council’s future.
I just want to write a few words about Diana Noble-Gulliford. I have known her ever since the community council days, and most recently worked with her as she was the president of Historical Society of Federal Way.
I have been trying since 2010 to make the city aware of the flaws in the traffic control and photo enforcement system.
I am strongly opposed to the proposed six-story apartment buildings at the old school bus lot on S. 320th Street in Federal Way, across from Safeway. The development would be for 308 multifamily residential units.
How then can the city’s position be to fully defend the validity of the unlawful school zone which is quoted as “protects the safety of children traveling to and from Saghalie Middle School,” yet provide no protection while they pass through nearly a thousand feet of vehicular parking lot traffic?
Coming up Peasley Canyon Hill the other day, imagine my surprise — signs that I had put up for a candidate for Federal Way City Council, Pos. 6, were nowhere to be seen.
My wife and I look forward to the re-election of Jeanne Burbidge to four more years on our Federal Way City Council.
I’ve lived in Federal Way for 35 years and I’m voting for Martin Moore for Federal Way City Council, position 6.
Public/private partnerships most often spell success for the private developers involved and unceasing, increasing, expenses for the city and taxpayers involved (that’s us).
Letter by State Sen. Tracey Eide, the co-chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, and State Rep. Roger Freeman, who both represent the 30th Legislative District.
Those who attended the 20th annual FUSION Art Event “RazzMaTazz and All That Jazz!” on Aug. 7 at the Dumas Bay Centre knew from the moment they entered that they were in for a very special evening.
Mr. Federal Way, I understand your concerns about the PACC and the fine arts in Federal Way (Aug. 23). And I appreciate your honesty in admitting that your opinion may be affected by your lack of interest in the same.
As a citizen driving along our beautiful city roads, have you noticed seeing a white Ford Crown Victoria (with a custom shopping cart trailer) labeled “police volunteer?”
For those who don’t know me, I’m the person who sponsored and collected signatures for the elected mayor initiative, which the voters then voted for in 2009.