Elected mayor: Pro and con teams chosen for voters pamphlet


June 13, 2008 · Updated 9:33 AM 

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FROM STAFF REPORTS

Pro and con teams, designed to formulate arguments for and against an elected mayor, were confirmed Nov. 20 at the Federal Way City Council meeting.

Federal Way residents H. David Kaplan, Mary L. Ehlis and Joann Piquette will write the con statement for the voters pamphlet. David McKenzie, Roy Parke and Frosty Hardison will write the pro statement.

The Mirror and Federal Way Chamber of Commerce will host a debate on this issue 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, at a location to be determined. Look for more details in The Mirror.

Federal Way residents will see the elected mayor issue on a special election ballot Feb. 19.

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