Q: Mr. Federal Way, I recently sent my concerns to elected officials regarding the publication and distribution of the “Citizen’s Guide to King County Government” but was completely ignored. It appears to be the type of guide that is intended to make county government more accessible, but, beyond that, it also seems like a very expensive publication that I have no doubt will shortly find its way into a recycling bin from the homes of the majority of its recipients. In principle, distributing a guide is laudable, but perhaps in this day of near universal access to the Internet, a paper guide printed on high-grade paper is extremely wasteful for most and distributing a less-luxurious paper copy upon request would make more sense. This tax-funded document also looks to be an opportunity for crass advertising for one Pete von Reichbauer. Now, I never met Mr. Reichbauer, and I am sure he has done a lot of good things for all of us, but I don’t think most of us would want our tax dollars spent for the purpose of expanding Mr. Reichbauer’s great reputation. What do you think?
A: Mr. Federal Way can understand your complaint about PVR’s face on every page. What a bother to see that red hair and bright smile everywhere. I mean, how does the man continue to look so sharp ALL. THE. TIME? Mr. Federal Way can’t figure it out. Maybe it’s because Inside Politics columnist Bob Roegner shares fashion tips with him from time to time. Have you seen his suits? Mr. Federal Way wonders if Roegner is paid more for his columns … Mr. Federal Way will make a note to take this up with the new publisher.
As for your tax dollars being used to print and distribute a document? Last time Mr. Federal Way checked, this columnist works for a newspaper that is printed every week and distributed to people’s homes. Come on, man, check who you complain to next time. Information is valuable. Reputable information is valuable. Why would you fault government for trying to help its residents understand their government a little better? Sure, Mr. Federal Way can think of a lot more things to spend money on. Pizza for every King County resident, for example. Or maybe hammocks in every back yard. Houses for all those homeless people Mr. Federal Way sees panhandling on South 320th Street, perhaps. But free speech is a beautiful thing, isn’t it Mark Miloscia? And if your county government officials want to print documents and send them to your house, they have a right, just like you have a right to complain about it to Mr. Federal Way.
Q: Mr. Federal Way, what did you do for the snowpocalypse?
A: Mr. Federal Way was sure the Federal Way Mirror would be closed but, alas, a few strong-willed people from the office made it in (making Mr. Federal Way look bad in the process). What, do you think Mr. Federal Way stayed home and drank hot cocoa with Mrs. Federal Way? Slid down hills with the little Federal Ways? No. Mr. Federal Way watched soccer and the occasional basketball game before sliding comfortbly into an early Valentine’s Day chocolate coma. Mrs. Federal Way need not know it was her gift.
Q: Mr. Federal Way, what do you plan to do for Valentine’s Day Tuesday?
A: None of your business.
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