Opinion
Political forecast for Federal Way’s elected leaders
It is late summer, and insiders and activists spend much time on political speculation waiting for November.
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What could possibly go wrong at Federal Way City Hall?
After his big victory in last year’s mayoral election and with a four-year term in front of him,…
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Blue wave is likely, but don’t write off Republicans
Trouble may lay ahead for Democratic incumbent Congressman Adam Smith in the 9th District.
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Thinking ahead to Federal Way City Council races
Four seats will be up for election next year and there is much speculation about who will run.
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Ethics complaint: FW city attorney should have raised questions
Had Federal Way City Attorney Ryan Call asked more questions regarding ethics board member Tony Pagliocco’s relationship with…
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Ethics complaint uncovers lack of transparency at Federal Way City Hall
An unusual incident of rudeness by a council member becomes a bigger question about transparency.
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Federal Way voters have a front row seat to biggest legislative race
Senate seat currently held by Mark Miloscia is a must-win election for both political parties.
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Roegner: Flag Day stunt backfires for Mayor Ferrell
On June 16 at the Flag Day celebration, Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell announced that the name of…
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Roegner: Politicians say the darndest things
Like the rest of us, politicians always have something to say.
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This isn’t who we are
It started with Muslims. Now separating children from their parents, and babies from their mothers? This can’t be…
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Council may come together, but what about the mayor?
When the calendar turned to 2018 it marked a significant change on the City Council with Hoang Tran…
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What would you do in the City Council’s shoes?
If you were on the Federal Way City Council and had a vote this fall in the 2019-20…
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Is the new Federal Way City Council starting to mature?
On the heels of an unpopular vote to increase the utility tax, the City Council had its first…
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It could be year of the woman in state, congressional races
Surprise filings from Hutchison and Kochmar
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Federal Way must act now to prevent school shooting
It was only 93 days between Parkland, Florida, and Santa Fe, Texas. Another school shooting and 10 more…
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Roegner: All eyes are on District 30 Senate race
It’s filing week and time to get serious about legislative elections.
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Roegner: Fear not, open homeless meetings
The national homeless crisis has been on Federal Way’s doorstep for at least four years.
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Roegner: Questions from Mirror readers
Q. Why did you say that more police are not always the right answer?
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Roegner: Growing list of problems for city leaders
Federal Way leaders have two new controversies that add to a growing list of problems
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Roegner: Federal Way utility tax fight could turn nasty
The battle over the utility tax may get a little nasty as Mayor Jim Ferrell and some council…