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    Articles by Bob Roegner
    Stormy week in Puget Sound politics | Bob Roegner
    Stormy week in Puget Sound politics | Bob...
    By Bob Roegner • February 2, 2012 8:54 pm

    Two weeks ago, a winter storm blew through the region and disrupted everything. That is, everything but politics, although there were some winds blowing there as well.

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    Political maneuvering at City Hall | Bob Roegner
    Political maneuvering at City Hall | Bob Roegner
    By Bob Roegner • January 26, 2012 9:20 pm

    In some cities, the battle to be the leader of the city council can be a nice polite affair, or may be rotated among the council members so that everyone gets a chance.

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    City Hall takes on Sound Transit | Bob Roegner
    City Hall takes on Sound Transit | Bob...
    By Bob Roegner • January 19, 2012 6:38 pm

    City Hall’s ongoing dispute with Sound Transit over delay of the light rail extension to Federal Way has recently become both more public and more unpleasant as hardball tactics have come into play. But two of the city’s initiatives may have resulted in one canceling out the other.

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    Politics: State, national and Ferrell | Bob Roegner
    Politics: State, national and Ferrell | Bob Roegner
    By Bob Roegner • January 12, 2012 8:40 pm

    Last week, we looked at local politics for the coming year. But state and national politics will get most of the attention. And Jim Ferrell? Read on.

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    Expect a juicy year in politics | Bob Roegner
    Expect a juicy year in politics | Bob...
    By Bob Roegner • January 5, 2012 8:33 pm

    Remember 2012. It will be one of the most exciting political years in history. The biggest local newsmakers are likely to be Mayor Skip Priest and School Superintendent Rob Neu. But others to watch are School Board President Tony Moore and Federal Way City Council members Jim Ferrell and Linda Kochmar.

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    2011 public service awards | Bob Roegner
    2011 public service awards | Bob Roegner
    By Bob Roegner • December 23, 2011 9:23 pm

    It’s that time of year again when we bestow on our leaders, somewhat tongue in cheek, awards for their public service.

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    Top political laughs in 2011 | Bob Roegner
    Top political laughs in 2011 | Bob Roegner
    By Bob Roegner • December 20, 2011 2:39 pm

    Each year, I keep track of political comments and situations readers might find interesting or entertaining. Here are some of my favorites.

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    Thanks for your solid public service | Bob Roegner
    Thanks for your solid public service | Bob...
    By Bob Roegner • December 12, 2011 9:00 pm

    The year saw changes in Federal Way’s city council and school board. Two longtime council members will be leaving as will two school board members who each served one term.

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    Dilemma behind state sales tax increase | Bob Roegner
    Dilemma behind state sales tax increase | Bob...
    By Bob Roegner • December 5, 2011 9:41 pm

    Republicans wondered if the governor and the Democrats were crazy by talking about putting a tax increase on the ballot.

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    City council faces power shift | Bob Roegner
    City council faces power shift | Bob Roegner
    By Bob Roegner • November 28, 2011 8:16 pm

    The recent election, which produced two new council members, may have shifted the power relationships in Federal Way City Hall, according to insiders.

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    Tommie Smith
    Olympic protest touched a generation | Bob Roegner
    By Bob Roegner • November 21, 2011 6:20 pm

    It was 43 years ago, and yet the iconic image of Tommie Smith and John Carlos standing on the Olympic podium in Mexico City is still seared into our collective consciousness as if it were yesterday.

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    Election alters city council dynamics | Bob Roegner
    Election alters city council dynamics | Bob Roegner
    By Bob Roegner • November 14, 2011 1:27 pm

    Last week, the voters were in an unusual mood. Here in Federal Way, the voters significantly changed the political dynamics on the city council and the mayor-council relationship.

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    State auditor race opens doors in Federal Way | Bob Roegner
    State auditor race opens doors in Federal Way...
    By Bob Roegner • November 8, 2011 4:07 pm

    Heads up political fans: another race in 2012 just got a lot more interesting and a lot more local. Recently, State Auditor Brian Sonntag announced that he will not run for re-election next year.

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    Election predictions in Federal Way | Bob Roegner
    Election predictions in Federal Way | Bob Roegner
    By Bob Roegner • November 1, 2011 6:01 pm

    Elections for 2012 and 2013 have already started. But before we start speculating on those races, there is a more immediate question: Who is going to win next Tuesday?

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    Some campaigns are ‘bloodier’ than others | Bob Roegner
    Some campaigns are ‘bloodier’ than others | Bob...
    By Bob Roegner • October 24, 2011 10:43 pm

    The race for a seat on the South King Fire and Rescue board of commissioners started with two of the candidates prominently displaying in campaign literature how much blood they had donated.

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    School board election shakeup in Federal Way | Bob Roegner
    School board election shakeup in Federal Way |...
    By Bob Roegner • October 17, 2011 1:37 pm

    The race between Liz Drake and Danny Peterson for the Federal Way School Board presented two very capable candidates. Either would be a good school board member.

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    Council candidate review: Honda-Flygare, Duclos-Tyler | Bob Roegner
    Council candidate review: Honda-Flygare, Duclos-Tyler | Bob Roegner
    By Bob Roegner • October 10, 2011 8:44 pm

    All four candidates bring skills and passion, and would contribute to the Federal Way City Council in different ways. Voters, do your homework.

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    Dovey-Celski council race is one to watch | Bob Roegner
    Dovey-Celski council race is one to watch |...
    By Bob Roegner • October 3, 2011 9:39 pm

    The race between incumbent city council member Jack Dovey and challenger Bob Celski may not only be the most interesting of the council races, but it may have the most impact on Federal Way government.

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    Strong mayor era reshapes Federal Way government | Bob Roegner
    Strong mayor era reshapes Federal Way government |...
    By Bob Roegner • September 27, 2011 1:26 pm

    Last week, we looked at the structural alignments and the symbols of power in the new mayor-council form of government. This week, we will take a closer look at how implementation is affecting issues and policy in Federal Way.

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    Examining the mayor’s power | Bob Roegner
    Examining the mayor’s power | Bob Roegner
    By Bob Roegner • September 20, 2011 2:41 pm

    In 2009, Federal Way voters significantly altered the political and managerial structure of City Hall from council-manager to mayor-council.

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