Mike Park believes he is living the American Dream. America has given him the chance to be a successful business…
Skip Priest was the last of the four candidates to announce his run for mayor of Federal Way. According to…
Federal Way City Council member Jim Ferrell was the first candidate to declare a run for mayor. He boldly announced…
Over the next four weeks, we will take a closer look at the candidates for Federal Way mayor. Each candidate has something to offer and they all care about making government work.
Tax rate suppression is a complicated issue and can affect most governments. The county is struggling with how to fund courts, prosecutors and the sheriff. But they also are worried about the potential for flood control, which lays on the horizon as potentially the biggest issue of all.
Levy suppression occurs when local taxing districts’ “rates” in any given area in the county exceed the limit of $5.90 per $1,000 of assessed property value. There are over 400 separate levy codes county-wide which overlap each other and are added together to establish your individual tax bill. Some, such as EMS, are excluded.
“And the days dwindle down to a precious few…” is the plaintive refrain that signals the passage of time to…
To those of us who love politics, filing week is one of the most exciting weeks of the year.
The biggest political news in the state recently was Dino Rossi’s confirmation that he will run for the United States Senate against Democratic incumbent Patty Murray.
Rossi has been under significant pressure for several months by insiders, both here and in the nation’s capital. Republican leaders in both Washingtons desperately need Rossi at the top of the ballot. In order for Republicans to have a chance at regaining the state Legislature in two years, they must capture several Democratic seats this year.
Every candidate for public office wants to know the same thing: What do voters think? Knowing what voters think helps…
Recently, the media disclosed that Gov. Christine Gregoire is on a White House list as a possible replacement for Solicitor…
Several candidates are already maneuvering for positions as the legislative races start getting under way. Half of the state Senate…
How important are words? We have dictionaries, thesauruses and numerous books on the proper use of words. We had English…
And now there are four. This past week, Republican State Rep. Skip Priest confirmed he will join the field as…
You’ve just got to love politics. Yes, I know the auto industry and Wall Street with their bailouts and fraud…
Is this a Republican year? Many from both parties think it might be.
Now, at a time when most campaigns are still under the radar, and the public’s attention is on the opening of baseball season or the first sighting of daffodils, we’ve already had two controversies.
Is this the trend many feared would occur, or simply a bumpy start? Only time will tell.
Has Attorney General Rob McKenna finally made a mistake on his way to the Governor’s Mansion? Or has he made…
On March 10, the Federal Way Kiwanis Club hosted a panel discussion on the potential impact of the new strong…
By any measurement, the 2010 session of the Washington state Legislature hasn’t been any fun. The responsibility of governing is…
What do you want in a mayor? What background, skills and traits are important? There might be two candidates or…
