It’s early in the political season. So I wasn’t overly surprised when I read a letter to the editor where a citizen was demanding more… Continue reading
The political stakes in Auburn just went up!Auburn City Council member and potential mayoral candidate Virginia Haugen was found “not guilty” of the charge of… Continue reading
“Mothers, don’t let your sons grow up to be cowboys” is a refrain from an old song.Mothers, you may want to add “or politicians” to… Continue reading
What does the future hold for the Federal Way School District?For most in our community, the Federal Way school system is a source of pride.… Continue reading
If you have ever considered running for office, this might be your year.This is considered a “local” year under the election cycle, and offices from… Continue reading
The recent Federal Way City Council discussions on a performing arts center have caused many in the community to ponder what might have been.Residents see… Continue reading
The “new” director of elections for King County is Sherril Huff.In this wacky, fun-filled election, it should be noted that Huff was also the “old”… Continue reading
The tough times have hit the Northwest and along with it, Federal Way.News of layoffs at Washington Mutual, Weyerhaeuser, Boeing, Microsoft and King County occur… Continue reading
“What in the world is this ballot for? And who are these people?”A friend asked me these two questions last week. So, I told him:… Continue reading
Welcome to the 2009 edition of Washington’s citizen government.If you’ve never been to Olympia when the Legislature is in session, you should go. It is… Continue reading
Who will be King County Executive January 1, 2010?That’s the question being asked from the courthouse to Olympia to Washington D.C., but the process that… Continue reading
As we say goodbye or in some cases good riddance to 2008, we wonder what 2009 will bring.In the nation’s capital, the Democrats have the… Continue reading
Another year just about gone. But what a year it was!Nationally, change swept the nation as voter dissatisfaction turned a relatively unknown African-American senator from… Continue reading
As we pause for a couple of days to enjoy the holidays with family and friends, it’s a good time to reflect on the historic… Continue reading
The public’s expectations for its elected officials are high.People expect honesty, integrity, sound character, mature judgment and tempered objective decision-making. They will accept, as a… Continue reading
The budget! The budget!Oh my goodness, the leaves are turning, it’s getting cold, and it’s time to order an extra 10 pounds of coffee because… Continue reading
Wow, there’s a lot of political maneuvering and speculation going on.
“The torch has been passed to a new generation…”
For those of you who are glad the election season is over and think your life will return to normal for a year until the next election cycle, think again.
