Iwas visiting some friends in Bellevue recently and the topic of where I lived came up and the person I was talking to said: “I have never been to Federal Way.
I have stated in previous columns that Federal Way has the potential to be the premier city in the South Puget Sound.
In a city of 93,000 people, we have at least that many opinions on how to improve our education system, municipal services, fire department, water delivery and waste water removal.
As individuals we all have expectations for ourselves, family, neighbors, schools, and the city where we live.
In 2015 Federal Way will celebrate 25 years of being an incorporated city. Compared to many of its neighbors, Federal Way is a toddler. We all know you have to crawl before you walk.
One of the joys of living in the Puget Sound is that as the dark days of winter give way to spring light, the great Northwest starts blooming.
The open undercurrent of disdain from some in the community for the Federal Way Public Schools system intrigues me.
In the world of real estate, the saying goes: “location-location-location.”
The Olympics are over but Federal Way can learn a lot about becoming a better city from the world of elite athletics.
City of Federal Way, you have some work to do. I know you hit a rough patch with the recession.
It would not look like me, but a composite of our nearly 90,000 residents. Collectively, what do we look like?
It seems to me that Federal Way is a city with competing personalities.
What can we fix? What needs fixing? As Americans, we have a culture of being builders. We build and fix things.
How do you measure success? What is your grading system? Do you have one for yourself, your children or their schools?
In the spirit of the holiday season I feel it is important to reflect on the blessings of community.
The election results are known and it is important to thank all who sought elected office, congratulate those who were elected, and thank those who served but are not returning.
As Federal Way residents, what can we expect from the next council and mayor?
