My husband says I ask too many questions. My parents said the same thing. I guess I have always been inquisitive. I presume that is why, when I hear about development in Federal Way, I wonder when will it happen. When the mayor speaks of an income stream, I thought of job creation and business development — not fast food restaurants and raising taxes to pay for a Performing Arts and Event Center and grand stairs.

So I have a question: If we are paying taxes to support the parks for sporting and outdoor activity, a community center for indoor activity, and the PAEC for cultural events, when will we see business development that the mayor and Mr. Livingston speak of? My curiosity made me wonder why business development in Federal Way is so slow.

Could it be the property crime rate? I asked the employees at the grocery store where I shop why some doors are being locked and others have gates on them. It’s just me again asking questions. They said the store had a problem with the homeless stealing things. I said that couldn’t be true, because we have a 31-member Homeless Commission that will solve the problem. They asked when. I guess I am not the only person who asks questions.

I do hope the new tool lending library going in at the Masonic Lodge will have strong security as the lodge has been vandalized often. Another question: Why did it take so long to get a permit from the city for the library? Is this another reason for lack of development, a slow permit and inspection process?

Is it possible that some residents are happy Federal Way is a bedroom community? It sure seems that the Save Weyerhaeuser supporters have no need for local living wage jobs. Can’t we have both jobs and parks? I was told by two former City Council members that we will see more downtown development when the light rail arrives. I like answers, so no more questions as I am driving to Tacoma for a little shopping and dinner.

Carol Fraley

Federal Way