Moore’s mind morphs and ousting Mr. Federal Way | Q&A with Mr. Federal Way

Q: Mr. Federal Way, the voters have already said we want recreational and medical marijuana-related businesses here but the council keeps imposing moratoriums left and right.

Q: Mr. Federal Way, the voters have already said we want recreational and medical marijuana-related businesses here but the council keeps imposing moratoriums left and right.

What do you think about the Federal Way City Council’s votes this week regarding medical and recreational marijuana-related businesses?

A: Although council members have imposed several moratoriums, Mr. Federal Way sees one clear thing from this process — consistency. Mr. Federal Way doesn’t like waffles for breakfast, or to serve as his city representatives.

Mr. Federal Way doesn’t mind the moratoriums, just so long as the council will eventually make up their minds. But Councilman Martin Moore’s sudden mental morphs are making Mr. Federal Way’s head spin.

Last October, Moore voted in favor of a six-month extension of the moratorium on marijuana-related businesses. He vowed that would be the last time he did so because he believed the council should move forward.

“As an elected official representing 90,000 people in Federal Way and when 53 percent have spoken up, I can’t in good conscience go against them,” Moore said last October.

But five months later, Moore waffled.

On Tuesday, Moore — in good conscience — went against at least 53 percent of voters who spoke up. He said he’s “on a mission to create a positive image for Federal Way” and that he didn’t want “to be driving down and seeing pot stores” or stand near a “pot shop” and smell it.

Moore’s change in tunes suggests that his senses — including sight and smell — are more important to him that the voters’ desires. Mr. Federal Way thinks his decision this week was in poor taste.

Mr. Federal Way won’t tolerate leaders who shilly-shally over such matters. Pick a side and stay put.

Speaking of switching sides, Moore switched to the Republican Party in January. Could this be the reason why he changed his mind regarding the marijuana issue?

It shouldn’t be, as Moore has consistently said his council position is bi-partisan and therefore party politics do not affect his decisions.

But consistency is apparently not part of Moore’s vocabulary.

Q: Mr. Federal Way, I was stunned to see in national news that an Atlanta preacher is actually seeking 200,000 people to each donate $300 to help the church purchase a luxury G650 airplane. What do you think about this?

A: This is Federal Way’s chance to get rid of Mr. Federal Way. For good. Hear Mr. Federal Way out.

Yes, preacher Creflo Dollar of the Atlanta-area World Changers Church International has requested all those people to donate $300 or more to buy a Gulfstream G650, which costs an estimated $65 million, according to CNN.

In a six-minute video, Dollar explains that the luxury jet will transport ministry pastors and members around the world to help them “spread the gospel,” the CNN report continues.

Only God can really judge this, but Mr. Federal Way does think the price tag is asking too much. Why does the ministry need the most technologically advanced jet to spread their message around the nation?

Mr. Federal Way is fairly certain they can find a cheaper model on the jet market that is in fair operational shape.

Nevertheless, this presents a chance for you to get rid of Mr. Federal Way.

And Mr. Federal Way is not talking about you sending him on a one-way trip to some fiery place of eternal torment.

Here is Mr. Federal Way’s proposal.

There are over 91,000 residents who live in Federal Way.

Now $300 would be a lot to ask each of these residents, many of whom have children on free or reduced lunch at school, are low-income or homeless.

But what about $1? How many of you will pledge $1 to get rid of Mr. Federal Way forever?

If you are committed to your abomination of this columnist, send your buck to the Mirror, or bring it in to their office. If Mirror staff collects $91,000, Mr. Federal Way pledges to stop writing in these pages.

In turn, the Mirror will donate those proceeds to Sound Alliance, who are trying to build a day shelter for the homeless in Federal Way.

Don’t say Mr. Federal Way never gave you the opportunity to help either effort.

Q: Mr. Federal Way, who do you think will win the NCAA Tournament?

A: None of your business.

Got a question for Mr. Federal Way? Email mrfederalway@federalwaymirror.com.