As with all policy debates, it is important that facts and science drive the discussion on plastic bags.
Giving back to Island schools and many of our Island community endeavors is a cornerstone of the Pages’ business philosophy and practice.
Tolling I-90 will affect nearly everything we hold dear about our city.
Parents are attracted to Mercer Island for many reasons including great schools and a safe community.
I have been surprised to see the letters from the “establishment” on the Island stating that we need to keep the “ good old boys” network together and re-elect the incumbents.
I plan to vote YES on Initiative-522 this week, the ballot measure to label genetically engineered foods here in Washington State.
I am supporting Rich Erwin for City Council. Rich Erwin shares my values and those of many other seniors as well. He wants to keep in place on Mercer Island what is working.
I am compelled to voice my opinion publicly after attending the voters forum on Tuesday. I listened to current City Council members, Tana Senn and Dan Grausz, espouse their vision of transforming our town center into a nightlife destination and business hub. They epiphanized it as a “vibrant city.” I question if they listen to Mercer Island residents.
While I realize that during election season the truth gets stretched, the letter in the Sept. 25 Reporter attacking Council member Jane Meyer Brahm and me for our vote on the Legacy (former True Value site) project takes distortion of the facts to a new level.
Last week I received a letter that appeared to be official city business from Council members Bertlin and Senn. Upon opening this letter, I discovered it was a misleading piece of political advertisement, directed at me solely because of my gender.
Washington state has many attributes that attract new employers to our beautiful state. The challenge may be convincing them to stay here.
A letter to Larry Warren, City Attorney, Renton, Wash.
Perhaps the “lawmakers” need to go back to school instead of showing that they are clueless.
