The letter posted in the Nov. 1 Renton Reporter from Brent Beden in support of Terri Briere reeks of “dirty politics.”

Mr. Beden draws a broad conclusion about Beth’s ability to represent “ALL” citizens of Renton, because of one word chosen by her at a meeting in 2012.

Certainly if we were to dismiss everyone for the same reason, there would be no one in office.

It would not be surprising to look through statements and documented actions by other council members in the recent past, and find those they may wish they had not done or said, or that were not representative of the majority of Renton residents. I could give clear examples, but there are some individuals who don’t need to malign other candidates to gain the favor of the voters.

There are some on the council who have voted against the wishes of a large number of Renton’s voices. They are guilty of what Mr. Beden is accusing Beth of, with flimsy evidence I might add, and that is of not representing the entire community.

It was not the policy of the campaigns of both Stuart Avery and Beth Asher to sling mud. They did not need to resort to such dirty political tactics or low blows to make themselves look good. This in itself is a testament to their straightforward, sincere and honest motives.

That kind of comment written by Mr. Beden is best put in the garbage where it belongs.

Nicola Robinson,
Renton