“Now Washington state voters have a chance to lead our nation by voting yes on Initiative 522 to require that genetically modified food be labeled as such.”
“It is beyond me that anyone would even choose to run against Ms. Terri Briere after all that she has done for this community and its residents across the board.”
“I am voting for him and encourage you to do also. You will be pleased with having him work for the good of Renton, especially in the downtown area.”
“Terri is a lifelong resident of Renton and possesses a depth of knowledge about our city that is virtually unmatched.”
“I have no doubt that Armondo has all the tools to be an excellent city councilman.”
“Stuart and Beth have the character and quality to be outstanding council members representing our community.”
“Shari Song has been a community leader, volunteer and successful business woman (real estate broker) in the area for over 20 years.”
“Terri Briere has been a very thoughtful and reasoned council member taking positions on issues that have ultimately been truly representative of the entire city.”
“Beth’s proven track record with the Cedar River Library shows that Beth knows how to get things done by inspiring people and getting them to work together.”
“Renton needs Both Beth and Stuart on City Council because they understand the importance of shaping our city’s future by engaging the community in the decision-making process.”
“I’m not jazzing you when I say this: Coltrane yes, coal trains no.”
“When outside groups manipulate this privilege in a reckless and offensive manner, I fear Renton residents will suffer the consequences of possibly losing our legitimate opportunity to speak.”
“The Editor’s Note by Brian Beckley about the library in the Aug. 16 issue of the Renton Reporter has so many holes in it I could use it for a spaghetti strainer. (What the heck is ‘narrative constraint’ anyway?)”
“Who voted for what, what has been misunderstood for one reason or another and as a resident who went to the library for the last big “drama” when KCLS was trying very hard to listen, learn and inform us I read your article with a smile on my face.”
“So we are struggling with a bad situation, but we shouldn’t lose sight that the City leadership, particularly the staff, messed things up from the get-go.”
“Mr. Beckley claims expert status and to have a comprehensive understanding of the history and processes relating to the library. This claim is flimsy and questionable.”
“Early in your article you somewhat implied the same group which fought to give voters a choice in the library’s location is now fighting the design. It’s not the same group.”
“In addition to the longtime local residents who spoke out against the plan to displace them all over a three-year period, there are scores of young children there who can’t speak for themselves.”
A “yes” vote is a worthwhile investment to help assure future generations will be able to enjoy King County’s 26,000 acres of parks, trails and open spaces.
May I suggest that the scare of West Nile Virus is no longer valid and spraying be stopped.
