By now I hope the voters know that I fully endorse Ed Prince for the City Council. I have shared with you my belief that he is a man of character and brings a great skill set and experience to our city. But now, more than ever, we need a council member with who can work as a member of a team, focus on the issues and help lead the city into the future.
What I’m looking for in a City Council member is honesty, responsibility, listening to Renton citizens, and objectivity in voting.
Our elected officials have come from the same pool – the same old clubs and committees. Renton has good citizens and active volunteers that are overlooked because they aren’t part of that pool. It’s time to improve Renton with fresh voices and leadership.
I am writing to comment of the posted letter from Judith Tabak published in the Oct. 21 Reporter.
Judith has completely misrepresented Greg Taylor with respect to the library. Greg is one of a few council members who boldly voted against approving the interlocal agreement on June 22 that set the course for moving forward on the library move.
If reading about Ed Prince’s past financial challenges is supposed to make me question his integrity or suitability as a candidate for City Council, it has had the exact opposite effect. In the world I live in, challenges build character, hardships breed compassion, and mistakes become lessons. And losing one’s job, having unemployment benefits contested by an employer, and falling behind on a mortgage are unfortunate setbacks that happen to good decent people.
I was already prepared for the slander and mud-slinging for 2012, but I didn’t think we’d see it this year in Renton. I am tired of hearing Robin Jones’ attacks on Ed Prince. I know Ed Prince. Ed is an amazing, decent family man who overcame extremely difficult family challenges to become the excellent public servant he is today.
The ballots have arrived and once again, it’s time to think seriously about our city and the way it runs.
Sometimes, because local issues and politics lack the glamour and publicity of state or national politics, we fail to appreciate their importance. It’s important to evaluate our candidates and their impact on Renton.
Judith Tabak’s letter to the editor Oct. 21 expressed views about Councilman Greg Taylor which I found hard to believe, based on my own conversations with Councilman Taylor about the downtown library issue. Yet, not only did I speak with Mr. Taylor a number of times but was at the council meeting when the vote was made to approve the library bond issue.
I enthusiastically encourage voters to keep Don Persson on the Renton City Council. I’ve worked with Don for 12 years on council and earlier when he was deputy police chief. Don is a tireless advocate for public safety who has never taken a break from crime fighting. After he retired his badge and gun, he began applying his extraordinary insight about gangs and crime to implement the programs that make our city safer.
After attending the candidate forum at Leisure Estates this past Tuesday evening, I was reminded of all that is good about politics in Renton. We are more concerned and focused on the needs and wants of the entire community today than on our past mistakes or clouded vision. We know that we all need to work together, to listen to one another, to continue learning how to do things more effectively, more efficiently and more inclusively.
I’m not sure where Robin is learning his campaign tactics …. just pick a key word (cronyism!) and get your supporters to keep repeating it regardless of how irrelevant or asinine it is. This kind of campaigning has no place in a Renton City Council race, and now that it’s become Robin’s campaign theme, allow me to remind Robin what a crony is, and is not.
When you mark your ballots and mail them in before Nov. 8, please select Mary Alice Heuschel as Hospital Commissioner of Public Hospital District #1 (Valley Medical Center). Although this is a low-profile election, selecting the right hospital commissioner is crucial to healthcare in South King County. Mary Alice’s experience, endorsements, and lack of conflicts of interest make her the best candidate.
I have been a longtime resident of Renton and I vote in the City of Renton. Over the years, I have worked on a number of different campaigns. I am a Democrat and have been a member of the 11th District Democrats for years as well.
In response to the letter to the editor (These are my choices, Oct. 21, 2011) that was written in last week’s issue. I would like to respond to statements that were made claiming that I did not have one good thing to say about our present downtown library and that I thought our diverse community would be better served by a new smaller library located at the Big 5 site.
I have been paying rapt attention to the Renton council candidates and their stances. Here is who I am voting for and why: Phyllis Forister, Robin Jones, and Sarah Sanoy-Wright.
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND CARE FOR RENTON
The above words show what is needed by the Renton City Council for leadership into the future for Renton. There are three people who can fulfill those requirements; they are the best opportunity to fill the needs on the Renton City council.
I take real exception to Robin Jones calling Ed Prince the product of “cronyism.” The fact is that Renton will support anyone who is willing to roll up their sleeves and work for the community.
As a long-time member of the hospital district and patient of Paul Joos, M.D., I am convinced he is the best candidate for commissioner on the Valley Medical Center Board.
In the upcoming election, voters in the greater Renton area are voting for a commissioner for Public Hospital District No. 1 (Valley Medical Center). The strongest candidate, who will protect the
Robin Jones will bring superb leadership skills to the City Council.
Your endorsement in the Sept. 30 Renton Reporter regarding the upcoming Renton City Council elections were very informative. I would like to comment on the race for council Position No. 7.
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