“I hope serious thought is given to people like me who wish to go to and from downtown Seattle on a single bus during off-peak hours! I would hope that this would increase ridership!”
“I don’t know how we could accomplish the tremendous learning we provide without this much-needed funding.”
“We have lived in our neighborhood, Maplewood Estates, for more than 12 years, and we still have to walk almost a mile to catch a bus to downtown Renton.”
“I know our schools could not continue to accomplish such great things without the financial support that each one of us can provide through this replacement levy.”
“Let’s continue to do our part by providing local funding for our school system and vote yes for both measures on the Feb. 9 ballot.”
“A more rational approach would be to undertake whatever is necessary to treat the problem not the symptom.”
“The Renton School District enforces one of the earliest start times in the state. Though most of Washington’s high schools begin before 8 a.m., few dare to see students in their seats before 7:30.”
“At the very least, the unique Library over the Cedar River, which he championed, should be renamed in his honor.”
“Ninety days since the July 23 fire at the northwest corner of 2nd Street South and Main Avenue South and nothing has been done to clear the site of burned out walls and … trash.
“Distance running takes dedication, commitment, and a positive attitude. I have no doubt that Ryan will take a similar approach to public office and go the distance for Renton.”
“As a Human Resources consultant, Carol Ann has a professional maturity that allows her to listen to many different viewpoints in an open and respectful manner.”
“Not only will this levy help our children, it is a program for continued economic growth because it will help us nurture the problem solvers and innovators our communities need.”
“We hear a lot about reducing crime. Proposition 1 will do just that. When we invest in kids early, they are much less likely to end up in jail or prison later in life.”
“The smartest and most responsible investment we can make is in the future of our kids and that is why the YMCA is strongly supporting Best Starts for Kids.”
“As a working mother of two small children, I trust Ryan to be a voice for family issues on our City Council.”
“One has to look up north and see how neighborhoods are filling with cars to avoid these tolls. Cars do not belong in neighborhoods, they belong on the freeway!”
“Having another landmark building will bring to four the total number of landmarks in Renton—here’s hoping we continue to build that number!”
“Women have been struggling to advance in a system that’s rigged against us. I was told that if I worked hard enough, I could accomplish anything. That’s just not true.”
“What planet am I on? Was he talking about the city and its staff members or himself or who?”
“The Seamount League, with the exceptions of Kennedy, Lindbergh and Hazen, is becoming a throwaway league, a league that most of the high school and college scouts don’t take seriously.”
