Hello – it’s me, the Environment! Folks, please wake up and just say no to all this density noise. You are killing me as my topography in Edmonds is environmentally…
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Commentary: Erosion to state’s Public Records Act is at a tipping point, must be reversed
The Washington Coalition for Open Government provided this commentary about the threats to Washington State’s Public Records Act. It is a modified excerpt from the coalition’s special report on the…
Strength in numbers: More than 200 show up for ‘You Are Not Alone’ event
Throughout the day Saturday, over 200 people visited the Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo for the Snohomish County Youth Suicide Prevention Taskforce’s “You Are Not Alone” conference. Focused on building…
Commentary: Strong schools build strong communities. Vote yes for our students
Our community has an opportunity to approve two school funding measures that will help ensure our Edmonds School District students have safe schools and funding for much-needed technology. The Edmonds…
Commentary: Why I’m voting yes on schools construction bond and tech levy
I hope you’ll join me in voting yes for both Proposition 1: School Construction Bond and Proposition 2: Replacement Technology/Capital Levy on or before Feb. 13. Our kids and our…
Commentary: City should take its time with accessory dwelling units code update
Edmonds’ Planning and Development Department has recently proposed its code update for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the city. The issue is to be discussed at the upcoming Edmonds Planning…
Commentary: From cradle to career — empowering students for a thriving future
Education, the lifeblood of our community, shapes our shared values and dreams, acting as a powerful force that paves the way for a thriving and prosperous community. Yet, the traditional…
Commentary: Reasons for continuing exploration of Landmark project
I want to thank the residents who reached out to me via My Edmonds News, city email and phone, and other media to understand why I support the continuation of…
Commentary: Neighbors in need — How our community can unite against hunger amidst rising costs
Food is a lifeline. It nourishes, comforts, and brings communities together. But what do you do when access to food becomes uncertain? Many families are grappling with this question as…
Commentary: Edmonds City Council has no appetite for climate action
With a 5-2 vote on Tuesday (councilmembers Susan Paine and Jenna Nand dissenting), the Edmonds City Council has, once again, decided that a climate crisis will not factor into its…
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Commentary: Priorities — an open letter to Edmonds residents
Edmonds City Council is now deep in the process of development of the 2024 City of Edmonds budget, and I’ve been giving the budgeting process a great deal of thought. …
Commentary: Putting facts behind city budget numbers
Recently, Councilmember Will Chen wrote a letter to the editor (Commentary: Facing this financial crisis together – calling for unity between the administration and city council – My Edmonds News)…
Commentary: Facing this financial crisis together – calling for unity between the administration and city council
This commentary is submitted from my perspective as an individual councilmember, and my views are entirely my own. The City of Edmonds is in a financial crisis and a fiscal…
Commentary: A message from School Board Director Gary Noble
The following message from School Board Director Gary Noble is republished from a message sent by the Edmonds School District Dear Edmonds School District Community: After serving nearly 20 years…
Commentary: Criminal justice system — victims need not apply
For the better part of 20 years, I had the honor of serving thousands of victims of violent crimes in Snohomish County — child sexual assault victims, adult domestic violence…
Commentary: The reasons for repealing Ordinance 4079
I have to laugh as after 13 years on Edmonds City Council, writing opinion editorials (op-eds) should be a cinch! Not this topic — two of my three editors said…
Commentary: Housing Hope Scriber Place a big step forward in giving families a home
I want to share with you something that’s close to our hearts – the stories of the families who will benefit from an important housing initiative right here in our…
Commentary: Public education empowers generations — Edmonds School District budget cuts threaten that power
Thank you to the My Neighborhood News Network for shedding light on the budget shortfall facing the Edmonds School District in your Aug. 1 publication. The potential ramifications of this…
Report from Olympia: Edmonds city councilmembers meet with legislators
Edmonds City Council President Tibbott provided this report following his trip to Olympia last week with Councilmembers Will Chen and Jenna Nand. Gov. Inslee declared at the Association of…
Commentary: Create a future for youth through Edmonds Boys & Girls Club building campaign
On 310 6th Ave. N. stands a 100-year-old brick-red building. Since the Edmonds Boys & Girls Club opened in 1968, it’s been a place of belonging, adventures, and academic support…
Commentary: Homage counting on community support to help keep area seniors fed
Consider them Santa’s elves and angels among us; dozens of Meals on Wheels volunteers converged this month at Homage, the largest provider of services for older adults and people with…
Commentary: In honor of Arjun, support legislation banning backyard breeders
Arjun Joy Nand Born: May 28, 2018 Rescued: Aug. 13, 2018 Died: Dec. 9, 2022 In honor of Arjun, please support legislation banning backyard breeders at the local, state, and…
Commentary: A bridge to hope — Broadway Campus Redevelopment will provide resources for local communities
In Edmonds, mental health challenges and housing insecurity, exacerbated by the pandemic, are rattling our community. As residents, we see the impact of these issues every day. But many…
Commentary: Enough is enough — Bad behavior by coaches, parents and fans must stop
There’s an unfortunate trend continuing in Washington and across the nation that must be stopped: the bad behavior of coaches, parents and fans at high school and middle school athletic…
Commentary: A call to action for Highway 99 neighborhood safety
Edmonds is certainly not immune to the crime issues facing the entire nation. In recent months, there have been countless instances of shop lifting, illegal narcotics use, car thefts, catalytic…