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Monday night, my wife and I attended the Edmonds Civic Roundtable Event at the Edmonds Waterfront Center They invited Police Chief Dawkins to give a talk and Q&A opportunity.
We...
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The final insult to "Big Red" by the Boardwalk Condominium Board and the City of Edmonds Planning and Development Department:
The Boardwalk Condominium Board described a Blue Cloak White Fir...
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I grew up loving CBS News and especially 60 minutes. I especially loved Mike Wallace and how he would take on stories that others would not and how he...
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Another resident has pointed out to me that it’s not at all clear what the council approved utility rates are!
Here is Council President Tibbott’s motion:
"I would like to make...
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After 59% of Edmonds voters rejected Prop 1, many expected the City to pause, reassess and build a credible financial plan. Instead, the City Council just doubled the utility...
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We are following the 2026 budget process to ensure the city and council are listening to the nearly 11,000 citizens who voted against the unsubstantiated property tax increase. During...
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As reported in My Edmonds News yesterday, the RFA has adopted their 2026 budget. In a February 2025 article, I explained how the addition of Edmonds assessed valuation (AV)...
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If you live in the state of Washington, your tax dollars are being used to build a new baseball stadium in downtown Everett.
In fact, the City of Everett is...
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I urge you to vote for Judge Tam Bui for the Court of Appeals by Nov. 4.
I have a family member who struggles with mental illness. Mental Health Court...
Dear Neighbors,
I’m writing to express my enthusiastic support for Alex Newman in his campaign for Edmonds Council. At a time when solid leadership and evidence-based solutions are more critical...
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I am a proud volunteer and supporter of Judge Tam Bui in her campaign for the Court of Appeals seat.
I first met Judge Bui in 2023, when I was...
Confused about how to vote this election? Take a look at the endorsements listed on candidate websites. They are a good way to see if your own voting preferences...
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The Keep Edmonds Affordable campaign was founded to protect the many (one is too many when they are family) Edmonds residents who may be forced to leave their home...
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I put off writing earlier as I have been waiting for the Snohomish County Voters Pamphlet. It has now arrived and I have had the opportunity to read the...
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As a 45-year resident and the 2025 Citizen of the Year, who actually tracks Edmonds City Council deliberations and organizes community volunteers, I cannot in good conscience support the...
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Recently, the City’s Finance Director reported that sales tax revenues are falling short of overly optimistic budget projections. Whether that’s due to inflation or broader economic conditions is up...
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As Edmonds faces another round of budget challenges, we need leaders who know how to manage money wisely and not just talk about it. That is just one reason...
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My name is Kelsey Foster. I am a former City of Edmonds employee and a long-time resident. After 4.5 years on staff, I’ve seen firsthand the important role our...
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Now, perhaps more than at any other time, it is crucial we seat a city council that is fiscally responsible and strives for a sustainable future while preserving what...
