I am writing this as a follow-up to the Jan. 8 article, An urgent call to "reboot" citizen engagement in Edmonds.
Reaching consensus on our city’s "reboot" feels increasingly difficult....
I am reaching out for help from parents in our state to ask their legislators to support the Bill for Washington schools to adopt cardiac emergency response plans (CERP)...
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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...
As a follow up to resident comments about increasing crime in our HWY 99 adjacent neighborhoods in my October Letter to the editor: Edmonds through the eyes of visitors...
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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...
My wife and I were walking westbound on 228th Street Southwest on Saturday. We heard a crunch and realized there was just an accident at the four-way stop at...
We have a serious human health issue "brewing" in Edmonds on potential stormwater contamination of drinking water for southern Edmonds, Woodway and Esperance residents. The issue is accommodating potential...
Working for an organization that serves low- to moderate-income older adults and persons with disabilities, I’ve seen the uptick in food insecurity, emergencies and essential services some of them...
I am an immigrant. I have lived an immigrant experience for most of my life.
Growing up in Northern Ireland -- British soldiers in the streets, British flags flying...
An urgent warning to the good people of Edmonds, my adopted home town and former residence of over 40 years.
It is quite likely that your City Council is going...
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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...
On Oct. 16, a group of Edmonds-Woodway High School students with the Students Saving Salmon Club were performing routine water quality testing in Shellabarger Creek when they saw something...
On Nov. 4, the people overwhelming voted against the mayor’s $14.5 million levy lid lift by 59%. At last week’s City Council meeting, many residents spoke against the City’s...
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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...
An alternative 2026 plan shows the city can preserve services, stabilize finances and buy time for long‑term reforms using existing resources and a realistic revenue outlook, instead of cuts,...
With the defeat of Proposition 1, Edmonds voters sent a clear message: Before asking taxpayers for more money, the City must demonstrate discipline, accountability and operational focus. In short,...
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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)...
Edmonds deserves a balanced, transparent and forward–thinking approach to its finances. Before our city commits to a modified biennial budget, residents deserve comprehensive financial analysis and responsible alternatives.
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