Editor: I am writing this letter to really encourage you to vote for Judge Whitney Rivera for Superior Court Judge. I met her this summer when she was sworn in,…
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Letter to the editor: South County Fire thanks voters for benefit charge renewal
Editor: South County Fire thanks voters for approving the benefit charge renewal in the recent election. We are grateful for your support and trust as we strive to provide high…
Letter to the editor: Strom Peterson’s work in state Legislature, on county council benefits residents
Editor: As many of your readers know, I have been in and around Snohomish County politics for some time, elected to the Snohomish County Council, the Mill Creek City Council,…
Letter to the editor: Supporting Micah Rowland for PUD Commissioner
Dear Editor: In this letter I represent only myself and not the Snohomish PUD. On Dec. 31, 2024, I will complete my term as District 2 commissioner on the Snohomish…
Letter to the editor: Firefighters union urges ‘yes’ vote on benefit charge
Editor: South County Union Firefighters strongly urge the community to support the renewal of the Fire Benefit Charge on the ballot in the upcoming August Primary election. This critical measure…
Letter to the editor: Jason Moon deserves our votes in 21st District
Editor: Jason Moon is a candidate for the Legislature. We met for lunch last month and had a great conversation. He’s very bright and easy to talk with, the kind…
Letter to the editor: Recycle those devices with lithium-ion batteries at Rotary events April 20
Editor: What do you do with electronics when you no longer need them? You could try to sell them, or toss them — but that can be complicated for those…
Letter to the editor: Praise for the Sno-Isle Genealogical Society
Editor: Shoutout to Sno-Isle Genealogical Society (SIGS)! I recently took them up on their free 40-minute session where experienced genealogy researcher Margaret Summitt helped me break through my “brick wall”…
Letter to the editor: What’s at stake with school levy, bond vote
Dear Editor: Less than a week remains until ballots are due on Feb. 13. Here’s what’s at stake: Proposition 1: A construction bond that would replace several outdated schools in…
Letter to the editor: Strong schools build strong communities
Dear editor: I strongly support the two upcoming school funding measures, Propositions 1 and 2. First, these measures fill critical gaps in funding. The state is currently not mandated to…
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Letter to the editor: Prop 1 and 2 — A worthwhile investment in our community’s future
Editor: On Tuesday, Feb. 13 we get to vote on two Edmonds School District funding propositions that are truly important to our community’s future. I am encouraging you to vote yes…
Letter to the editor: It’s time we replace College Place Elementary and Middle Schools
Editor: I’ve been a teacher at College Place Elementary School for the past 26 years. In my capacity as a private citizen, I’m urging my fellow community members to vote…
Letter to the editor: Support school upgrades through Proposition 1 and 2
Dear Editor, In 1967, I had the privilege of attending the newly constructed Olympic Elementary, now known as Edmonds Elementary. This school, alongside Sherwood (1966) and Westgate (1958) elementaries, was…
Letter to the editor: ESD bond would finally transition 6th grade to middle school
Editor: The Edmonds School District is the only school district in our region where sixth graders attend elementary school. Northshore, Everett, Shoreline, Seattle, Bellevue and Lake Washington School Districts (to…
Letter to the editor: Get involved with schools levy and bond campaign
Editor: The Edmonds School District can run levies and bonds, they can educate the community about their levies and bonds, but they cannot advocate for their own levies and…
Letter to the editor: Patrick Moriarty deserves to return to Superior Court
Editor: The voters of Snohomish County have an important decision on their November ballot — who to vote for for Superior Court Judge position 17. As an attorney, I receive…
Letter to the editor: Retain Judge Miguel Duran
Editor: We write this letter to support Judge Miguel Duran as he seeks to retain his position as Snohomish County Superior Court Judge, Pos. 16. Judge Duran has proven himself…
Letter to the editor: The reality of police union endorsements
Editor: Everyone most likely has seen the Fortney For Sheriff signs with all the local police union endorsements. What is notable is that only nine of the 15 county police…
Letter to the editor: Why I’m standing by Mary Anderson for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge
Editor: I was delighted when my friend Mary Anderson decided to run for judicial office in Snohomish County. Mary is an excellent litigator, having successfully argued in front of the…
Letter to the editor: Retain Judge Patrick Moriarty
Editor: This November, you will have the opportunity to vote to retain Judge Patrick Moriarty, Snohomish County Superior Court, Pos. 17. Judge Moriarty is endorsed by every sitting judge in…
Letter to the editor: Elect Susanna Johnson Snohomish County Sheriff
Editor: It was an honor to work with the then-Snohomish County Sheriff Operations Bureau Chief, Susanna Johnson, who oversaw Sheriff technology initiatives. As a Senior Analyst in the Department of…
Letter to the editor: Why I support retaining Judge Patrick Moriarty
Editor: I am frequently asked who to vote for in judicial races because I am a lawyer. Today I want to tell people to vote for Judge Patrick Moriarty. Already…
Letter to the editor: Why I’m supporting Susanna Johnson for sheriff
Editor: Snohomish County Sheriff incumbent Adam Fortney is being challenged by Susanna Johnson. I am grateful to her for courageously stepping up to the challenge of replacing someone who in…
Letter to the editor: Retain Judge Moriarty for Snohomish County Superior Court
Editor: I write to encourage Snohomish County voters to retain Judge Patrick Moriarty. I am one of Judge Moriarty’s current benchmates, and practiced law with him for 13 years so…
Letter to the editor: Supporting Nick Coelho for city council
Editor: In the Lynnwood City Council race, position 4, I support Nick Coelho instead of Jim Smith. Nick has volunteered consistently for the City of Lynnwood, and for Snohomish County….