Editor: At this election, I hope all voters will consider the harsh effects of Washington’s continuing and now permanent vaccine requirement for state workers. Recently the loss of approximately 3,000 health care workers became obvious to me during an ER visit. With all the rooms full, my cart was rolled into a hallway niche. What…
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Letter to the editor: Crossing party lines to vote for Janelle Cass
Editor: Recently, I attended a panel discussion at the Black Box Theatre at Edmonds College on drug addiction and public safety, organized by Janelle Cass, who is running for State Senate, District 21. I was surprised by what I learned from the thoughtful and articulate group of professionals assembled. You may think these issues aren’t…
Letter to the editor: Federation of Democratic Women supports Chase for appointment to vacant county council seat
Editor: The Salish Sea Chapter of the Federation of Democratic Women is proud to recommend the appointment of Carin Chase to the vacant District 3 seat on the Snohomish County Council. Chase’s proven leadership is what our county needs. Her education and experience have prepared her to make decisions that can improve the lives of…
Letter to the editor: Many reasons to support Julieta Altamirano-Crosby for county council vacancy
Editor: A personalized copy of this letter was sent to each to each Precinct Committee Office (CPO) in the 21st and 32nd Legislative Districts: It is with honor that I send to you my endorsement of Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, Lynnwood City Councilwoman, for appointment to the vacant Snohomish County Council Position No. 3. Councilmember Altamirano-Crosby is in her…
Letter to the editor: Supporting Julieta Altamirano-Crosby for county council appointment
Editor: My name is Dr. Paul A. Stoot, Sr, and I am the executive director for Rise Up Academy and the Senior Pastor for Greater Trinity Church in Everett, Washington. I am writing this letter in support of Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby for the Democratic Precinct Officer nomination for appointment to the Snohomish County Council District…
Letter to the editor: Supporting Petra Bigea for 21st District
Editor: In the August 2 Primary and November 8 General Election, I will be voting for Ms. Petra Bigea, candidate for Washington State House of Representatives LD 21, Position 2. Petra supports policies that limit government spending, lower taxation, protect individual rights, reduce crime, attract high-paying jobs and end radical indoctrination of our precious children. …
Letter to the editor: Supporting Janelle Cass for State Senate
Editor: As we head into the Independence Day celebration this weekend, I have in the past, typically had a positive outlook on the future. That does not mean that I had no concerns in previous years, but this year feels quite different. This year I find my thoughts regularly occupied with the cost of living, feeling…
Letter to the editor: Marko Liias has been a disaster for 21st District
Editor: Marko Liias has been a disaster for the 21st Legislative District and for the state overall. Too often we focus on national news to the detriment of local civic government. I know I have. But our unique government was created to be close to the people, not overlords and not behemoths. Case in point…
Letter to the editor: Supporting Petra Bigea for 21st District legislative seat
Editor: I have become acquainted with Petra Bigea over several years while I studied government and participated in politics here in the 21st Legislative District. Petra understands the dangers of, and what can happen when, citizens are attracted to the allure of big government. Petra, like many others, believes our rights – even the very basic…
Letter to the editor: Vote for Brett Rogers, Snohomish County Prosecutor
Editor: We are at a critical crossroads concerning public safety in the county. We’ve seen our communities deteriorate bit by bit over time. Earnest Hemingway once said, “It happened gradually, and then suddenly”. Yes, we suddenly find ourselves deep in it. About five years ago, along with a group of caring folks, I helped clean…
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Letter to the editor: We’re still working to help displaced animals in Ukraine
Editor: Thank you for Lynnwood Today’s coverage of the plight of abandoned companion animals in Ukraine. Your articles triggered an avalanche of emails of people wanting to help. Tana and I went into this journey thinking our mission was simple…we’d walk some dogs and take care of some cats that needed some love. But the contacts…
Letter to the editor: Why I’m supporting Jason Call for Congress
Editor: Great news everyone! I’m happy to announce that Jason Call, a real progressive candidate with bona fide activist roots, is running in the WA-02 district, which includes Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace. He, like most voters, understands the gravity of climate change, supports Medicare for All, and most importantly, funds solely via small-dollar donations….
Letter to the editor: School board should rethink process for choosing interim superintendent
Editor: After watching the Edmonds School Board meeting virtually on April 12, I am beyond dismayed, unhappy, disappointed and frustrated by the board’s decision relative to choosing an interim superintendent. Initially, the board stated that a firm would be hired and stakeholders would be involved in the process and internal staff would be considered for…
Letter to the editor: Why I’m supporting Janelle Cass for State Senate in 21st Legislative District
Editor: I am delighted Janelle Cass has announced her candidacy to run for State Senate in the 21st Legislative District. She has the credentials and temperament to best serve in this capacity. She will bring rational thinking, consensus building, and problem solving to Olympia, which seems to be out of touch with citizens. Janelle is…
Letter to the editor: Nurse staffing ratios don’t work and endanger lives
Editor: Having been a nurse in California when they instituted nurse staffing ratios, I have a good perspective on what would happen if Washington passed HB 1868. Just like in California, the continuing shortage of nurses and the inflexibility of the ratios would delay and restrict care here. Simply put, units will close, and people will…
Letter to the editor: Ballinger Park, Lake Ballinger recreation projects benefit our region
Editor: I read in a recent letter to the editor that for Edmonds properties and residents east of Highway 99, “there’s nothing for parks for the people that live there.” Actually this is not really the case. Immediately to the east of the Interurban, which is Edmonds’ border, there is a regional park that is now in…
Letter to the editor: Please support our schools
Editor: Voters in the Edmonds School District will soon be receiving a ballot (due Feb. 8) for the district’s Education Programs & Operations Levy. This is not a new tax! Every four years the district must ask voters to renew the existing levy that covers essential staff, materials, and programs that are not funded by…
Letter to the editor: As mayor, Don Gough built a strong foundation for Lynnwood’s future growth
Editor: On behalf of the City of Lynnwood, I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the family and friends of former Mayor Don Gough, who passed away on Jan. 4, 2022, at the age of 70. Mayor Gough’s legacy will continue on in Lynnwood as a leader who helped build a strong foundation…
Letter to the editor: Thanks to all who donated to the CASA giving trees
Editor: Every Christmas, the Rotary Club of Edmonds manages four gift-giving trees to support the Snohomish County CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates for Children) and the Volunteer Guardian ad Litem (VGAL) program. This long-standing Rotary project allows CASA advocates the ability to provide gifts for infants, children or teens who are victims of alleged sexual abuse,…
Letter to the editor: Lynnwood mayor-elect supports county sales tax to address homelessness
In light of the Snohomish County Council’s pending vote Wednesday on a proposed 0.1% sales tax increase to create affordable housing, Lynnwood Mayor-elect Christine Frizzell submitted the following letter to the county council, with permission to publish here. Dear County Council Members: HB 1590 “Allowing the local sales and use tax for affordable housing to be…
Letter to the editor: Supporting Christine Frizzell for mayor
Editor: I write today in support of the candidacy of Christine Frizzell for Mayor of Lynnwood. In my opinion, there is no other candidate as qualified as Christine to be mayor. In her years of professional accounting experience, she is unmatched as a wise budgeter and controller of finances. She has helped innumerable private clients to…
Letter to the editor: To those planning to quit rather than get a COVID shot
Dear bus drivers and others planning to quit your job over the vaccine mandate: This is the second pandemic I’ve lived through. I knew several people who died of AIDS back in the day. And in under two years, COVID-19 has taken almost as many American lives as AIDS did in two decades. I know…
Letter to the editor: Chris Eck has integrity, practical experience to represent Lynnwood
Dear Editor, I met Chris in the mid-90s as a colleague and as my supervisor. The respect and admiration I have for her comes from observing her as a boss, a mentor and as a friend. I know her to be kind, intelligent, caring, funny and dedicated to her family and her community. I cannot…
From the Publisher’s Desk: You can tell it’s election season
Dear readers: Every two years, we have city elections and every two years, I see the following behavior as the ballots hit mailboxes: — A flurry of letters to the editor from supporters about candidates’ accomplishments or opponents of certain candidates about their wrongdoings. — Accusations of campaign signs being stolen or vandalized. — Comments…
Letter to the editor: City council candidate Naz Lashgari represents future of Lynnwood
Editor: I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and working with Naz Lashgari for the past several years. Naz has shown not only a deep understanding of Lynnwood, but also an equivalent understanding of our underrepresented community members. Naz will bring her unique perspective as well as her longtime volunteer experience with her to her council…