In the next few weeks — around January 18, ballots will be mailed to everyone for the upcoming election. There are a number of issues that will effect this area.
The Issaquah School District will have a 3 issues requiring voter approval — a Maintenance and Operations Levy, a proposal to buy new buses and a Technology Levy.
The King County Library System will have a levy issue asking for more money from taxpayers. In addition, those of you who reside in the City of Renton, you will be asked if you want to annex to the KCLS or do you want to keep the current city library system.
In addition, two local areas will be asked if they want to annex to Renton — the Sunset East Annexation area and the Honey Creek Annexation area.
Another issue that I told you about before — guardian abuse. If any of you have had a bad experience with a guardian and a vulnerable adult, the legislature wants to hear from you. Someone I know is collecting stories to pass onto legislators in order to help pass legislation protecting our seniors. Let me know if you have any
questions.
Also in the same venue. Two ladies I know, plus myself, will be meeting with a University of Washington Provost on February 23 to discuss the University’s hiring practices regarding corrupt guardians teaching at the UW. If you have any comments/questions, let me know.
Keep you eyes open for receiving your ballots in the mail. They are to be postmarked by February 9.
This year’s election seems to be coming down to how the government should spend you money.
We’ve seen the Renton School District rebuild or remodel just about every building they (we) own but yet the test scores continue to decline. Do your research and come to your own conclusion who should be elected.
The recent news story of Valley Medical Center’s $1.72 million dollar bonus for Roodman. One candiate supports the bonus the other opposes it. Follow this link and you decide where you want to cast your vote.
With ballots already arriving in mailboxes throughout the county and only a few weeks left until election day, the candidates for King County executive took on a bit sharper tone on Saturday.
Susan Hutchison and Dow Constantine took part in a debate at KOMO 4, moderated by Kathi Goertzen and Dan Lewis, and were asked about benefits for county employees, environmental issues and the recent negative campaigning, among other topics.
We’ve been reminded by several readers that Valley Medical Center has a history of scandal and controvery. Take for example the above story by Robert Mak. (Story starts at about 57 seconds in.)
We encourage you to research the candiates and isues before you vote. Research how the candidates have voted on taxes. Do they listen to the voters? Have they made public statements for something and voted against it? Do you fully understand the issues on the ballot? Are you voting based on a TV or Radio Ad or have you read your Voters Guide.
All of us have very busy schedules. One advantage of vote by mail is you can sit down with your ballot and research every candiate you are voting for.
King County has a great tool on their web site. It will produce a copy of your ballot so you know exactly who will appear on your ballot (if you haven’t received it yet). Check it out here. Fill in the box on the right that looks like this (This is just to show you what it looks like, it’s not the actual form):
KCTS 9 is hosting a debate between Dow Constantine and Susan Hutchison. Watch the video here to get a preview and be sure to tune in to KCTS 9 on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7:00 p.m. for the debate broadcast.
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Dear Liberty Community:
Issaquah School Board Candidates running in the November general election will answer questions in two separate evening forums.
Monday, October 12, 2009 - 6:30 p.m.
Hear from candidates Marnie Maraldo and Wright Noel who are running to fill Connie Fletcher’s recently vacated Director District 2 position and current Board member Chad Magendanz who is running to continue his term as Director District 4 representative. This event is sponsored by the Issaquah PTSA Council and will be held in the Commons at Pacific Cascade Freshman Campus at 6:30 p.m.
Pacific Cascade Freshman Campus
24635 SE Issaquah Fall City Road
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425)837-5900
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.
Liberty High School PTSA is sponsoring a Meet and Greet for the two Issaquah School Board candidates running for the Director District 2 position, Marnie Maraldo and Wright Noel. Each candidate will have the opportunity to speak, followed by an opportunity for the public to talk with the candidates. The Meet and Greet will follow a Liberty High School PTSA general membership meeting which will run from 7-7:30 p.m. in Room 121. These candidates live within Director District 2 but will be voted on by all residents within the Issaquah School District.
Liberty High School
16655 SE 136th St
Renton, WA 98059
(425-837-4800
If you would like more information, please contact Betsy Pendleton at bpen22@aol.com or (425)227-4399.
King County is poised to declare a state of emergency ahead of potential flooding this fall and winter from the Green River in South King County.Under a worst-case flooding scenario, major county facilities such as the Regional Justice Center and jail in Kent, the animal control facility in Kent and the county elections center in Renton may need to be temporarily relocated.
The estimated cost of relocation and protecting county facilities is estimated at between $10 million and $35 million, according to county officials.
Saturday is the deadline for registering by mail or online to vote in King County’s first vote-by-mail primary election next month. But new Washington voters can register in-person until Aug. 10 at the county’s Elections office, at 919 S.W. Grady Way in Renton.
There are many contested races and we encourage you to register. In particular is the King County Executive post.
