Most of us who live in this community are well aware of the crisis in education that many are now talking about. The Kent School District has been faced with cutbacks and many schools are struggling. What you may not know is that one organization highlighted in these conversations is quietly at work here in our community - Communities In Schools of Kent.
Every year just before the election our mail brings us negative ads targeting the Republican candidates. The accusations are usually false or really twisted from the truth, designed to make the candidates look bad and put an element of doubt in the minds of the voters who they think are too stupid to know it is false.
This is another attempt by the progressives to backdoor an income tax. In every state that has an income tax, this is how they do it.
They claim that it will help everything but it only fuels their reckless spending habits. Then after two years they extend it to everyone.
One of your recent letter writers was upset with your newspaper's opposition to I-1098's new state income tax. Brian Edmondson wrote that citizens could collect signatures to challenge an extension of the income tax onto others.
What he fails to tell voters is that the Legislature has made it a habit to declare bills "emergencies" and by doing so they make such legislation "referendum proof."
The people of King County are fortunate to have Matt Williams on the ballot for King County District Court, Position 6. I practiced law with Matt in the Iowa Attorney General’s office more than 27 years ago, and have since observed his career with interest. The qualities that made him an outstanding attorney then make him a superb candidate for District Court judge now.
This November's election has numerous court positions. I would encourage any voter to give David Tracy their important vote. Too often the ballot's second page doesn't receive enough attention.
In the 25-plus years we've known and trusted David Tracy, he has always taken time to explain legal details and why one course is perhaps better than another.
Rain, rain, rain! Fall is definitely here in the Pacific Northwest, but errands don't stop just because the rains have come.
On Saturday, Oct. 9, in the middle of the afternoon, I was at Costco purchasing 20 cases of bottled water (among other things) to stock the concession stands at French Field for the upcoming football games.
Is it "just" a flag? Or do actions speak louder than words? It appears that Olympia is right in step with President Barack Hussein Obama who refused to salute our beloved flag at his inauguration!
But even this Sept. 11th the flags were half-mast at federal buildings across Olympia. Tea Party swing voters and the vast majority of Americans are still proud to salute our flag and still sing America the Beautiful.
The American Military Society is a veterans’ organization whose membership includes active, reserve, National Guard, retired and veterans of the uniformed services, their families and survivors.
We ask that Congress support the passage of HR 2057 and S 3181, The Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act
I first met Matt Williams when I was a Seattle University law student. He not only taught me how to be a trial attorney, but also how to be a compassionate and ethical attorney. I’m proud to join Mr. Williams’ many former students who now live and practice law throughout the United States in supporting his candidacy for District Court Judge here in South King County.
Your editorial (opinion) on Initiative 1098 is disappointing “Our take on the state measures” Kent Reporter, Friday, Oct. 22. You apply a fear-factor intended to influence voters to reject 1098 on an assumption of something that MIGHT happen in the future, NOT something that the voters are voting on today.
Washington State government has lost less than 1 percent of its government workers during this recession compared to 316,000 jobs in the private sector. This figure's probably closer to 700,000 if underemployed workers, business owners who have lost their businesses, and contract workers (who are ineligible for unemployment benefits) are included in the overall equation.
Everyone hates political signs. But they are important for name recognition. This year someone has been stealing signs from both parties, even from private property.
With the election right around the corner, I’d like to remind the public that candidates are actually permitted to lie about their opponents under Washington State law. In a recent television commercial Sen. Kauffman implies that her opponent, Joe Fain, supports a new income tax on small businesses but gives no evidence whatsoever to support this. I shouldn’t be surprised because in my personal interaction with her I found her to be evasive and defensive, and I don’t trust her.
While discussing education issues with Kauffman, she wouldn’t answer me on how she voted even though I asked her a total of four times. For a publicly elected official to refuse to be forthright with her constituents was unacceptable to me. Then to hear a friend find her equally evasive when they were discussing a completely different issue, I came to the conclusion that this may be commonplace for her. However, I’m looking for a senator that can be honest with me even if it’s an answer I might not want to hear.
I am writing to encourage voters to vote for David Tracy for King County District Court S.E., No. 6. I have known David for nearly 20 years. I met him
I am voting for David Tracy for King County District Court S.E. No. 6 position and urge you to join me.
David Tracy has true integrity. His campaign is funded by ordinary citizens. David Tracy has accepted NO special interest money to fund his campaign. David Tracy will base his decisions on the law and he will not be influenced by outside sources.
On Nov. 2, one of the most critical elections of our history will take place. It is so important for each of us to exercise our right of voting and choosing our leaders.
It is important to vote for someone who will reduce spending to balance our state’s fragile budget and support small businesses to help create new jobs.
Voting for a candidate like Joe Fain, who places a high importance on better training our teachers and improving the education system in Washington state will prove to be valuable for our state’s economic competitiveness in the long run.
As a district court judge for nearly 14 years I am joining judges from both King and Pierce County who support Matt Williams. As it happens I’m acquainted with both candidates.
Most voters are completely stumped when it comes to voting for judges. Unless you appear in court every day or have had a personal experience with a judge, you have no idea who to vote for.
However, this time, the voters in the Southeast part of King County have a clear choice. Matt Williams is simply a cut above the rest.
