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Grape Stomp Sept. 15th |
Dear Editor:
For the last month anyone who will listen – from the police to city council members – have been listening to the bleatings of a person who was appalled that a bikini shop would hire bikini models.
The Sunday of The Annual Car Show, Bikini Beach, a twenty five year old company, hired 8 delightful [...]
The following letter was addressed to numerous elected officials throughout King County. The author shares this intriguing concept with our readers. – Admin
Dear King County Council and Sound Transit Board members :
Please consider this! China will test its first , ‘flying’ bus by the end of this year. It is intended to reduce traffic jams in [...]
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Dear Editor:
Seems the City has been busy restriping bike lanes. On Market street bike symbol is in the middle of traffic lane instead of a lane on the side of the traffic lane. One especially confusing is on Juanita Dr in front of Michaels. Bike lane all of a sudden cuts [...]
As a courtesy to elected officials, we offer them an opportunity to respond to letters to the editor whenever feasible. Representative Larry Springer responded to this letter at http://www.kirklandviews.com/archives/19382 – Admin
Dear Editor:
My TV has had two candidate political advertisements repeated; Patty Murray for statewide US Senate Seat and Larry Springer for 45th Leg. Dist. Larry [...]
Dear Editor:
Enough is enough! For a few years now I’ve been wanting to respond in some way to Mr. Robert Style’s endless rants about anything and everything having to do with Kirkland’s governing decisions. The last gripe of his-this time about Jane Hague- was the last straw needed to have me write this letter.
I have [...]
The following letter is from King County Councilmember Jane Hague in response to a letter to the editor posted here: http://www.kirklandviews.com/archives/18944
It has always been my goal as the Eastside’s regional representative on the King County Council to work with city officials and stakeholders to bring consensus to outstanding issues.
It has been a pleasure to work [...]
King Council Councilmember Jane Hague was offered an opportunity to respond to this letter to the editor. Her response is posted at http://www.kirklandviews.com/archives/18946
Dear Editor:
I believe several Kirkland Councilmembers and staff will meet with King County Councilmember Jane Hague. I don’t know the scope of the discussions or who else will be there. However, [...]
At the Council study session last night, the Council heard from staff what was being proposed for the annexation area. It was clear that the people in the annexation area are being jerked around regarding impact fees, boundaries, and zoning. I don’t think that’s what they voted for.
Staff is conducting meetings in the area. I [...]
To the author of the hit piece against Larry Springer:
1) you didn’t ask my permission to use my name
2) you ascribe sins to Mr. Springer for actions over which he had NO control.
3) By your own words it was Phil Mendehart(?) that performed the crappy actions – not Larry Springer.
4) The Grape Choice is going to [...]
I wish someone would explain to me how we can afford in these very difficult times to pay our new City Manager $174,000 a year when we can’t even afford to keep trash cans in our parks because we don’t even have employees to pick it up. From what I hear from a relaible source we [...]
Dear Editor,
Is it possible for the 4th of July barge of fireworks to be moved further out so we could see it along the Juanita beach area? Rose Point sticks out too far out for viewing.
Since you are getting lower bids for the Juanita Beach renovations, would it be possible to DREDGE the silt that [...]
Editor’s note: This is a truly rewarding volunteer opportunity. Kirkland’s 4th of July parade and fireworks brings so much joy to countless young and old from across the Eastside. Every year I am astounded by the number of visitors who come to Kirkland to enjoy an old fashioned Independence Day. The smiles on the children’s [...]
Cities adopt codes to protect the public and to set standards for building construction and design. Local codes set the tone for how our neighborhoods look. When somebody starts making their own rules and elects to ignore the codes that the citizens put in place, cities deteriorate. When citizens spend countless hours putting together a [...]
Many Council decisions are based on information they may or may not know. Most of what they know is presented by staff who determines what is said and what is not.
Who knows what when is extremely important.
There were many meetings on the budget. The best took place on November 17, 2009 followed by the meeting on December 1st, 2009. There were inconsistencies galore, [...]
Hello,
Can you believe that another year has gone by? The 4th of July is just around the corner and your help is needed again! Volunteers are needed and If you are willing and able, Celebrate Kirkland would like you to come out and celebrate the 4th of July festivities in downtown Kirkland.
You will receive a [...]
I submitted the following to the media hoping the citizens of Kirkland will understand the flaw in Council’s thinking and action, not their political BS, regarding the South Kirkland Park & Ride. The key is that the Council will not increase capacity through Kirkland leaving those who use the South Kirkland Park & Ride no place to go [...]
It was revealed in a staff report from Kirkland at their joint meeting with Redmond that “Almost 25-30% of households pay more than the recommended 30% of their monthly income.” They either bought too much house, their income has gone down, or they are spending too much on expensive cars, cell phones, cable TV, [...]
Dear Editor,
For Kirkland is a Washington State non-profit organization dedicated to creating a healthy, sustainable city by promoting service to the community, active citizen engagement in city decision making, and a robust, honest dialogue regarding issues facing our community and region.
In keeping with our mission statement we ask our elected leaders to support every effort [...]
List of questions for the Lakeview Neighborhood regarding the South Kirkland Park & Ride:
Why 200 housing units and not some other figure?
Is the location and design subject to review by the Design Review Committee and Houghton Community Council?
The percentage of affordable housing units is normally 10%. Why is 50% proposed?
If affordable housing is built, the existing [...]
By Robert L. Style
I read that King County wants to raise higher waste water rates by 10.2 percent. Why?
They already raised our rates by $14.00 per month to pay for the Brightwater sewer project that is millions in overrun. Now they want more probably to pay for it. Are we being asked to pay for King County’s management [...]
By Robert Style
By the end of December last year, the Planning Department submitted their recommendations regarding updating the SMP (Shoreline Master Plan). The update took the better part of the year. Many meeting invited the public to express their concerns. The Department wanted to give the impression that public concerns would be [...]
By Robert Style
Many neighborhoods like the small town feeling. Some Councilmembers want more development. Who will win?
Thanks to the Growth Management Act, cities are required to update their comprehensive plans. The same development problems have not gone away – protecting neighborhoods, promoting economic development, and compliance with regional county, state, and federal requirements. Starting with [...]
By Robert Style
Why did the Council spend $30,000 for something they already knew? Each community survey for the past 20 years has produced the same results which they use to toot their own horn. But the blast turns to blasphemy when the Council ignores what needs to be done to improve Kirkland; that being traffic and growth. Maybe [...]
By Susan Baird-Joshi
March 11, 2010
To:
Governor Christine Gregoire
Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna
CC:
NEWS (Network for Excellence in Washington Schools)
Lake Washington PTSA Council presidents and legislative chairs
Washington State PTA–Jeanette Muck, Leg. Dir; Kim Howard, Government Relations; Pres. Scott Allen
Washington State PTA–legislative listserv
Elected representatives from the 45th District–Rep. Goodman, Rep. Springer, Sen. Oemig
Other elected representatives in leg. districts [...]
By Margaret Bull
Last year Kirkland City Council meetings were jammed packed with people objecting to the Parkplace Developer’s plans to build 8 story buildings in Kirkland. Where have all those people gone? You can still be involved in shaping the development of Parkplace. Monday night the Design Review Board meets to discuss what building C [...]
