By Andy Held and Nona Ganz, co-chairs of Kirkland YES! During this general election, Kirkland residents will have the opportunity to make a critical decision for our town. On the ballot is a proposal to raise the utility tax on private utilities by 1.5%. Private utilities are gas, electricity, phone and cable. This is about $6.00 per month for each household – barely the cost of two lattes. The... [Read more]
By Toby Nixon Following years of careful consideration, the City Council has placed a proposal on the November ballot to annex Kingsgate, North Juanita, and Finn Hill into Kirkland. There are many reasons why we should vote FOR annexation now. The Growth Management Act directs that areas like ours be served by cities, with counties providing rural and regional services. We will be annexed into some... [Read more]
What is Point/Counterpoint? Point/Counterpoint is a three-part series focused on the issues surrounding the redevelopment of Kirkland Parkplace. Both Touchstone and Kirkland Citizens for Responsible Development have agreed to participate and abide by a predetermined schedule and set of “rules”. The purpose of this series is to inform and educate the people of Kirkland of the facts.... [Read more]
What is Point/Counterpoint? Point/Counterpoint is a three-part series focused on the issues surrounding the redevelopment of Kirkland Parkplace. Both Touchstone and Kirkland Citizens for Responsible Development have agreed to participate and abide by a predetermined schedule and set of “rules”. The purpose of this series is to inform and educate the people of Kirkland of the facts.... [Read more]
What is Point/Counterpoint? Point/Counterpoint is a three-week series focused on the issues surrounding the redevelopment of Kirkland Parkplace. Both Touchstone and Kirkland Citizens for Responsible Development have agreed to participate and abide by a predetermined schedule and set of “rules”. The purpose of this series is to inform and educate the people of Kirkland of the facts. Both... [Read more]
What is Point/Counterpoint? Point/Counterpoint is a three-week series focused on the issues surrounding the redevelopment of Kirkland Parkplace. Both Touchstone and Kirkland Citizens for Responsible Development have agreed to participate and abide by a predetermined schedule and set of “rules”. The purpose of this series is to inform and educate the people of Kirkland of the facts. Both... [Read more]
What is Point/Counterpoint? Point/Counterpoint is a three-week series focused on the issues surrounding the redevelopment of Kirkland Parkplace. Both Touchstone and Kirkland Citizens for Responsible Development have agreed to participate and abide by a predetermined schedule and set of “rules”. The purpose of this series is to inform and educate the people of Kirkland of the facts. Both... [Read more]
What is Point/Counterpoint? Point/Counterpoint is a three-week series focused on the issues surrounding the redevelopment of Kirkland Parkplace. Both Touchstone and Kirkland Citizens for Responsible Development have agreed to participate and abide by a predetermined schedule and set of “rules”. The purpose of this series is to inform and educate the people of Kirkland of the facts.... [Read more]
