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Goodbye Kirkland, Hello Bothell - King County promotes annexation of PAA by Bothell

Goodbye Kirkland, Hello Bothell - King County promotes annexation of PAA by Bothell

King County encourages Bothell to move swiftly in considering adoption of the Kirkland Potential Annexation Area (PAA). King County Executive Ron Sims has written to the Bothell City Council encouraging them to adopt Kirkland’s PAA…

Kirkland City Council draft letter regarding Annexation

Kirkland City Council draft letter regarding Annexation

The Kirkland City Council has has written a draft letter to King County Councilmember Jane Hague and Executive Ron Sims regarding Kirkland’s difficulties with annexation. After a meeting with Hague and Sims, it was quite evident from the Mayor’s demeanor that they used strong tactics in an attempt to bend the Kirkland City Council to their will.

Letter from King County Executive to Kirkland City Council about annexation

Letter from King County Executive to Kirkland City Council about annexation

At the May 20 Kirkland City Council meeting, a motion was passed to table resolution R-4706, relating to the decision of the Kirkland City Council not to place the question of whether to annex the Potential Annexation Areas (PAAs) on a ballot at this time.
During the debate, Council members referred to a letter from King County [...]