Greg Tisdel has no problem trashing his opponent for County Council, Brian Sullivan, for his lifelong dedication to the people of Snohomish County. In his latest mailer, he also says we “need new ideas, more transparency, and a few fresh voices who will concentrate on getting things done.”
Tisdel’s transparency does not extend so far as to state that he has been at the forefront of the push for commercial flights at Paine Field, a “new” idea that many voters, especially in southern Snohomish County, are vehemently against. Nor do I think one of the priorities listed on his mailer — environmental protection — will be best served by the addition of noise and air pollution, as well as the inevitable traffic congestion and lower property values that will most certainly come with multiple commercial jets flying daily from Paine Field.
We already know that Brian Sullivan is a strong opponent of commercial flights at Paine Field, with quality of life in many areas of Snohomish County (more than you might imagine) negatively affected. In his years of service to city, state, and now county government, he has shown time and again that he wants what’s best for his constituents.
Tisdel has not been forthcoming. He is anything but transparent, leaving important facts about his agenda from potential voters. His idea of “getting things done” includes pushing commercial flights at Paine Field down the throats of tens of thousands of people who oppose such a move.
I implore the voters of Snohomish County to think about this, to question Tisdel’s idea of transparency as it encompasses not just the issue of Paine Field expansion, but all areas of county government, as they are decided upon by county council members. Who do you trust and who gets your vote for County Council?
Chris Salditt
Mukilteo
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