Letters

Policies can promote compassion, unity

Loving as a nation Policies can spread compassion Martin Luther King taught us that “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into… Continue reading

Add name to petition to impeach President Trump

Impeach Trump Add name to petition for action Donald Trump has violated the Constitution and committed myriad high crimes and misdemeanors, any one of which… Continue reading

Can bribe to leave the country be expanded?

Bribes to leave U.S. Can the offer be expanded? Have you seen where our federal government is offering $1,000 and a free plane ticket out… Continue reading

Immigration isn’t the problem many believe

Immigration Not the problem many believe The immigration problem is an exaggeration and really nothing to get concerned about. For one thing, regardless of Donald… Continue reading

Herald endorsements: Editorial board’s opinions valued

Herald endorsements Editorial board’s opinions valued We’ve been Everett Herald subscribers for more than 35 years, through ownership changes, newsroom cuts, and the move from… Continue reading

Sale of waterfront park in Mukilteo needs more discussion

Mukilteo park Park’s sale needs more discussion The Mukilteo City Council voted recently to begin the process to give the mayor the authorization to surplus… Continue reading

Everett School Board: Jackson Laurence well qualified

Everett School Board Jackson Laurence well qualified I’m writing to express my enthusiastic support for Anna Marie Jackson Laurence for her campaign for the Everett… Continue reading

Snohomish mayor: City blossoming with Redmon

Snohomish mayor City blossoming with Redmon I am writing to give strong support to our current Snohomish Mayor, Linda Redmon. I am a lifelong resident… Continue reading

Monroe mayor: Cudaback right person to lead

Monroe mayor Cudaback right person to lead Our family has known Patsy Cudaback for close to 25 years. I have witnessed her as a family… Continue reading

Monroe Mayor: Cudaback prepared for work

Monroe Mayor Cudaback prepared for work My choice for the next mayor of Monroe is Patsy Cudaback. I have known her for more than 20… Continue reading

Everett School Board: Tom Clarke best for Pos. 3

Everett School Board Tom Clarke best for Pos. 3 One of the things that impressed me when I first met Tom Clarke was his passion… Continue reading

Everett Mayor: Franklin moving city in right direction

and who has invested time, energy, and resources into making our city… Continue reading

Everett School Board: Retain three current members

During my 12 years as an Everett School Board director, I came to understand the critical role that teamwork and mutual respect play in creating… Continue reading

Edmonds City Council: Newman has skills, fresh outlook

I am writing to enthusiastically endorse Alex Newman for Edmonds City Council, Position 3. At this critical juncture for our city, we need leaders with… Continue reading

Edmonds Prop. 1 levy: Is levy measure tipping point?

Is this Edmond’s Proposition 1, the levy lid lift the tipping point? Recently, the city’s finance director reported that sales revenues were dropping in contrast… Continue reading

Everett Mayor: Franklin lives values of our city

Everett deserves a leader who brings people together, listens to all voices, and delivers real results. That’s why I’m proud to support Mayor Cassie Franklin… Continue reading

Mukilteo city council: Van Duser, Carlson best to serve

Two campaign signs caught my eye this week. Standing together, they represent two exceptional candidates running for city council. They are Ilona Van Duser for… Continue reading

Snohomish Mayor: Hoffman has ideas and integrity

In this year’s Snohomish mayoral election it is time for thoughtful, needed change in our city. Aaron Hoffman has my strong support for mayor of… Continue reading

Everett mayor: Franklin is solution oriented

I served nearly a decade as the director of information technology for the City of Everett, working under both Mayor Ray Stephanson and Mayor Cassie… Continue reading

Fire District No. 4: Flath for commissioner

This November’s election for Commissioner Position 1 of Snohomish County Fire District No. 4 is critical. The commissioner’s position is the people’s representative, and I… Continue reading