Snohomish officials should embrace, consider criticism

Published 1:30 am Monday, June 19, 2017

Our city of Snohomish made the paper again, this time the front page. The June 10 story, “At Snohomish City Council, officials always get an earful,” dealt with the critics of our city council and City Hall.

I understand the effect criticism has on people. When a person is judged, that person assumes a defensive position. Members of the council push back. But a lot of this criticism has merit.

To all city staff and the city council: People who make us uncomfortable just may change the world to become better. Also, you don’t get paid for your opinions, you get paid to hear and represent our options

Bruce Ferguson

Snohomish