Peterson brings needed balance, vision

Published 8:19 pm Tuesday, October 6, 2009

It is with enthusiasm that I write this letter of endorsement for Strom Peterson who is running for Edmonds City Council Position 2. A few things come to mind in my decision to support Strom:

First is the positive nature and regard for others that he brings to the council. Both times he has run for the Edmonds City Council he has been respectful of his opponents, never stooping to negative campaigning.

Second, as a retired educator, I have great confidence in the younger generation. So often we think we need to leave or protect certain things for our children and grandchildren, including special aspects of our community; and of course, we do. However, we shouldn’t confuse what is really important to us with what is really important to pass on to future generations. Strom, in his wisdom, led the council’s effort to ban plastic bags in Edmonds. He understands that leaving the next generation with a clean/green planet is far more important than some other legislative items that have been continually bickered over the past few years.

Finally, Strom Peterson brings a good balance to the Edmonds City Council as an outstanding representative of a new generation of civic leaders and as a visionary businessman in Edmonds. Rather than criticizing those who disagree with him, Strom works to build consensus in the community and on the council, seeking positive solutions to the challenges facing our community.

I encourage you to join me in supporting Strom Petersen for Edmonds City Council Position 2.

Linda Belz

Edmonds