Dave Somers is all talk and no action on transportation

Dave Somers ran in 1997 on fixing the traffic problem and now four years later his current brochures indicates he has accomplished much. Let’s set the record straight. Nothing of substance has been accomplished in the past four years. Why hasn’t the road connection between I-5 via 128th/132nd and Highway 9 been completed and the Lowell-Snohomish River Road washout several years ago been repaired in a timely manner? Both projects would relieve pressure on the U.S. 2 trestle and are in his district. Why aren’t more HOV lanes, checkpoint on/off ramps and traffic signalization being given the highest priority? Last but not least, why do we have over $21 million in collected road mitigation fees that have not been spent on improving traffic conditions?

He has had his opportunity. It’s time to retire this incumbent and elect a leader who will get the job done. Please vote for Jeff Sax.

Snohomish

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Opinion

toon
Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, May 13

A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

The Washington State Legislature convenes for a joint session for a swearing-in ceremony of statewide elected officials and Governor Bob Ferguson’s inaugural address, March 15, 2025.
Editorial: 4 bills that need a second look by state lawmakers

Even good ideas, such as these four bills, can fail to gain traction in the state Legislature.

Can county be trusted with funds to aid homeless?

In response to the the article (“Snohomish County, 7 local governments across… Continue reading

A ‘hands-on’ president is what we need

The “Hands Off” protesting people are dazed and confused. They are telling… Continue reading

Climate should take precedence in protests against Trump

In recent weeks I have been to rallies and meetings joining the… Continue reading

Comment: Trump conditioning citizenship on wealth, background

Selling $5 million ‘gold visas’ and ending the birthright principle would end citizenship as we know it.

Comment: A 100% tariff on movies? How would that even work?

The film industry is a export success for the U.S. Tariffs would only make things harder for U.S. films.

Goldberg: Can Hakeem Jeffries and Democrats break through?

Struggling in the polls themselves, the Democrats’ leader says the focus is on comparisons with Republicans.

toon
Editorial cartoons for Monday, May 12

A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

FILE - The sun dial near the Legislative Building is shown under cloudy skies, March 10, 2022, at the state Capitol in Olympia, Wash. An effort to balance what is considered the nation's most regressive state tax code comes before the Washington Supreme Court on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in a case that could overturn a prohibition on income taxes that dates to the 1930s. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Editorial: What state lawmakers acheived this session

A look at some of the more consequential policy bills adopted by the Legislature in its 105 days.

Comment: To save the church, let’s talk nuns, not just popes

The church can save some parishes if it allows nuns to do the ‘field hospital’ work Pope Francis talked of.

Comment: RFK Jr.’s measles strategy leading U.S. down dark path

As misinformation increases, vaccinations are decreasing, causing a rise in the spread of measles.

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.