Apparently, an apology is in order.
I, a Donovan District homeowner, apologize to the City of Everett for caring about the quality of life in my hometown of 41 years. I’m really sorry that when we bought our home in 1992, that General Hospital of Everett gave no indication they were going to merge with the Sisters of Providence in 1994. It’s a shame that I took the administrators of General Hospital at their word when they assured me they had no long-term plans for expansion. I guess I didn’t get the letter from the Sisters of Providence explaining they were looking into a move of the Donovan houses to another location. Providence assured us they would keep the neighbors up-to-date with their plans. Maybe I didn’t give them my correct address. It’s really a shame that attendance at Northwest Neighborhood meetings is mandatory to be kept up-to-date with proceedings.
After a day of working at my local elementary school, then coming home to be a wife, mother and volunteer, there isn’t often a time when I can go to an evening meeting. What a creep I am for thinking that the outpouring of support from other area residents, historic preservation groups, print and television media, meant that this was something worth fighting for. How unfortunate for me that I thought it was residents who make up a wonderful community. I forgot money speaks louder than logic and compassion for one’s neighbor. The Golden Rule certainly doesn’t apply to big business.
STEPHANIE LARSON
Everett
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