The Boundary Review Board, a nonpartisan entity, approved going forward with the November annexation vote because Bothell was, and still is, well situated to annex the NEWBA area.
The reason we are at the crossroads of another election five months later is because those against annexation withheld information from voters.
The vandalism, destruction and theft of 700-plus “YES for annexation” signs is a blatant disregard of the law. Those who partake in these acts are the ones stomping on democracy, not Bothell. Along with destruction of their opponents property, the “no” crowd has stooped to the lowest denominator: fear. Fear laden with untruths and misleading facts. To imply that Bothell has been less than completely honest is ludicrous. I encourage voters to listen to those who are not vested in this vote. Third-party endorsements, such as those received from the editorial board of this newspaper and John Koster can be viewed at BothellYes.com.
Are the “no” folks truly “Citizens for Responsible Annexation?” Or is it, as it seems, that they are against annexation altogether? If they are for responsible annexation, as they claim, then why not work toward it?
The state’s 1990 Growth Management Act mandates the eventual annexation of unincorporated areas because cities can more efficiently provide high quality services to our neighborhoods than counties. The time has come for our area to be annexed into Bothell. I encourage you to join me in voting “yes” by April 17.
Debra Jo Rousseau
Unincorporated Snohomish County
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