On Dec. 29, the Snohomish Health District released a new obesity study that identifies the “fattest” ZIP code in Snohomish County. I am sure this study cost thousands of dollars and with health-care costs skyrocketing, how can we justify such a study? I think all forms of government need to be prudent in spending taxpayers’ money.
DONALD O. NILSSON
Marysville
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