Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Unbuildable lot laws easy to get around
I have read with interest a couple of Q & A’s regarding unbuildable lots in Emma Amiad’s column…
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Letter to the Editor: Name new park after late environmentalist
A huge thanks and congratulations to all of the people involved in securing the Maury Island Gravel Pit…
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Letter to the Editor: Community council election results flawed in light of how few voted
The Beachcomber reported that 967 ballots were received in the recent Vashon-Maury Island Community Council election. According to…
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Letter to the Editor: Voting against us as a people
In response to “Flickers of hope in a sorry electoral landscape” (Beachcomber, Nov. 10), consider this: For decades…
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Letter to the Editor: Cuts should begin at the top
I strongly support tax reform which includes an income tax, while dramatically reducing both the regressive sales and…
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Letter to the Editor: Island businesses should support local farms
In response to the letter about Thriftway’s tent sale event (“Thriftway shouldn’t undersell local farmers”), I must confide…
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Vote yes on R-52 to ensure state money is wisely invested
We love to talk a lot of green on Vashon, but Referendum 52 (R-52) would actually help us…
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Letter to the Editor: Islanders are taking action to address airplane noise
A 2009 Senate study initiated by Sen. Karen Keiser reported that by 2030 Seattle can expect more than…
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Letter to the Editor: Vote for Susan Mahoney for King County Superior judge
I have never paid much attention to election-cycle judge candidates, but this year will be different. Yesterday I…
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Letter to the Editor: Residents can weigh in on tough budget issues
King County government is facing a $63 million budget shortfall for 2011. This is a critical decision-making time for…
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Letter to the Editor: Privatizing liquor could prove bad for kids
In the upcoming election we will vote on two initiatives, either of which, if passed, would be very…
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Letter to the Editor: Crime and drug use go hand in hand
As a longtime Island resident, I too find the increased incidence of home burglaries and general crime frustrating.…