Joe Duffie brings wisdom to Tukwila City Council | Letter to the editor
Joe Duffie has been a fixture in our community for a long time and he is someone who should be a model for all citizens in our community.
Tukwila firefighters back Steve Bergquist in the 11th District | Letter to the editor
As president of Tukwila Firefighters IAFF Local 2088, I write on behalf of your local firefighters to endorse and support 11th District candidate Steve Bergquist.
Put smelly idea in garbage | Letter to the editor
Mandates on garbage collection? Are you serious? (Chuck Parrish, March Tukwila Reporter, “Mandatory garbage collection is best for all.”) The cost of garbage collection will certainly go up when Tukwila citizens have no choice and require every resident to pay for a service whether they use it or not.
Vote 'yes' for the Tukwila School District Levy
Soon you will receive your ballot for the Feb. 14 special election.
Separating fact from fiction on casinos in Tukwila | Letter
Can Money Buy Elections?
Tukwila will find out as it votes on Advisory Measure No. 1 asking residents if they support casinos in Tukwila.
November 3, 2011
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Legislating morality a road full of danger | Letter
Just before we left on vacation, I read Jenny McCoy’s letter about the casino jobs in the online version of the Tukwila Reporter. She dismissed the jobs as low paying and sometimes just part time.
October 31, 2011
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Vote no on Initiative 1183 | Letter
Why do we need to get the state out of the liquor business? Why does Costco need to get into the business (other than profit)?
October 28, 2011
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End gambling casinos in Tukwila – vote no on Advisory Measure No. 1 | Letter
In recent years I’ve watched with great interest how large corporations front themselves as grass roots, community based organizations looking to improve the lives of Americans. Things like the “Clear Skies Initiative” (An industry sponsored initiative which sought to roll back allowable pollution emissions not seen since the 1950’s) and the “Healthy Forest Initiative” (which was a front for logging of old growth timber on protected lands) are typical of what many of us have come to expect.
October 27, 2011
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The truth about 450 family wage jobs in Tukwila social card rooms | Letter
The casino supporters allege that if social card rooms are banned, 450 family wage jobs will be lost. According to the city of Tukwila Finance Department, the actual number of full time jobs for the three casinos still operating in Tukwila is 316, with an additional 98 which are part-time.
October 20, 2011
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Vote yes on Advisory Measure No. 1 | Letter
Last night, Oct. 13, at the candidate forum, much attention was given to the idea that public safety should not be compromised as we look at additional budget cuts. This is what one expects to hear. Much attention was given to the increase in crime on Tukwila International Boulevard after the Neighborhood Resource Center was shutdown.
October 20, 2011
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