Edmonds Beacon: Ron Wambolt defends shutting out the public

The Edmonds Beacon has given excellent coverage to a recent council decision to exclude the council and the public from land-use appeals.

George Murray criticizes the decision (click here).

Betty Larman rants over the decision (click here).

Diane Buckshnis points out the realities of the decision (click here).

Council member Ron Wambolt defends the decision (click here).

I debate Ron Wambolt over the decision (click here).

Rich Senderoff takes offense over the decision (click here).

Diane Buckshnis sums the effects of this decision up the best:

"City bureaucrats can now allow developers to waive shoreline environmental regulation, reduce setbacks, or even allow taller buildings and these issues would not be able to go to appeal to our elected officials. "

Senior Center Italian Dinner

My wife and I enjoyed a great Italian dinner at last Saturday’s fundraiser for the Senior Center. I wanted to give my complements to the chef’s and thank all the volunteers who put in their time. They also had a silent auction. I hope they raised a lot of money.

I couldn’t help but notice two of the volunteers: Adrienne Fraley-Monillas and Diane Buckshnis, who are both running for city council. I also noticed Councilman Michael Plunkett. Michael and I were amongst the diners giving Adrienne and Diane a good reason to volunteer. :-)