Legislature 1986 Good and Bad News in South County
A year end look at 1986 political actions in South County notes mixed outcomes. Puget Sound cleanup passes in form of a framework with funding uncertain. Privatization of sewer treatment promises lower city costs but higher rates for ratepayers. A landmark seat belt law passes, with debate over bus belts and personal freedom. Local officials are scrutinized for ads and potential conflicts of interest. Senator Mike McManus credited for support.
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South County
Puget Sound
Gardner
Washington
Mike McManus
Bilt
John Hancock
Booth
United States of America
Barb
Brand X
South County News
Seattle
Mountlake Terrace High School Photo Sparks Editor Inquiry
A reader questions The Enterprise editor about publishing a front page photo from February 26 1986 showing students in a smoking area at Mountlake Terrace High School The letter argues the image harms the school image and accuses the paper of irresponsibility and motive concerns.
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Mountlake Terrace Senior High
Mountlake Terrace High School
Edmonds Flowers Damaged by Foot Traffic and Vandalism
Edith B. Hough of Edmonds urges residents to protect the city’s street plantings. She notes repeated vandalism and desecration as park workers replace pansies for a second time this spring and asks for awareness and care from the community.
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Edmonds
Park Department
Edith B. Hough Edmonds
Zack Letters Stir Controversy Over Seattle Education Bets
Readers debate Hal Beasley's possible move to Seattle and question Zack's tone about teachers salaries. They defend Beasley's Edmonds work and argue educators value dedication over money, while doubting Zack's fit as a teacher or administrator.
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Hal Zack
John Peck
John
Hal Beasley
Edmonds
Seattle
The
Enterprise
Planning Commission Postpones Outcome in Snohomish
Public thanks are offered to the Snohomish Planning Commission for a wise and intelligent decision to postpone the outcome. The message emphasizes appreciation for their deliberation and patience in the planning process.
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Snohomish
Public Hearing Debate Over 180th Corridor Priority
Residents critique Snohomish Planning Commission process over 180th 164th and SR 527 corridors urging a fair review of testimony. They argue the 180th plan lacks funds, I 5 connection, and adequate studies and call on March 25 hearing dates to decide. They urge removing 180th from the list if possible and protest misstatements about Northern Lights apartments and a Cedar Way bus decision.
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South County
164Th
Bothell-Everett
Damson
Snohomish
Northern Lights
Cathy Livingston
Cedar Way
School Department of Transportation
Cedar Way Elementary
PSCC auditorium praised despite complaints in community letter
A reader defends Puget Sound Christian College's auditorium in Edmonds, recounting history since 1977, praising improvements and ECC collaboration, while criticizing Kerry Godes and CASCD criticisms and proposing a practical renovation budget for PSCC instead of a new Lynnwood complex.
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Puget Sound Christian College
Kerry Godes
CASCD
Jerry Galloway
Edmonds High School
Col
Edmonds Community College
ECC
PSCC
Seattle
Wagner
Bayreuth
Germany
Cascade Symphony
Galloway
Edmonds
Snohomish County
Lynnwood
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North King County
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Hal
Dave Abbott
Debra Lawson
Cindi Biles
Rick Warner
Mel Weipert
Kelly Lanford
Rose Brown
Mary Gardisky
Teri Jones
S.W
P.O. Box
Randall M. Dodd
Jude Petrie
Joe Sullivan
Andra Marhefka
College Place Elementary School
PTA
Snoqualmie Falls Lodge Farm
76Th Ave. W
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Glenn Cullum
Jennifer Cullum
Troy Crockett
Danny Secord
Melinda Secord
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