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Budget sincerity is being scuttled

In trying to justify putting the Utility Tax increase on the ballot, all of the council except one,…

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Hodgson comments shameful

As a Kirkland home owner, a Kirkland business man, and a Kirkland volunteer I am shocked and terribly…

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Annexation anomalies

With the upcoming annexation of outlying areas into Kirkland proper come several realities. First, Kirkland needs to balance…

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Tennyson is best choice

Karen Tennyson is the best choice for Kirkland City Council position No. 5. She has a long history…

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Walen speaks out on voter concerns

Since I announced my candidacy, I've been questioned about my residency, where my campaign contributions come from, where…

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Give Walen a chance on council

What is wrong with giving someone new a chance on the city council?

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More experience required for Walen

It makes sense that a candidate would want to brag a bit about their background, after all, they…

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Candidates sparse voting records exposed

I take my right to vote seriously. It’s a fundamental right we, as American citizens, share. Our right…

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Sad to say goodbye to Houghton Market

It is sad to say goodbye to long-time friends when they leave the neighborhood. Such is the case…

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Scale back expectations for light rail

Andrew Villeneuve, in the “Cure to Congestion” column (July 29) makes unsupportable claims that light rail will “cut…

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Vote for Amy Walen

I would like to encourage Kirkland voters to cast their votes for a relative newcomer to the world…

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Reporter has created a push poll

I have lived in Kirkland since 1983 and try to keep up with local, national and international issues.

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Council made sensible decision on casino

I have to disagree with Ilene Kuhn’s letter, “Council Short Sighted With Casino Decision” in the July 22…

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Accurate presentation on healthcare plan

Jeff Jared wrote a thoughtful and accurate presentation of side-impacts from the proposed Obama healthcare plan in your…

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Nassutti commended for opinion

I commend Mark Nassutti for the wisdom he displays in his opinion piece in the July 22 issue.…

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Healthcare debate misrepresented

Jeff Jared, in his recent letter “Say no to Obama-care” completely misrepresents the entire healthcare debate and why…

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Creating better world for animals

On July 19 I had the wonderful opportunity of raising over $150 through means of a bake sale,…

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Thank you for story on Team MaryAnn

My sister Lisa Thompson is the honoree for the Swedish SummeRun this year and we had an incredible…

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Council should be more responsive to business

Like most Readers of the Kirkland Reporter, I care about seeing our town grow back into a vibrant…

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Pleased to get new city manager

I am pleased that Kirkland will have the opportunity to hire a city manager.