I like Bob Styles’ letters. I think they are no-nonsense. I would label him a community activist just by the fact that he takes the time to comment on an issue. Mike Stanger seems to think there are no special interests involved in politics (other than to get re-elected) because we are all citizens. That is a very naive view of the world. I’m a long-time Kirkland citizen with a special interest, namely that the annexation vote fail so that the city budget won’t be negatively impacted.

I enjoy reading the Kirkland Reporter, it is my main source for local community news, and letters to the Editor help keep me current. You go Bob!

Dick Rethke, Kirkland