Overlake project approval ignores Redmond’s core values | Letter to the Editor
I would like to continue the conversation regarding the Group Health/Overlake Village project.
I understand the rationale used by staff and Council but I want to be candid here, I feel let down and disenfranchised by the process.
February 17, 2012
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Marriage should be for all people | Letter to the Editor
It’s spot on that there is no reason to separate civil marriage for same sex couples and opposite sex couples, as the Reporter's Jan. 27 editorial, “Same sex, same rules” stated. And more than that, there are plenty of reasons why we want to encourage marriage for all couples regardless of their genders.
February 9, 2012
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Thank you Sen. Andy Hill — a true leader | Letter to the Editor
“We hold these truths to be self-evident that all are created equal, and endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”
These words from the preamble to our Declaration on Independence are the philosophical backbone of our nation. No debate about race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation or heritage is necessary. It doesn’t matter, ALL Americans have the God-given right to at least life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
February 6, 2012
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Good to see bipartisan support for gay marriage
It is wonderful to see politicians from both sides of the party spectrum come together to support marriage equality.
February 3, 2012
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Group Health needs to revise its Overlake plans
The board of the Redmond Historical Society, a group 130 dues-paying members and a base of around 1,000 people who receive our newsletter, urges Group Health to develop its Overlake property around — not without — most of the significant and landmark trees that make it a special place.
February 3, 2012
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Same-sex marriage is not a civil right
How come the editorial page doesn’t have a name associated with the main editorial?
Is it safe to say it’s Bill Christianson? Was it his offensive comments that were written in the editorial, “Same Sex, Same Rules”?
Your editorial appears to be supportive of this legislation.
How do you figure gays and lesbians deserve the right to be married? It is not a civil right.
February 3, 2012
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City Council ignores requests by community
I applaud former Redmond Mayor Rosemarie Ives on her convincing, sensible appeal for revisions to the development approval by City Council of the Group Health site in Overlake.
Ives testified at the Jan. 10 Council business meeting, nearly a month after the Council voted 6-1 to approve the mixed-use development, which calls for the clearing of more than 1,100 trees. The Council however sat stone faced as Ives testified and did not respond to any of the requests to evaluate facts presented by several citizens.
January 12, 2012
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School Board should consider Jane Todd for superintendent
Administrator Jane Todd is a leader in a time when we need leadership the most. And, who can possibly replace Traci Pierce as deputy superintendent of school support. It’s a massive job. The School Board should take a second look at their “preferred” candidate. In these times, LWSD needs a leader.
January 12, 2012
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Nice newsy, informative column from Villeneuve
Finally, a “From the Roots” column that was newsy, informative and of value to state voters, not attacking, belittling or condescending to the conservatives in the Redmond Reporter coverage area.
January 6, 2012
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Secret Santa shows giving spirit
Somewhere, several years ago we stopped believing in Santa Claus. But this year, a Secret Santa surprised the Redmond High School girls’ basketball team with an anonymous gift.
December 29, 2011
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Speak out against Group Health plans
The Redmond City Council has approved clearing the entire stand of more than 1,100 older growth and newer trees at the Overlake Group Health site.
Despite Council approval, there are still loose ends that deserve public scrutiny. We should let the Council know that Redmond residents are concerned.
December 29, 2011
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