Thu, Oct 27, 2011
Deluxe with a Side of Development
October 20 marked an important day in the history of our city. Over 1,000 people gather to celebrate the newest location of a Northwest institution, Dick’s Drive-In --Edmonds. The first new location for Dick’s in 37 years did not mysteriously appear in Edmonds out of hap and circumstance.
Thu, Sep 8, 2011
Remembering September 11, 2001
Sunday Sept. 11, is Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. Where were you at 8:46 A.M. eastern time on September 11, 2001?
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
Energy conservation saves money
In communities across America local residents, businesses, and public agencies spend millions of dollars each year to buy energy—often dirty energy—from outside the community. By using energy more efficiently and by producing more energy locally, communities can reduce the outflow of energy dollars.
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
Tis the season when governments prepare review and approve budgets.
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
It’s hard to believe that 15 years have gone by since that January night in 1996 when I was appointed to the City Council. Less than four years later I was elected mayor. And here we are in 2010.
Thu, Apr 8, 2010
City employees work harder, smarter
There have been several articles in the newspaper recently concerning the wages paid to public employees. Some have quoted the Wall Street Journal. Some have mentioned the City of Edmonds employees and the upcoming negotiation process for our four unions.
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Spring activities aren’t always fun
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Edmonds-UW softball team a sure winner
Big cities have sports teams. That sort of thing builds public spirit and brings peo
Thu, Feb 4, 2010
In early January a house fire in the Seaview neighborhood took a woman’s life. It was tragic and heartbreaking, and my thoughts go out to her family.
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
“New” council has big job ahead
Congratulations to Diane Buckshnis who was recently appointed to the Edmonds City Council, filling the vacancy left by the passing of Peggy Pritchard Olson. Receiving the appointment was the easy part! Now the real work begins. Not just for her but for the other six council members as well.
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
On Monday night January 4, I attended the first of three scheduled public hearings on the findings by a consultant concerning the impacts of additional commercial flights at Paine Field. The consultant found “no” impacts to the additional flights proposed by Allegiant Air and Horizon Air. The packed house at Meadowdale High School begged to differ.
Thu, Oct 22, 2009
Contract rezone facts and options to the public
Normal 0 0 1 276 1576 13 3 1935 11.1282 0 0 0 By Gary Haakenson There has been much conversation about an application delivered to the City Planning Department...
Thu, Sep 3, 2009
Normal 0 0 1 269 1538 12 3 1888 11.1282 0 0 0 By Gary HaakensonFootball season is here. Cold nights have already made their presence known. Sadly and soon...
Thu, Aug 6, 2009
Delaying the levy was the prudent choice
By Gary HaakensonEdmonds MayorThe City Council recently voted to defer the much-discussed property-tax levy until 2010.Since last November they have been...
Thu, Jun 25, 2009
City discussions concerning the fire department
By Gary HaakensonEdmonds MayorSeveral weeks ago I received an unsolicited offer from Snohomish County Fire District 1 to provide fire service to the city...
Thu, Jun 18, 2009
By Gary HaakensonAs I drove down to the waterfront recently, I saw that the State-owned grassy area that borders SR104 and Fifth Avenue South has been ...
Thu, Jun 11, 2009
By Gary HaakensonIm still asked on a regular basis about my switch to Verizon FIOS. And I promised an update after a few months, and I guess a few months...
Thu, Jun 4, 2009
Mayors ColumnBy Gary HaakensonSo Ive finally succumbed to the Twitter craze! Maybe not for the reason you may think. I actually have had a Twitter account...
Thu, May 28, 2009
You asked for it youve got it!
By Gary HaakensonA common request that I have heard over the years from Edmonds residents is for a hardware store to return to downtown Edmonds. Your wish...
Thu, Mar 19, 2009
The final (installation) chapter
By Gary HaakensonDid you know that when you disconnect from Comcast television/internet services that you have to return the equipment to one of their ...
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