Thanks to those who step up
Published on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 by Gary HaakensonRead More Mayors column
By Gary Haakenson
As I drove down to the waterfront recently, I saw that the State-owned grassy area that borders SR104 and Fifth Avenue South has been mowed once again. Not by the State (surprise, surprise) or by the City, but again by Edmonds Landscaping, who helped us out last year.
They have been donating their service to us, and to all of you, as a community service. Once again I offer my thanks to them for stepping up to help us.
Likewise, we owe the opening of Yost Pool to the volunteers who worked so hard to raise over $50,000 to keep the pool open this summer. The weather has been cooperative and our estimates are holding their ground so far. Heres to more sunny weather for the next few months.
And while Im in the thanking mood, I appreciate the willingness of City employees to sacrifice their wages in order for fellow employees to keep their jobs.
These are very difficult times and everyone is in survival mode. Hopefully the economy will right itself soon and we can begin to see some light at the end of the tunnel.
And thanks to the dozens of folks who have signed up to receive Twitter messages from me recently. The response has come from a much wider area than just Edmonds.
It is amazing to me how many people and organizations are using Twitter now. Also amazing is how many cell phone providers block Twitter and then deny it.
If you have trouble receiving Twitter messages, call your cell phone provider to ask why.
And finally, thanks to the eight citizens who have stepped up to run for City Council.
Youll find some familiar names in the mix and some new ones as well. Whether or not you share any of the candidates viewpoints, give them credit for putting their money where there mouth is.
Rather than be Tuesday night quarterbacks, as a few of our citizens love to be, these folks are willing to work at it.
This City is at a crossroads of survival in so many ways that every election is vital.
Study the candidates well, know what they stand for and what they believe in.
The message that voters send by electing certain candidates will set the policy tone for the city for years to come.
What kind of city do you want for you and your family?
As I drove down to the waterfront recently, I saw that the State-owned grassy area that borders SR104 and Fifth Avenue South has been mowed once again. Not by the State (surprise, surprise) or by the City, but again by Edmonds Landscaping, who helped us out last year.
They have been donating their service to us, and to all of you, as a community service. Once again I offer my thanks to them for stepping up to help us.
Likewise, we owe the opening of Yost Pool to the volunteers who worked so hard to raise over $50,000 to keep the pool open this summer. The weather has been cooperative and our estimates are holding their ground so far. Heres to more sunny weather for the next few months.
And while Im in the thanking mood, I appreciate the willingness of City employees to sacrifice their wages in order for fellow employees to keep their jobs.
These are very difficult times and everyone is in survival mode. Hopefully the economy will right itself soon and we can begin to see some light at the end of the tunnel.
And thanks to the dozens of folks who have signed up to receive Twitter messages from me recently. The response has come from a much wider area than just Edmonds.
It is amazing to me how many people and organizations are using Twitter now. Also amazing is how many cell phone providers block Twitter and then deny it.
If you have trouble receiving Twitter messages, call your cell phone provider to ask why.
And finally, thanks to the eight citizens who have stepped up to run for City Council.
Youll find some familiar names in the mix and some new ones as well. Whether or not you share any of the candidates viewpoints, give them credit for putting their money where there mouth is.
Rather than be Tuesday night quarterbacks, as a few of our citizens love to be, these folks are willing to work at it.
This City is at a crossroads of survival in so many ways that every election is vital.
Study the candidates well, know what they stand for and what they believe in.
The message that voters send by electing certain candidates will set the policy tone for the city for years to come.
What kind of city do you want for you and your family?