I want to thank the residents who reached out to me to understand why I support the continuation of exploring the Landmark project ("Will Chen on Landmark site: 'No risk, no reward'," Dec. 7). As …

Food is a lifeline. It nourishes, comforts, and brings communities together. But what do you do when access to food becomes uncertain? Many families are grappling with this question as they …

On June 27, the City Council approved the pursuit of the potential purchase of the 10-acre Burlington Coat Factory parcel on Highway 99 – now known as the "Landmark Property." I was the swing …

Please end consideration of the "Landmark 99" property, for the following reasons. Landmark 99 site constrictions (1) Limited access to the property will create a burden to surrounding property …

With a 5-2 vote on Nov. 14 (councilmembers Susan Paine and Jenna Nand dissenting), the Edmonds City Council has, once again, decided that a climate crisis will not factor into its budget. With …

As we step into this Thanksgiving week, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the countless ways you have participated in our journey to foster housing stability and build hope within our …

Note: These comments are my own and do not represent the views of City Council as a body. City Council is now deep in the process of development of the 2024 City of Edmonds budget, and I've been …

Congratulations! You are retired. No more alarm at 0'dark thirty. No commute. Travel, golf, and matinee movies – you now own your schedule. You have earned it. Time to dial it back. Fluff the …

As the new bike lanes on Bowdoin and Walnut between Five Corners and Ninth Avenue near completion, Edmonds' bike network is starting to fill in some gaps. Soon new bike lanes will also be completed …

I am writing to respond to "Who is Mike Rosen?" (Guest View, Oct. 26). Its timing and prominence are a curious exercise in journalism of a type I am not familiar with in my own half century in …

This is submitted from my perspective as an individual councilmember, and my views are entirely my own. The City of Edmonds is in a financial crisis and a fiscal emergency as I am writing this …

It’s a given that a word can have more than one meaning, depending on how you use it. Words like “live” and “park.” You catch my drift. We know we must be thoughtful in how we use them for …

He’s a candidate for mayor of Edmonds – the aggressive challenger to Edmonds’ incumbent mayor, Mike Nelson. Still, the question remains: Who is Mike Rosen? Rosen, 69, a long-time public …

I find the 2023 Edmonds mayoral election to be unusual – unusually disappointing, that is. The mayor candidates place low value on giving a complete and truthful story. Mike Rosen Mike …

The Great Washington ShakeOut earthquake exercise is approaching quickly. It is a great time to not only participate in an earthquake exercise at work and with your family, but it provides an …

For the better part of 20 years, I had the honor of serving thousands of victims of violent crimes in Snohomish County – child sexual assault victims, adult domestic violence victims, adult and …

Sept. 24 ended Climate Week 2023, an annual event during which the United Nations General Assembly and the City of New York cooperate in activities and programs. They discuss progress toward …

A great hometown like Edmonds doesn't just happen. The stewardship and hard work of our politicians, public servants, and engaged citizens are what makes Edmonds such a great place to call home. …

I have to laugh, as after 13 years on City Council writing opinion editorials should be a cinch! Not this topic – two of my three editors said I’m too much in the weeds. The third said …

I don't like to admit that I'm more of a worrier than I want to be. How about you? Do you spend more time worrying about what could happen tomorrow than trying to live your best possible life today? …