Clarification on Proposition 1 position   I was not interviewed for this article (“ Edmonds voters soundly reject levy lid lift, ” Nov. 6), so I will use the online comment …

Paid parking could affect waterfront parking This could greatly impact seniors with limited income being able to attend classes at the Waterfront Center (“Paid parking options on the …

Will Chen for mayor Councilmember Will Chen: I support your vision for the future of Edmonds. Will you run for mayor in two years? Edmonds needs a mayor who understands how to control spending. …

Crossword puzzle is a highlight of the week On a lighter note: I want to give a shout-out to Edmonds’ own Gary Larson for his clever, creative, and whimsical weekly Beacon crossword …

Why I’m voting against Proposition 1, a property tax increase. As a 45-year resident and the 2025 Citizen of the Year, who actually tracks City Council deliberations and organizes …

Chris Eck is the kind of leader Edmonds needs My name is Kelsey Foster. I am a former City of Edmonds employee and a long-time resident. After 4.5 years on staff, I’ve seen firsthand the …

Republic Services: No refund for you The following is regarding the Republic Services’ recent labor dispute and missed pickups. As directed by City officials, I filed a complaint with the …

Progress flag means Edmonds is a safe city I support the hanging of the Progress Flag outside Edmonds City buildings. Folks in the LGBTQ+ community have been maligned, discriminated against, …

“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it,” said Evelyn Beatrice Hall, a biographer of Voltaire. I denounce in the strongest terms the …

Mayor, councilmembers:   I've been reflecting on ways we can address some of our budget challenges. When I take a step back and look at the overall city budget, it's clear that we do …

A warning for women I was a victim of wallet theft from my open purse left in my cart at Trader Joe’s in Lynnwood on Friday, Aug. 29. They were at the Apple store within 30 minutes …

Good work: Music saved in Edmonds This makes me very happy ( “Edmonds rallies to save school music programs,” Aug. 14). Music was a huge part of my successful high school …

Appreciates Beacon column Thank you for Diane’s Corner. All of her columns are enlightening, but this last issue is particularly important and interesting (“Perrinville Creek: A sad …

I believe Joseph Ademofe is a solid candidate for the Edmonds City Council (Position 3) and deserves our consideration. As indicated by his responses to the questions posed in this article …

Column on Mayor Rosen was fair I read your July 3 Editor’s Note, “Mayor Rosen is failing to shine a light on the city.” I want to express appreciation for your fair …

Mayor, council take the easy road with budget crisis I sure agreed with Carla Elder’s letter to the editor in the July 10 Beacon ("We need answers on Edmonds' budget woes"). The whole …

As one of your elected officials with a neurodiverse disability, I am proud that July is Disability Pride Month in the city of Edmonds! A phrase commonly used in the Disability Rights Movement is …

Open letter to Edmonds School District board of directors: I was so impressed with how President Katims ran the recent school board meeting and the discussion among the board, and how Superintendent …

Edmonds’ July 4 parade overtaken by commercialism For years, we have visited Edmonds at least weekly, deeply appreciative of its quality of life and well-groomed environment. Whether it's …

Plans for growing old in quaint Edmonds are at risk Mayor Rosen and members of the Council and other members of our City Government, I have spoken to you in person previously. My wife and I …