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This is in response to Diana White’s submission to the Beacon June 13 (“Teacher raises not sole reason for district layoffs,” Guest View), where she attempted to justify her actions as Edmonds School District Board president regarding the recent substantial raises for teachers and subsequent layoffs.

Since she is running for the open Edmonds City Council Position 6 against Susan Paine, I think a discussion around this issue is warranted.

My husband and I are passionate supporters of public schools and have much respect for our hard-working teachers. We supported the McCleary decisio...