10/20/07, Do Muni-League ratings predict outcomes?

Many residents and businesses are not getting the Redmond Reporter for one reason or another. And, it's rare to see a "Letter".

So when I found a Letter to the Editor from Margaret Doman in the October 13, 2007 paper I wanted to share it with you....particularly because Margaret is a former Redmond City Councilmember of 8 years AND she has something helpful to say about the election, and I quote:

"...I served on the Redmond City Council from 1983-1991 and have closely followed local politics in the ensuing years. It is my observation that the Municipal League ratings accurately predict (and, in the case of incumbents, reflect) the performance of most elected officials.

Ratings of "Outstanding" and "Very Good" are indicative of the best and the brightest which is what I want in government leadership. Congratulations to the office seekers who received top ratings..."

-Margaret Doman, former Redmond City Councilmember. 10/13/2007

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Below, are the The Muni-League ratings:

MAYOR

1. John Marchione -- "Outstanding"
   
2. Jim Robinson -- "Good"

COUNCIL Seat #3

1. Dayle "Hank" Margeson -- "Very Good"
   
2. Brian Colin -- "Good"

COUNCIL Seat #7

1. Brian Seitz -- "Very Good"
   
2. David Carson -- "Good" [unable to participate]

COUNCIL Seat #5

1. Richard Cole (incumbent) -- "Very Good"
   
2. Michallea Schuelke -- "Adequate" [declined to participate]