LETTER: I have to disagree [with Mr. Frazier's Letter on the Saturday Market]. The Saturday Market provides value to the community, making the donations from government an investment in that same community. The market brings people out of their personal spaces, and brings them together. It provides them inspiration. It's not just a temporary store, but a community center.
Retailers like Trader Joes don't look at the market as a competitor, but rather a draw (like a sale they don't have to pay for). When was the last time you bought everything you needed for a dinner at the Saturday Market? You don't. Instead, you find and purchase an inspiring ingredient, perhaps several. Then you go to Trader Joes, or QFC, or Whole Foods, and purchase everything else you need for the meal.
This sort of thing is exactly what government is there to accomplish. Provide what people and business can't, for the betterment of all.
Douglas Burchard
yes, the Saturday Market brings people from far and wide to visit our fair city. I know folks who come from Monroe, Duvall, and even Everett to visit the Saturday Market. Those folks visit RTC and buy more stuff from the big name stores.
ReplyDeleteNote: The Saturday Market has a long history, operating from the same location near Justice White's hotel. Our Redmond Historical Society operates a Walking Tour of several historic building. The tours begin again in May. As well the Saturday Market re-opens in May.