I look at Steve's experience with local government -- OUTSIDE OF REDMOND POLITICS -- as a refreshing change of leadership. 8 years of Marchione is enough for me - though he is a good administrator. The Deputy Mayor (Assistant to the Mayor) Jane Christenson has been around for years and can more than handle the operations of the city. She is a good administrator. We need a new, strong leader. Marchione's commission jobs are all filled by "yes men". We need a change in local government and Steve's expertise with the City of Seattle and King County government is a solid foundation for his Mayoral role in Redmond. He will bring a fresh perspective!
A local citizen wrote the following in a Facebook forum on how Redmond politics works: " I have had enough contact with Redmond over my 25 years here to know how things work at the BorgHive at city hall. First, you can't get in the door for any commision or related function unless you've been vetted as being like minded. Then, they hand pick all council members from their commisions, once they are certain those chosen are going to behave. Then they back you, and that seems to seal the elections. I've seen some very well qualifed people fail to get elected with an outsider reformer mentality. This is going to be a very hard cartel to break up. It will start with the mayor."
Tell your friends and neighbors to vote for Steve Fields.
Bob Yoder
A local citizen wrote the following in a Facebook forum on how Redmond politics works: " I have had enough contact with Redmond over my 25 years here to know how things work at the BorgHive at city hall. First, you can't get in the door for any commision or related function unless you've been vetted as being like minded. Then, they hand pick all council members from their commisions, once they are certain those chosen are going to behave. Then they back you, and that seems to seal the elections. I've seen some very well qualifed people fail to get elected with an outsider reformer mentality. This is going to be a very hard cartel to break up. It will start with the mayor."
Tell your friends and neighbors to vote for Steve Fields.
Bob Yoder
Bob, couldn't agree with you more. I've had it with "Showtime Marchione".
ReplyDeleteWord is that when elected, Mayor Fields, [and/or I] should vigorously 'demand' an immediate Letter of Resignation from EVERY City of Redmond employee and Council Member. Each shall have a prompt opportunity to submit their Personal Statement justifying their possible re-employment in their most appropriate area(s) of responsibility and authority.
A brief "Shut Down" WILL so enhance Redmond's future....
Let's ALL vote for a "A CLEAN SWEEP"!
Sincerely,
Dr. Norman L. Wherrett Jr
Neuroproctologist (Retired)
Education Hill Neighborhood