Jared Mead Commentary on Sales Tax Vote: Show Your Work
Before government asks people to contribute more, it should first show its work. My wife teaches middle school in Everett. Like teachers everywhere, she expects her students to show their work. Not because she is looking for extra steps on a page, but because showing your work demonstrates that you understood the problem, considered different […]
Why residents need to pay close attention to the actions of the State Supreme Court and the unique opportunity this fall
[FUTURE 42 SNOHOMISH | Dann Mead Smith]—There is a lot to keep track of when it comes to politics and public policy and how actions by councils and the legislature can impact us. We also cannot forget about the judicial system, from municipal court and county superior court to the state supreme court; the rulings at […]
Exclusive Interview: Rick Larsen on Transportation, Workforce Development, Marine Conservation, Fentanyl Crisis, and Affordability in Washington’s Second District
EVERETT— Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02) officially kicked off his campaign on Tuesday, June 16, at Bluewater Distilling on the Everett Waterfront, to retain his seat representing Washington’s Second Congressional District which encompasses portions of Snohomish, Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom counties. But prior to the event, Lynnwood Times Senior Reporter Kienan Briscoe sat down […]
Navy Veteran Chris Elder Announces Candidacy for Washington State Legislature
Chris Elder, a 20-year U.S. Navy veteran who served in naval aviation and a longtime Snohomish County resident, on Thursday announced his candidacy for State Representative in Washington’s 44th Legislative District against incumbent Rep. Brandy Donaghy. Below is the press release by the Chris Elder campaign in its entirety: Running to represent the hardworking families […]
WA GOP and journalist file injunction to stop state from deleting child care records
[The Center Square]—The Washington State Republican Party and journalist Jonathan Choe have jointly filed an injunction in Thurston County Superior Court barring the state from scrubbing or removing public access to records related to child care centers in the state that receive public funds. Choe, a journalist and senior fellow with Discovery Institute’s Center on […]
