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We learn in school that World War I ended on June 19, 1919 with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles; however, fighting actually ended seven months earlier, at the passing of the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, what...
This arrived in my email this morning. Please take a moment and contact your State Legislators to tell them to support this much needed legislation. To: Mayors, Councilmembers, City Managers/Administrators, and Public Works Directors SHB 1614 is eligible...
Those that live in Sunnyside know that the most contentious issue currently in front of our Council is the Stormwater Assessment Fee, which went into effect this year. I don’t normally blog about issues that are in front of Council (that may change...
http://www.dailysunnews.com/DSNNews8.shtml I said goodbye to a friend and colleague last night. It was unexpected but understood. I enjoyed working with Bruce on the City Council, I especially enjoyed our heated debates over the issues. Bruce and I may...
Dear Friends: After 12 years of faithful service, my good friend and colleague Councilman Al Hubert from Toppenish has decided to step down from the Yakima County EMS Trauma Care Council, and he nominated me to serve as his replacement. On May 21, 2008...
Some of you may already know, but I wanted to blog this in case someone out there wants to apply for the job. The City of Sunnyside is looking for a new City Manager. This is the second time I have been involved in the process of appointing/hiring a new...
http://www.dailysunnews.com/ArcStoryPage.asp?Database=Story&StoryID=12771 Way to go Charles! - Finally some good news! - I can't tell you how hard I fought for this legislation, and how many times I spoke to people and groups about Sunnyside's...
I said farewell to a good colleague last night, and although I am sure it's not the last time he and I will chat - His guidance will be sorely missed. Printed in the Sunnyside Daily News, December 11th, 2007 by: Corey Russell http://www.dailysunnews...
Re: the recent editorial by John Fannin, "Strong mayor form of government would be ideal for city of Sunnyside," dated Oct. 3, 2007. Mr. Fannin's suggestion of changing our form of government because of the recent issues with the city manager...
Many people have asked me why I had excused myself, and although I don’t necessarily feel I should have to say why and the law does not compel me to do so, I will say this. Does it really matter? I think what really matters is whether or not I felt...
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