Size: With the Central Business District already becoming overwhelmed with large, generic mixed-use developments, the proposed Mercer Island Center for the Arts would impose a… Continue reading
The King family would like to set the record straight now and for the future. The property Tom Acker continues to refer to as the… Continue reading
Mercer Island’s mayors have signaled that Joy Langley will be the best candidate for Mercer Island. Not knowing either Joy Langley nor Tom Acker, I… Continue reading
Langley will bring collaborative style The advantages that Joy Langley will bring to our City Council come from her solid government experience and collaborative style.… Continue reading
Acker represents diversity, tolerance and inclusion Many of us know Tom Acker for his reputation as a tireless advocate for Mercer Island residents on issues… Continue reading
My wife and I have been following arguments for and against the MICA proposal to build a performing arts center in Mercerdale Park for some… Continue reading
The following is an open letter to the Planning Commission regarding the up-zoning of Mercerdale Park. As a two-year resident of Mercer Island, I have… Continue reading
MICA will keep YTN alive “The world is a complicated place, and there’s a lot of division between people. The performing arts tend to unify… Continue reading
I am grateful that we have several committed Islanders running for City Council, giving us the opportunity to weigh diverse viewpoints and better understand the… Continue reading
When people and leaders follow the rules and do the right thing to settle an issue, there is rarely unhappiness and bitterness. The rules, spoken… Continue reading
Langley gets things done Joy Langley knows it takes more than slogans to solve our problems. Her professional history, from academics at Ithaca College and… Continue reading
Acker is positive, informed, committed Tom Acker has a passion for the city of Mercer Island. He cares deeply for this city, its residents and… Continue reading
City needs analytical thinker like Wong If ever there was a time when Mercer Island needed an experienced, calm, analytical thinker to help figure out… Continue reading
Coen will actively manage city issues We need a change on the council, which is precisely why I decided to run against Benson Wong in… Continue reading
Joy Langley has long history of public service My experience as Mercer Island School Board president taught me how valuable community engagement is to our… Continue reading
Tom Acker: Acting on behalf of Islanders We need Tom Acker serving us on City Council. As a Mercer Island homeowner with three kids attending… Continue reading
Coen is a local leader for all Islanders Mark Coen and his family have made Mercer Island their home for over 17 years and are… Continue reading
Benson Wong listens I first met Benson Wong through his work helping to start the Washington Public Affairs Network, aka TVW. He was presented with… Continue reading
Over the summer, teachers and support staff from the Mercer Island Education Association (MIEA), met with individuals running for the school board. We had the… Continue reading
Acker has passion for fairness, transparency I had the opportunity to get to know Tom Acker as a fellow PTA Board member last year. Tom… Continue reading
