Acker is a stellar candidate Islanders, this November we have another chance, a “no-brainer” choice. Let’s elect stellar candidate Tom Acker to the City Council.… Continue reading
Joy is ready to grapple complex Island issues I am writing to let you know why I support Joy Langley for Mercer Island City Council… Continue reading
Each year, the monetary strain on Mercer Island residents increases, whether it be in our property tax, utility rates/taxes, or cries for special levies to… Continue reading
As a long-time Mercer Island resident and former mayor, I have seen a lot of council members come and go. I know how critical it… Continue reading
I have worked alongside many smart, dedicated volunteers in my 12 years on Mercer Island. Tom Acker stands out. He has shown a deep commitment… Continue reading
Mercer Island is my home and its residents are my neighbors. I’m grateful that I can raise my children and build my business here surrounded… Continue reading
The Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Mercer Island Visual Arts League and Mercer Island Arts Council, the city of Mercer Island and… Continue reading
Joy Langley possesses that special quality that will make her a terrific City Council member: she listens before supporting a position or making a decision.… Continue reading
In November, Mercer Island will face another City Council election. It is our hope that members of the community research the issues and evaluate each… Continue reading
The following is an open letter in response to Concerned Citizens of Mercer Island’s Aug. 29 letter: Dear Mayor Bruce Bassett et al, If what… Continue reading
My 13-year-old daughter will begin her seventh season dancing with Island Youth Ballet, an institution since 1984. Through ballet classes, she has developed body awareness,… Continue reading
I was excited to read the letter in the Aug. 2 Reporter by Jessi Wasson, the development director of Youth Theatre Northwest, highlighting the July… Continue reading
Joy Langley will make an exceptional City Council member. I met her a few years ago, when she moved to Mercer Island. Like many of… Continue reading
I’m writing in enthusiastic support of Joy Langley’s campaign for Mercer Island City Council. As a typical citizen, I realize how easy it is to… Continue reading
In her “On Arts” column published in the Mercer Island Reporter last week (Aug. 23), Genevieve Morton stated that, in deciding to move to the… Continue reading
I have read with interest the three articles in the latest issue of the Reporter. I have comments on all three as follows: 1. The… Continue reading
We are writing about a decision that the Mercer Island City Council has made to contract with Crown/T Mobile to install 38 additional cell phone… Continue reading
With Mercer Island steeped in the diversity, tolerance and inclusion movement we have a unique opportunity this fall to continue that tradition. I’m not a… Continue reading
While some cities are buying new parkland, our Mercer Island City Council members have pledged to give our precious public parkland away — to a… Continue reading
At the Aug. 7 City Council meeting, our council members saved $45,000 for the city by wisely deciding not to approve the re-striping of 77th… Continue reading
