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
Langley has power of positivism I encourage you to support Joy Langley in her bid for City Council membership. Having worked alongside her on the… Continue reading
I was able to attend the candidates forum at the Beach Club Thursday night. At the meeting, it was apparent that present Councilmember Benson Wong… Continue reading
Hats off to the Mercer Island Parks Department for the great job they have done on improving Luther Burbank Park. Thehanging flower pots on the… Continue reading
While attending the recent “Save Mercerdale Park” event, a Joni Mitchell song could be heard. The words, “They paved paradise and put up a parking… Continue reading
I am writing this letter in response to Mr. Dickey’s letter entitled “win-win-win for arts, school district, park.” Sadly, the Mercer Island High School Performing… Continue reading
The city of Mercer Island issued its decision on the MICA’s State Environmental Protection Act application on Sept. 11. The MICA project now has moved… Continue reading
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
