In the vacuum of declining media coverage, politicians have been left in some circles to their own devices. In the last few months, many a fire fighter has stood by and watched the Lacey City Council conduct meetings and workshops largely to an empty room and some of the discussion and topics seem to...
Monthly Archives: July 2009
Hey Everyone, Get On The Bus!
Hey Everyone, Get On The Bus!
The move of change and common sense is all head full and heading to “ramming speed”. Well funded, well supported, and tremendous grass roots support is fueling undoubtedly long needed change in Lacey…At least these candidates will actually answer questions and talk to you if you have a concern!
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Ground Zero for the Medical Policy Debat is Lacey
Most of us look at the national policy debate that is taking place in the other Washington as just that…Another debate taking place in Washington DC. There are no immediately perceived impacts or believed solvency on any of the issues regarding medical care here in Lacey by the average citizen. And nothing can...
A View From The Cheap Seats
Like a segment in a Tom Clancy novel discussing intelligence and especially counter-intelligence, it’s entertaining to watch the city/district pass messages and posturing through meetings, media, and rumor. The most recent series of quotes from one local media source, Ken Balsley’s web site, from the city manager saying that the contract is back on the...
Annexation works in Puyallup and Central Pierce County
An article was recently written that quotes a council member of Puyallup and others who were involved in combing a fire district and city fire department with the intention of improving/preserving service while controlling costs. Its been over a year now since the merger and this is article that talks about the effects and benefits....
Volunteers are hard to come by.
Sorry, we’ve been away either being on duty and getting our butts kicked or working on campaigns, fund raising, or having meetings…Needless to say its been busy but very productive.
This week we saw a posting from King 5 TV that talked about the downturn in volunteers… This is a big deal to us...