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Re: Priest leads race for Federal Way's first elected mayor - Federal Way Mirror

howiseeit — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 21:24:32 -0000

Count your blessings and please do some homework first. Federal Way only has about half the staff of near-by Renton and Kent and a bigger population. It is sentiments like yours that put the City in its current and much less effective Strong mayor state. Federal Way citizens better get ready for much more tax dollar waste, much lower levels of service and low morale, hence lower levels of customer service at City Hall. One positive, however, is that if anyone can tackle such challenge, it is definitely Skip Priest. Glad I don't live in Federal Way anymore.

Re: Big brother comes to Federal Way | The Pirkle Report - Federal Way Mirror

howiseeit — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:04:32 -0000

Shows how much you know about politics!!! Even with an elected mayor, the council still sets policy. If the council says they want red light photo enforcement, that is what is going to happen. The mayor, elected or not, does not trump the council. The council sets policy and the mayor is expected to carry out that policy. Just because we can elect our mayor now does not mean the council is going away or becomes irrelevant. Do some research before submitting such a non-sensical opinion.

Re: Primary election recommendation: Federal Way mayor | Editorial - Federal Way Mirror

howiseeit — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:18:39 -0000

Love the Skip Priest recommendation. Hate the Jim Ferrell one.

Re: Republicans made this fiscal mess | Federal Way letters - Federal Way Mirror

howiseeit — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:38:11 -0000

You're a wolf in wolves' clothing. That has to be the most ignorant comment I've seen on this website, ever.

Re: Top qualities in a mayor | Federal Way letters - Federal Way Mirror

howiseeit — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:26:00 -0000

The mess isn't at City Hall. The mess is on the council!! Jim Ferrell is a part of that mess regardless of the stances he has taken. The only stances he has taken have been opportunistic only, plain and simple. Skip Priest is the man for the job. He can take care of all 3 aspects of the job without needing an Administrator: the community, the staff, and the council. No other candidate has the ability to do each effectively. Sorry Jim, we don't care how many cases you prosecuted for King County as you so like to mention from the dias every chance you get. Mike Park is a necessary part of the Council, but would not do well as Mayor. He treats staff like crap just like Jim. Skip is the man.

Re: Performing arts center: Someday in Federal Way | Letters - Federal Way Mirror

howiseeit — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:15:25 -0000

The PAC would not add to any taxes or fees in Federal Way smart ones. It is not adding an expense to your household income. Do some research before you comment.

Re: Performing arts center: Someday in Federal Way | Letters - Federal Way Mirror

howiseeit — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:13:49 -0000

I don't want the PAC and I don't want Ferrell. You people need to find some new material in combating the criticism. If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen.

Re: Finally, let's elect a mayor | Federal Way letters - Federal Way Mirror

howiseeit — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:07:43 -0000

Boooooo!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Gay revolution in Federal Way | Guest column - Federal Way Mirror

howiseeit — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:04:12 -0000

I love how gays tend to come down on people for being narrow-minded or stupid when they oppose your views, but in the same instance you also refuse to see other's point of view. Hmmm???

Re: Federal Way mayor candidates take the stage and make their pitch | ELECTION 2010 - Federal Way Mirror

howiseeit — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:46:57 -0000

I agree. Skip is the plain choice as far as I can tell and from what I know about each candidate. Kochmar does tend to surprise me at times, but she doesn't have the detailed knowledge of local government that will be necessary as the Chief Executive. I'll admit my total and complete bias, but Ferrell is a horrible choice. I like his fiscal conservatism, but his reasons for opposing some the major projects in Federal Way are short-sighted and fantastical. The staff has to be nervous about what is gonig to happen, and Ferrell will not support his staff the way a staff should be supported. He's too pompous and entitled. As far as Mike Park goes, I have mixed feelings. I think he is a decent Councilmember, especially when it comes to analyzing the budget. He understands finance. I sure hope he doesn't win though. He is not a good leader, and he will not be a balanced leader. He'll push the Korean agenda until the end of time. Nothing against Koreans, but the weight Mike Park pulls for that one group of people is ridiculous. To make a long story short. Vote for Skip Priest!

Re: Candidates in the city's best interests | Federal Way letters - Federal Way Mirror

howiseeit — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:38:33 -0000

Skip!!! Mayor's have to wear several hats, and they have to wear them well. They have to support and satisfy citizens, employees and the council in a great balancing act. Skip is proven in all three areas. He knows the City well and he has the regional and state contacts and political clout to do a lot of good for the City. Jim Ferrell knows the City well, but he doesn't understand how to support employees. He is too self-important. While I will begrudgingly applaud some of the stances Jim has taken against the rest of the current council, I saw a lot of it as politicking. If the council remains generally intact as it now sits, Skip, I believe, has a much better rapport and will work better with the council than Jim Ferrell. While an elected mayor, on the surface, provides for strong leadership, the City Council still sets City Policy, and under the strong mayor form of government, the Mayor doesn't even get a vote.

Re: Mayor candidates and just saying no | Federal Way letters - Federal Way Mirror

howiseeit — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:51:50 -0000

Nancy Combs is the funniest woman alive!!!

Re: Black female and white cop | Nandell Palmer - Federal Way Mirror

howiseeit — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:35:29 -0000

Well said. Well said.

Re: Federal Way's mayor candidates share proudest accomplishments | ELECTION 2010 - Federal Way Mirror

howiseeit — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:23:13 -0000

You are sadly mistaken if you think changing the form of government is going to change leadership capacity. Politicizing a mid-size city like Federal Way will only cause more wasted money. Council/Manager form of government = local government being run like a business. Strong Mayor form of government = local government being run by politicians that don't know how to get things done.

Re: Dancing with the tots: Sexualization of young women in American culture | Amy Johnson - Federal Way Mirror

howiseeit — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:39:50 -0000

Sounds like excuses to me. If you can't steer your children in the right direction without a generalized blame of white men, you need to start pointing your finger at yourself. I don't disagree about white men wanting to stay in power, but that's a hell of a generalization. I think Lady Gaga's influence on teen girls has much more to do with a lack of effective parenting than with power hungry white men. I have an idea...let's blame everything on something or someone else besides ourselves...Oh Wait...

Re: Dancing with the tots: Sexualization of young women in American culture | Amy Johnson - Federal Way Mirror

howiseeit — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:49:59 -0000

I like the general message of this article, but I disagree that it is something we need to hide or keep from our children. They need to be taught right and wrong in a way they can understand. Then when they see these things for themselves, they have the tools and knowledge to understand that it is not something they should waste their time on. We need to embolden our children to stand up to these things, face it and beat without falling into the snares of society.

Re: Dancing with the tots: Sexualization of young women in American culture | Amy Johnson - Federal Way Mirror

howiseeit — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:45:51 -0000

What do white males have to do with this issue???? I guarantee it was these young girl's mothers and a woman choreographer that had them dancing in such a way, and believing that it is okay. This is a corrosion of the family in America issue, not a white male domination issue.

Re: Federal Way's mayor candidates share proudest accomplishments | ELECTION 2010 - Federal Way Mirror

howiseeit — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:41:19 -0000

I love that everything Jim Ferrell stands for in pushing the strong mayor form of government has nothing to do with the council/manager form of government. You can have an elected mayor and still have a council/manager form of government. Nice most proud accomplishment Jimbo...Oh, wait...

Re: Campaign contribution limits | Federal Way letters - Federal Way Mirror

howiseeit — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:47:41 -0000

I applaud you for pushing this issue.

Re: Mayor election: Council debates dates and costs - Federal Way Mirror

howiseeit — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:56:44 -0000

The argument that the council is somehow afraid of an elected mayor is so tired. Find a new argument. An elected mayor does not affect the council one bit besides that it potentially will make mayor/council relationships more bitter, and their will be more back-biting and slower policy movement. They still set the City's policies just like with a City Manager. The only thing that is clear from Tuesday's council meeting is that Jim Ferrell is chomping at the bit to move up the political ladder. He doesn't care one iota about serving Federal Way citizens accept the ones that will move him along. The council will choose Nov. 2 unless the law is interpreted in Ferrell's favor. This is a good thing for Federal Way. It gives more potential candidates time to weigh whether to run or not, and it gives the City much needed time to decide what positions will be cabinet position, and which ones will not be. The latter is a huge decision, and most likely will affect the lives of the directors named cabinet members because they will be immediately disposable. I can't understand why Ferrell supporters are in such a rush to screw the rest of Federal Way over.

Re: Qualifications for a strong mayor | Federal Way letters - Federal Way Mirror

howiseeit — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:36:06 -0000

Well said, Sandy! Good luck finding such a candidate. The best candidates Federal Way has, I would venture won't run for mayor.

Re: Upping the ante for local politics | Federal Way letter - Federal Way Mirror

howiseeit — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:28:13 -0000

Federal Way is an interesting place in King County. In my limited years there I experienced very liberal people and very conservative people, no middle roaders. I hope Federal Wayans are able to elect a mayor that will be great for the City as a whole, and not just great for one group or another. I understand that all depends on perspective, but if the mayor is one of the two types I've met, I don't think the City will be served well. I also hope they have enough forsight to not elect one of the current councilmembers as their mayor. Federal Way needs someone to come in with a fresh perspective and fresh motives, at least more fresh than the current councilmembers are. Federal Way needs a leader that is both politically savvy but also has a passion for service. They need to understand local government, how it works, and how it could work better. I don't think I could say that about any of the current council. Most of the current councilmembers have tunnel vision. They have their issues and that's all they worry about. They'll hardly even comment from the dias on other things.

Re: Elected mayor initiative: Professional campaign propels Prop. 1 to likely victory - Federal Way Mirror

howiseeit — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:10:40 -0000

Fedup, do you talk to your students with that mouth! Like public opinion said, you assume too much from what is written on the screen. I, too, am about as conservative as they come in this country. I have in no way supported Linda Kochmar or Jeanne Burbidge, I was simply commenting on why I thought they were reelected while at the same time, Prop 1 passed. In all seriousness I am extremely sorry for the wrongs you have encountered. I don't doubt they are very real and just as outrageous as you claim them to be, but electing your own mayor is not going to give you any more access to righting those wrongs as you have with the council. You elect your council just the same as you will elect your mayor. Electing your mayor does not change the fact that the council still sets City policy, and can easily trump a controversial mayor. The mayor will not have the power to trump the council on policy issues; he will only have that power on administrative issues. I know about some of the shady things the City has done, but electing your mayor does not fix the issue, and if the wrong person is elected, it will only accentuate the issue. Also, like I have said before, I am all about changing the form of government in Federal Way. I would love to elect our own mayor, but we can do that without going to a Strong Mayor form of government. We can become a charter City and come up with whatever hybrid type of system we want (Again, I would point to Tacoma as an example). My issue is that with changing to a Strong Mayor form of government, you remove professional local government management from the City, which has never been the issue in Federal Way. The Council has been the issue in Federal Way, and by going to a Strong Mayor form of government, you do not get rid of the council or keep them from doing shady things, you simply get rid of a professional manager that can minimize the damage. Again, in all seriousness, I can't imagine what you've been through, and if I were a City leader I would be happy to fight for you and do my part in righting those wrongs. I fear, however, that you overestimate the power a Strong Mayor will have over the Council, and how much he might listen to you specifically.

Re: Elected mayor initiative: Professional campaign propels Prop. 1 to likely victory - Federal Way Mirror

howiseeit — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:28:40 -0000

I will let your uneducated rant stand for itself. Look up the use of the words 'there' and 'their', and then maybe we can banter some more. Do you blog or respond to online posts much? Doesn't seem like it. You read way too much into what people write instead of just considering the actual words on the screen. I hope you keep posting though. You provide great comic relief with your responses. I hope you don't teach your students how to be as bitter as you seem to be.

Re: Did you vote in the election? | Federal Way letters - Federal Way Mirror

howiseeit — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:09:33 -0000

With an elected mayor without a Chief Administrator to fall back on, leadership is something that just walked out the door for the City of Federal Way. Months and months of turmoil ahead for this struggling south King city. I loved my time in Federal Way, and I will always be concerned for its goings on, but I have super glad I don't live there anymore with the what you have ahead of you.