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Vote for Pat Sullivan for state representative | Letter

In these days of poor leadership by some elected leaders, we are very fortunate to have Pat Sullivan…

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Vote no on charter schools initiative | Letter

Imagine...a school in your neighborhood that you have no control over. Your school board has no jurisdiction over…

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Don’t be misled, vote no on Proposition 1 for Black Diamond | Letter

Election time. This year, Black Diamond voters have a decision to make regarding the form of government for…

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Black Diamond anti-growth faction wants to ‘sacrifice’ police department | Letter

It is budget time in Black Diamond. The council is struggling. It has to look seriously at very…

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Black Diamond council members explain police department issue | Letters

How could a budget meeting on Tuesday afternoon with Council members (Tamie)Deady and (Carol) Benson with Mayor (Rebecca)…

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Hands off our Black Diamond Police Department – no on Proposition No. 1 | Letter

I made a last minute decision on October 18th to attend the BD City Council meeting because of…

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Proposition 1 would not be in the best interest of Black Diamond community | Letter

I wanted to thank Howard Botts for his sincere support of Black Diamond and its current governing body.…

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Black Diamond form of government needs to change | Letter

The form of government that is in place at this time gives sole power to the Mayor. This…

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The city of Black Diamond is broke, not broken | Letter

I am writing in response to last week’s letters to the editor. First I would like to address…

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Proposition 1 would take away checks and balances on Black Diamond City Council | Letter

The citizens of Black Diamond will soon vote on Proposition 1, which would change our form of city…

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Don’t redefine marriage with Referendum 74 | Letter

In the coming election, Washington state voters have the opportunity to vote on Referendum 74, referring to legislation…

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Only person on the side of original Black Diamond residents is the mayor | letter

There is even more confusion in our city now that we have three newly elected council members and…

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Proposition 1 ignores transparency and input from Black Diamond citizens

What is going on with our elected officials in Black Diamond? Vote No on Prop. 1

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Proposition 1 would strip citizens of their right to vote for mayor in Black Diamond

Should Proposition 1 pass, voting residents of Black Diamond will lose their right to vote for their city…

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Prop. 1 would have no effect on master planned developments in Black Diamond | Letter

There seem to be a number of major misconceptions about the proposed move to a city manager form…

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Black Diamond in turmoil with mayor

The idea of a Mayor form of government may sound comforting for small towns. Although Black Diamond technically…

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Black Diamond needs city manager | Letter

I read Mr. Botts’s letter in the Covington Maple Valley Reporter regarding Proposition 1--Change in Form of Government--on…

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City manager a good investment for Black Diamond | Letter

Don’t let the signs mislead you, vote yes on Prop 1 to save our city from irresponsible growth.…

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Black Diamond mayor right now has ‘dictatorial’ powers

Our existing form of government gives almost dictatorial powers to the mayor while the City Council has been…

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Vote yes for Prop. 1 in Black Diamond | Letter

I want to thank all the citizens and business that rallied to support the fundraising efforts for Sabre…