In the ongoing closed record hearings concerning the development agreements for proposed Black Diamond master planned developments council men (Craig) Goodwin and (William) Saas were challenged by the developer, YarrowBay, to recuse themselves. The reasons given by YarrowBay were that both councilmen spoke with our citizens’ technical team last spring and, thus, according to YarrowBay, violated the quasi-judicial development agreement hearing rules.
On the evening of Sept. 26 Craig Goodwin, a Black Diamond City Council member, made a strong statement on the record as part of the appearance of fairness proceedings prior to the start of the closed record hearings on the development agreements in Black Diamond.
Having been a resident of Maple Valley for more than 16 years, I am truly disgusted about the recent turn of mischief that has been happening in our city.
I recently read the article about “Candidate answers bankruptcy questions” ( Sept. 23 edition of the Maple Valley-Covington Reporter) and wondered really Ms. Crowe had to answer the bankruptcy question on the front page of the paper when I have been waiting for our City Council to answer the question, “What is the vision for our community?”
Recently at a Maple Valley City Council hearing, a charge was levied against Fred Meyer Stores by another member of the community. The charge was that Fred Meyer does not contribute to the community and is not involved.
Nothing could be farther from the truth.
Last year I wrote a letter about PTA membership and feel compelled to do the same this year. In a time of school bonds failing and school budgets being cut, I feel it is so important for parents to be involved and support the schools their children attend.
This is an open letter is to the voters, residents and business owners of Maple Valley.
Apparently there has been a whisper campaign against me recently in Maple Valley. Guess what, I did file a personal bankruptcy earlier this year. What you don’t know is why. This letter isn’t about making excuses but about sharing the facts.
On Tuesday, Sept. 6, the Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council held its regular monthly meeting. Jay Osborne, Manager in the Road Services Division (RSD) of the King County.
Department of Transportation, discussed the updated Strategic Plan for Road Services based on current and projected budget constraints.
I would like to respond to Mr. John Choco’s letter, published in the Sept. 16 edition of the Reporter. Several statements were either misattributed to me in Mr. Choco’s letter, or were just wrong.
State Route 516 continues to be a major and growing problem for our region, especially between Covington and Maple Valley.
I have been trying to wrap my mind around the argument that some gas stations in Maple Valley want to receive protection from competitors. Most of us are aware that Eric VanRuff’s Chevron station and David Hall’s Shell station enjoy some of the highest gas prices in the state. The same could be said for the 76 station on state Route 169 across from the former City Hall.
The Aug. 19 Maple Valley Reporter noted the $20 tax hike in car tabs and a $10 free Orca card for riding the 164 and 168 bus routes.
Also, 156 acres at Kent-Kangley and 228th, being consider for development by King County.
As a 30 year resident of Maple Valley I have grave concerns over recent actions taken by the Maple Valley City Council as a whole, but with special attention to actions taken by our city mayor, Noel Gerken.
In the modern age of medicine, one fact is difficult to dispute: Using vaccines to prevent disease is hugely successful.
When you vote in the primary election this Tuesday, please join me in voting for Mary Alice Heuschel as public hospital commissioner. This election is very important because it affects the health of our community and Mary Alice Heuschel is the best candidate for the job.
Once again our mayor, Noel Gerken, is causing problems in Maple Valley. This time his actions had swift and negative repercussions.
On behalf of VFW Post 5052 Maple Valley/Black Diamond, I would like to thank the organizers of both the Maple Valley Parade and the Covington Days Parade for their continued dedication to patriotism by allowing our group to lead the events with the American Flag.
A week ago our son, who is severely autistic, was separated from his brother during a bike ride as they were entering a trail head off Witte Road.
A summary of the Greater Maple Valley Area Council’s August monthly meeting.
On July 26 King County and the city of Maple Valley entered a new chapter for Summit Place, also known as the Donut Hole. On that date King County received two submittals to its request for qualifications from two different developers for developing this unique 156 acre property.
