I read with interest City Council President Dana Ralph’s reasoning/careful steps to the voters’ rejection of fireworks in Kent.
She says the council needs to discuss all aspects of a ban, and give the public time to comment. Hello – haven’t we, the public “commented” through our vote? How much “time” do you want?
She goes on to say the council wants to be “deliberate and thoughtful” as we make this important policy change.
Wouldn’t it be great if the Kent City Council would apply this very reasoning/timeline when raising our property/sales taxes, license tab fees, and awarding a huge raise and cash payout for the outgoing mayor? Shouldn’t these wait for a year or more also?
Do your jobs, listen to the voters, and ban fireworks for 2017.
– Richard Schurk
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