Monthly archives for July, 2007
Proposed garbage pilot program raisin...
Citizens needed more information and involvment before the mayor launched this garbage pilot program….and a briefing to the council would have been very nice and appropriate as well.
I am not keen on the idea of garbage collection every two weeks…I think that is asking for trouble from pests and odors. Also, the idea of large hou [...]
Eight hundred dollars to tow an SUV a...
A certain Burien towing company just charged a Renton woman $408 to tow an empty U-haul Trailer from Renton to Burien. They also charged her about $400 more to tow her car the same distance. Appearantly, these seemingly ridiculous rates are their “posted rates” for such service, so presumedly they are what you would be charged i [...]
Come to Marcie’s campaign kick-...
There will not be a council meeting tomorrow night because it is the fifth Monday of the month. Instead, most of us will be attending Marcie Palmer’s campaign open house at Councilman Don Persson’s beautiful home on Renton Hill. You are all invited to join us!
It will be a terrific event, and will give everyone a chance to get t [...]
Whidbey News Tribune: Your home is n...
Hmmm-
Looks like Renton got a dishonorable mention in this special to the Whidbey News Tribune…
(I agree with Mr. Guppy’s perspective…you can learn how I formed my opinion by reading about eminent domain on my website, www.randycorman.com.)
Sound Off: Your home is not your castle
By Paul Guppy
Jul 21 2007
“…In Re [...]
The Renton Reporter should balance co...
I was just copied on an interesting email regarding the unfairness in the way the Renton Reporter is providing free column space in the midst of a very competitive campaign. Why did this column have to begin after both mayoral candidates had announced their intention to run for mayor…couldn’t the paper had waited until November t [...]
To all who venture into the world of ...
You may be glad to hear that the artificial spine is now commercially available over the internet.
(It’s possible this product may also help protect against backstabbings, but I wouldn’t personally rely on that).
Randy
Pony Express cell phone delivery
I borrowed Marcie Palmer’s cell phone during our tour of the Landing, and accidentally forgot to hand it back to her. So the next day my family joined me in a horse ride to return the phone to Marcie’s house.
see all the photos by clicking here
Airport Leases in debate: A letter o...
Many citizens are taking a closer look at Renton Airport Leasing policies following the debate about an Airport Jet Center earlier this year. Here is a representative email to city council, asking us to be careful about what we approve. The city’s transportation committee has decided to hold the subject leases in committee for furthe [...]
Looking back on Almost Live!
Hororary Citizen of Renton John Kiester (wearing neck tie) sits with the final cast of KING5′s “Almost Live.”
Nine years ago, In May 1998, I and the rest of the City Council concurred in the proclamation by Mayor Tanner which bestowed the rank of Honorary Citizen of Renton upon John Keister, host of the hit television show [...]