“Whatever
you’re not
changing, you’re choosing.”
Laurie Buchanan
if you are unhappy with the following issues and the overall direction of Kirkland, vote to change the council!
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Increase in crime.
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Deferred maintenance (crumbling sidewalks, potholes, trash, weeds, etc.).
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Lack of transparency and public input (i.e. Houghton Transfer Station, Houghton Park 'n Ride, 20 story zoning on 85th).
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La Quinta project. No National Background Check required for residents.
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Lack of affordable housing.
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Wasteful spending:
1) $14,000,000 for old PCC site in Houghton.
2) $20 city car tab fee implemented by Council without vote of the people.
3) $23,000,000 spent on ped/bike bridge while well traveled roads are in disrepair?
4) $18,000,000 proposed for bike lanes and removal of parking on Lake Washington Blvd.
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City of Kirkland population has only increased by 10% in the last ten years and the city budget has almost doubled during that period.
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Lots of planning for future residents while seniors who make up 30% of the population and have been in Kirkland for decades fear being priced out of their homes.
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Council and resident concerns are not aligned.