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Mercer Island Election Guide 2012
The candidates, voting information and issues that will be affecting Mercer Island.
Kendall Watson, Patch Staff
Kendall Watson, Patch Staff
- Mercer Island, WA
Email: kendall.watson@patch.com
Phone: 206-455-1331
Hometown: Salem, UT
Age: 37
Bio: From 2006 to 2010, I've worked at newspapers in California and Washington state, including the Mercer Island Reporter in 2009 covering education and sports.
Beliefs
At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for us to inject our beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that our beliefs are on the record will cause editors to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.
Politics
How would you describe your political beliefs?
I'm a mixed bag. I strongly believe in the power of the government to act as a force for good and to improve people's lives. It is, after all, made up of people. But I also believe that our elected representatives should be held accountable and spend money they raise for the state carefully and wisely—they should conserve our resources for when we really need them. It is, after all, our money. And finally, we should always be thinking about how our actions affect others, now and in the future—both those we don't know and our loved ones living with us now, as well as our children and grandchildren not yet born.
Are you registered with a certain party?
I am not currently registered with a political party.
Religion
How religious would you consider yourself?
I consider myself a casual observer of the mystery of life, and enjoy the multitude of expressions in celebration of it. Heck, it's one of the main reasons I sought out a career in writing. I believe in this.
Posting Activity
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Police Blotter: Burglars Ransack Madrona Crest Home
The following information from Oct. 1-4 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
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Robert (Bob) H. Brown, 83, Beloved Grandfather
Brown passed away on Sept. 26, 2012. A gathering to celebrate his life will be held at 2 p.m. on Oct. 21, 2012 at the Aljoya retirement community on 76th Ave. Southeast.
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House Hunt: Oct. 7
The following homes are holding open houses this Sunday, Oct. 7.
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Burn Bans Extended, Red Flag Warning in Effect
Burn bans in Eastside Fire & Rescue's coverage area is extended through Oct. 20; a red flag warning for much of Western Washington is in effect through 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6.
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Tell Us: How Do You Reuse or Recycle Halloween Costumes?
Share your local resources for costume swaps, donations, and picking up great bargains.
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Letter: Vote 'Yes' on Fire Station/Truck Levy, Rebutting Cero's 'No' Claims
Mercer Island Deputy Mayor Dan Grausz urges a Fire Levy "Yes" vote in a letter to the editor and explains Councilman Mike Cero, in an earlier letter on Patch, omitted several facts in an effort to "distort the city's record."
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Patch Is Collecting Questions for Obama and Romney During the Next Presidential Debate
If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.
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New Music Addition at Mercer Island High School Earns Praise
Paid for with funds from a 2010 capital levy, MISD Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano called the new music wing an "outstanding 21st century facility addition."
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Owner Offers $500 Reward for Lost Jack Russell Terrier
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Contest: Where Did You Get That?
Every Thursday we'll feature a photograph of something delicious from a Mercer Island restaurant. Be the first to guess the restaurant—and the dish—correctly on Mercer Island Patch, and win a prize!
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John L. Scott Welcomes New RE Agents Julie & Ben Varon
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Free Museum Admission This Weekend for BofA Bank Account Holders
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Police Blotter: Arrest in Roanoke Inn Brawl on Mercer Island
The following police blotter information from Sept. 27 - Oct. 2 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
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