Letter to the Editor: Support Proposition 1, the SPU Acquisition

To The Editor,

I am writing in support to Proposition 1.  Proposition 1 is proposed by
the people we voted into office.  I trust our council members’ judgment,
due diligence, and aspirations for Shoreline: that’s why we voted for
them.  The councils’ online literature shows significant research into
this proposal by a variety of professionals, not just the council members.

Proposition 1 (Shoreline Ordinance 644) authorizes Shoreline to acquire
Seattle Public Utilities water services in Shoreline west of Interstate
5 without increasing projected rates. There is no mention of either
Ronald Wastewater District or Shoreline Water District.  The costs are
explicitly stated.  There is “no blank check”.

Right now, our water taxes go to Seattle.  I prefer my taxes go to
Shoreline.  I like our good roads, police and fire protection, and our
fabulous schools.  Isn’t that why people live here – for all the common
benefits?
        
Thank you for reading this!

Sheila Long
Shoreline  west of I-5