To the Editor:

A performing arts center will improve our quality of life and benefit the local economy.

I encourage our City Council to continue moving forward on development of a Performing Arts/Event Center.

As a resident and as a member of the Chamber of Commerce, I believe an appropriately designed facility will improve our quality of life and provide additional engine for economic development.

Our community needs a facility to accommodate larger events, which our schools, performing arts groups, and business needs, but currently must look outside Federal Way or use a substandard venue.

A PAC/Event center will also provide more opportunity to attract additional events, which bring dollars into our economy from other areas, and make our community more attractive employers when they are considering a location for their company and their jobs.

Brett Thomas

Federal Way