In the City of Seattle, King County advisory election, voters were given two options. Now government officials should do their job and properly interpret the advisory results, only as they apply to the two options.

On the Yes vote, 43 percent of votes were in favor of the viaduct compared to only 30 percent for the tunnel. The viaduct wins the Yes vote.

On the No vote, 70 percent of votes were against the tunnel whereas 57 percent were against the viaduct. The tunnel wins the No vote.

Based on the results, the viaduct comes through as the clear winner. Any other interpretation is irresponsible and false-hearted.

Our elected officials must not be propelled into ridiculousness because of the poorly defined voting options given to voters. It is absurd and irresponsible for them to consider that the vote has somehow communicated that we do not want any highway through our downtown waterfront and instead our desire is to send Highway 99 traffic to the already over burdened I-5. Hogwash!

Given the way the two voting options were presented to voters, the only responsible action now is to interpret the advisory vote responsibly, without recklessness and special interest spins. The message from voters is clear: No tunnel, replace the viaduct.

Cary Natiello

Gatewood