Now those are Council members we want!

My hat is off to Council members Rick Forschler and Pam Fernald. In the last council meeting on April 27th, Councilmember Forschler did extensive research into how grant money from the King Conservation District should and can be spent.

Council Member Fernald looked into the paid consultants, Pomegranate Center (a non-profit,) their agenda, and previous projects.

Ms. Fernald likes to do her own research and so does Mr. Forschler to enhance the information they use to make a decision.

We have done well to elect these council members.

The sour note was Councilmember Ralph Shape. Mr. Shape actually criticized Mr. Forschler for putting in the extra effort. Summarily, Mr. Shape wanted the spoon fed data from the non-resident City Manager and PowerPoint presentations to be all that was needed for his decisions.

The enthusiasm that Council members Forschler and Fernald have shown for their elected positions is unmistakable. Councilmember Shape needs to revisit the reasons why he is there.

Earl Gipson
SeaTac