http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view Guest View RSS Feed http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2012-02-01_the_787_dreamliner_at_year_end_2011 I started to write an article about the 787 Dreamliner deliveries in 2011. The article read like trash. http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2012-02-01_the_787_dreamliner_at_year_end_2011 http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2012-01-25_a_symphony_of_brotherhood The following is the award-winning Prodigies of Peace essay by Faith Dawson, a senior at Mariner High School. Prodigies of Peace is a countywide annual student art and essay contest that honors the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King. http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2012-01-25_a_symphony_of_brotherhood http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2012-01-25_the_kindness_of_bus_drivers As a group, I rarely think about bus drivers, especially school bus drivers. http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2012-01-25_the_kindness_of_bus_drivers http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2012-01-25_don_t_fear_medical_marijuana_gardens In recent months, the debate about the use and legalization of medical marijuana in the city of Mukilteo has been intensifying. As voice of for the youth, the Mukilteo Youth Advisory Council has a few views on the matter, but first we would like to clear up some possible confusion. http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2012-01-25_don_t_fear_medical_marijuana_gardens http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2012-01-25_brotherhood_starts_with_equality The following is the award-winning Prodigies of Peace essay by Mukilteo Beacon intern LaVendrick Smith, a senior at Mariner High School. Prodigies of Peace is a countywide annual student art and essay contest that honors the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King. LaVendrick tied with Mariner’s Faith Dawson for first place. http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2012-01-25_brotherhood_starts_with_equality http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2012-01-11_a_good_use_for_medical_marijuana As a spouse of a dying pancreatic cancer patient in great pain, I had the opportunity to see firsthand the effects medical marijuana had on my wife. http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2012-01-11_a_good_use_for_medical_marijuana http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2012-01-11_new_year_s_resolutions 2011 was an interesting year as a Mukilteo city councilmember. Decisions were made, ordinances passed, policy set, and another election season is behind us. Looking forward to 2012, I’ve come up with some new year’s resolutions for me as a councilmember, and if my read is correct, 2012 could be a very productive year for Mukilteo. http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2012-01-11_new_year_s_resolutions http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2012-01-04_no_legitimate_use_for_medical_marijuana The city of Mukilteo has no compelling interest in allowing medical cannabis gardens, private or collective, within the city limits. http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2012-01-04_no_legitimate_use_for_medical_marijuana http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2011-12-28_help_us_keep_you_safe The fire service hopes this year will end on a higher note than it began. In the United States in 2010, fire departments responded to 362,100 residential fires that lead to 2,555 deaths. In Washington, 8,445 residential fires led to 45 fire deaths. Many, if not all, of these occurrences could have been prevented. The following identifies common types of fires and ways to prevent them. http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2011-12-28_help_us_keep_you_safe http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2011-12-14_volunteerism_strong_in_mukilteo Volunteerism is deeply rooted in our country’s history and culture. From the time of early settlers when they had a barn raising, neighbors came from near and far to help. The men built the barn and the women provided the food. http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2011-12-14_volunteerism_strong_in_mukilteo http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2011-12-07_room_for_improvement This month I thought I’d share a sampling of things going on in the city that you probably haven’t heard about. http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2011-12-07_room_for_improvement http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2011-11-16_setting_the_record_straight As the police chief for the Mukilteo Police Department, I would like to take an opportunity to express my admiration and pride in the members of this organization. http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2011-11-16_setting_the_record_straight http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2011-11-09_a_look_at_the_2012_budget The mayor, city staff and councilmembers are about to begin the process of developing the budget for 2012. There will be council meetings and/or public hearings on the budget throughout November and into December. http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2011-11-09_a_look_at_the_2012_budget http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2011-11-09_clearing_up_campaign_chaos Once every two years I have a unique opportunity. I get to write this column before we know the results of the local Mukilteo City Council election, knowing you’ll read it after the results are known. http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2011-11-09_clearing_up_campaign_chaos http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2011-11-02_get_out_and_vote_ Mukilteo, whether you are old or young, I present a challenge for you. Spread voting awareness to help make people aware of the importance of voting by making your kids or friends understand how it can affect all of our lives. http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2011-11-02_get_out_and_vote_ http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2011-11-02_tolls_aren_t_taxes Tolls on I-5 and I-405. Tolls on Highway 99, 167, and 522. Tolls on the 520 Bridge, I-90 Bridge, and West Seattle Bridge. Tolls on the Alaska Way Viaduct’s new deep bore tunnel. http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2011-11-02_tolls_aren_t_taxes http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2011-10-12_political_balance_in_mukilteo Last month, after a financial review of what I call the “business as usual” fiscal policy, I promised this month I’d share who I think you should vote for and why. http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2011-10-12_political_balance_in_mukilteo http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2011-09-21_al_baker_strikes_again On Friday, Sept. 16, Luxembourg-based Cargolux declined to accept two Boeing 747-8F cargo airplanes that had been scheduled for delivery on Sept. 19 and Sept. 21. http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2011-09-21_al_baker_strikes_again http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2011-09-14_festival_association_thanks_the_community WE DID IT!!! Folks are saying that this has been the BEST FESTIVAL EVER and we know why – our team pulled together and put forth incredible effort to overcome significant challenges. http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2011-09-14_festival_association_thanks_the_community http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2011-09-14_you_are_mukilteo_s_financial_future You may have heard that in 2011 our city is expected to run about a $600,000 deficit in the general fund and close to a $500,000 deficit in the REET (Real Estate Excise Tax) due to the payments for the new community center. http://mukilteobeacon.com/guest-view/article.exm/2011-09-14_you_are_mukilteo_s_financial_future