To the Editor: I support the school bond and levy

[Editor’s Note: Shoreline City Councilman Chris Eggen (pictured) here expresses his support for the Shoreline School District bond issue and levies.]

I and several other Shoreline City Councilmembers have individually endorsed both the Shoreline School Levies AND the Bond measure. I did this to support present and future Shoreline students. I urge all citizens of Shoreline to vote YES on School Propositions 1, 2, and 3 when you get your ballots.

I am also concerned about the Museum. But I must trust that the School Board and the Museum Board will reach an agreement that preserves the museum building. The city is working behind the scenes to facilitate such an agreement.

To bring a resolution of support on the bond/levies to the Shoreline City Council, we would have to get a presentation from a representative of the School District on the need for and the details of the Levy and Bond measures. At any meeting at which such a resolution is scheduled, we would have to have opportunity for extensive public comment. All City Council Decisions must be made openly, with public deliberation, and with the opportunity for public participation. That is the law and that is the sort of open government I favor. The city is still trying to schedule such a presentation.

Chris Eggen, Shoreline City Councilmember