To the Editor:
My wife and I live in the Westminster Triangle neighborhood of Shoreline. Jesse Salomon, a candidate for Shoreline City Council Position 6 came to our door a few months ago and it was immediately apparent that he was truly interested in issues that were facing our neighborhood. Our neighborhood is located next to the Interurban Trial, which is great but does pose some issues regarding privacy and noise from Aurora. There are stands of trees between the trail and many of our neighborhood’s houses which serve as noise barriers and prevent passers-by and transients from peering into many of our houses and backyards. Seattle City Light owns the right of way where the trees are and had planned to cut them down.
In addition walking the entire neighborhood visiting with residents and hearing of these concerns, Jesse attended a very heated meeting between Seattle City Light and Westminster Triangle residents. He spoke eloquently on our behalf, and earned the trust of many of us.
As a result of the meeting where many of us were able to express ourselves to City Light, they have shelved their plans to cut down the trees.
Jesse’s has history of civic action and his thoughtful evaluation of issues. It is clear from my interactions with him that he would be Shoreline’s best choice for Shoreline City Council.
John Ramsdell
Shoreline
Having a City Council that recognizes they are elected to represent citizens (not their own visions for the City or personal power) could make a judge difference in our community. It is more of this kind of active listening and citizen support that we need to get behind!
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