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Tacoma Weekly Op-Ed: Mayoral leadership critical for Tacoma’s success

February 26th, 2010 · 2 Comments

Yesterday, the Tacoma Weekly published an article I wrote on Mayoral leadership emphasizing the importance of leadership is for the success of a city.  Enjoy.  The article discusses the challenges Mayor Strickland has in relation to former mayor Giuliani of New York and Cory Booker of Newark.
Special thanks to journalist Heather Robinson for [...]

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Mayoral Candidate Jim Merritt Answers Tough Urban Questions From the Tacoma Sun

October 12th, 2009 · 3 Comments

Jim Merritt, Candidate for Mayor of Tacoma

Introduction:
Below are the questions and responses sent  Jim Merritt, candidate for Mayor of Tacoma.
The questions being asked to Tacoma City Council candidates this year from the Tacoma Sun are very specific and address such issues as the Winthrop Hotel, Parking Requirements, Tacoma Streetcars, and Felon Dumping Ground Issue
1) Jail [...]

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Candidate Joe Lonergan Answers Tough Urban Questions From the Tacoma Sun

August 13th, 2009 · No Comments

Introduction:
Below are the questions and responses sent to Joe Lonergan, candidate for Tacoma City Council position.
The questions being asked to Tacoma City Council candidates this year from the Tacoma Sun are very specific and address such issues as the Winthrop Hotel, Parking Requirements, Tacoma Streetcars, and Felon Dumping Ground Issue

1) Jail releases
Question: The [...]

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Candidate Marty Campbell Answers Tough Urban Questions From the Tacoma Sun

August 4th, 2009 · No Comments

Introduction
Below are the questions and responses sent to Marty Campbell, candidate for Tacoma City Council position.
The questions being asked to Tacoma City Council candidates this year from the Tacoma Sun are very specific and address such issues as the Winthrop Hotel, Parking Requirements, Tacoma Streetcars, and Felon Dumping Ground Issues.

1) Jail releases
Question: The media has [...]

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About Us

October 18th, 2007 · No Comments

~ Our Mission ~
The Tacoma Sun is monthly community newspaper published by local Tacoma volunteers to promote:
- Liveable Neighborhoods and Downtown
- Local Political Issues
- Community Building
- Tacoma’s Public Realm and Civic Life
- Enviromental Issues
- Tacoma’s Image
Our goal is to take an in depth look at these issues than is currently available and to make all [...]

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