Peltier is the right leader for council | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Published 10:46 pm Friday, October 30, 2015

To the editor:

As you look to selecting between the two contending candidates, there is no question. Ron Peltier is the right choice for council!

Long-term planning: We are at a crossroads on the island. Should we grow large and move to the Mercer Island urban model? Of course not! We need deliberate planning and a strategy to balance modest growth, while keeping the small town/country nature of our community. Ron has analyzed the strategic options. He is on record for smart expansion while keeping the island’s rural character. Under Ron’s stewardship we will have the right comprehensive plan in 2016!

Fiscal responsibility: Some in city politics say the economy is up — let’s spend what we have. Ron is here to corral the current council and city staff thinking. We need to provide government services in an efficient and business-like manner. Council and city staff need to do what’s right for the islander’s pocketbook.

Action-oriented: There has been an obvious disconnect between the city and the other taxing districts. Ron is a flexible collaborator and a man of action. He would have jumped at the chance to align a new police facility with the fire department on 305/Madison! The $400,000 the city spent on consultants showed this was the most popular and practical investment. However, that did not fit with a few officials’ vision. Ron will get us back on track!

A man of trust: Being an effective councilman is a very difficult job. There are always going to be tradeoffs. Ron is unquestionably going to be looking out for our short- and long-term needs. He is very thoughtful and not going to be swayed by the crowd. Ron will skillfully guide us over the next four years!

Vote YES for Ron Peltier!

GERALD STEVENSON

Bainbridge Island