To the editor:

Bainbridge Island has certainly grown since I moved here when I was 8 years old. Not sure what the issues were back when I was a kid, but I’ve been paying attention since my early twenties and many of them have been about growth.

I miss the bowling alley, but then the movies theater arrived. Very few endorsed the roundabout, but I think it was the best traffic decision this island made.

Thing is, I can’t personally monitor all the decisions that have to be made to keep Bainbridge running smoothly, so I need to put my trust in a councilperson who will vote to allow growth within the parameters created through a thoughtful planning process. I believe Michael Pollock will do so.

Michael has made a commitment to protect the health and beauty of our island through adhering to the comprehensive plan. He has the grit to stand up to special interests. His vision embraces climate-friendly solutions to growth-related problems such as road congestion and affordable housing. The Bainbridge Island City Council would be better able to address the pressures of an increasing population with Michael on board.

JULIE RIELY

Bainbridge Island