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 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2010 5:55 am |
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DEVELOPMENT Council correct to curb more growth This letter is a big thank you to our County Council for its recent vote on Docket XIII, the annual amendment process to the county's comprehensive plan's land use and zoning and policies. (Tuesday article, "County says no to rural development").I applaud the council, under the leadership of Chairman Dave Somers, who through their votes showed the citizens of this county that they do listen to concerns regarding how growth has negatively impacted our communities and our rural and resource lands. Despite heavy pressure from developers to expand urban growth boundaries, the council held the line on unnecessary urban sprawl development that pollutes our water, costs taxpayers more in roads and sewer, and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. While we all know that land use decisions are never forever set in stone, the council apparently gets it that they need to be judicious with our tax dollars by doing more comprehensive planning and sub-area planning during our 10-year updates, and not continually entertaining huge revisions to our land use every year. Thank you again, Chair Somers and the County Council, for working for the public good. Kristin Kelly Snohomish County/Skagit County Program Director Smart Growth Direct, Pilchuck Audubon Society Snohomish |
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- Everett rethinks boutique wineries
- A tidy lawn could be law in Lynnwood
- Snohomish County's bargain housing won't last
- Boeing's 747-8 takes off after weather delay
- Plan for I-5 closures this week
- A new bowling alley for Monroe?
- Lake Stevens man homeless after fire
- I-5 bridge joint may give you a jolt, but it isn't damaged
- Vote on school levies by Tuesday
(9) - A tidy lawn could be law in Lynnwood (7)
- Everett rethinks boutique wineries (6)
- Toyota has powerful D.C. friends (5)
- Everett police officers cleared in 2008 shooting death (5)
- 1949 travel aid shows how few places blacks were welcome in Washington (4)
- I-5 bridge joint may give you a jolt, but it isn't damaged (3)
- Cigarette causes life-threatening burns (2)
- ORCA a whale of an improvement for Community Transit (2)
- Large part from 747 falls outside Miami mall; no one hurt (2)
- Edmonds educator, famous announcer dies
- Mill Creek to appeal ruling on annexation
- Through the air, with the greatest of ease
- E-W thriving under new coach
- The path to citizenship
- EUUC puts on ‘Pants & Shoes’
- Wolfpack wins the ‘Battle'
- Lynnwood’s annexation plans OK’d
- Arlington's Cascade Valley Hospital celebrates expansion, national award and 100 years of service
- Business Licences Feb. 2010
- Technology tips for launching your own business
- Business Events Feb. 2010
- Tech Talk: No excuse today for going without a Web site
- State already raising fees and rates that restrict business growth
- Some legislators again targeting people’s initiative petition rights
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