Monthly Archives: April 2012

Improvements on I-5 at JBLM Approved Despite Concerns Over Cross Base Highway

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Derek Young

On Thursday, inclusion of I-5 at Joint Base Lewis McChord to the Puget Sound Transporation 2040 plan was recommended by the Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board. Final approval will come from the General Assembly in June. The vote had … Continue reading →

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New Pierce Transit board composition

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Derek Young

I just returned from our meeting on Pierce Transit Board representation. This process was necessitated by the reduction of their service area. We have decided to make a change in the board’s composition. Currently the 9 seats on the Pierce … Continue reading →

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Obama’s War on Women

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Derek Young

The press is reporting Mitt Romney’s latest ridiculous assertion about the Obama administration but I think its focused on the wrong thing. Romney, sensitive to his 19 point gender gap that seems to grow with every crazy right-wing bill that … Continue reading →

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Update on the Flood Control Zone District

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Derek Young

After months of waiting, yesterday we saw a flurry of activity on the Flood Control Zone District that I’ve previously written about here, here, and here. We should see a conclusion to its formation this afternoon with a vote by … Continue reading →

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