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Senate education bill could increase Kirkland property taxes Different ideas would have a drastically different impact on taxes BY TJ MARTINELL tmartinell@kirklandreporter.com

roperty owners in the Lake Washington School District (LWSD) may see the amount they pay in property taxes increase under proposed legislation intended to shift funding for

basic education costs away from local levies and back to state property taxes. Under Republicanbacked Senate Bill 6109, the state would lower local school district levy taxes by capping them at $1.25 per $1,000 of assessed value, while increasing the state’s common school levy from

$1.98 per $1,000 to $3.60 per $1,000 of assessed value, a $1.62 increase. The current levy rate for LWSD is $1.45 per $1,000 of assessed value, according to LWSD Spokesperson Kathryn Reith. The median sales price for a home in Kirkland this year is $440,000, according

to trulia.com. Meanwhile, the Democrats have introduced Senate Bill 6102, which would pay for local levy reductions with a yearly 7 percent state tax on capital gains of $250,000 for single taxpayers or $500,000 for couples. The proposal would raise an estimated $1.2 billion in the next two years. Washington State Trea-

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surer Jim McIntire stepped forward with another option to fund schools through a state income tax, although many are against the idea, including Gov. Jay Inslee. Reconciling the issue may lead to a Special Session that could begin this weekend. As for how this will impact LWSD’s budget, Reith said they are examining all the proposals being

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Elementary students visit Park Lane to learn about stormwater issues BY CHRISTIAN KNIGHT City of Kirkland

Peter Kirk Elementary School’s second graders participated in an interactive ecology lesson on April 17 on Park Lane in Kirkland. From the Park Lane project staff, the 80-plus students learned about stormwater — where it comes from and how most of it drains directly into Lake Washington without treatment. They

also witnessed several of the devices the city of Kirkland is using on Park Lane to prevent stormwater pollution from draining into the lake. Those devices include porous brick pavers that allow stormwater to drain through them and bioretention cells that ensure tree roots have plenty of loose, moist soil through which to chase stormwater. Of course this was a field trip of second grad-

ers. And the highlights for many of them were stops at Sweet Cakes, where they purchased a $1 cupcake, at Simplicity ABC, where they received a gift bag of toys and to see the 20-foot banner and art project they completed last fall. That art project was led by arts docent Stacy Mehlberg, who taught the second graders one-point perspective and asked them to use the technique to create an image of a

street. The assignment rendered more than 80 different interpretations of one-point perspective. FastSigns of Kirkland printed 20 photographed images of the resulting artwork, along with the artists and the artists’ commentary about the artwork. Readers can view the artwork by visiting Park Lane or by visiting the Park Lane webpage at kirklandwa.gov/ parklaneproject.

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Peter Kirk Elementary students visit Sweet Cakes on Park Lane in Kirkland. CHRISTIAN KNIGHT, city of Kirkland

made in the state legislature, including SB6109, but at the moment, much is unknown. “At this point, there are a number of proposals,” she said. “We’re trying to analyze them all.” Concerning SB6109 in particular, she said that “There are some gray areas there, so we are trying to learn more about what the

Now that the city of Kirkland has completed the interim trail on the Cross Kirkland Corridor (CKC), work is underway to add public artwork and create greater overall cohesion. In addition to adding bridges at several sections currently interupted by either traffic or terrain, the city is also working to place artwork throughout the corridor, such as 30 pieces of the historic ferry MV Kalakala. The city purchased the pieces of the historic ferry in February after it was dismantled and its pieces auctioned off. The ferry operated on Puget Sound from 1935 until its retirement in 1967. Among the souvenirs purchased by the city for $59,000 are two large doors, valve wheels, the wheel room and hand railings. As to how and where they will be placed along the corridor, a committee consisting of individuals from the city of Kirkland Transportation Commission, Parks Board, Cultural Arts Commission and city residents has been formed to handle the task, according to Neighborhood

Outreach Coordinator Kari Page. One possibility is along the corridor overlooking Carillon Point. There, it was rebuilt at the Lake Washington Shipyards after being burned due to arson in 1933. On top of public artwork, the city is also putting together an art integration plan for artwork along the corridor. Page said the plan will look at sections and solicit community input in what and how the artwork should be displayed. Beyond beautification, the city is expected today to complete the purchase of two properties in the Houghton neighborhood on 106th Avenue Northeast for approximately $4.7 million, mainly to obtain an easement for the corridor. The two properties, 6705 and 6711 106th Ave. NE, will provide direct access from the Cross Kirkland Corridor to Houghton Center, according to a Feb. 25 city memo. Right now there is no direct access, the memo states, and the two properties are located adjacent to the corridor and 106th Avenue Northeast. Deputy Manager Tracey Dunlap said the property owner approached them [ more TRAIL page 5 ]

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Juanita High School football team head coach Shaun Tarantola submitted his resignation letter on April 15 to the shock of his players, their parents and the community. “My family and I are looking at a career opportunity out of state that has always been a goal of mine,” said Tarantola, who has held the position during the past seven years. “I didn’t want to keep the team in limbo and I have been looking into this since Decem-

ber or January.” Tarantola would not go into specifics about the opportunity but said that “It is still at the high school level but it will feel like a college job.” The coach was cleared in January of any wrongdoing or involvement concerning a criminal case involving five C-Team football players. The players have been charged with attacking a special-needs student in the locker room prior to a game while assistant coaches, unaware of the situation, were reviewing film in a portable. Tarantola

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was not at the school at the time of the incident but was placed on leave during the investigation. “I know that something had to be done,” he said. “They were just following protocol. The district has been fully supportive since I came back.” The coach said that he has received many letters of support from the district in seeking new employment, which was helpful because the involuntary leave may have been a “red flag” to future employers. Many current and past players and parents sent the Lake Washington School District and the Reporter letters of support for the coach during his leave of absence. “It is nice to know that people have your back during tough times,” Tarantola said. [ more JHS page 3 ]

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www.kirklandreporter.com [ TAXES from page 1] real impacts would be on the district. It’ll be interesting.” Among the sponsors of Senate Bill 6109 is Sen. Andy Hill, who represents Redmond and Kirkland in the 45th Legislative District. In a press release, Sen. Bruce Dammeier (RPuyallup) said the intent of the bill is to correct certain inequalities in education spending throughout the state by having the state reassume the financial responsibility for basic education such as teacher’s salaries, which have been paid for through local school levies, as well as restructure teacher compensation. This plan would move about $2.3 billion in the 2017-19 biennium, about half the money currently generated by local levies, to the state levy. The bill would also prohibit school districts from using levy funds on basic education spending. Though SB6109 isn’t intended to bring in new revenue, Democrats claimed in a press release that it would raise property taxes in LWSD by $1.01 per $1,000 of assessed value. Hill stated that the initial draft of the bill would result in

increased property taxes for property owners in LWSD, but added that they are working out the exact details, which may reduce any potential increase. The bill is currently in the Ways and Means Committee, which Hill chairs. “There are a lot of dials within it, and there are ways you can basically mitigate or change the way property taxes are collected between local levy and state property taxes,” Hill said. “There’s a lot of flexibility in there. Part of the legislative process is putting issues out there.” Hill believes the bill will help fix a 30-year problem of relying on local levies to fund basic education, which is illegal under state law but the state legislature has allowed. In 2012, the State Supreme Court ruled that the state legislature had failed to fulfill its para-

mount duty under the constitution to “make ample provision for the education of all children residing within its borders.” The court also said that the local levies could not be used to pay for basic education costs that should be funded by the state. “The Supreme Court was very clear that it was something that had to be fixed,” Hill said. “I signed onto it (SB6109) because I want to have the conver-

sation….This is solving a very long-standing problem. And this is part of governing and part of leading.” Although he said he doesn’t necessarily agree with everything in the bill, Hill said it’s a step in the right direction and contains provisions that will benefit teachers in the LWSD, such as an increase in teacher compensation to match the local cost of living.

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Those letters of support and appreciation have started back up since word of his resignation was announced. “I have received hundreds of emails, texts and Facebook messages,” Tarantola said. “It has been wonderful and very humbling.” He said that he is most proud of the positive impact he and his coaches have had on the players that have been through the program. “It has been great to see these players grow both on and off the field,” he said. The coach has had a big impact on his coaches as well. Tarantola’s coaching tree has grown during his time at Juanita High School. Most recently, former Juanita assistant coach AJ Parnell became the latest to advance when he was hired on as the head coach at Lake Washington High School. “Shaun does such a great job that you want to work hard for him and he entrusted me with a lot,” Parnell told the Reporter when he was hired at LWHS. “My experience at Juanita has prepared me for this opportunity.” He also said in his resignation letter that he hopes the school will consider current assistant coach Lele Teo for the head coaching position. Teo was also placed on leave and cleared during the investigation.

“[The coaches] care first and foremost about the kids and are outstanding football teachers on top of that,” he wrote. “Our returning football players at Juanita are both super talented and great people. It is my belief that the best days of Juanita football are in the next few years.” Tarantola’s impact on the field has been felt from his first day on campus. The Juanita High School football team had just one winning season during the seven years preceding Tarantola. However, the Rebels have had six winning seasons during the past seven years under Tarantola for a record of 46-25 and numerous playoff games. The program has also had 15 players move on to play in college. “We had a number of football players that turned the corner in their academic and personal life after being committed to our football program,” Tarantola said in his letter. “I have enjoyed and look forward to hearing about the success they continue to experience in their lives.” A letter to parents from JHS principal Gary Moed said that the school hopes to being the selection process for a new coach in early May. Tarantola’s resignation leaves five head coaching vacancies at Juanita High School.

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2017. Public safety and health continue to be issues that challenge our communities, and youth exposure and use of marijuana have seen alarming increases. And it is our communities – our cities – that are dealing with the brunt of these impacts. Cities cannot wait, we are already experiencing the impacts of marijuana legalization. Accidental marijuana ingestion by the very young, overdoses, crime and other public health concerns are weighing heavily on cities. We need revenue to help address these impacts today. Cities applaud the Legislature for taking the first steps in acknowledging our need for shared revenues. However, current revenue sharing proposals fall far too short of what is needed for cities to make real and meaningful impacts in our communities. We cannot afford to fail in this endeavor, espe-

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cially when it comes to public safety, public health and youth prevention. Cities support a tightly-regulated medical and recreational marijuana market where illicit activity is prevented and public health and youth prevention are prioritized. Cities and the state must partner for this new system to work, and that partnership begins with revenue sharing. The decision rests in the hands of the Legislature. As the Senate and House work together to craft a compromise budget, cities implore lawmakers to put the safety of their communities, their public and their youth first, and share a meaningful portion of marijuana tax revenues with cities. Strong cities make a great state. But strong cities need the state’s investment. Mayor Dennis Law

n November 2012, the voters of Washington State approved Initiative 502 (I-502), legalizing recreational marijuana statewide. With legalization, it was predicted we’d see a more tightly-regulated legal marijuana market that would eradicate the black market, and a decrease in marijuanarelated crime. Revenues for public safety and health were also projected to increase. Whereas I-502 now generates new revenue for the state, it does not require this revenue be spent at the local level. Cities are where the rubber meets the road. They are where the majority of the state’s population lives, learns, works and plays. The majority of local public safety personnel are employed in cities, and cities are where marijuana enforcement, education and prevention activities occur. While the legalization of recreational marijuana is keeping the promise of generating revenue, predictions about decreased crime and the elimination of a black market are not being met. What is more, the new recreational marijuana market has highlighted the need for robust public education efforts to limit youth access and exposure, and address public health concerns. Recreational marijuana sales are growing. Todate, legal sales have brought in over $31 million in excise tax revenue to state government. By 2017-2019 that amount is expected to reach over $362 million. While the state is gaining, cities are losing. None of the excise tax revenues generated are being shared with cities, and only a very small portion of retail sales tax are retained by cities. Even though revenues are strong, the black market continues to thrive and public safety and health concerns remain. The Economic and Revenue Forecast Council predicts illicit marijuana will continue to make up 64 percent of the market in

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Earth Day was a day to reflect, appreciate our planet Wednesday, April 22 was Earth Day. Much like Mother’s or Father’s Day, it was a day to reflect and appreciate, in this case for our beautiful planet and all of its finite resources that provide us life. It was a day to say “thanks” to all the people, hopefully yourself included, who do things—big and small— to help our environment.” For instance, I give a big thanks to the parents, teachers and custodians of my childrens’ schools (Sandburg-DCS, FinnHill-EAS, Juanita HS) who foster environmental stewardship in our youth through recycling-composting, school gardens, herbicide free and no-idling. Thanks to the city of Kirkland for their environmental efforts such as Styrofest and Cross Kirkland Corridor. Thanks to all of you who do great things for our environment: picking up litter, setting up recycling programs in your place of residence or business, using less fossil fuel and using reusable bags. Happy Earth Day Kirkland.

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Disappointed in how KPD handled drug incident I was at the QFC around noon, parked in the

very front. When I was getting back into my car I noticed the [person in the] car next to me doing IV drugs. I tried to take a video of it and it didn’t really come out well because of the glare of the windows. This guy was in the passenger seat just doing some drugs, with his little white bag of drugs, needles and small bottle of water. I literally saw it all and he didn’t care who walked by him. He just continued to do his thing and tweak out a bit in the process. Needless to say I was a little put off by this so I called 911, which I don’t [normally] do. While talking with 911 the driver, a younger black heavy-set female came out and the [two individuals] started to leave. [The] 911 [dispatcher] asked me if I could see where they were going. I noticed a Kirkland police car sitting in the parking lot, so I told that to [the dispatcher]. Now to me it seemed that this car takes off pretty fast while the police car is pulling out super slowly. They pull very quickly into the AT&T/Papa Murphy’s stores. [The dispatcher] is still asking me about where they went, so I went up [to the scene] and the KPD [officer] is only talking to the driver and the passenger is not around. [The police officer] asks me to wait by his car and I tell him what I saw and I showed him the video. I watched as the KPD is asking her for what I would guess would be license plates because the car doesn’t have any, and the temporary permit is not very visible at all.

[The police officer] walks away to find the passenger that ran off (there’s two police officers with two cars), but both walk away towards Starbucks when to me its very clear this guy is hiding in the AT&T store. As the KPD officers are far enough away she starts hiding things in the car while calling the passenger on her cell phone. The passenger is lurking out of the store and she flags him to jump into the car and now they start to back out. During this time one of the two KPD cars in blocking part of the parking lot making it a one way. I basically stood in front of this car so they cannot leave and wave over to the KPD officers. The driver bumps into the KPD car and then sees the KPD and pulls back into the parking spot. So I walk away and watch from the sidelines again. Now another KPD officer comes up and stands by me. I ask him what is going on? Why have the KPD officers almost let this car go twice now and he tells me its not that easy, they cannot just search their car or do much. After about ten more minutes the police let these people drive off. So I asked the [officer] “Why did they get to go? You didn’t find anything?” I was told that they did find a used meth pipe, needles and other drug stuff, along with the passenger admitting to using heroin a few hours ago. Plus, the passenger had warrants out for his arrest, but the computers didn’t work, so they couldn’t verify the warrants. King [ more LETTERS page 6 ]

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develops a Sound Transit 3 ballot measure, which may include plans to install a light rail system within the corridor. Sound Transit’s Planned Easement Area allows them to build the light rail system, while at the same time stipulating the conditions of major improvements by the city. The ballot measure may come as early as November 2016, according to Sound Transit. Though the masterplan doesn’t account for a Sound Transit light rail system, the corridor’s width would still allow the city to maintain a primary and second trail if they decided to move forward with one, Page said.

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and the city of Kirkland have each pledged $50,000 to the project. The Kirkland Parks Foundation has committed to working with the community to raise the remaining $50,000. Funding is scheduled to be completed by June 2015. The Kirkland Parks Foundation invites the entire community of Kirkland to make taxdeductible contributions of any dollar amount to this project. Donations of $500 or more will be recognized on a permanent plaque displayed on the picnic shelter and will be grouped at levels of $500, $1,000, $2,500, $5,000 and $10,000. Donations are tax-deductible.

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other prospective buyers. Currently, the city has been working with community organizations such as the Rotary Club of Kirkland Downtown to improve connectivity along the corridor. Earlier this month, the Rotary Club constructed stairs along the corridor where it connects to Northeast 64th Street. The city also plans to build a bridge and elevator at the South Kirkland Park and Ride located at Northeast 38th Place, where it intersects with the corridor, in order to make it more accessible. If the necessary funding is acquired, the city also hopes to add a bridge for the corridor where it intersects with Northeast 124th Street in the Totem Lake neighborhood. The rails from that section of the corridor have yet to be removed, Page said, because they plan to handle it as a separate project. Major improvements to the interim trail, however, will remain on hold while Sound Transit

popular and a new one at Waverly Beach will be appreciated and frequently used by our community.” The picnic shelter will be located at the southern end of the park and will offer eight picnic tables that seat 48 people, an ample preparation area and two outdoor grills. In addition there will be a retaining wall for the shelter, enhanced drainage and 150-foot pathway along the shoreline to enhance public access. As with other picnic shelters in Kirkland city parks, the Waverly Beach shelter will be available for reservations for group functions. The total estimated cost for the picnic shelter and site is $150,000. The Rotary Club of Kirkland

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Kirkland Parks Foundation announced a collaborative project with the Rotary Club of Kirkland and the city of Kirkland to fund the construction of a new picnic shelter at Waverly Beach Park. The picnic shelter is part of a larger park improvement plan that will replace the playground, add ADA accessibility, improve public access to the park, enhance drainage and improve habitat for fish in Lake Washington. “The addition of the shelter to this larger project will bring a much-needed community meeting area to one of Kirkland’s most popular and scenic parks,” said Kirkland Parks Foundation Executive Director Sally Otten. “Picnic shelters at our parks are very

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after a private buyer offered to buy the properties, knowing the city was interested. Their chief reason for buying the property, she said, is to place an easement on it that would allow public access through the property. The property was identified in the Cross Kirkland Corridor Masterplan as a possible linkage. Additionally, the city is working on comprehensive plan amendments and zoning regulations through the HoughtonEverest Neighborhood Center update process, which the council approved in September. Those alterations might change the property’s zoning. The recommendations will be presented to the council by July 2016. The purchase for the two properties would be made using a threeyear interfund loan from the Waster Sewer Utility fund. Currently the property has apartments, which Dunlap said would be handled by a private management company during the three-year interfund loan period, after which the city may choose to sell the property while maintaining the easement. By then, Dunlap said, the update to the neighborhood zoning codes will be completed. As part of the purchasing agreement, the seller will have the right of first refusal for three years after the sale is completed, meaning that they will have the opportunity to repurchase the property at a set price before the city attempts to sell it to

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County drops charges for small amounts of meth and heroin possession. The licenses didn’t seem to be a big deal either, because she just got them. To me it seemed like the KPD officers believed whatever they where told and didn’t really care. I said that the guy probably hid his drugs in the store he was hiding in and maybe [they should] check there? They walked in and out in two seconds and said the store didn’t have any bathrooms? By this point I was just done and I guess this is how the KPD handles things.

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Critical care planning for Alzheimer’s patients There are more than 100,000 Washingtonians living with Alzheimer’s disease with over 300,000 caregivers. As an Alzheimer’s ambassador, it is my privilege to represent them to our elected officials. My personal connection to this disease was the loss of my father Donald Minden, ten years ago this December. In addition to being the sixth leading cause of death, Alzheimer’s is also the most expensive disease in the nation, costing families and taxpayers a total of $226 billion in 2015. That number will grow to $1.1 trillion in 2050, potentially bankrupting Medicare in the process. I joined more than 1,000 fellow advocates from all 50 states at the Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C, where we met with our members of Congress and requested immediate action on Alzheimer’s disease. I want to thank Congresswoman Suzan DelBene for meeting with Alzheimer’s advocates to discuss this crisis. I hope we can count on her support in increasing Alzheimer’s research funding by $300 million in fiscal year 2016. We must simultaneously support the families currently facing this disease. I appreciate that the Congresswoman has cosponsored the HOPE for Alzheimer’s Act (H.R.1559/S. 857), which will provide critical care planning to people newly-diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. I urge Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell to also cosponsor the bill. Concerned citizens should contact Congresswoman Suzan DelBene and ask her to support Alzheimer’s funding. Visit alz.org/ advocacy to get involved with the fight against Alzheimer’s.

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Vote no on Prop 1 So far, the Council does not plan to spend any of the newly found 20 million dollar surplus it on safety. They plan to spend on everything else but. For those Councilmembers who proclaim they believe in funding safety first. It’s a bunch of bull. We need them to be more accountable. Of the newly found 20 million, Kirkland’s share to fund the County’s Prop one would amount to less than a million, approximately

www.kirklandreporter.com $927,674.13. But no. Now they are telling us they will not do it but rather let Prop 1 pass so they can use the $927 thousand to spend on something other than safety. That bait (Prop One) and switch ($927 thousand) will not be on the ballot; however, it’s a consequence if Prop 1 passes. Taxpayers know they will end up paying more taxes. The point is they would not have to if the Council would cover the cost with part of the 20 million already collected and paid for. The Council is not putting safety first. It will unnecessarily raise our taxes. Taxpayers should not have to pay more than what has already been collected and paid for by us. Don’t be fooled by the political bait and switch funding methods use to fund Councilmember’s special interest. Vote no on Prop 1 and prevent higher taxes without reducing our ability to maintain our quality of life. If the Prop doesn’t pass, the elected officials will fund it out of the newly found $20 million they’ve already collected if they truly put safety first. If Kirkland can do it, so can other cities and King County.

Robert L. Style, Kirkland

Time for a change, please There have been a lot of letters lately talking about the problems in Kirkland. To wit: the plastic bag ban, fire protection on both sides for I-405, spending money on frivolous projects rather than concentrating on the essentials. Additionally nothing has been said or done about the apparent Hispanic gang problem or wannabes in the Totem Lake/Kingsgate area (we didn’t agree to naming it Evergreen Hills by the way) that we see with all the gang tags that appear. There are two issues at play here which do not seem to get any mention. First of all, there seems to be a concentrated effort by the majority of the Kirkland City council and the past and present mayors over the years to transform Kirkland into a Seattle clone which also brings to Kirkland all of the problems that Seattle brought upon themselves. If we wanted to live in Seattle we would be in Seattle. There seems to be a proud tradition in Seattle of electing the village idiots to office there. Seems not possible here? Just look at how Kirkland was when my family moved here in 1991 to what it is now in scope, atmosphere, livability, freedom and how the city government treats us. It seems there is not a liberal cause or agenda the Kirkland city leadership will not embrace or advance regardless of the cost, impacts, actual facts and science, the will of the people or even common sense it would appear. They have forgotten they actually work for us, not us for them. We have the quintessential nanny state mentality at work against us. Of course they give the necessary lip service to pretend to be responsive or that they are actually listening to their constituents. Then they just do what they want anyway. Merely asking the City Council to consider reversing the bag ban or any of their other forced actions is not going to do anything. The citizenry needs to demand in mass that these things be put in abeyance and put on the

ballot for a decision of the people since there are objections by the citizens of Kirkland to them. If the majority of Kirkland says yes to these causes then so be it. That how a republic works when we take issue with our elected servants and their agendas. Secondly, why do these people keep getting elected? If you had a financial advisor that promised you they would protect your investments, grow them, then repeatedly lost your money while taking their commissions, and then wanted even more funding from you, would you really keep them? Of course not, you would fire them and get someone competent who you agree with and you thought would serve you better. Yet, that’s what happens over and over again in our city, the county and the state. People believe the propaganda and promises that they will serve you, not raise taxes, protect your interests and rights and spend your money wisely. Then they are elected,and they immediately remove their disguises and we all get to watch them totally ignore our wishes, raise our taxes, waste our money, trample our rights and do anything they want even if we object. The people of Kirkland need to actually exercise their rights (while understanding what rights they have), be informed, and demand their elected officials actually practice a government of the people and for the people rather than “at the people and against the people”. Until the City Council and the Mayor are held accountable to us all, or responsive officials elected to replace them nothing is going to change and yes, we will eventually just become just a Seattle East.

Bill Webb, Kirkland

Pesticides are the problem It may appear to Laura Robinson that the arguments against the plastic bag ban have veered into the hysterical, but the fact is that many of us are totally disgusted by the city council’s selective outrage when it comes to environmental matters. While the Kirkland City Council members are patting themselves on the back for saving the environment from the evil plastic bags, the city of Kirkland is spraying Roundup in the parks-Juanita Beach was sprayed Feb. 16 - and on city-owned properties. There is no evidence that plastic bag bans do anything to help the environment, but allowing the spraying of Roundup on cityowned properties is resulting in the visitors to these properties getting exposed to a dangerous chemical that has been linked to brain disorders, reproductive problems and cancer. It is the city of Kirkland’s use of Roundup on city-owned property that needs to be banned not plastic bags.

Laurel D. Lupton, Kirkland

Argument for ramps at NE 132nd Street When we purchased our home in Kingsgate I and II in 1970, I was a young married mother with a 4 year old and a new baby. We almost did not buy here because it was so far

out in the boonies. The freeway, I-405, was under construction but not completed out this far. That last few miles on the single-lane road (unfinished freeway) took some time to get home. One of the real estate agent’s biggest selling points was that, when the freeway was completed, we would have freeway ramps at NE 132nd Street which was so very close to the home we were buying. Well, as you know, that did not happen. So now 44 years later that promise may come to pass and I feel honored to have lived long enough to see the promise of ramps at NE 132nd Street come true. Besides the absolute correct arguments about how badly these ramps are needed to keep up with Kirkland’s growth, don’t you think it is time that the promise that real estate agent made to me 44 years ago comes to pass? That baby is now 44 years old and the little girl is age 48. When we moved here, Totem Lake was under construction, there was not a stoplight anywhere, and I went to work in Redmond past all the cows in the pastures. Now my address on Zillow is Kingsgate, Kirkland, WA and Totem Lake is a traffic stop on the local news. I love this area and so hope the legislature will come through with the monies needed for this important part to Kirkland’s future growth. My age? Well, a true lady never shares that information.

Donna Ward, Kirkland

Letter was not hysterical but cut off This is a response to Laura Robinson’s letter in the April 17 issue of The Reporter: I can see how you think it is “hysterical,” because the reporter did not print my entire letter as sent to them. They included the sentence “among other things” at the end of my drastically cut down letter, which is not included in my original post. They do have the right to edit for style, clarity and length as they disclaim, but it leaves my letter incomplete to prove points intended. My food-borne illness statement was an agreement with Don Kaufman’s original letter. My main issue was a documented case of a hypodermic needle sticking a grocery employee from these “unknown whereabouts” reusable bags at one of our major grocery chains here inKirkland. Sure you could raise the argument of library books, but this risk of being stuck with a used needle is going to increase when more and more people are required to use reusable bags more often once the ordinance goes into effect. You formerly worked in the grocery industry as you stated; I currently work in the industry and feel I have to be more vigilant to watch my health risk which is something “we” never had to do before with fresh unused plastic. Perhaps “us” grocery workers should switch to police, fire, medical or military careers where eminent danger is common knowledge.

Kevin C. Lewis, Kirkland

Editor’s note: The rest of the letter Kevin C. Lewis wrote was continued online at kirklandreporter.com for space considerations.

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annual operating expenses of NES and it has been staged at Kirkland’s Marina Park since 2011. Eastside volunteers of NES have played a central role in its fundraising and social networking success. The 2015 Walk fundraising goal is $250,000. According to the organization, the walk helps NES: • Deliver direct services to over 1,500 individuals and their loved ones. • Promote and expand existing and needed new NAMI programs. • Increase outreach and educational offerings for

the general public through churches, hospitals, and community organizations. • Reach influential populations and communities with education (law enforcement), support (schools), and advocacy (local and state government) activities. In a recent survey by NAMI National, Washington State was ranked 47th in availability of necessary services for people living with mental illness. For more information visit www.securewalks. nami.org

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Local men start Jobvention for businesses looking to hire BY TJ MARTINELL tmartinell@kirklandreporter.com

fter two years of tinkering, former Microsoft employees Alvin Loh and Hui Dai at Kirkland-based Jobvention have created the equivalent of match.com for small and medium-sized businesses. Instead of dates, however, for $50 employes can post an opening at Jobvention, which uses software Loh and Dai created to compare the job description with their extensive database of resumes in order. The most qualified applicants are then recommended by Jobvention to the business owners, who also receive additional active applicants for 30 days. The current formula came out of several years of trial and error, according to Loh, the CEO of Jobvention and Kirkland resident. Creating the company two years ago after working in security at Microsoft - it’s home-based, but the two met at Cafe Rocco in downtown several times a week

- Loh said he was inspired by employers, like his chiropractor, who were having trouble finding qualified job applicants on sites such as Craigslist. One of the problem Loh’s chiropractor mentioned was the sheer number of submissions and how to sort them out. Loh said they developed an applicant tracking system, a subscription-based service, but had trouble getting it to catch on with small and medium-sized businesses. He concluded that it was better fitted for larger companies that hire enough employees to make the subscription cost effective. Although Linkedin. com has helped transform the way in which employers seek out job candidates, Loh said this subscriptionbased service is also too costly for startups and other smaller companies getting off the ground and is more geared for engineering or high tech positions. Yet, Loh said, there remained a real need for

a tool smaller businesses could use to make it easier to match their jobs with the right person, something he personally had experienced while running a cafe in the University District in Seattle. “I experienced some of the pain of the small business world,” he said. Reaching out to businesses and potential customers, they learned that many of them spent money posting ads on Craigslist, but they had problems, one of which was maintaining the visibility of the ad, which sometimes required them to invest additional money. They also told Loh that many applicants wouldn’t respond to phone calls and emails. Typically, Loh said, a hiring manager will read all the submitted resumes on their computer and then choose around five to print out before contacting the candidates. While this was effective in finding active applicants, it left out those who may be more qualified but are not actively search-

ing for a job, according to Loh. In November, they sought to implement several changes. Dropping the subscription, they converted it into a fee-based service of $50 per job post. Jobvention matches the job description with candidates by sorting through resumes collected from public domains by their search technology, active job applicants themselves in response to a job posting and partnerships with recruiters. “We are constantly searching the web for jobs,” Loh said. “We just want to get people back to work. We’ve seen really strong communities are employed communities.” To make appropriate matches, their system takes the natural language in the job description and helps correlate it with similar keywords found in resumes. Jobvention also created a new pitch. Within 48 hours of receiving the job description from a customer, they send up to 10 recom-

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mended resumes they’ve selected, in addition to active applicants for 30 days, and added a money-back guarantee: If Jobvention is unable to locate any qualified applicants within those time frames, they receive a refund, something Loh said does happen but rarely. In December they launched a beta to test job postings and then went live in January at $50 per post. Since rebranding themselves, Loh said the response has been very positive when recontacting prospective customers. “Now we know what people are willing to buy,” he said.

One way their system has proved effective, Loh said, is that their submittals to employers include active as well as passive candidates. In other words, they send the most qualified resumes, even if the person isn’t actively looking for a job, but if the candidate turns down the job they often provide referrals for those who might be interested. At some point, Loh said they hope to expand and create a database business owners can search on their own. “We have a lot more plans down the line,” he said. To learn more, go to jobvention.com.

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The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the State Board of Education (SBE) have announced the 401 schools statewide that will receive Washington Achievement Awards. Of those 401 schools, 24 are in Lake Washington School District (LWSD), the sixth largest district in the state. More schools in LWSD earned awards than any other district including the five districts that serve more pupils than LWSD. The 24 LWSD schools will receive a total of 41 recognitions. All awardwinning schools will be honored during a ceremony on April 28 at Spanaway Lake High School in Spanaway, Wash. “As a fast-growing school district, we are committed to maintaining our high academic standards,” said Dr. Traci Pierce, superintendent. “While we are adding hundreds of students to our district each year, our teachers are working hard to make sure that every student who comes to us is learning. These recognitions show that we continue to have strong academic success.” Washington Achievement Award winners are selected using the Washington Achievement Index and criteria in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) flexibility waiver. Schools are recognized as top performers in six categories: Overall Excellence, High

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will receive a Washington Achievement Award Special Recognition for its Fifth-Year Graduation Rate. Schools are selected for awards based on their statewide assessment data for the three previous years. This data is analyzed using the Achievement Index and methodology approved by both OSPI and the SBE. For more information, visit the Washington Achievement Awards section of the OSPI website.

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Northstar Middle School and Rose Hill Elementary. Lake Washington schools performed well in reading growth, with five Kirkland schools getting special recognition awards in this category: Discovery Community School, Juanita Elementary, Lake Washington High School, Muir Elementary and Twain Elementary. Five special recognition awards for math growth will be given to LWSD schools in Kirkland: Discovery Community School, Kirkland Middle School, Muir Elementary, Rose Hill Elementary and Twain Elementary. One school in Kirkland will receive special recognition awards for English language acquisition: Juanita Elementary. For the fifth year in a row, Juanita High School

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A Kirkland Aurora 289 Cobra

Deanna Isaacs

small, lightweight cars, whether heavily powered or lightly powered. They’re fun, they’re fast, and they’re nimble. “I’m not a big fan of high powered street cars. Any [one] can mash the gas pedal,” Sherman said. “It takes skill, is more fun carving turns. I love good handling.” And on a drive up north with him through Eddison, Washington, up Chuckanut Drive, and across Bellingham to the roads around Lake Whatcom, I knew what he was talking about. Cars like his come alive on the curves, rather than the straights. The engine gives it great power, while the chassis stays as flat as the road’s surface, tires gripping the corners. It’s incredible to see it on the road, curvy or not, solely because it’s rare to see such vintage cars outside garages or concours.

Deanna Isaacs writes the Auto Reporter column for the Kirkland Reporter.

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understatement. Back in the 1980’s, Canadian car company Aurora wanted to build a tribute to the Shelby Cobra and came up with the hand-welded tube frame and hand-laid fiberglass body, created by C&C Yatch’s custom division, of the Cobra 289. Ford supplied the engines and Shelby provided the inspiration. What came out is a legendary, and inexpensive, classic car that will keep you smiling until the end of the road and then back again. Sherman has owned his since 1987, making it a long and loving relationship between man and machine. “Done everything with it,” said Sherman in an email. “Car shows, car tours, 15 years of road racing, drag racing, drove it all over the country from New York to Atlanta, from Vancouver Island to San Diego.” There’s something unique and fun about

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