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Column: What’s next for Redmond?

A naked calendar shouts accusations of a lackadaisical life, the creeping virus of non-involvement, and just plain boredom.…

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Column: Vote in favor of rec center operations levy

Suppose you and your spouse have saved for years. You were able to buy a small starter house…

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Column: Removing barriers to abundant, affordable housing

The United States faces a housing affordability crisis, and local governments share a significant part of the blame.…

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Vertrees: Noodling on marijuana, far-away representatives

Unless you have your head buried in the sand, you must be aware that we have a national,…

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Column: Mayor touts accomplishments, says more ahead in another term

Redmond has been my home since 1979. I have been the city attorney (1979-1996), a private attorney (1983…

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Column: City needs common sense, long-term planning

As a 24-year former city councilor, and now as an observer from the outside, I’ve gained a deeper…

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Column: More regulations are not the answer to wildfires and property insurance

It doesn’t take a climate scientist to tell you that wildfires are wreaking havoc on large swaths of…

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Column: Productivity to surge with AI, but do the politicians know?

There is every chance that the world’s industrial economies may be about to enjoy an incredible surge in…

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Column: Redmond needs leadership that listens

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with many of you while knocking on…

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Column: Become reacquainted with the Constitution

Constitution Week is celebrated annually from Sept. 17-23, commemorating the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. The…

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