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An Update From Protect MI Parks
Dear Parks Supporter, We have three parks-related updates: 1. The CCMIP 2021 VOTERS’ GUIDE is complete and available here:...
Protect MI Parks
Oct 17, 2021
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Turning around a Retail Core on a Dime at the Boyd Collection
Many communities think big $$$s when they consider revitalizing their Town Centers but this doesn’t have to be the case. With the right...
Jim Eanes
Oct 5, 2021
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Perspectives on CRT in Mercer Island Schools
Perspective from the Mercer Island School District: What is critical race theory? Critical race theory (CRT) refers to a broad collection...
Michael Bond
Jul 27, 2021
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Town Center Moratorium: Economic Analysis Revised Outputs and Legislative Options Consideration
Now is the time for everyone to pay attention to what’s planned for Towncenter. These decisions will impact Islanders for the next 50...
Victor Raisys
Jul 10, 2021
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What's Happening with Buses and Light Rail?
DID YOU KNOW? Sound Transit/Metro are eliminating ALL buses on the I-90 bridge. In her email to Sound Transit, Islander Sarah Fletcher...
BUZZStop98040 Blog
Jul 1, 2021
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With double-digit appreciation, who’s buying Mercer Island homes?
According to recent data, 1 in 5 homes sold is to an “institutional investor”. An institutional investor may be a commercial bank,...
Ray Akers
Jun 28, 2021
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Two Years After Prop 1; a more efficient City & better leadership
The City of Mercer Island Annual Salary & Hour Analysis, 2020* In 2020, City Manager Jessi Bon, with the Council’s support, did a good...
Mike Cero
Mar 19, 2021
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City Council has unanimously agreed to Mercer Island’s financial support ARCH affordable housing
The Mercer Island City Council will vote ( Did vote approval) tonight on Agenda Bill 5818: ARCH Housing Trust Fund Project Funding,...
Salim Nice
Mar 19, 2021
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Council Letter to the Community About Sound Transit Bus/Rail Interchange
Tonight, the City Council released a second letter to the community about the design of the proposed Sound Transit Bus/Rail Interchange....
Mercer Island City
Sep 1, 2020
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ALPR Technology May Be Coming to Mercer Island
Councilmembers Lisa Anderl and Salim Nice Have cosponsored an agenda item to equip three MIPD patrol cars with the Automated License...
BUZZStop98040 Blog
Aug 27, 2020
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Metro’s Proposed Bus-Light Rail Transfer on Mercer Island
Background: On October 17, 2017, Sound Transit and Mercer Island finalized the Settlement Agreement. Changes from current bus operations...
Dwight R. Schaeffer
Jul 5, 2020
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Sound Transit/Metro Should Rethink Strategy in Wake of COVID-19 and Social Unrest Impact
Sound Transit (ST) is facing a massive revenue shortage through 2040, as reported by T.J. Martinell in The Lens on 6/08/2020: · $1B...
Dwight R. Schaeffer
Jan 26, 2020
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Opposition to Transportation Improvement Plan SP123
The 6 year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) includes SP123, “North Mercer Way Park and Ride Frontage Improvements” and is presented...
Dwight R. Schaeffer
Jan 26, 2020
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