[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It represents the opinion of the author, and does not necessarily reflect the views of South King Media or its staff.]
Dear Editor & Burien voters,
As a resident of Burien’s Town Square, I was reflecting recently on how things have changed here in the last couple of years. Two years ago, we were living in what the Police called a “Hot Zone.” Drug dealers, sex traffickers, overdose deaths, mentally ill people who desperately needed help, and more roamed the streets and sidewalks. Some disabled people had to walk in the street because the sidewalks were taken up with tents. Residents were afraid to do errands and even go to the library.
There were people who condoned and aided this mayhem.
Long story short, it took a lot of work to get back to a safer city; especially downtown. Many people have since been helped by service organizations. The streets are safer and cleaner and my life hasn’t been threatened recently.
I was amazed to hear that some city council candidates say that their first order of business will be to lift the camping ban. They have no concrete plans, but to return to danger and illegal activities.
Current councilmembers running for re-election, Sarah Moore and Hugo Garcia, plus candidates Sam Mendez and Rocco Devito have all stated publicly that they intend to lift the camping ban.
If you agree with me and do not want camping on public property again; please do not vote for anyone who is for it.
The above progressive candidates seem to think this is best for Burien, but I was a teacher and don’t understand how that is progressive.
Thank you!
– Kathleen McNee
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