This is what Bellevue’s savings account looked like throughout 2015. Okay, it’s not really called “Bellevue’s Savings Account.” This is actually Bellevue’s Capital Improvements Fund. The capital improvements fund is where money is supposed to be parked for long-term, high-cost municipal projects or emergency needs. If we’d like to plan a major project two, three, …
During the August 2016 Regular Meeting of Bellevue Council this past Tuesday, council debated at length the reservation of $10,000 of taxpayer money for seed money towards a community-wide party celebrating Bellevue’s 150th Anniversary. With the exception of using some of the money to have t-shirts printed, questions regarding the source of the funds, the …
Okay. That’s not actually true. It was just a dramatic way to get your attention. You’re here, so I suppose it worked. That being said, I strongly believe there is a case to be made that libertarianism is not only compatible with Christianity, it is preferable to the authoritarian alternative offered by the two major political parties …
I was elected to represent and protect the interests of Bellevue residents by serving on Bellevue Council. The single most important function of Bellevue Council is to ensure the proper, effective, fair, and just use of the millions of tax dollars we collect from our residents every single year. That’s why I’m writing today. I’m …
Once a week, usually on Fridays, I send out an e-blast primarily for people who belong to my church or have some interest in what The Hills Church is up to on a regular basis. The e-mail contains the usual advertisements for upcoming activities, information about the coming Sunday service, and a weekly thought (devotional, …
Pastor Matt Boswell from Duvall, Washington recently published an article on ChurchLeaders.com titled “10 Things Most Pastors Hate to Admit Publicly,” a short treatise on the common pressures and struggles of full-time, traditional pastoral ministry. The list includes stressors like: We take it personally when you leave the church We feel pressure to perform week after …
Something fascinating happened during the February Bellevue Council Meeting this past Tuesday and I’m eager to tell you about it. In one glorious moment, council unanimously agreed on a controversial new ordinance. Well, at least on paper it appears like we unanimously agreed on a controversial ordinance. The non-union wage ordinance which has been a …
During the campaign leading to my election as a new member of Bellevue Council, I heard a consistent theme. The residents and voters of Bellevue are sick and tired being left in the dark with regard to their local government. For that reason, I came up with a strategy that I believe might help keep …
We’re officially less than one month away from the November 3rd election. On November 3rd, my name will be among five candidates vying for three seats on Bellevue Council. I’m running for Bellevue Council because I am frustrated by the lack of visionary leadership and effective management coming out of our current council. Bellevue is …