We finally received our final assessment numbers from our attorney after having to fight the Northgate School District over their egregious attempt to increase our assessed property value by nearly $50,000 within months of purchasing it. We won our legal appeal, thankfully, but just out of sheer curiosity I wanted to see how the numbers … [Read more…]
During his closing remarks near the end of the final 2017 council meeting, Bellevue Councilman Tom Hrynda offered a glowing review of all that he and “his team” accomplished throughout the year. Speaking largely of Bellevue’s 150th Celebration, Hrynda had much reason to take credit for what his team was able to accomplish. They did … [Read more…]
I’ve been made aware that some who see my yard signs or discover some of my literature are landing here after “Googling” my name in the pursuit of learning more about my campaign for Mayor of Bellevue. This is not the source for such information. This is my personal blog, which I will not take down … [Read more…]
Today is inauguration day. Today is a historic day in the United States of America. Today is one of the days that has made America great throughout its 240 years. Today, we the people, witness the peaceful transfer of power from one executive leader to another chosen of the people, by the people, for the … [Read more…]
Throughout the past few weeks, my church, The Hills Church, and I worked through a series of messages called “What would Jesus say?” regarding the upcoming election. During the first week, we reflected on what Jesus might say to Hillary Clinton. The second week, Donald Trump. Yesterday, we wrapped up the series, with perhaps the … [Read more…]
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, … [Read more…]
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 … [Read more…]
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 … [Read more…]
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 … [Read more…]
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, … [Read more…]