$20 says they go w/Mello and Lecy-Davis. Ryan’s got the votes locked up and even though Talbert thinks he’s got the votes, our new council will be scared off by the TNT’s impending anti-Talbert appointment op-ed and will use the diversity cover to appoint Patricia.

Not a bad thing, since most of these candidates are stellar.

We need David Boe on City Council. Dedicated to the greater good. Creative thinker and problem solver. Awesome communicator and collaborator. Fearless. Ethical. Brilliant.

I’m going with Mello and Boe

I’d vote for Boe. He seems to have a pragmatic approach to most things.

Temperment is important. And so is someone who is a people person.

I believe all comments are very good ones that have been written so far but I challenge everyone to think about what is most important. What will create a better Tacoma for all of us? Is it another monument, more tourists, another event, or we gave our part promotion that will help do the trick. I believe we need more small business advocacy at City and State level, a stronger local economy (defending and promoting work within), incentives for small business startups and incubators, small business incentives, and Local jobs is a start (considering over 90% of employers in Washington are Small Business owners. In addition we need to create a better awareness to Tacomanites that buying Local is an essential part for our survival, not only as a Country, but also in our own city. Do you realize that every dollar spent locally keeps .68 cent in our community? Also if we continue the trend and allow farmers to lose their land and the concrete truck to rule we will outsource all produce. If there is a very large disaster and we rely on other countries for our food what then? Prisoners are what we are. We need local businesses, local farmers, and local independence. I think any and all city council members should be people that get that Local is the future and Future needs to begin. GO Patricia…..

Mello and Boe were mentioned before the elections as replacements. And Tacoma’s city officials are known for not making waves or surprising anyone. Trish won’t get it even though she’s liked by everyone- she doesn’t have the political creditials.

Why doesn’t Ryan Mello make reference to his stint on MetroParks?
Is he not proud of the impending buldozing of Tilow Pool and replacing it with a splash and dash to be crammed into Kandle Park?? One comment he supported: It’s outlived it’s 50 years. Really, Ryan?? Time to bulldoze Stadium High, Old City Hall and the Wayerhouser Mansion. Put the wrecking ball to the National Guard Armory and the Old Narrows Bridge. He’s another head nodder. Everyone else nods yes, so he will too. Like a toy chiahuahua on a Chevy dashboard. NO THANKS.
Where is Harold Moss’ name? Talk about experience and ability to work with people.
The whole process has been a sham with it’s behind closed doors, ILLEGAL meetings and decisions. We need someone with the $$$ and cojones to sue and make them obey the LAW.

Titlow pool is being “bulldozed” to allow for an important salmon restoration project in the adjacent tidal lagoon (which can be great juvenile salmon habitat). There are lots of places you can have swimming pools, but salmon habitat is where it is. I’m glad Mello appears to recognize that.