Regarding your article on Bothell’s failed bond measure, it’s important that the readers know that in order to pass, at least 60 percent of the voters needed to approve the levy request. Thus the levy failed by more than 13 percent.
It is also interesting to note that between the city and the Pro Committee they had at least $35,000 to get their message out. The bulk of that money had come from developers with a direct financial interest in the outcome of the vote.
The city-appointed Con Committee spent (cash and in-kind donations) just over $3,000 – all from Bothell residents.
Clearly the voters did not believe that the city had been honest with them or had been good stewards of the public purse. The city has some work to do to rebuild trust with the voters.
Thanks to everyone who voted on this important ballot measure.
Bill Moritz, Bothell
