In a recent news article, Andy Rheaume’s opponent characterized that he had a history of being on the losing end of 5-2 votes as a reason that she would be more qualified.

In response to that rather glib comment, I would tell Mr. Rheaume that he should continue to oppose any scandalous self-serving behavior by fellow council members that is not in the best interest of the residents of Bothell.

Based on the primary results, where Mr. Rheaume received over 56 percent of the vote in a three-way race, I’d say Bothell residents concur wholeheartedly. So does the Seattle Times. In their endorsement of Mr. Rheaume, they pointed out that he had been a thoughtful leader since joining the council and that he has provided valuable perspective on projects like the City Hall development,which he opposed as to costly. He also opposed the parks and public spaces bond measure, arguing for investments to be spread more evenly around the city.

Mr. Rheaume’s opponent, a close ally of Freed’s, publicly endorsed and supported the mayors outrageous action of secretly buying the Wayne Golf course property for his own development company rather than working to secure funding for the city to purchase it for an open space preservation. Her support for the mayor and other council members shows a continued lack of character and in my opinion should be a huge red flag for voters.

Andy Rheaume has my vote because he has shown character and the will to represent all of Bothell, not just a few special interests.

Terry R. Cays, Bothell