this is being posted to multiple forums so if my editorial comments seem like they are pointing a figner at "you", please considering that there are trillions of people in the world and I am indeed not pointing a finger at "you".

Where: Bryce's Barbershop, 118 E 4th Ave in downtown Olympia

Who: supporters of Meta for Mayor

Why: This campaign is kicking into high gear and we need you! I have been doorbelling in your neighborhoods, gathering support and momentum. I have raised over $1300.00 in the last week! My yard signs will be out in full force Monday morning.

The kickoff party is an opportunity for you to get together with other supporters--whether you've been in it from the beginning or just heard about it last week--and put your money and time where your heart is. There will be opportunities to contribute (bring your checkbook), sign up to volunteer (bring your calendar), and eat snacky things (provided). Remember, this is a GRASSROOTS campaign. Nobody more valuable than you will show up!

Following the Capital City Pride celebration, supporters of Meta for Mayor are hosting a yard-sign-a-ganza in Sylvester Park. We will be assembling and distributing yard signs, so bring your spare stakes, old yard signs,and power staplers! We could also use a few volunteer drivers. Food will be provided.

Almost every week this is the "What's on the city council's plate this week" review. I don't cover everything, so if you want the full rundown, read the packet and agenda yourself.

The biggest thing the council will be talking about this week (at least in my eyes) will be how they're going to pay for the new city hall downtown.

Will they build it and pay for it themselves? Will they turn the project over to a private contractor? Something in the middle?

Essentially, the way the staff would like the city to go benefits the city because it can keep its hands clean during the construction process and only take over the building when the construction is complete. It also involves something called "63.20 financing" which I'm not really clear on (read all about 63-20 here ) But, you can read more below.

I've also posted the original pdfs from the packet for your further reading.

From the staff report:

THE DEVELOPMENT APPROACHES

There are two development options available to construct a City Hall office building:

1. A lease purchase arrangement where the developer administers the City Hall project using a design-build process; or
2. The City manages the project using the traditional public works process.

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THE FINANCING METHODS
Assuming the City will pay for the project with a combination of debt (or lease payments) and cash, there are several ways to finance the construction of the City Hall Project:

1. Under the lease purchase arrangement, a nonprofit corporation may issue lease revenue obligations on behalf of the City to finance the project. These bonds will be 63-20 bonds.

I'm sure by now, that plenty of people have seen the story in The Olympian concerning the hiring of Chris Kimble, the son of Sheriff Dan Kimble. I have a few thoughts and would welcome the comments of others.

Through discussion with several law enforcement officers, representing different agencies, I've been told that there is no great supply of men or women wanting to enter the field. There are ongoing recruitment efforts, yet some candidates don't make it past the academy.

With this thought in mind, I come to the point of the Kimbles. I happen to know Dan personally and know that as a father he actually expressed a bit of reluctance to watch his son enter the department. Through experience, he knows that everyday an officer puts on a uniform, could be his last day on Earth, a frightening thought for any parent. Yet, I'm sure that Dan is proud to have his son follow in his footsteps, as many children have followed their parents into community service via the military, law enforcement, firefighting and others fields.