Auburn voters have two issues before them on the February special election ballot. The first is a replacement levy to continue funding educational programs and activities and the second is a reconstruction and modernization bond to replace Auburn High School. As a former educator, administrator and mayor, I urge you to vote "yes" for both positions for our students and our community.
Last week the state Supreme Court decided in McCleary v. State of Washington that lawmakers have failed to provide enough money to K-12 education to fulfill constitutional requirements.
Auburn fortunately is far removed from the mess. Mercer East construction is under way in the South Lake Union neighborhood through 2013.