Letter to the editor Hands off our parks

In a passionate letter to the editor, Chelsea Rudd raises alarm over the Edmonds City Council's alleged secretive plans to sell public parks, claiming the community has been misled. Rudd's concerns are rooted in a public records request revealing that Mayor Mike Rosen has had discussions with developers as early as February. She highlights a specific instance where Councilmember Vivian Olson assured residents of no developer contact, which Rudd disputes based on an email dated February 3. This contradiction fuels her call for collective action to safeguard local parks and uphold the integrity of city governance. Rudd urges residents to unite against what she describes as "backdoor shenanigans" by city leaders.

The letter emphasizes the importance of transparency and community involvement in local decision-making processes. She invites residents to review the documents she has obtained through a public drive and encourages attendance at a city council meeting scheduled for April 21. The message is clear: residents must voice their opposition to protect their parks from potential sale.