Mayoral initiative voted down by Council
In a 6-to-1 vote, the city council chose Sept. 15 to oppose Proposition One ”” the ballot measure that would allow Federal Way residents to elect their own mayor. The council is allowed, by law, to discuss upcoming ballot measures using city property only during a process in which it takes a formal position toward the measure. During a public hearing, city attorney Pat Richardson gave a presentation on the changes an elected mayor would bring. Representatives from each side of the issue were granted 10 minutes to explain their position. Twenty-one citizens spoke publicly.