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Yesterday I asked Political Buzz readers to weigh in on the performance of County Executive John Ladenburg. As I prepare an article on the executive’s tenure, I’ve heard from a lot of folks. Here’s a sample of what some of them are saying:
“He never sought cover from an issue by cowering behind a banal argument. Though I disagreed with him on a number of issues, his reasoning was always sound.”
Bruce Lachney, Democrat and county council candidate
“He has been involved in leadership roles regionally in both economic development and the related area of transportation … And locally he has been a strong supporter of infrastructure and projects that will provide economic growth.”
David Graybill, president, Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce
“I was very impressed with his allowing his directors to work with the council … John is not a micromanager. He tends to give a vision and direction to his staff, and then they go out and make things happen.”
Dick Muri, Republican county councilman
“He drove (Chambers Bay Golf Course) to make it happen. He had the tenacity and perseverance and the drive to make it happen. It was a risk, but it’s proving to be successful. I think it’s going to be a huge legacy for this county.”
Pat McCarthy, Democrat and county executive-elect
“Although I can appreciate the need to do something with the (Chambers Creek) property, I am not sure the golf course was the best choice. He did make an effort to include trails and recycled the water, which are great if you have to have a golf course.”
Marian Berejikian, executive director, Friends of Pierce County
“John Ladenburg aggressively promoted our joint interests with other large urban counties in Central Puget Sound to good effect. His energy, good mind and spirit of regional cooperation caused King and Snohomish counties to acknowledge our emergence as an economic partner.”
Catherine Rudolph, government affairs director, Tacoma-Pierce County Association of Realtors
COMMENTS:
What an unbalanced article Mr. Wickert.
Looks like the Editors selectively edited out the negative observations about Mr. Ladenburg.
Could this be the reason readers are fleeing the Tribune in record numbers for more reliable reporting?
We all realize you use your 'Civic Agenda' as an excuse to spin stories to your political leanings. When are you going to realize you're destroying the credibility of the Tribune in the process?
In answer to the last comment, it is not so much that he is retiring from politics (voluntarily). The voters have decided to retire him (and his wife, too).
Time to fade away into the sunset...
Is there a chance (Just Maybe) that the reason the tribune edited out the negative observations about Mr Ladenberg is because there were no positive observations to edit out of Mr Ladenberg. John Ladenberg is the most worthless politicians in Pierce County. You can throw in his worthless wife as well. Pierce County will be better off without these two bottomfeeders out of government.
Unfortunately, very little of it was of any value to anyone except them and their friends.
Fact: JL pushed for and built a World lass golf course on land that was once a gravel pit.
Underlying fact: The Golf course has been chosen as the sight for future PGA tourney, but the contract stipulates that unless the taxpayers ALSO build a hotel and clubhouse for these ultrawealthy hackers, the PGA can cancel the tourney. Just what the taxpayers want. MORE debt for our Great-Grandchildren to have to pay. Could either Ladenberg get elected now as a dog catcher?
I really like the "he never sought cover" b.s.! Ladenberg, Bunney et al have been hiding from me for nine months!
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