I had been very firm in my conviction that I would not work to pass the levy to fund the Vashon Park District. This was because I felt that there were, and are, many people who have benefited greatly from parks and who should now step up and help pass the levy. I changed my mind — something I seldom do — when I separated out, in my own mind, the need to pass the levy from the need to elect new commissioners.

So I am working with Kristin Pesman and the other Friends of the Parks to look to the future, vote and then vote aye. Then we can do the hard work to recruit candidates for the November election.

I have read all of the letters on the subject and have placed my name and that of the Keepers of Point Robinson on all of the advertising. I do so again, and in particular do I ask all of the island community who enjoy Point Robinson, for that is my first love in our park system, to join me in voting and then to vote yes. And I ask this knowing that there are many reservations about giving the board another influx of money to spend with little concern for public desires.  But I see this yes vote as being one for the good of the entire island community, not just for a few groups or individual users.

Once we have the next round of funding secure, we can then work to elect a board that will truly reflect what the community wants.

And I take this opportunity to thank Kristin for taking the helm of the Friends of the Parks.

— Capt. Joe  Wubbold, President Keepers of Point Robinson