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The Word on Brian Wurts

July 17, 2010
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The Word on Wurts And why you should not vote for him Unless otherwise noted, the following concerning Wurts was posted in thesubtimes.com.  Bold and underlined print are the emphasis by SaveLakewood. Brian Wurts has announced his candidacy for the House of Representatives in Position #2 in the 28th district. He will run as...
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Brian Wurts Lakewood Wa 28th District

July 17, 2010
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As you may know Brian Wurts is a Republican candidate in the 28th District challenging incumbent Democrat Tami Green.  We oppose Mr. Wurts for several reasons which you will find Here following is a list of the salient events in Mr. Wurts’ law enforcement...
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Wurts case scenario.

July 17, 2010
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The following documentation should give pause to Republican leadership as to what stripe Brian Wurts really is (candidate for the 28th): a cop for cops or a real Republican who won’t follow-the-leader in a blue uniform. Clearly from his writing, statements and actions, Wurts...
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States that bet on gambling money: a roll of the vice

July 17, 2010
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States that bet on gambling money: a roll of the vice To boost their economies, state officials should be discouraging gambling, not trying to expand it. Editorial Board The...
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Did the city of Lakewood influence the outcome of Prop 1?

July 17, 2010
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Did the City influence the outcome of Prop.1, the people’s initiative to ban gambling in Lakewood that failed 3-2 in last November’s General election? The September/October, 2008 issue of...
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A need for clarification

July 17, 2010
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On July 7, 2009 Councilman Walter Neary wrote in his BLOG about the vote the council had taken the night before. ‘Concerned’ that they could be ( in Neary’s...
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City of Lakewood Wa threatened with lawsuit if casino was not allowed to open!

July 17, 2010
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In a not-so-fairy-tale version of “The Three Little Pigs”, the Big Bad Wolf recently made an appearance in Lakewood threatening the City with a ‘huff-and I’ll puff-and-I’ll-blow-your-house-down’ lawsuit if...
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Lakewood’s First Mayor Speaks out

July 17, 2010
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“It seems to me to be totally incongruent to claim to be best for youth and at the same time carry the title of the gambling capitol of the...
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Gambling Control a Misnomer

July 17, 2010
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Gambling Control a Misnomer

On December 4, 2009 the board of the Association of Washington Cities, AWC, will adopt the final package for its 2010 legislative agenda.  Lakewood leadership continues to lobby the...
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Weaning the city, or feeding by the spoonful?

July 17, 2010
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Weaning the city, or feeding by the spoonful?

On April 2, 2009, per the TNT, the city council directed the city manager to wean the city from its dependence on gambling revenue. The proposed budget for 2010...
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Crime in Lakewood: Gang Activity and Violence are on the increase

July 17, 2010
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Crime in Lakewood: Gang Activity and Violence are on the increase

Originally posted Nov 2009 Friday, August 28, 2009 Crime in Lakewood: Gang Activity and Violence are on the increase Some of you will recall the post below asking if...
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A letter to Gen. Colin & Alma Powell

July 17, 2010
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America’s Promise Alliance 1110 Vermont Ave., N.W., Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Colin Powell, Knowing that the two of you are founder and chair, respectively,...
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