Suburban sprawl

The News Tribune endorsed Shawn Bunney back in October of 2008 in part for this reason:

"he understands the importance of urban growth boundaries and density. He won’t preside over an orgy of suburban sprawl."

It's great to see that our elected representatives understand that value of sound planning. The last thing that we need is another Meridian Ave style traffic problem in rural Pierce county.


THE NEWS TRIBUNE

http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/story/512582.html

Bunney, McCarthy for Pierce County executive - Published: 10/19/08 12:30 am

"We like Bunney’s calm thoughtfulness, analytical ability and inclination to work behind the scenes solving the knottiest problems.

We’ve been particularly impressed in recent years by his leadership on transportation issues crucial to Pierce County. He performed hard, thankless work as chairman of the Regional Transportation Investment District, balancing competing interests and helping negotiate delicate compromises.

Bunney hasn’t always taken as hard a line on growth management as we might have preferred, but he understands the importance of urban growth boundaries and density. He won’t preside over an orgy of suburban sprawl."