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<DIV>Dear Visionaries,</DIV>
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<DIV>I think you should see what I wrote to the Daily News and will send this
morning to the Spokesman Review this morning! Read on...</DIV>
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The Daily News’</SPAN> front page story in the weekend, November 4-5, 2017
edition titled “Candidates for mayor see growth for Moscow” carried several
misstatements in the front page portion of the story concerning election results
from 2007 and impressions left with use of quotations from me. I ask that the
Daily News correct this as soon as possible so that voters may consider this as
they go to the polls Tuesday, November 7.</SPAN></P>
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</SPAN>FIRST, GMA-backed candidates did not “oust left leaning Moscow city
councilors.” I reject the left-right characterization of municipal politics,
<EM>particularly where the issues have to do with livability of the
community</EM>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If one reviews the
record leading up to the 2007 election, numerous citizens felt a Wall-Mart Super
Center was not a positive contribution to the City of Moscow and would have left
a dark store on the western edge of our business district on the Pullman
Road.</SPAN></P>
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</SPAN>The top vote getter in that election was Tom Lamar (2847 votes, 22.02% of
the vote) followed by Wayne Krauss (2768, 21.41%) then further back was Dan
Carscallen (2579, 19.95%). Losing were myself (2451 votes, 18.96%) and lastly,
Aaron Ament (2285, 17.67%).<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In the
head to head, 2 year race, Walter Steed was elected (2529 votes) against Evan
Holmes (2307 votes).<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>You might note
that my total compared to Walter Steed’s total where <EM>all </EM>of the voter
could mark their ballots, I was only 78 votes behind Steed. “Swept<SPAN
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it now. </SPAN></P>
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</SPAN>SECOND, Cabeza confused the issue because he did not note the very
important difference between the decision to <U>reject a Wall Mart Super Center
on the eastern edge</U> of Moscow with all of its attendant problems, and the
<U>need to keep the existing Wall Mart</U> in the already developed site on
Warbonnet Drive, rather than having a dark store on Moscow’s western
entry.</SPAN></P>
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</SPAN>All of this was open to discussion throughout <I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">this</I> election IF IT HAD BEEN SALIENT TO
THE VOTERS, rather than re-opening a ten year old decision of a majority of the
Council and mayor, with the errors and innuendo contained in this article. Not a
single letter to the editor felt this was the major reason for their letter
writing in this campaign!</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ">It was not of interest to the voters enough to be one of
the serious discussion topics for the “in depth” article done by Garret earlier
in the campaign. Instead, a brief phone call Thursday was all I received,
without any background or knowledge of what was intended with this article. The
Daily News and NOW the Spokesman Review owe readers more factual coverage and
fewer loaded words like ‘ousted’ and ‘left-leaning’ and ‘swept away.’ When you
look at the vote totals from 2007, Tom Lamar was certainly an advocate of the
planning decisions we took and on social issues, he and I share a view of
progressive positions, like support for the gay community and opposition to
discrimination against any group in the city as well as being in favor of living
wages and a higher minimum wage. Yet, Tom was the highest vote getter in that
election and was not ‘ousted’ by GMA. I did not seek their endorsement then and
did not seek it in this election.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ">Thanks, Visionaries for reading and for putting your open
mind to this election decision Tuesday!</SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: ">All the best,</SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: ">Linda Pall</SPAN></P>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
title=moscowcares@moscow.com>Moscow Cares</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, November 05, 2017 8:51 AM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=vision2020@moscow.com>Moscow Vision 2020</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Candidates for mayor see growth for
Moscow</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<DIV>Courtesy of today’s (November 5, 2017) Spokesman-Review.
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<DIV>Ten years ago, left-leaning Moscow city councilors perceived as having
anti-growth views were swept away by three Greater Moscow Alliance-backed
members. Linda Pall was one of the left-leaning incumbent members who was
ousted. Now, she is running for mayor against incumbent mayor Bill Lambert, a
pro-growth councilor who kept his seat in 2007 and was joined by Walter Steed
among others.</DIV>
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<DIV>Pall said the anti-growth characterization placed on her and other
councilors at the time was “absolutely” unfair.</DIV>
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<DIV>It is quite reasonable to have development, she says.</DIV>
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<DIV>“But I don’t want that development to be at the cost of the livability of
Moscow,” Pall said.</DIV>
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<DIV>She said it should be the right size for the city.</DIV>
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<DIV>Part of the anti-growth perception existed because she and other councilors
did not think it would be a great idea to allow Walmart, which she said could be
found anywhere else – including Pullman – to come to Moscow.</DIV>
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<DIV>Today she says Walmart is a fine store and a great asset on Warbonnet Drive
where even she shops.</DIV>
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<DIV>She said the perception was also there because she thought development
should serve the larger interests of Moscow rather than building anything that
takes away from Moscow’s character.</DIV>
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<DIV>“We want to maintain the uniqueness and the livability of who we are and
what we are,” Pall said, while at the same time saying big box stores such as
Target would be a great advantage for Moscow.</DIV>
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<DIV>Lambert said he does not mind big box stores coming to Moscow.</DIV>
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<DIV>Running off Walmart a decade ago was a bad idea, Lambert said, and when the
Pullman Walmart was built, many Idaho license plates could be seen in the
parking lot, which meant Moscow lost out on those tax dollars.</DIV>
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<DIV>He and Moscow City Councilman John Weber were the only two councilors in
favor of a Walmart in Moscow at the time, Lambert said.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Pall said the vacant Old Dumas Seed Site on the corner of A and Almon
streets would be a great residential spot for people of all ages.</DIV>
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<DIV>She said it is an opportunity to promote Moscow as a retirement
destination.</DIV>
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<DIV>Lambert said the vacant lot would be a good area for apartments.</DIV>
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<DIV>Moscow Community Development Director Bill Belknap told the Daily News on
Thursday that Noel Blum, founder of Blum Construction LLC, recently purchased
the lot and is in the planning stages for development. Belknap said he believes
the property will be largely residential with construction to start in the next
year or two.</DIV>
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<DIV>“We are at a cusp here and we could go toward that wonderful future that we
would all like to see for downtown Moscow and for development in Moscow, or we
could blow it,” Pall said.</DIV>
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<DIV>Pall said she wants to make sure the livability, joy and great
possibilities for Moscow do not disappear.</DIV>
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<DIV>“If we do not make sure that there is high-quality design in our community,
we are going to lose the edge,” Pall said.</DIV>
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<DIV>She said that not only includes buildings, but parks and other
things.</DIV>
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<DIV>Pall said the UI College of Art and Architecture should be at the center of
it.</DIV>
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<DIV>Pall suggested building a new Palouse Ice Rink near Palouse Mall, where the
the rink would help support the businesses there.</DIV>
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<DIV>She said when parents drop their children off at practice, they could go
shopping.</DIV>
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<DIV>She does not know exactly where the rink could be built.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>“I do not have all the answers,” she said. “I work best in that particular
role as spark plug.”</DIV>
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<DIV>Lambert also said he is in favor of a full-sized ice rink, but said its
current location at the Latah County Fairgrounds would still be the best place
for it.</DIV>
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<DIV>Lambert said the ice rink is important because it keeps children busy
during winter. Plus, he said a new rink would bring teams and their families
from out of town to Moscow, which would help boost Moscow’s economy.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Pall urged development of the areas west of Jackson Street near the
entrance to the university, including areas next to Paradise Creek along the
Sixth Street entrance to campus.</DIV>
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<DIV>Pall said a boutique hotel looking toward the university would enhance
downtown.</DIV>
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<DIV>Lambert said development is important to Moscow. He said he is a big fan of
the proposed Moscow urban renewal district on the south side of town.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>The district would provide a place for such businesses as a small
manufacturing plant, he said. The new businesses would create good-paying jobs,
which results in an improved economy for other businesses in town, he
said.</DIV>
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<DIV>“We’re looking forward to getting that done,” Lambert said. “That’s
critical for the next 20, 30, 40, 50 years.”</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Lambert said moving toward a water supply alternative is significant so
development is not restricted due to water shortages.</DIV>
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<DIV>“As soon as you start restricting growth you kill business,” Lambert
said.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>He said Moscow needs growth to create more taxpayers, which in turn, helps
sustain infrastructure improvements.</DIV>
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<DIV>Lambert said more mixed-use buildings would be nice to see downtown, such
as the soon-to-be Sangria Downtown LLC development on the corner of Sixth and
Jackson streets. The building will have the Sangria Grille restaurant on the
ground floor and apartments on the second and third floors.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>“You’re taking one space and you’re going up with it,” Lambert said of
mixed-use buildings. “That makes total sense.”</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Lambert said too much development downtown could damage the character of
the downtown core, so finding a development balance is key.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>He said he would like to see more availability of condominiums and smaller
housing for retirees since he said people are retiring in Moscow.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>“We need to grow, we need to build,” Lambert said.</DIV></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN>Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN>"Moscow Cares" (the most fun you can have with your pants
on)</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN>Tom Hansen</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN>Moscow, Idaho</SPAN></DIV></DIV>
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