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Letter to the Editor: An historical perspective on Councilmember Keith McGlashan’s record

To the Editor:

Did you know the current site of the Shoreline Historical Museum, 18501 Linden Ave N, was once the site of a major controversy in Shoreline? Here’s what happened:

McGlashan and a partner proposed to redevelop the property. The City allowed the property to be rezoned so the project could move forward. Then, McGlashan and company changed the proposal to add more stories. The proposed height and square footage increases required improved water infrastructure for firefighting, but McGlashan failed to consider the higher costs, which, combined with the recession, ended his plans. McGlashan filed for bankruptcy.

As far as I know, McGlashan did not overtly try to influence City Staff, but he did not have to. The fact he was a Council member was enough to influence decisions by the Shoreline Planning Department and fellow Councilmembers. They approved everything he requested over the vocal opposition of citizens, who objected to the project’s size and location. Was this a conflict of interest?

The City Council has since up-zoned vast areas to force land use changes around the two Sound Transit stations to be built in Shoreline, in spite of strong citizen opposition. Did you know McGlashan studied for his broker’s license while voting on the zoning changes? Every real estate transaction generates income for the broker involved. McGlashan is now a broker. Is McGlashan hoping to cash in after supporting the upzones?

Do you want a City Government run for and by real estate interests and developers?

McGlashan failed to listen to us about the Museum Property development or about the upzones. Is there any reason to believe he will listen in the future?

If you want a City Government run for the community it is elected to serve - Jin-Ah is listening.

Wendy DiPeso
Shoreline

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