Benevolent or Vindictive?

Forget bureaucracy for a moment and pretend we do things because we're humans and we live with other humans.  Let's also skip the part of people doing monstrous things and concentrate only on co-existence. Neighborly things - sharing, caring... watching out for one another ... a wave, a smile...a helping hand when necessary.  You know what I'm talking about.

Keeping those thoughts, there sits Wellington Hills Park, a nice and beautiful place and, at one time, accessible to People.

I've talked with hundreds of people at the Park and witnessed the good vibes and pleasures People have had there.

There are no "No Trespassing" signs at the Park. You and I can go there, walk or stroll around, take pictures, play with our children and dogs, picnic or sit and soak in the natural calm that permeates the place.

BTW, nothing bad has ever happened at the Park (except for Snohomish County Rangers getting stuck in the soggy ground).

But now, because the County realized Wellington Hills Park was a terrible place for a sports complex, they moved their sports complex plans elsewhere. With that move, they've made it near impossible for People to enjoy Wellington Hills Park.

First the used a lockable gate and permanently locked it ... then they placed "ecology blocks" across the Park's driveway - but there was still a  bit of space for cars to park ... not ideal.

None the less, People carefully parked their cars and the Park remained a favorite place.

More recently, County people came and moved the "ecology blocks" closer to the road, as a sort of "take that" gesture.

Benevolent or Vindictive?

In the past, I would've suggested you write the Snohomish County Council about something such as this.

I've come to understand, they're not interested in what we the People of the Greater Wellington Area need or want.  They have their own plans for us.

So letter writing is optional.

But please remember those "ecology blocks" come election time.

Here are the names to remember: Somers, Ryan, Sullivan, Wright, Klein, Dunshee