Remarks by Jack Walsh
49 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 2
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“Yes, thanks for your presentation. This is kind of following up on Council Member Kochmar's last question. Here in Federal Way, it seems like the places that are most likely to have challenges with trash along the road is at the Metro bus stops. And what is Metro doing to better patrol and take care? of the trash at the bus stops. It seems like that should be a metro responsibility, not a city responsibility.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“I think that a lot of the problem isn't the lack of garbage receptacles, but garbage receptacles overflowing and not being maintained.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“All right, thank you, Mayor. And tonight, we're proud to recognize the incredible impact of civic engagement by proclaiming September 11, 2026 as Community Volunteerism Awareness Day in the City of Federal Way. And true strength comes from neighbors helping neighbors. And before I read the official text, I would like to take a moment to recognize the hands-on service in this room right here tonight. First off, our city commissions are made up of dedicated volunteers who spend countless hours helping Federal Way be a great place to live, to work, to play. And if you are currently serving on a…”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Yeah, council members too. All right. And remain standing. Okay. Remain standing. Remain standing.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“All right. Next, the volunteer work of our civic organizations, such as Rotary, Kiwanis, Alliance, or Optimist, and a multitude of others, provide critical support across our city. If you're involved with any of our local civic or service clubs, please stand up and stay standing. All right. Thank you. Finally, we have so many other groups supporting our youth, families, and vulnerable neighbors, including organizations like We Love Our City, the Moldy Service Center, local food banks, faith-based organizations, school volunteers, neighborhood groups. If you volunteer with any of these…”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Yeah, with the people moving into the Booker House, has it actually reduced the number of people living outdoors here in Federal Way?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“And second question, how have things been as far as, I mean, you know, Booker House, I think it has done a tremendous amount of good. We also need to protect the safety of the people who are residents there and the safety of other people in the community. Have there been any incidents there at the Booker House so far that police have needed to be called or anything?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“They had us there with my business, Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream, freezing ice cream with liquid nitrogen. And when you toss the nitrogen out onto the sidewalk or drive, great billows of fog come out and it makes a great photo opportunity.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“And so, and it kind of, you can tell that the mayor there is, he had not seen it before and was somewhat surprised at what happened.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Mayor, can I make a, and at that same time, the Grocery Outlet made a great donation to the Federal Way Senior Center Food Bank.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“We did not have a Land Use and Transportation Committee meeting in August, as most of the committees did not meet. Our next one will be September 14th, which is a Monday right here, and look forward to seeing some of you there.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Yeah, I move to close the public hearing. Second.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“I move to approval of the proposed ordinance.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“I move approval of the proposed ordinance.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“I move approval of the proposed ordinance.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“I move approval of the proposed ordinance.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“It's been a motion and a second. Is there any discussion?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Is it practical to have that code cleanup ordinance before us before the end of the year?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Hey, just kind of going back to the volunteerism thing, Martin, Joining the PTA, that is a great volunteer organization. And once again, the volunteerism is so critical and Federal Way is awash with great volunteers, and I appreciate that. I was gone for about nine days out of state, and so I missed some of the events. I was here for the Korean American Day celebration. And it was great. Before that, to be honest, I'm not up as much on pop culture, but I wasn't even sure what K-pop was. Sorry about that. But it was very, very, very good. And I loved the fusion of the traditional Korean dances…”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Yeah, I'd say that normally, I mean, I like people being here for the interviews. However, Tom has served so faithfully on the Planning Commission for many, many, many years, and I think he's a critical part of it. So I'd be willing to make an exception this time and go ahead and reappoint him without an interview.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“It's been on for a while. I am so sorry. It's been on for a while.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“Well, I was out of town for our last meeting, and I asked Council Member Hamilton to chair it. I don't know. Do you have any comments on the last meeting, Alyssa?”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“All right. And that ends my report as well.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“I move to appoint the following. Anna Patrick to position number two for a term to begin October 1, 2026 and expire September 30, 2030. Vicky Chenoweth to position six for a term to begin October 1, 2026 and expire September 30, 2030. Is there a second?”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026