Remarks by Rob McFarland
21 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 1
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“Jane, is the museum accepting any donations toward this auction?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Thank you, Mayor. Hello, my friend. Hello. Don't you think you're getting away? Shout out to my also former board member, Jane Kosher. Jane Kosher. In the agency formerly known as Children's Services of Snow Valley. You can call it Encompass if you want. Now, a couple of questions, one fairly broad, but I'll make the easier one for capacity at the preschool program. Are you at capacity or is there?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Thank you. Thank you for that. And just because my fellow council member gave her back story, I'll throw mine in before I ask my other question, which is, you know, one of my early involvements was used to be a babysitter's club. Yes, babysitter's. And apparently I learned pretty well. And similar to your summer camp program, I ran a summer camp program this summer for my granddaughter. And 100% of those attendees gave it high marks as well. And so I'm in competition now with you. You kind of alluded to this, but could you just give a little bit more flavor on how the encompasses funding…”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“So you're not a government agency, not a public agency.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Thank you. James, is there a link from the North Bend main site or purposely choosing to keep those separate?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Thank you. Um, first I'm very disappointed that, uh, Council Member Elwood did not lead with a song, but in deference, I'm not going to share one tonight either. A couple of things on my mind, a little bit to repeat. Yes, I'll lead off with thank you to the agencies that came. What they danced delicately around was the massive defunding from the federal government that we're experiencing today. for human services, whether it's food bank, whether it's the critical services for our children, mental health, you name it, being wiped out across the board. So that I'm willing to say from the dais…”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“and issaquah municipal court update and that is it thank you thank you so much council member um finance and administration let's see i've got mr mcfarland over there welcome back rob yes thank you mayor uh pitching for chair rustic this evening so the finance and administration committee met last on august 4th had a fairly uh tight agenda We reviewed the audit results from the state of Washington in their parlance, always clean audit. So we pass with fine colors, no concerns whatsoever from the auditors. That's always a good thing to hear. Second on our agenda was a June monthly budget…”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“I didn't think I'd be the only one. I have three, one of which I was still searching down. First one, just to clarify, I think you said it, Mike, but project belay. So the addition of that in the projected budget, this is not a commitment to spend. This gives us the option.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Thought so. Thank you. Next question may be a little bit harder, but I bet you've got it nailed. Page 36 in the packet, I believe that's page four of the chapter, there is an edit in the table and in the explanation above to the table one. I saw PSRC struck. I see that the 2044 forecast was reduced from 12,579 to 11,495. That's about a, 8% reduction, what's the derivative? Where did that originate?”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“I think I got it, but, but just, just so you're saying the, more precise number that's now reflected here was also used in the land use element already adopted correct okay thank you um and then the third one should be a little easier i might have missed it i didn't see tenant trailhead park mentioned and i saw another park that i don't know where that is that sounded kind of like it a bike”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“I thought I was in the section that was just listing out the major features of North Bend because it has Syview, all our other parks. That's the section I was in. That's the one I was trying to find when I got called on.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Okay. My colleague to get back at me found it for me. Thank you. I'm good.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“I think it's essentially been said as well, but I mean, it's not only staff, a tremendous amount of work. Parks Commission obviously spent a tremendous amount of time doing this, as well as a lot of community members feeding information in in addition to the tribe. And so this is one of these elements that perhaps attracts more citizen participation than many others that seem bland to the public at large. Parks are a big deal. And it always amazes me when I look at it, how rich we are in park facilities and our open spaces today. here in North Bend. We're very fortunate in that regard. I'm…”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Wow, wasn't ready for that one either. Let me find my notes. Let me find my prepared notes. Okay. So you're hearing the welcome back and such. Yes, I've been traveling. I've been on the road for a while. It's nice to meet all of you again. I did recently on that return come through Spokane. I know in the last meeting, the fires out there were spoken to, but I saw the results firsthand. We actually stayed in Spokane, which I felt a little guilty about to even use a hotel room because the hotel's are very full of residents who lost their homes. And so my heart goes out to those families that…”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“Yeah, I was debating on a point of order. I believe a council member needs to make the motion.”
City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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“I would echo that, particularly Brendan's comments, but also to encourage that you continue throughout your lifetime to give back to your community in this way. It's important. been fundamental to a lot of us that you're in front of tonight and very rewarding for the community as well as yourself.”
City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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“Oh yeah. So dear. So my, my comment for the evening, uh, thinking it forward to the coming Mount Si or festival at Mount Si this coming week. I'm hoping that, uh, everyone in the community has an opportunity to go. And as you're there, please take a look around you and be aware that you are surrounded by your neighbors. Some you know, some you don't. Some you agree with, some you may not. But with this in mind, I offer a few thoughts from the Youngbloods, 1967 song, Get Together.”
City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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“Listen, you hold the key to love and fear, all in your trembling hand. Just one key unlocks them both. It's there at your command. It spoke to me both from the troubled world around us, right here now at home, and thinking of my fellow elected leaders as well. This year, like most, is one where we will be challenged to make decisions that are the best for the whole of the community. to be mindful that just because we aren't in every room, in every conversation, that we are at our best when we put our trust in our colleagues, both current and past, and that we are being mindful of using your…”
City Council · Aug 4, 2026
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“Thank you, Mayor. I'm going to go off video, so make sure that hopefully the connection stays better. It's been going in and out all night.”
City Council · Jul 16, 2026
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“Thank you. Comments short and sweet tonight. I caught an event blurb today. And with apologies to Martha Reeves and the Vandellas and their 1964 Motown anthem. Summer's here and the time is right for Dancing in the Streets. I hope you find time to go to Haystack Americana Music Festival on July 10th as hosted by many, many venues provided by your downtown North Bend merchants. That ought to be a blast. Sounds like a good thing. Another event put on by Danny Colkey. I love blues walk. I love jazz walk. So I think this is the end.”
City Council · Jul 16, 2026