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Daily archives for February 11th, 2023

Glad troopers will be busting DUIs, but State needs “Pull Over Pretty Please” campaign

Feb11
2023 Written by Randy Corman

The State Patrol is reporting a planned DUI emphasis on Super Bowl Sunday, a worthwhile effort to get dangerous drivers off the road and save lives.  I thank our troopers for this effort.

Unfortunately, this year Washington State may need to run a companion “Pull Over Pretty Please” campaign, since State Patrol is not authorized to pursue anyone just because their driving is sloppy.  Officers can flash their lights and sound their siren at them, but they can’t chase them down under the 2021 pursuit law—  unless they have  somehow already interviewed them and determined reasonable suspicion that they are intoxicated.  Interviewing them before pulling them over is a paradox the legislature apparently expects someone else to resolve.

Some DUI motorists will pull over on game day, but probably not the most dangerous ones. Read more about this problem in my earlier journal entry here.

 

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Do you want more noise? By ignoring Renton airport we can get it.

Feb11
2023 Written by Randy Corman

May 2010, Councilmembers Palmer and Corman join Mayor Denis Law and Boeing officials in extending Boeing’s Renton airport lease for another 40 years. Union leaders and state officials are in attendance.

 

Here’s a recipe for more noise in our community.  Standby while Boeing begins pulling out of our Renton airport.  Then watch idly as the FAA enforces federal policy at our airport, and begins pressing for relocation of freight and business jet activity from Boeing Field to Renton. Any talk of airport closure will be met by FAA reminding Renton the airport is “Federally Obligated” and was paid for by the federal government; Renton reaffirmed its obligation with every grant that was accepted.  FAA would point to their 700-page FAA Order 5190 6 b, which is summarized in bold italics on page 1-4 “Airports should be permanent with assurance that they will remain open for aeronautical use over the long term.”  

Regardless of how you currently feel about Renton’s airport, this issue is important to you.

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Hi, I’m Randy Corman. Welcome to my blog!  I served on Renton City Council for 28 years, 1994-2021, with six years as Renton Council President.  I’m also a mechanical engineer and manager, and worked for the Boeing Company for 33 years, from 1984- 2017.  My wife and I have five kids and five grandkids, and we all live in Renton.  I’ve kept this blog for 17 years, and get thousands of readers each month. Please share your feedback, ideas, and opinions in the comments.

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