The city of Black Diamond is facing a momentous challenge with the imminent arrival of a master planned development by Yarrow Bay. There are three City Council positions up for election. These positions are more important now than in any other time in the history of Black Diamond. I support Joe May for Position No. 3; Tamie Boxx-Deady for Position No. 1 and Ron Taylor for Position No. 5.

Many residents in Black Diamond are concerned with the size and scope of the developments, and we feel that our input is being ignored. The three candidates listed above are not incumbents, and I believe they will bring a new and fresh voice to the council with the added benefit of having watched the proceedings unfold for the past few years.

Joe May’s dedication to our city has been shown by his presence at every master planned development hearing, development agreement hearing and a multitude of city council meetings for the past several years. He is most qualified for position three because he has participated in the process for several years. He strongly believes in rural by design and growth pays for growth.

Tamie Boxx-Deady is a third generation resident of Black Diamond and is vehement in her belief that the current citizens of our city retain our quality of life. She will respect and embrace citizen participation and will fairly enforce the rules for everyone involved in the process. Tami would be an excellent addition to the City Council.

Ron Taylor has served on the Black Diamond Planning Commission for several years and is well-versed in city affairs and well prepared to help the City Council.

He will be a thoughtful and steady presence and his background on the Planning Commission gives him a realistic insight of past, present and future.

Time is running out to make a difference in our city. The Black Diamond City Council is facing a crisis in public confidence, which it has well earned. It is imperative to vote for new leadership and to change the course of our current City Council. Please join me in electing Joe May, Tamie Boxx-Deady and Ron Taylor to the Black Diamond City Council.

Sue Waller Fish

Black Diamond