I attended the town council meeting on March 7 at the fire house in Fall City. Attending were King County Sheriff John Urquhart and  King County Councilwoman Kathy Lambert.

This meeting was to address a few of the issues in our community, drug and substance abuse in the area, safety in schools, homeless campouts, summer floater parking, etc.

Some employees at the Farmhouse Market have witnessed drug exchanges in parking areas. Other local businesses have seen the same thing.

Basically, the sheriff said this is “our” issue as a community to deal with. He said he had increased the patrols in our area, but unless they actually catch people doing a drug transaction, there is nothing they can do. He also suggested that we set up cameras at the library and other local businesses to catch criminals in the act. Then there is something they can do.

All of this is our expense as a community.

The sheriff suggested writing to the paper, the reason I’m doing this. My concern is safety for all of us. I’m concerned that there might be some vigilantes. I am not opposed to protecting yourself or your family but I don’t think that is the answer here.

I am willing to help come up with a plan. We need to do this as a community. People need to volunteer to help. We’re all busy but I think as a team we can help everyone. I know I have had some help from others in the community, how about you?

I do believe that there are lifetime offenders but I know a lot of these people are sick and need help.

Karen Rutledge

Fall City