In the upcoming election cycle I have become increasingly concerned about candidate James McNeal.

Mr. McNeal has a troubling history, including failing to pay taxes and then blaming others for his mistakes (see http://www.bothell-reporter.com/news/311260621.html). No one should be elected to a position where they can raise our taxes if they have failed to pay their own.

Tim Ottersburg has the integrity and judgment we need on the Bothell City Council. He has no personal baggage and he is doesn’t work in the real estate and development industry like McNeal.

Bothell needs a fresh start: for independent leadership that works for you, vote Tim Ottersburg.

Sam Crumbaugh, Bothell