New voice at TNT: Walton has valuable insights
Re: “A familiar face is our new Editorial Board member,” (TNT letter, 9/20).
The invitation of James Walton to serve on The News Tribune Editorial Board should be loudly applauded.
I’ve known Jim for over 30 years since his days as Tacoma’s deputy city manager when I, as deputy county executive, had the privilege of working with him on a number of city/county issues.
We both went on in our careers as city managers, but he never lost his appreciation for line-level matters, reaching consensus through common sense and the commitment to “do the right thing.”
At a time when our community is navigating through increasingly polarized politics, and distressing but challenging acknowledgment of racism, his voice will be insightful and welcome.
Andrew E. Neiditz, Steilacoom
This story was originally published September 23, 2020 at 5:28 PM with the headline "New voice at TNT: Walton has valuable insights."