James Whitfield’s article, “Time for us all to help decide what we want for the Eastside,” coincides very appropriately with the recent elections. Part of this election cycle was to select civic leaders and it is very important for the citizens to stay involved with the governance of municipalities and support the elected officials in making the Eastside a vibrant place to live, work and play.

The communities that make up what is now commonly revered to as the Eastside should be very proud in what has been accomplished over the past few years. There is the 425 telephone prefix and the 425 Magazine with its unique coverage of the Eastside area. To extend this concept of Leadership on the Eastside even further, at its Nov. 3, 2015 meeting the city of Sammamish adopted a proclamation declaring Monday, Nov. 9, 2015 as Leadership Eastside Day.

Jeffry Borgida the chair of the Board of Directors of Leadership Eastside also spoke at the meeting about the goals and success of Leadership Eastside. It seems that the residents and the communities of the Eastside realize that sharing information, services and especially working together for the common good of the area has achieved the extended community that presently exist.

Hopefully the newly elected officials will continue to support Leadership Eastside.