I am appalled by the timing of the pay raises that are now being pushed forward for our mayor and the Federal Way City Council.

Interesting how the percentage runs along with the proposed utility tax on our citizens and then our working Centerstage Theatre’s structure is now under fire.

My understanding was that that proposed tax hike was suppose to pay for more officers and the city’s needs for our parks and maintenance. Deputy Mayor Susan Honda spoke truth when she said, “the timing of this is inappropriate.”

I wish I made almost $10,000 a month! Bad, bad Mr. Mayor. Even though it was done by a “separate entity,” the timing is injury to an already open and festering sore.

Bene Dagan, Federal Way