Q: Mr. Federal Way, the South King Fire and Rescue bond has 57 percent of votes, but it isn’t passing because it needs 60 percent. Why does it need to pass by 60 percent, anyway?

A: Other than the fact that it’s written in the Washington state Constitution (Article 8, Section 6), a 60 percent majority vote is required when the people will incur debt in excess of 1.5 percent of local property taxes.

In other words, more than a simple majority has to agree to this because it will have a greater impact on your wallet.

But Mr. Federal Way wonders why finances are held in higher regard than many of the policy-driven measures, such as legal marijuana or background checks on guns.

Not to mention, political candidates only need a simple majority vote. Before anyone ostracizes Mr. Federal Way for not caring about the community’s finances — especially in a city with 16 percent of people living below the poverty level — it is important these decisions are fully understood and agreed upon.

But, like the South King Fire and Rescue bond that would replace equipment, fire trucks and renovate stations, money is needed to grow, evolve and keep the citizens of Federal Way safe.

Money is needed to replace schools, which also have to rely on 60 percent approval of capital bonds to get funded.

Money is what keeps cities healthy, safe and prosperous. Without an investment, schools will fail, fire districts will fail and it will end up costing the very voters who voted against these funding measures or didn’t vote at all, the most in the long run.

Will the elderly middle-class man who shows signs of a heart attack be able to get help right away or will his fire district lack the resources and be inundated with calls prior? Will he die?

Mr. Federal Way also understands that $78 extra a year on property taxes for the average homeowner can add up. That’s more than $1,500 in 20 years. But, really, Mr. Federal Way thinks lives are worth it.

Maybe House Bill 1941, sponsored by 45 state legislators (including Rep. Carol Gregory) will pass during this next special session.

The bill proposes school bonds should pass on a simple majority during general elections, and if this passes, it could pave the way for other local districts as well.

Q: Mr. Federal Way, my Facebook newsfeed is blowing up with news about Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson’s White House dinner date with singer Ciara. Upgrade?

A: Mr. Federal Way doesn’t know why Wilson and his ex-wife Ashton Meem divorced last year in spite of the rumors going around that she cheated on him with Golden Tate (these were cleared up in a column Tate later wrote).

Yet, Mr. Federal Way has to give it to Wilson for landing a date with Ciara. Not only is she three years older than him, was dating a rapper she has a kid with, and is a famous singer with a probably busy schedule, Ciara is beautiful and has a net worth of about $16 million, while Wilson claims about $4 million. Talk about an upgrade if you ask Mr. Federal Way.

Sorry, Ashton. Mr. Federal Way doesn’t know what Ashton does for a living, but Ciara has worked at her career since she was a child and finally landed her first record deal before she was 17.

Judging from her five nominations at the Grammy Awards and one win, Billboard Hot 100 top-10 singles, three BET Awards and MTV Video Music Awards, the Texan native seems to complement Wilson’s ambition. Mr. Federal Way just hopes she doesn’t rock the high heeled shoes often because Wilson is probably done growing at the ripe age of 26.

Q: Dear Mr. Federal Way, does Mrs. Federal Way make more money than you?

A: None of your business.

Got a question for Mr. Federal Way? Email mrfederalway@federalwaymirror.com