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Public commenters praise city partnerships and express concern over police leadership
Summary
Public commenters at Tumwater’s Dec. 16 meeting praised council and business partnerships and one speaker criticized recent handling of a police matter involving Chief Jay Mason, saying the city risks losing a valued officer.
Two members of the public spoke during the meeting’s public‑comment period, offering both praise for local collaboration and a pointed critique about a police matter.
Doctor Lonnie Lowe, who said he practiced in Tumwater for close to 38 years and has run local businesses, recounted civic involvement dating back decades and urged collegiality in civic discourse. In remarks directed to the council he criticized recent developments involving Chief Jay Mason, saying, “you guys are gonna lose a good man,” and added that he was ashamed of the city’s handling of the situation.
Ryan Reynolds, president of the Tumwater Chamber of Commerce, thanked the council for recent revitalization and for police‑business partnerships, and encouraged continued collaboration between the police department and local businesses.
Council acknowledged both speakers during the meeting but did not take formal action on public comment. The statements were recorded for the official meeting minutes.
