To the 19,000 people who were annexed into the city of Marysville on Dec. 30, 2009, without the courtesy of your right to vote. Now is the time to get even with those running for re-election for Marysville City Council and Mayor, and Snohomish County Council and County Executive.

These are the people who thought it was better to do the annexation behind closed doors and to save a few dollars than allow you your constitutional right to vote on whether or not you wanted to be in the city of Marysville.

I know I pay more in taxes now that I am in the city limits than when I was in the county. If you doubt me, check your water, gas, electric, telephone, garbage bills. Check all of your utility bills and you will see where the city of Marysville gets some money on every bill.

Remember when your Primary Election pamphlet shows up to look to see who is looking to be re-elected. They can’t take your vote away this time. Make it count.

Michael McAnaw

Marysville