The letter to the editor by Richard Morris last week really gets to the very heart of the current debate around red light cameras: What type of city do the people of Redmond want?

Mr. Morris lists many of the great programs and initiatives that have created the pleasant, small-town feel that continues to draw so many people —including me — to live and work in Redmond. The people of Redmond have repeatedly voted for preserving and enhancing the unique character of Redmond, and resisted the trend to become just another Eastside metropolis.

I am not sure exactly how anyone can know for certain what the real wishes of the people of Redmond are unless they are allowed to vote on major issues like red-light cameras that directly affect the core character of the city.

That seems to be what Scott Harlan is asking for: to let Redmond residents actually VOTE on the red-light camera pilot program, just as they have on other important initiatives like education, parks and environment.

Then we will know for sure what type of city the voters of Redmond really want.

Jorgen Thelin, Redmond