My name is Rachael the office manager at Federal Way Tire City. Over the years, I have gained considerable knowledge and experience by working here. Our shop has been a reliable fixture in the community for 53 years, providing jobs and services to our hardworking town. But today, our beloved tire shop is under threat.

The proposed light rail path would potentially demolish our longstanding business if we do not make our voices heard. Light rail transportation certainly has its benefits, yet it should not come at the cost of decades-old community establishments. Cities around the world have effectively integrated new infrastructure without demolishing the old, maintaining a balance between growth and preservation.

It is crucial for our community  to do the same, finding a path for the light rail that would not jeopardize businesses like ours. This tire shop is not just a place where people come to get their cars serviced; it's a piece of our town's history, a place of learning and camaraderie. If the proposed path for the light rail goes ahead, jobs will be lost, community members will be displaced and a piece of our town's heart will disappear.

In the spirit of preservation and sustainable growth, we urge our city council members and transportation authorities to save Federal Way Tire City and find an alternative for the proposed light rail route. Please sign this petition supporting not just the survival of our tire shop, but the preservation of our community. Your signature means one more supporter for the heart and soul of our town.