Countdown: 2 weeks away from ‘District 1: First Look’

Four people want your vote in their quest to become the first City Councilmember for District 1, representing West Seattle and South Park (listed this time in first-name reverse-alphabetical order):

*Tom Rasmussen
*George Capestany
*Chas Redmond
*Amanda Kay Helmick

Though voting in the first-ever district elections (explained here) is six months away (August 4th primary), now’s the time to start finding out what the contenders are all about. And so, two weeks from tonight, WSB invites you to get your first look at them side by side as we present “District 1: First Look,” the first candidates’ forum in the race. Hope to see you at Highland Park Improvement Club on Thursday night, February 5th – doors open 6:30, forum at 7, admission and refreshments free, bring the question(s) you want to be sure get answered!

ADDED 10:35 AM FRIDAY: As noted in comments, Rasmussen has just left the race, leaving Redmond, Helmick, and Capestany. If anyone else files before the forum, they’ll be invited to participate.

6 Replies to "Countdown: 2 weeks away from 'District 1: First Look'"

  • Peter January 23, 2015 (10:23 am)

    Rasmussen just announced he’s dropping out.
    :(

  • dis January 23, 2015 (11:10 am)

    a sad state of affairs. There are no qualified candidates left.

  • Mickymse January 23, 2015 (12:31 pm)

    I’m honestly curious what makes you say that Tom was the only “qualified” candidate. Setting aside the obvious fact that he is currently in the position, what makes you believe he is the only qualified person?

  • todd martin January 26, 2015 (7:59 pm)

    Don’t rule out other people yet. There are other people who are considering…

    • WSB January 26, 2015 (8:04 pm)

      Yes, of course there are. Deadline to file isn’t until mid-May. I’m reading about one rumor right this very moment. If anyone does make a serious declaration by, oh, say noon on February 5th, we’ll hope to see them onstage with Amanda, Chas, and George. If not, well, then, more time for these three to grab the early spotlight. – TR

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