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February 9, 2013 at 7:01 pm #606468
AnonymousInactiveanyone paying attention to the upcoming mayoral race?
February 9, 2013 at 7:23 pm #784284
JoBParticipantFebruary 9, 2013 at 7:43 pm #784285
JanSParticipantI got an unsolicited email from Tim Burgess’ camp yesterday, asking for money. How they thought that I was supporting anyone at this point is beyond me. It went into the virtual round file.
February 9, 2013 at 8:37 pm #784286
AnonymousInactiveit would be nice to have an exceptional person (something fresh) step to the plate. what happen’s to the seattle waterfront is an item that is likely to occur.
February 9, 2013 at 11:56 pm #784287
DBPMemberYou know, it might actually be good to have the candidates making their pitch early. Politicians are never more attentive to voters than when they WANT something from us. And if we approach them now, before the rush is on, they might actually pay attention.
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So lessee. Whose hats are in the ring so far?
♥ Tim Burgess
♥ Bruce Harrell
♥ Mike McGinn
♥ Peter Steinbrueck
♥ DBP
♥ DBP’s grandma
♥ DBP’s goldfish
♥ Pigasus XXVII (great-great-great-great grandpiglet of the Original Pigasus)
Anyone else?
February 10, 2013 at 12:08 am #784288
JoBParticipantJanS
I got the same email.
I am not sure what Tim Burgess thinks he has done to earn my money
February 10, 2013 at 2:29 am #784289
AnonymousInactiveit would be nice to have a visionary type person add their name to the ring
February 10, 2013 at 2:59 am #784290
kgdlgParticipantState senator Ed Murray has declared as well. Lesser knowns (and less qualified) in the race are Kate Martin, Charles Staadecker and a crazy dude named David ishi. Word on the street is that Sims is also gonna run.
February 10, 2013 at 5:30 am #784291
JanSParticipantJoB…I would have been much happier if they hadn’t asked for money right off the bat. How about telling me your positions first, and letting me decide. So, until that happens, if I get another, I will report it as SPAM..simple enough. :)
February 10, 2013 at 5:45 am #784292
JanSParticipantFebruary 10, 2013 at 4:13 pm #784293
SueParticipantJan, OMG, best mayoral candidate website ever! :)
February 10, 2013 at 5:26 pm #784294
AnonymousInactiveany word regarding ron sims yet?
February 10, 2013 at 6:58 pm #784295
anonymeParticipantIs Ron Sims back from DC?
If so, I don’t know what his platform is these days. I do know that some years ago when he was on the City Council he supported a pet breeding ban that got a lot of support from local animal advocates. If he’s still into it, I might still be into him…(depending, of course, on what else he’s into).
February 10, 2013 at 7:07 pm #784296
AnonymousInactiveidk whether ron is back from dc or not.
February 10, 2013 at 7:11 pm #784297
DBPMemberAccording to the SLOG poll, McGinn’s ahead of the pack. Here’s my proposed slogan for him:
Oh no! Not McGinn Again!
Someone’s already written a campaign song:
There was an old man
named Mike McGinnagin
He had whiskers
on his chin-again
They fell out
and then grew in again.
Poor old Mike McGinnagin.
Not him again!
February 10, 2013 at 7:13 pm #784298
anonymeParticipantGR, what happened at the waterfront?
February 10, 2013 at 11:08 pm #784299
kgdlgParticipantRon came back from HUD over a year ago. I think he is a regent now for UW or Central – one of the big state schools – but I have heard he is “looking” for his next big thing.
I liked Ron but I think we need fresh new ideas in office. I desperately want a qualified tough lady to run. Not Sally or Sally though!
February 10, 2013 at 11:46 pm #784300
AnonymousInactiveanonyme – the viaduct is supposed to come down in a few years after the tunnel is constructed.
a good lady would certainly be a change
February 11, 2013 at 7:44 pm #784301
AnonymousInactivethe view from driving the northbound viaduct is spectacular. this view will be gone in a few years.
February 11, 2013 at 7:56 pm #784302
dobroParticipantActually, the view will still be there. You’ll just have to pay to gain access to it.
February 11, 2013 at 8:00 pm #784303
AnonymousInactivedobro yes the view will had by the abutting property owners. are these property owners paying extra for the increased property values? anyone know?
February 11, 2013 at 8:15 pm #784304
kgdlgParticipantin addition to likely higher property taxes due to access to waterfront, these properties will also all likely pay into an “improvement district” along the waterfront to help pay for the cost of these improvements/tunnel etc. i believe this local “tax” has always been a part of the conversation. the result will be very high end housing/office in waterfront buildings (tax has to be absorbed by someone!)
February 12, 2013 at 1:03 am #784305
grMemberthe local property owners also are the biggest beneficiaries also.
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