Election 2009: Another Mike McGinn town hall in West Seattle

One week ago, mayoral candidate Mike McGinn came to High Point Library for a “town hall” meeting (WSB coverage here). He’s just announced another West Seattle meeting (along with 5 others around the city): 3 pm Sunday (Oct. 4), Hiawatha Community Center. Opponent Joe Mallahan has not had similar meetings, so far. Meantime, both mayoral candidates are expected at the Delridge/Southwest District Councils-presented West Seattle Candidates’ Forum on Oct. 15 (7 pm, Youngstown Arts Center).

Huindekmi September 30, 2009 (1:33 pm)

He can come here all he wants in his attempts to convince us that removing the viaduct won’t adversely affect traffic, the quality of life or property values in W Seattle. There’s no way I’m voting for Mike McGridlock.

Meghan September 30, 2009 (2:38 pm)

It will be interesting to hear what he proposes to do with the 70,000+ cars that use the Viaduct every day for the 5 or 6 years it would take to tear it down and build a whole new surface street grid. I can just hear how “smart alternate solutions” such as more water taxis and staggered work hours will work. No they won’t. The city will be gridlocked – and West Seattle stranded (with plummeting property values) – for many years if he gets his way. It’s a physical reality. Of course it won’t affect him; he can still bike from his house in N. Seattle.

wseye October 1, 2009 (7:41 am)

There is a reason that the Fire Fighters, Police and Amalgamated Transit Union support Mallahan. They know that McGinn’s plan to tear down the viaduct and have us use surface streets would be a disaster.

junctionite October 1, 2009 (8:18 am)

Seattle is not as bad off as much of the country, however our economy is still fragile. The last thing we need is an anti-business, environmental zealot who doesn’t have a clue as our next Mayor. His viaduct “solution” would be particularly disasterous to West Seattle and our property values.

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