City Council candidates’ forum, music, poetry, and more for your West Seattle Wednesday

(Photo by Trileigh Tucker, who explains: “Red-breasted Nuthatch working hard to excavate his nest. You can see the sawdust flying!”)

Highlights for the rest of your Wednesday:

CODING WITHOUT COMPUTERS: 2:30-4 pm, 6-to-12-year-olds are invited to drop in at the West Seattle (Admiral) Library for this session of LibraryLab. (2306 42nd SW)

RIVERVIEW PLAYFIELD: As explained here, special Highland Park Action Committee meeting at 5:30 pm at the south end of the park, to talk with Seattle Parks about barrier options. (12th & Webster)

FREE GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) at 6:15 pm. All runners welcome. (2743 California SW)

CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES’ FORUM: 7 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy, ~~all five~~ candidates currently campaigning for the District 1 City Council race will appear in their second side-by-side forum, during the 34th District Democrats‘ meeting. All welcome, nonmembers included, no admission fee. AFTERNOON UPDATE: The 34th DDs tell us Isaiah Willoughby will not be participating as he has not confirmed to them that he’s a Democrat, which is a prerequisite for the group’s forums. (9131 California SW)

POETRYBRIDGE: Peter Munro and Judith Roche are the featured readers at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) – full details here. 7 pm. (5612 California SW)

YADA YADA BLUES BAND: Live at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm, no cover, 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

OF COURSE THERE’S MORE … see our full calendar!

Chuck April 10, 2019 (11:43 am)

Truly remarkable photo, Trileigh! Thank you so much for sharing your work with us–wow!

Lowmanbeachdrive April 10, 2019 (7:03 pm)

Agree and thank you WSB for continuing to showcase these wonderful wildlife photographers! What a treat!

anonyme April 10, 2019 (12:11 pm)

I overheard Mr. Greene discussing his candidacy with an employee in a Junction restaurant this morning. I didn’t hear a lot offered in the way of solutions to homelessness, other than eliminating zoning restrictions, thereby forcing “NIMBY’s” to accept “change”, and some demand for funding that wasn’t clear. He also criticized Brendan Kolding’s plan to utilize FEMA style housing as unworkable and too expensive, saying that it would take 5 Safeco fields to accommodate homeless needs. I don’t believe that Mr. Kolding has presented that aspect of his plan as the total solution – but at least he has a plan. What I heard of Mr. Greene’s stance suggested nothing more substantial than popcorn, and no accountability. Enough of ideology; time for candidates that will take their heads out of the clouds and work for all citizens – including those dumb suckers who work, pay taxes, and obey the law.

WsR April 10, 2019 (1:31 pm)

“At least he has a plan”… no, he has a sound bite that appeals to you. “Just build lots of FEMA tents somewhere for away from any services and transportation” is an awful idea. But it does solve the problem of you having to see the homeless, I suppose.
CMT April 10, 2019 (1:45 pm)

Thanks for that insight into Mr. Greene’s philosophy . . .
Peter April 10, 2019 (1:53 pm)

And we’re supposed to take your word on all of that? Eavesdropping on a conversation you’re not a part of does not inspire confidence in the accuracy of your statements about the candidates.
- CMT April 10, 2019 (3:55 pm)
  
  Agreed we should all do our own research – but if a candidate for public office is in a public place discussing issues relating to his candidacy, it seems more than fair to listen. I would assume he would want his views to be shared with as many as possible, and that’s why he is discussing them.

James Clark April 10, 2019 (2:07 pm)

Regarding the candidates fourm is there one scheduled where all who are running are welcome to speak not just Democrats? That’s what I want to hear, not just one side.

WSB April 10, 2019 (3:03 pm)

Last month’s forum was presented by a nonpartisan advocacy group. Several nonpartisan community groups/organizations have indicated they’re planning or considering forums, but I haven’t seen any dates yet. (If anybody reading this has scheduled one, please let us know ASAP so we can mention it in coverage!) We are tentatively scheduled, with the Junction Association, to co-present what will likely be the last pre-primary forum, at Summer Fest in mid-July, and all declared candidates will be welcome. – TR

OrcaWatcher April 10, 2019 (2:14 pm)

I think Kolding is the real deal and we all need to vote for him👍. That Greene does not seem genuine to me. Panders to whoever he’s talking to. If I hear Greene say how “heartbroken” he is or how “it breaks my heart” re: the homeless addicts, I’m gonna scream..

Peter April 10, 2019 (5:58 pm)

None on them seem genuine to me. A whole lot of listen to the people, be accountable, promise real solutions but offer no solutions. In other words, exactly the same thing every candidate for every office always says. Politicians are but poor players, who strut and fret their hour upon the stage. They are full of sound and fury, but they are nothing. We deserve better than any of the current candidates, but we’re stuck with a pile of it that need to be scraped off the shoe, and still stinks.

kj April 10, 2019 (3:22 pm)

Look at Phil Tavel. A good candidate.

Peter April 10, 2019 (6:00 pm)

Why? He’s identical to all the other candidates as far as I can tell. His web site is just generic polispeak with no substance.

LD April 10, 2019 (5:16 pm)

The 34th DD website indicates tonight’s meeting begins at 6:30 pm.

WSB April 10, 2019 (6:12 pm)

The meeting is always listed as starting at 6:30 because there’s social time. For our purposes, that doesn’t count. The actual business meeting (we’ve covered them for many years) starts at 7. The forum is expected to start around 7:30. Full agenda in the newsletter:
http://www.34dems.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-April-Newsletter.pdf

WS Realtor April 10, 2019 (5:52 pm)

Lets all pay attention to these candidates over the next several months through local forums and debates. Lets give them all a chance to be heard before we make up our minds. We are not going to find a “perfect” person who we agree with 100% to represent D1, because they’re all human. Lets listen to their overall message and not nit pick over the less important things.

anonyme April 11, 2019 (8:18 am)

WS Realtor, good advice. So far I support Kolding, but as you said, there’s no “perfect” candidate. But I do intend to let Kolding know where I differ and make my preferences known. It may or may not make any difference, but lack of participation while waiting for the perfect package to be delivered complete to your doorstep is a sure way to be disappointed.

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