And now there are five: George Capestany running for West Seattle’s City Council District 1 position

A fifth candidate just announced he’s in the running for West Seattle’s new City Council District 1 seat next year: George Capestany. He’s made news here as owner of the well-known Jacobsen Road goats, and now he’s jumping into politics. As described in his official announcement, Capestany is also “a longtime West Seattle resident, active community volunteer, and US Navy Veteran” and “professional artist, teacher, a small business owner, … coach for Pony & Little League Baseball, West Seattle Soccer, and West Seattle Football.” The announcement notes that Capestany would be the first councilmember of Hispanic descent, as the “son of Hispanic immigrants forced to leave (Cuba) due to communist rule.” He says, “For a long time, West Seattle residents have been left out of virtually everything that goes on at City Hall. … I will work to ensure the unique needs of West Seattle are heard and addressed.” (Photo courtesy Capestany campaign)

Also in the running so far for District 1, which includes South Park as well as West Seattle, in order of their announcements/filings: Chas Redmond, David Ishii, Tom Rasmussen, and Amanda Kay Helmick. The filing deadline is May 1st of next year.

Joe Szilagyi November 11, 2014 (2:56 pm)

For those on Facebook that want to chat about District 1 related things, like this election:
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/seattledistrict1/
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There’s a similar group for each district – just change the number at the end.

ws_suzanne November 12, 2014 (12:39 am)

There are some good people running for this seat, but I am especially interested in what George will bring to this campaign. I think he has real potential to be a strong advocate for West Seattle.

DeAnn November 12, 2014 (5:19 pm)

Knowing Mr. Capestany for many years, I know he loves and cares about his community of West Seattle and is sincere in his intentions for running. He would be a great advocate for W. Seattle.

DeAnn November 12, 2014 (7:04 pm)

Knowing Mr. Capestany for many years, I know he loves and cares about his community of West Seattle. His intentions on running are sincere on that he truly cares. He would be a great advocate to W. Seattle.