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Who deserves a vacation?
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recently came across a headline in another paper that struck me and I wanted to talk about it with y’all. It read, “If you are in debt you don’t deserve a vacation.” I’m pretty sure it was just another headline intended to be provocative, and I suppose it worked, but it sure did grind my gears. The author was some sort of financial guru. The kind of person you turn to for advice on what to do with your money. I am not a financial guru. In fact, I kinda suck at money. You don’t want to ask me anything about it, believe me. So you probably won’t be surprised when I tell you that I have debt —a decent amount of it. I realize that most people don’t talk about their debt, but I’m not sure why. Almost all of us have it in some form or another, so why be ashamed? Because the financial guru will look down their nose at you? I’ve taken vacations on cash and I’ve taken vacations on credit, and how they were financed plays no part in the fond memories I have of all of them. So take that, financial guru! You may not think that I deserved those vacations, but I think you’re undeserving because of your blue eyes, or brown eyes, or whatever color eyes you have, because it’s really quite arbitrary. Truth is, we live in a consumer based economy, or in other words, we rely on people to spend money. Saving money is cool, not knocking it, you gotta do for you. But spending money
is what we do for each other. Even the financial guru benefits when I take off for Vegas. The idea that spending money on yourself while owing money to others is immoral is really quite quaint. We don’t even know the people we borrow from, like in the first days of this country’s founding. But even Thomas Jefferson was deep in debt, using other people’s money to pay for extravagances like European clothing and books, which were a way to show off one’s wealth in those days. Today, nameless, faceless lenders know what you’re doing, and they like it. They’re not lining up to lend money to those who won’t use it. They make their money by you spending theirs and paying it back slowly. And there’s plenty of profit to be had in lending to those with a history of struggling to repay. When I was given a home loan, I struggled to make ends meet that first year, as many others do. At a point, it dawned on me, the lenders stood to gain if I failed and they stood to gain if I succeeded. They weren’t friends of mine, and shouldn’t be treated as such. What also really bothers me is what’s implied by the “…you don’t deserve a vacation” statement. As we all know, there are different kinds of debt, and some are viewed more favorably than others. A mortgage on your home? No problem, even rich people have those. Student loans? An investment! A home equity line of credit? You earned that (wink, wink). But credit card debt? Well, you must be reckless, or that thing that only people who are reckless for an extended period of time become: poor. But it would sound cruel to say that the poor don’t deserve the restorative and enlightening benefits of a vacation, so I’ll use “debt” as a euphemism.
In my career, I’ve come into contact with billionaires, and I’ve worked with plenty of hard-working poor people, most of whom, I would assume, have some debt; they all deserve to take vacations. I’m not going to go into the business of deciding who does and does not deserve a vacation, but here are a few possible headlines that would not have spurred this column: If you refuse to pay your employees a livable wage you don’t deserve a vacation. If you can’t figure out how to give your employees adequate notice of their work schedule you don’t deserve a vacation. If you think that a huge tax break for depreciation of private planes and kicking people off their food stamps are both good policy, I don’t want to see you on vacation. If the New York Times publishes a 13,000 word report on how you fraudulently evaded over $413 million in taxes, you probably don’t deserve a vacation. If you corruptly governed an economically devastated municipality and got caught ridiculing its citizens, you may not deserve a vacation but you’re getting one anyway.
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Why vote for me? We asked District 1 Council candidates to make their case
Westside Seattle asked the three candidates vying for the District 1 Seattle City Council seat to answer a single question. Why vote for them? Here are their responses:
whether by getting you help from a city department through our constituent case management services or giving you information about legislation that the Council is considering. Alongside you, I’ve worked to successfully extend the hours at Colman Pool, secure more funding for late night programming at the South Park Community Center, increase bus service to all areas of District 1, and ensure that small businesses like Luna Park Café have a voice at the City by effectively advocating for their needs when city departments aren’t going the extra mile. And yes, I’ve worked to get cats down when they’re stuck up a utility pole.
Why Vote for Lisa Herbold? (incumbent) Why vote for me? I’ve worked to keep people in their homes through emergency rent support and improved laws. I’ve worked to dramatically increase the city’s response to homelessness with permanent housing, temporary shelters, and tiny houses. But there’s more to do, such as providing enhanced shelter to bring people inside, building permanent supportive housing for people suffering from mental illness and substance use disorder, and identifying key interventions like the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program to stop the revolving door between county jail and the streets. The Seattle Times says I’ve raised the bar on constituent services. My staff and I spend time every day helping you improve our community,
not having any real support system to rely on and no path to permanent housing or the potential of a job. I understand our criminal justice system and how it needs to change to be more effective. I can work effectively with the City Prosecutor, the Department of Public Defense, the King County Jail, the Police, probation, social services and the indigent defendants who are ending up untreated, unsupported and living on our streets. I have been on the Southwest Precinct Advisory Council for the past three years and I understand what the Seattle Police Department needs to be more effective, as well as being more transparent and accountable. We must start enforcing the laws of our city, effectively and equitably for all. Everyone deserves to feel safe and protected. Right now, we also need someone on our Council who is a problem solver, and who can provide leadership and direction for our city. I taught Physics for nearly 10 years, I have been a business owner, I worked for the National Science Foundation, I am a successful trial lawyer, a mediator, a fundraiser and a community activist. I have the experience and skills necessary to address our issues around homelessness, public safety, transportation, affordability and ineffective city government. I will listen and I will work with business and private interests to make Seattle better for all of us.
Why Vote for Phil Tavel? Why Vote for Phil Tavel? Because I have the skills necessary to address the pressing, unmet needs of our city. I have been a public defender for the past fifteen years and I have also served as a pro tem Judge in King County District Court. We need to better utilize our criminal justice system toB:9.8” help people stuck in a cycle of undiagnosed mental T:9.8” health disorders, untreated substance abuse issues, Why Vote for Brendan Kolding? S:9.8”
Why Vote for Brendan Kolding? Seattle is in a state of crisis. Our first step toward solving our homelessness problem and decreasing Seattle’s rising crime rate must be to ensure that immediately-accessible emergency housing is available along with specialized treatment programs to encourage a safe and secure transition into a permanent living situation. It is crucial to offer all appropriate services to those suffering on the streets before resorting to enforcement of laws related to pedestrian interference, camping, or criminal trespass. Martin v. City of Boise is the case that frames the situation. Last year, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled law enforcement cannot arrest or cite people for sitting, sleeping, or camping outside unless there are shelter options readily available to them. Simply stated, we cannot take enforcement action against people in these situations if we do not provide them with reasonable shelter. We need to take on the challenge of getting enough shelter space available to meet the demands of our growing homeless population. I am an advocate of using FEMA-style tents for this purpose. Once we accomplish that, we will be able to start improving the quality of life for all members of the community. If an individual denies shelter or services, the law must be enforced to keep Seattle’s streets clean and, most importantly, safe. Addressing the root causes of homelessness is imperative if we are to reach a solution to the current crisis, as opposed to constantly settling for temporary solutions. Businesses are moving out of Seattle. Seattle residents are moving out of the city and newcomers are choosing to reside elsewhere to avoid property crimes and other serious circumstances that have been brought on by the epidemics of homelessness, addiction, and mental illness. We cannot continue to let Seattle suffer. Change must start now.
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Burien Actors Theatre is taking it to the parks with comedy: ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ Burien Actors Theatre (BAT) is taking it to the streets (well, the parks anyway) with a beautiful adapation by Rachel Rene of the family-friendly comedy The Importance of Being Earnest. Set in 1985 with all of the big hair and Valley Girl charm that goes with that, this show will make you laugh out loud. Oscar Wilde’s farce follows the story of two men who use fictitious personas to escape the social standards of the Valley Girl era. The show is full of dramatic, romantic proposals that are thwarted by the fearsome Lady Bracknell—and the insistent of the two women the men are infatuated that they can only marry a man if his name is Ernest. Often touted as a perfect comedy, BAT is bringing The importance of Being Earnest to: • Burien – Friday, August 2, 8 p.m. at Town Square Park, 480 S.W. 152nd St., Burien (part of Burien’s First Friday). • Normandy Park – Sunday, August 4, 5 p.m. at Marvista Park, 19990 4th Ave. S.W., Normandy Park • SeaTac – Friday, August 9, 7 p.m. at Angle Lake Park, 19408 International Blvd., SeaTac.
“This is BAT’s first time performing outside of its roost,” said Eric Dickman, BAT’s artistic director. “We are so excited to perform in your park!” The performances are free, so come see them all. Performances run approximately 90 minutes, and are sponsored by the Discover Burien Association and the cities of Des Moines, Normandy Park and Burien. The cast, director and designers: Stage director Rachel Rene directed the talented cast of Shawn Backstrom (Algernon “Algy” Moncrieff), Adrian Cerrato (John “Jack” Worthing), Simone Elbrecht (Cecily Cardew), Stephen Kelsey (Rev. Chasuble), Cheryl Olson (Miss Prism), Janette Oswald (Lady Bracknell), Sara Schweid (Gwendolyn Fairfax), and Rex Waters (Merriman/ Lane). Zachary Naayers is the show’s stage manager. The creative team for the show is: Rachel Rene, script adaptation; Maggie Larrick with Cyndi Baumgardner and Diane Gaskill, set; Cyndi Baumgardner, props; Rachel Rene with Maggie Larrick, costumes; and Rachel Rene, sound.
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Tbe perpetually hungry Algy (played by Shawn Backstrom, seated) eats all of the sandwiches meant for his fearsome aunt while listening to his friend Jack (played by Adrian Cerrato, standing) vents his frustrations in Burien Actors Theatre’s production of Oscar Wilde’s comedy The Importance of Being Earnest in Des Moines’ Wooton Park. For more information about the free performances, which continue in parks in South King County through Aug. 9, go to www.burienactorstheatre.org.
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Sealth High School’s multi-year reunion was Saturday, July 27. This was the fifth year at Lincoln Park. Food was supplied by Dante’s Inferno Dogs. More than 275 people showed up for this year’s event.
Humanities Washington presents Mayumi Tsutakawa with Washington’s Undiscovered Feminists In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage, Mayumi Tsutakawa’s presentation will focus on five “woman warriors” in the arts and journalism fields whose inspiring stories reach back to the early years of our region. These extraordinary women include the pioneering photographer Imogen Cunningham, Black American jazz musician Ruby Bishop, Chinese American artist Priscilla Chong Jue, Leftist journalist Anna Louise Strong, and Native American linguist Vi Hilbert. This free event by ‘Words, Writers & SouthWest Stories,’ a new historically-based
series of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society is co-sponsored by Humanities Washington and the Seattle Public Library. The event will take place at 6 p.m. at the S.W. Branch Library, 9010 35th Ave. S.W., on Thursday, August 8. Drawing on her own experience as an activist and writer, Tsutakawa will explore how these “Undiscovered Feminists” inspired others and changed our state and our society. An independent writer and curator, Tsutakawa has focused on Asian/ Pacific American history and arts. She received her MA in Communications
and her BA in East Asian Studies at the University of Washington. She also co-edited The Forbidden Stitch: Asian American Women’s Literary Anthology, which received the Before Columbus Foundation’s American Book Award ‘Words, Writers & SouthWest Stories’ presentations are scheduled for the Second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Southwest Branch of the Seattle Public Library. On September 12, a former presenter, Elise Hooper, will discuss her book, Learning to See, Novel of Dorothea Lange, the Woman Who Revealed the Real
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In 1923, the Sisters of Providence had just begun building St. Vincent’s Home for the Aged in West Seattle, the precursor to the modern Providence Mount St. Vincent. To help fund St. Vincent’s Home, the nuns charged Sister Daniel with creating a volunteer and fundraising organization among Seattle’s women. Fifty women answered Sister Daniel’s call, forming the Auxiliary. Inspired by the nuns’ mission to provide housing and care for Seattle’s elderly, the Auxiliary held its first fundraiser in December 1923. It was one of the largest fundraisers Seattle had ever seen, bringing in $14,000, which would be about $208,000 today. Throughout the years, the Auxiliary has continued to hold fundraising events, such as a Spring Party at the Olympic Hotel that donated money to help the nuns buy enough fruit for their yearly canning. The Auxiliary is still going strong in 2019, operating two popular bazaars annually. Taking place in May and November, the bazaars include bake sales filled with homemade treats and tables featuring items donated by local organizations and individuals connected with The Mount. “It’s important to note that it’s all volunteer-run, it’s all donated items, and [The Mount] staff will bake for us,” said Margaret LaFranchie, a member of the Auxiliary for 15 years. Running an Auxiliary bazaar is a true community undertaking, as volunteers collaborate with The Mount’s residents and staff to create an event that everyone can participate in and everyone enjoys. The Auxiliary’s hard work pays off, with the organization raising almost $10,000 last year alone. Whether the year is 1923 or 2019, the
Auxiliary’s fundraising continues to support The Mount by raising money to provide residents with a high quality of life. Today, the group’s donations go to The Providence Mount St. Vincent Foundation and help fund the Charitable Support and Wonderful Life programs. These programs allow residents to continue to enjoy full and active lives by providing them with art and music classes, field trips, and more. LaFranchie notes that joining the Auxiliary is a stepping stone to becoming more deeply involved in life at The Mount. Every Wednesday she volunteers at an art class that brings residents together with the children at The Mount’s world-renowned Intergenerational Learning Center. “I’m very glad that I’m here,” she said. On Aug. 29, from 3 to 7 p.m., Providence Mount St. Vincent will hold its annual Volunteer Fair, a time for other community members to learn more about volunteering for the Auxiliary or for other areas of The Mount. Other volunteer opportunities include working in the Intergenerational Learning Center, sitting with dying residents, chaperoning field trips or working in the Emilie’s Treasures shop. As Providence Mount St. Vincent approaches its 100th anniversary, the Auxiliary looks forward to 100 more and is brainstorming exciting events. Keep an eye out for celebrations like a 1920s-themed car show, a tea party harkening back to the Silver Teas once hosted by the Auxiliary, and groups coming to The Mount dressed in 1920s-style clothing. To volunteer with the Auxiliary or elsewhere at The Mount, contact Storey Squires, Director of Volunteer Services, at storey.squires@providence.org or 206.937.3700, ext. 28170.
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More people will get a lower property-tax bill next year Income threshold raised to $58,423 in 2020 King County Assessor John Wilson announced that low-income senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, and disabled veterans, with 2019 annual incomes below $58,423 may be eligible for property tax relief in 2020 under guidelines published today by the state Department of Revenue. The previous threshold had been $40,000. Applications for the expanded programs will be available in January 2020. The change is the result of passage of ESSB 5160, sponsored by Senator Manka Dhingra (D-45thLD), during the 2019 legislative session. The bill significantly expands the number of people eligible for the existing property tax exemption and deferral programs by replacing the statewide $40,000 threshold with an income level equal to 65% of the county median income. In King County that threshold is $58,423. “This legislation is literally going to help people stay in their homes,” said Assessor Wilson. “Beginning with next year’s taxes, tens of thousands of our neighbors will get the help they need.” ESSB 5160 expands the qualifying income thresholds for the property tax exemption and deferral programs for low-income senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, and disabled veterans, beginning with taxes levied for collection in 2020. It also lowers the disability rating necessary to qualify as a disabled veteran for exemption program from a 100 percent rating to an 80 percent rating. The Assessor’s website includes the latest information on implementation of these programs www.kingcounty.gov/depts/assessor/Tax Relief.aspx. Information from King County
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To the Editor, Now more than ever we need to make sure we are preserving our green spaces to combat climate change. We should be leaders in the nation by showing how to have an urban county while maintaining a healthy environment and high quality of life. Also, this measure helps improve our environmental and public health across the county and in Des Moines. The measure will protect thousands of acres of parks, forests, habitats and open spaces. Let’s give our kids a reason to want to go out and enjoy the outdoors. Vote YES on King County Proposition 1 by August 6th! Sincerely, Andy Hicks Des Moines
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Alki Art Fair draws crowds, despite wind and clouds By Kristina Karisch Despite a rainy and windy start, the 22nd Annual Alki Art Fair kicked off in West Seattle last Saturday, drawing crowds and over 130 local artists from the Pacific Northwest who showcased their craft along Alki Beach, with views of Puget Sound. Early Saturday wind and rain, as well as overcast skies proved a rocky start for the fair—a few artist tents tumbled into the water and had to be rescued and rebuilt— but crowds grew into the afternoon despite cooler temperatures. “It’s a beautiful setting,” said Angie Peace, who sells naturalist paintings and illustrations as Frog & Fern. She said the water and crowds are a highlight of the art fair for her, which she is selling at for the second year in a row. The fair, which has been operating annually since 1997, featured more than 120 local artists who sell goods ranging from honey to soy candles to jewelry and illustrations. Additionally, a stage for local live music acts, food vendors, a silent auction, beer garden and kids’ zone made the fair an event for the whole family. Outer Space Seattle, a soon-to be opened indoor playspace close to the fair, constructed a cube mural that visitors colored in with markers and made their own. Erin Knutson, the president of the board of the Alki Art Fair, said the event was originally run by the Seattle Parks and Recreation, the Alki Community Center, Alki Advisory Council, Associated
Recreation Council, and volunteers. After the original organizers were no longer able to sponsor the fair in 2011, volunteers came together to transform the fair into a nonprofit organization, which continues to organize and run the event annually. Knutson said about 25 percent of the artists at the Alki Art Fair are local to West Seattle, making the fair a neighborhood event. In total, she said the fair averages about 10,000 visitors, but she expected that number to grow this year. “You’re coming down, you’re hanging out with your neighbors, you’re supporting your neighbors, you’re listening to great music and eating great food with your neighbors,” she said. “You can’t beat [the location], sitting down and looking out at the water … that’s unique to the art fair.” Terri Goodwin, the owner of Bright River Studio, which makes concrete and ceramic garden art, has been selling at the art fair for over six years. She said the number of artists has increased over the years, and that the fair keeps getting “better and better.” She said the community surrounding the fair and its location, as well as its accessibility to newer artists, make it a special place to sell. “It’s my neighborhood so I like being close to home, and I see a lot of people I know,” Goodwin said. “I have a lot of repeat customers. That’s satisfying as an artist for someone to come back in and say they’re satisfied with something they’ve bought,
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and then have them buy something else. It makes it worth it.” Jameson McLaughlan, of Staunch Soap Company, is a first-time seller at the fair. He said the organizers and crowds have been supportive of the business, and the location has been great to sell in. Both vendors and visitors stressed the location as special to their art fair experience. Krista Yunas, a West Seattle resident, said she was originally drawn to the fair because of its location. She said she appreciated being able to speak to the artists themselves and finding unique pieces. “The location is killer,” she said. “We came first for the location and then ended up walking around a lot for the art. The location cannot be beat.” This year’s fair also marked the second year of the Emerging Artists program, which allows new artists who are starting
out to book a table in a designated area, instead of a whole tent. Dani Dodge, the artist and owner of Studio Dodge, which sells prints and illustrations, is a first-time seller at this year’s art fair. Dodge said that the Emerging Artists program offered a way to meet customers face-to-face and start selling products to local clientele. Dodge said having a “buffer” in the Emerging Artists area was helpful as a first-time seller, as is having other artists just a table over, which makes it easier to exchange ideas and strategies. “I’ve learned a lot about the basics of what is required for a market,” Dodge said. Most artists spoke of good crowds and sales at this year’s fair, despite the windy and rainy start. But all were thankful for one thing on day two of the Alki Art Fair: sunshine.
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statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of first publication: July 26, 2019 Personal Representative: Robert G. Russell Attorney for the Personal Representative: ROY G. BREWER WSBA # 11757 Address for Mailing or Services: 27215 Pacific Hwy S Federal Way, WA 98003 Court of probate proceedings and Cause Number: King County Superior Court 19-4-13461-2KNT
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING NO: 19-4-13613-5KNT PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 In the matter of the estate of: SCOTT CHARLES ROSS, Deceased. THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NAMED BELOW has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (3);
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ore than 50 candidates are competing for the Seattle City Council’s seven district seats. Meanwhile there are 10 candidates competing for two positions on the Port of Seattle Commission, another 10 are running in four King County Council districts and dozens more are seeking seats on suburban city councils and school boards. It’s a wide-open election and ballots are out and must be returned by Tuesday, August 6. This year your vote matters—perhaps more than ever. You will be choosing finalists for local government positions that will oversee the future of this city and region during angst-ridden times. With a mid-Summer primary and the distractions of national politics, some fear a light turnout. If that happens, it would be a sorry outcome. There are dozens of issues that
require the attention of city, county and regional leaders. The Aug. 6 election is critical; it will narrow the field and shape choices. With so many candidates on the ballot (627 filed—second-highest number in King County history), it will be difficult to sort through and select the best individuals for jobs. How will one decide? Best, of course, is if you can talk one-on-one to candidates, watch them speak at a forum or at least study Voters Pamphlet statements and check out newspaper and online interviews. One thing that helps separate serious candidates from lightweights is to look carefully at a candidate’s choice of words. I’m always leery of people who spout generalities that don’t mean much but sound good. It makes my head hurt to read phrases like “evidence-based priorities,” “bold leadership on big questions,” “take decisive action,” and “solution-driven progressive leadership.” When picking candidates in the seven Seattle City Council races—four of them without an incumbent—it helps to resort to the old kindergarten credo: Does he/she/they work well with others? One of the problems with the present Seattle Council has been a curious lack of camaraderie. Individual councilmembers seem more intent on solving global problems or racing after unicorns while failing to focus on basics. One hears complaints that some councilmembers devote little time visiting their districts or meeting with constituents. Last March there was a big flap over treatment of a white-bearded gentleman who had the audacity to ask Seattle councilmembers to look up and pay attention while he was speaking. Nevermind that the man, Richard Schwartz, comments frequently, ignoring rules. He was brusquely told his two minutes were almost up. The incident was reported by Q13’s Brandi Kruse who slammed councilmembers for
inattention. Video of the episode does show councilmembers Mike O’Brien (who isn’t running) and Kshama Sawant (who is) fingering their cell phones. The video went viral, unfortunately unleashing a torrent of ugly abuse directed mainly at female councilmembers. Apologies from councilmembers Deborah Juarez and Lorena Gonzalez barely registered. The issue of inattention (however justifiable) is a valid consideration. Score high for candidates who say they will listen; score far higher if they can demonstrate an ability to do so. Be sure to look at a candidate’s relevant experiences and I’m not referring just to candidates who claim they can “build coalitions.”
Better to show positive examples. Informed voting is vital in this watershed primary election. Don’t let others choose who will be standing for election in November. It’s always important to vote, but this year, with at least four incumbents not running, Seattle voters will be selecting an almost new City Council. It’s a rare opportunity to determine this city’s future. Just do the right thing: Vote. Jean Godden is a veteran Seattle PI and Seattle Times newspaperwoman and city councilwoman. Her column will give us an insider’s view of city politics. You can email Jean at jgodden@ blarg.net.
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