A conversation with Seattle
With 98,328 ballots counted (and 96,445 on hand to be counted, plus whatever continue to trickle in through the mail), Ed Murray and Mike McGinn have established clear leads over the rest of the field. Continue reading McGinn and Murray to Battle for November’s Mayoral Title
Mayoral candidate Peter Steinbrueck appeared Monday night, without fanfare, on the 73rd floor of the Columbia Center, at the Sky View Observatory, where he was introducing himself to guests with the casual remark that “I’m running for mayor.” Continue reading In Race with McGinn & Murray, Citizen Steinbrueck Starts Throwing Elbows
“Undecided,” at 34 percent, is comfortably in the statistical lead in Seattle’s mayoral race, with the incumbent, Mike McGinn, in second at 15 percent (tied with former King County Executive Ron Sims, who hasn’t announced but feels there’s less “wow” here). Continue reading “Undecided” Leads by Wide Margin in Seattle’s Mayoral Race
But, just over a year out, McGinn has just one challenger: Charlie Staadecker, a former hospitality executive who sounds like a political rookie himself. And events seem to be conspiring in McGinn’s favor. Continue reading Op-Ed: Could the Tunnel Elect Mayor Mike McGinn Twice?
Yesterday a buzz started building that something new was afoot in the attempt to bring the NBA back to Seattle. Insiders were whispering about a game-changer. This morning, it’s clear what that is: Hedge-fund manager Chris Hansen revealed three big investor names on KJR Sports Radio: Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer, and Erik and Peter Nordstrom. Continue reading Ballmer and Nordstrom Brothers’ New Triangle Offense May Get NBA’s Attention
As for the plaza itself, Seattle Transit Blog says: “The plaza has yet to house any vendors/businesses, so I wouldn’t expect there to be a sudden renewal of vibrancy and activity. There are some fairly unique design elements, however, like an all-gravel floor, which almost gives the appearance of a giant Zen garden.”
One feature of the still-young trees, as you can see, is to almost obscure the King Street Station’s sign from the street. Continue reading King Street’s Jackson Plaza Gets a Grand Opening
“Only fair” sounds like a gentleman’s C, to me, and not to be unexpected from someone who is a) new to working within city government, b) taking up controversial positions, c) an outstandingly impolitic speaker, and d) in the unlucky position of cutting spending everywhere. (Just for the record, I’d give McGinn a C myself; though I sympathize with his positions on many issues, his ability to work the Seattle process out of stalemate is very much in doubt. So far, as a coalition-builder he’s failed, and he too often takes his eye off the daily government ball to fasten onto hot-topic issues.) Continue reading Why Do We Hate the Mayor So Much?