Tag: 2013 primary
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Parks Levy and O’Brien way ahead, McGinn looks strong in early returns
King County voters overwhelmingly passed the county parks levy, which among many other parks projects could help accelerate development and planning of high profile regional trails like the Eastside Rail Corridor trail, missing trail connections near Snoqualmie, work on the Green River Trail near South Park and work on the Sammamish River Trail. It’s great…
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Endorsement: Vote Yes on King County Parks Levy (duh)
I probably don’t have to tell you to vote for the King County Parks levy, but just in case you were considering allowing your ballot to sit in a pile of mail until after the August 6 primary, just look at the trail projects on deck if the levy passes: Seriously, vote early. Like, the…
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Endorsement: Mike McGinn for Mayor
Every now and again, an excited tweet or facebook post pops up from an everyday Seattle resident who saw their mayor smiling and waving as he biked by. For Mike McGinn, biking isn’t just a talking point or desirable voting block, it’s a part of everyday life and symbol of a better, yet reachable, Seattle.…
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Endorsement: Mike O’Brien for City Council Position 8
Mike O’Brien is an unwavering supporter of transit, biking and walking, and he is not afraid to take a stand in favor of safe, modern transportation even if might cost him some political capital. But that’s not the only reason that you should vote for O’Brien in the August 6 primary. He also asks smart,…
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