The deadline for the fall ballot is fast approaching! Still not sure about some races in the Nov. 7 general election? Here’s a rundown of our in-depth election programming, most of which is featured on our weekly public-affairs show City Inside/Out with host Brian Callanan. Candidates for mayor, City Council, city attorney and school board visited our […]
Candidate forum focuses on disability issues
The Seattle Commission for People with DisAbilities and the Alliance of People with disAbilities hosted a candidate forum, Oct. 13, addressing policies and funding affecting people with disabilities. The forum featured candidates for Seattle mayor, the two at-large seats on the Seattle City Council, city attorney and seats on the port commission. The forum format […]
Primary election Video Voters’ Guide launches
Primary election ballots are in the mail, and with the launch of the 2017 primary election Video Voters’ Guide, voters can hear directly from the candidates seeking to represent them. The non-partisan video guide offers candidates on the primary ballot up to two minutes to issue a prepared statement that outlines the key planks of their […]
Roundup of our election coverage
Election Day is nearly here! Still need to break out that ballot but have some last-minute questions? Here’s a rundown of our fall general election programming, including coverage of the candidates and key issues at the state, regional and local levels. Should Washington raise its minimum wage, approve the nation’s first carbon tax and get a […]
Election recap, Sen. Jayapal on Civic Cocktail, Nov. 4
Calling all civic geeks looking to debrief following the general election. Join us for a post-election recap with political consultants Christian Sinderman and John Wyble at the November Civic Cocktail, 5:30 p.m., Wed., Nov. 4 at the Palace Ballroom, 2100 5th Ave. Get insight on the outcomes of races, including the district contests for Seattle City Council and ballot measures such as […]
Ballots arrive, Video Voters’ Guide is live
Want a transparent look at the candidates and issues on the Nov. 3 general election ballot? With the launch of the 2015 general election Video Voters’ Guide, voters can hear directly from the candidates for various offices as well as learn about city of Seattle and King County ballot measures. The non-partisan video guide offers […]
City Council debate series kicks off
Debate season is upon us, so in the spirit of democracy and discussion we’re teaming up with Town Hall to present a series of Seattle City Council debates taking place across the city and streamed live on the web. The events get underway this week, with the first debate this Thursday, Sept. 17. It’s the […]
Primary election Video Voters’ Guide launches
Ballots for the Aug. 4 primary election are out, and with the launch of the 2015 primary election Video Voters’ Guide voters can hear directly from the candidates seeking to represent them. The Seattle City Council’s move to voting by geographic district – a result of a measure Seattle voters passed in 2013 – has […]
