Now that the 2009 legislative session is over the 36th District lawmakers are holding a town hall meeting to talk about issues affecting the 36th District. Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson and Rep. Reuven Carlyle will host the meeting to provide an overview of the session and what future steps our state should …
Come meet our state legislators this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at a town hall meeting. Representatives Mary Lou Dickerson and Reuven Carlyle invite the community to join them for a discussion of the 2009 legislative session at the Phinney Ridge Neighborhood Association (6615 Dayton Ave N., community hall, brick building). The event …
After much speculation, King County Executive Ron Sims confirmed he’s headed to DC to become the deputy secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The King County Council now must appoint a temporary replacement through November, and King County Councilmember Larry Phillips, who represents Ballard and surrounding neighborhoods, is the only person who’s …
John Burbank has conceded, and Reuven Carlyle says he’s ready to tackle the tough issues in Olympia. “I plan to do everything I can to earn a reputation as a legislator who is a true ‘ombudsman’ for state government who first and foremost helps the people of our district to get the world class customer service from state government they deserve,” he said. We’ve posted statements from both Carlyle and Burbank after the break below…
John Burbank (D) and Reuven Carlyle (D) have been campaigning all political season for the 36th District legislative seat. Both candidates will be watching the results roll in with their supporters. If you would like to meet up with Reuven Carlyle, he will be at Spitfire in Belltown (2219 4th Ave.) John Burbank will be …
By all appearances, Ballard is Obama country, from all the yard signs to the “Ballard for Obama” T-shirts. And now there’s this: This freshly-carved Obama pumpkin was seen in the Whittier Heights neighborhood. Now that’s showing your support.
As the country focuses its attention on tonight’s debate between Senator Obama and Senator McCain, a Crown Hill man is wondering who stunk up his political signs. According to the 911 blog, several of the man’s McCain-Palin signs in the 9500 block of 14th Ave. had… um… animal feces rubbed on them. One of the …
Three candidates are competing to fill the House seat for the 36th District that Representative Helen Sommers is vacating after 35 years. The candidates, John Burbank (D), Reuven Carlyle (D) and Leslie Bloss (R) are all actively campaigning. According to the Seattle Times, this race could become the most expensive in state history. So far …