Jean Godden and David Della are proof that ANYONE can get elected in this town with enough $$ behind them. They're certainly not there because of new ideas, good looks or winning personalities.

$100K is a low figure. Rumor has it the price is actually closer to $250K.

What does that say about our "representative" government?

I'm not sure it would encourage opponents, however. It would be like alot of the legislative seats within the city: not much turnover, unless there's an open seat or the candidate somehow pisses off the SEIU.

By the way I liked ECB's piece. I think Venus is a good candidate and is absolute crap that she is getting blamed for the divisiveness around CASA Latina. No one at city Hall was calling Darryl "I ran the Mexicans out" Smith divisive,though, he and his Mount Baker allies were the ones that started that whole divisive crap. Its just plain sexist crap that Venus has to be nice and lady like. Who says we have to like our candidates and elected officials? I would rather that they fight for the things I care about. I dont have to like them. Is not like Im going to be downing tequilas with them.

some of these comments are pure shit, from shitty assholes, get fucked you stupid sexist and racist punks, and out of Seattle and take you puke stupid political theory with you

P.S. The Stranger's "treatment" is more like a Laughing Hyena.

DEAD issue, NON issue.

Districts invite corruption and nepotism....the mini machine system.

All council members now work for all voters. True. Once you figure out the committee system, you can talk issues with all of them.

Districts can enbolden a safe seat for a racist or homophobe. Neither would stay in office in this city past one election.

And, so forth. In any case, old news....except for Josh, who moved here from somewhere else, and is still amazed.....

How very funny.....but the Stranger might like his glib and charming manner, the sellout black guy.

Strippergate happened under the At-Large system.
We have Districts for the State and Congress. Give an example of nepotism in either legislature?

What "District" of Seattle do you think would elect a racist or a homophobe these days?

I see Richard Conlin all the time. What's your fucking problem? Pick up the phone and call him.

Richard is one of the most visible and most accessible public officials in this area.

"What's your fucking problem?"

????

Your anger here on the Slog is wildly out of proportion. Get a grip on yourself, sir.

"out of proportion?" On THIS blog? That's just too silly.

Ivan is a very sensible poster.

When does the Stranger start pushing Steph Pure into the ring?

She does have city hall resume...

His boys, his connections, his good looks, if only he had a program to match.

Venus and Breeder Daddy in the same race, too much to expect.

Ck it out Josh - the facts - just the facts.

There was a lot of staff time/feedback and time spent on evaluating this long list of applicants.

Venus had more negatives, more than all the rest of the candidates put together.

That alone chilled her chances.

For what it is worth. She apparently has burned a lot of bridges - and I suspect the knives will come out during a political campaign.

FYI.

John

What a tool.

Indeed, what a tool. About 9 inches and hard for hours. Very sweet, torrid, and now over. You know, the ten week thing.

Slightly repressed wonks can be wildfire at night, of course, it takes the right stimulus package, too.......

One more thing: There are only two good reasons to run for office. They are:
1) You think you might win, and
2) You think your candidacy will draw attention, engage supporters, etc. and give you a better chance to win in a future election.

These are not good reasons to run for office:
1) To “give people a choice.”
2) To “hold incumbents accountable”
3) To entertain the news media and the chattering political classes

sore losers abound

Jamie jumped in tot marriage/domestic partnership thing just like he said he would

for a low life newbie, he is doing great, get a clue

Anyway, this City Council doesn't really get decent coverage from the media except for the Stranger so many voters really don't know who these people are. Most of the Councilmembers hide from the press, keep their heads down, and don't do anything to attract attention so they can keep their jobs.

I wouldn't have said this about previous Councils, but this one is zzzzzzzz....