http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/where_local_campaign_moneys_going All isn't as quiet as you might imagine on the local campaign front; in fact, money is starting to pour into local campaigns for elections as far off as 2009. Here's a quick summary of who's getting cash (and who isn't) and where they're getting it from. First, let's look at who isn't raising money (yet): City council member Nick Licata, who's up for reelection next November. Licata is widely rumored to be among at least three council members who will step down next year (Jan Drago and Richard McIver have already confirmed as much). The fact that Licata hasn't... Copyright 2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:43:31 -0800 Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:35:08 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss I don't get Initiative 97. Why link Iraq and Israel (and, if you read it, Iran). This is about as targeted as some of Tim Eyman's initiatives, unless you're into Jewish Banking Conspiracy theories. Why not add something about Tibet or Georgia while we're at it? And why do we only care about this investing issue, when there are more pressing local ones, such as investing in only companies with sound Washington environmental or labor records?

]]> Umm, yeah http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/where_local_campaign_moneys_going#c1125748 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/where_local_campaign_moneys_going#c1125748 City Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:21:54 -0800 The Parks and Green Spaces Levy has unveiled its official website which is a great tool for neighbors to come together to support the levy, which will provide $145 million for Seattle parks over the next six years. This social media networking site also has a link to donate online! The Seattle Parks for All website is, expectedly, www.seattleparksforall.org. Check it out.

]]> Green for Green http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/where_local_campaign_moneys_going#c1128514 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/where_local_campaign_moneys_going#c1128514 City Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:35:08 -0800