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City James Donaldson (Probably) Running for Mayor
Posted by Erica C. Barnett on Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 12:34 PM
UPDATE: Just got hold of a note from Donaldson confirming that he's forming an exploratory committee to "publically [sic] announce my interest in running for Mayor and do my due diligence, polling and seeing what kind of support I do have out there."
So reports Publicola, which notes the following evidence:
A) Blair Butterworth, a local consultant, says Donaldson is setting up an exploratory committee today to "test the waters." (Before you get too excited, remember the last time that happened?)
B) Butterworth appears to have displaced Christian Sinderman, Donaldson's original consultant. Sinderman also works for Nickels, so he obviously couldn't work for Donaldson too if Donaldson ran for mayor.
Two cautionary notes. First, the last person to form an exploratory committee was Tim Burgess—who bowed out before the week was through upon discovering that no one would give him money. Second, Donaldson actually dumped Sinderman several months ago—since November, he's had consultant McKenna Hartman on the payroll, and before that, it was Laura Ruderman. That makes him look fickle, not focused.
Next mayor of Seattle wins election by winning a one-on-one basketball game.
I'll take the tall ex-NBAer over the fat guy incumbent.
Seriously, there are 400 people on the Facebook group for Peter Steinbreuck for mayor already, and some on the one for Dan Savage.
James Donaldson may be able to afford astroturf, but that doesn't translate into real votes.
Second, Ruderman's mother kind of, um, got cancer. Hello!
Third, Sinderman conflicted himself out due to doing work for Nickels.
Next time, work on the facts.
Bummer about her mom tho.
james is a great guy and a bona fide candidate for whatever office he seeks. he is charismatic, smart and has a worthwhile story to tell.
i just cannot help him run for mayor, that's all.
himself.... in the grassroots... only if he can beat Greg in the Neighborhoods.... This guy is corrupt.... I have seen him in action in other
civic organization.... He has alot of baggage that hasnt come out and will.
be real carefull if what I have heard.
There are now over 350 at team donaldson - james donaldson for mayor facebook page.
His candidacy was announced at the end of March.
If you would like more information - come to a meet and greet in Seattle.
Volunteer for the campaign !! Unlike our current mayor, Mr. Donaldson will be accessible to the public.
@9 No...he is running for mayor.
@10 you really need to back up your statements. Want to give us some examples or maybe and article or blog that the public could read? Would really appreciate it.
ECB - Move back to Houston.
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