Listen to today's archived episode of "The Conversation" with Ross Reynolds where my opponent and I lay out our different visions of the future of King County (I think one candidate did a better job laying out his vision; but you judge for yourself). Again, my challenger stated that the Alaska Way viaduct, in its current manifestation, "may be the best this generation can do". I don't agree. This is not the best our generation can do. We do not have the best rapid transit system we can have and deserve. We do not have the best waterfront and downtown we can have and deserve. We do not have the best County Council we can have. We can have better leadership. We deserve better leadership. With your help we WILL have a better King County. Seattle is not merely limping along as Candidate Phillips might have us believe. Working closely with our neighbors has shown me that we are a vibrant community, very much alive and supremely capable. We can all be thankful that we live in such a great city. I think the best way to honor our neighborhoods and those who have made King County what it is today is to always act towards creating an ideal future for King County.
Endorsements
- Mike Sink - Maple Leaf"When faced with a problem regarding a neigborhood park in Maple Leaf, we turned to The Dept. of Neigborhoods. That's where we met Ed Pottharst. Not only did he steer us to the correct contacts in City Departments, Ed personally got involved. Within a few days, we had answers and action. I have never met another civil servant so dedicated to finding real solutions for real problems. When Ed brings his energy and ideas to the County Council, he will achieve results."
- Kitty Harmon - Magnolia"It was my good fortune to work with Ed Pottharst when I was heading up a Neighborhood Matching Fund project, and also as a trustee of the Magnolia Community Club. He’s a creative thinker, and a kind, conscientious, solution-oriented leader. Plus, he rides his bike to meetings—how better to be in touch with neighborhoods? What a delight it is to find someone as effective as Ed in city government."
- Jean Sundborg-Uptown (Queen Anne)"Our neighborhood has a neighborhood center thanks to the way Ed Pottharst represented our neighborhood plan recommendations for a gathering place. He led a team that negotiated the terms to lease a building in the heart of our (Uptown) neighborhood. Our neighborhood center provides offices and meeting space for more than 20 civic, non-profits, and service organizations."
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November 01, 2005
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