Seattle Voter's Guide

A lot of blood has been shed so that each of us may vote. Don’t be a fucktard. Vote as soon as possible.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, 2008.


STATE MEASURES:

Initiative Measure No. 985 (“Congestion Relief”):
This measure exists to promote the career of anti-tax wacko Tim Eyman. It will make auto traffic worse while robbing public transportation. VOTE NO

Initiative Measure No. 1000 (Death with Dignity):
This measure follows Oregon’s successful example, allowing people who are suffering painful terminal illnesses to self-administer lethal medications. Keep the evangelicals out of our death-beds. VOTE YES

Initiative Measure No. 1029 (Certification for home health care providers):
This measure is something that every sane person can agree on. VOTE YES


KING COUNTY MEASURES:

Charter Amendment No. 1 (Elected Elections Director):
This is a scheme concocted local Republicans to undermine our county’s democracy. VOTE NO

Charter Amendment No. 2 (Prohibiting Discrimination):
Housekeeping measure. VOTE YES

Charter Amendment No. 3 (Regional Committees):
This would diminish Seattle’s influence over King County governance. VOTE NO

Charter Amendment No. 4 (Additional Qualifications for Elected Officials):
This is a profoundly undemocratic proposal. Voters have the responsibility to decide who is "qualified". VOTE NO

Charter Amendment No. 5 (Establish Forecast Council and OEFA):
These new advisory groups will provide our county’s elected officials with more accurate timely financial and budgetary data. VOTE YES

Charter Amendment No. 6 (Budget Deadlines):
Will give the County Executive and County Council twenty extra days to review proposed budgets before voting. VOTE YES

Charter Amendment No. 7 (Charter Amendment by Citizen Initiative):
This will double the number of signatures required to put crack-pot initiatives on our ballots. VOTE YES

Charter Amendment No. 8 (Nonpartisan Elections):
Removing party identification from county election ballots will help Republicans infest our government. We need to know what sort of people we are voting for. We need to protect real Seattle values. VOTE NO


FEDERAL:

President and Vice President of the United States
Full endorsement coming soon…
Vote for Barack Obama and Joe Biden


CONGRESSIONAL:

U.S. Congressional District 7
Jim McDermott is a national treasure. We are lucky to have him as our Congressman.
Vote for Jim McDermott (D)


STATE EXECUTIVE:

Governor
Gov. Gregoire isn’t the most inspiring politician, but she has proven that she is a capable manager with the right values. Her opponent, Republican Dino Rossi, wins Washington State’s George W. Bush Award for Dangerous Stupidity.
Vote for Christine Gregoire (D)

Lt. Governor
Lt. Gov. Owen is a total douche bag, but we can’t afford to have a Republican hag one heartbeat away from the Governor’s mansion. I sadly endorse Mr. Owen.
Vote for Brad Owen (D)

Secretary of State
Sec. Reed is about to become the first Republican I have ever supported. His opponent would do a fine job, but I greatly admire Mr. Reed. He has courageously fought against both parties to successfully defend our new Top 2 Primary system. The poli-sci wonk deep inside of me knows that future generations of Washingtonians will benefit greatly from Sec. Reed’s efforts.
Vote for Sam Reed (R)

State Treasurer
Mr. McIntire’s education and experience overwhelms that of his opponent.
Vote for Jim McIntire (D)

State Auditor
Mr. Sonntag has a proven record we can rely on.
Vote for Brian Sonntag (D)

Attorney General
Ladenburg will fight to protect our reproductive rights and civil liberties.
Vote for John Ladenburg (D)

Commissioner of Public Lands
The current Commissioner is a tool of the logging industry. His challenger, Mr. Goldmark, reminds me a lot of proud former western governors John Kitzhaber (D-OR) and Cecil Andrus (D-ID).
Vote for Peter J. Goldmark (D)

Superintendent of Public Instruction
We all know that after twelve years of promises, it’s time for a change. Mr. Dorn understands our schools and how to be an effective change-agent in Olympia.
Vote for Randy Dorn

Insurance Commissioner
We need a Commissioner who will protect consumers. Mr. Adams is in the pocket of insurance lobbyists.
Vote for Mike Kreidler (D)


LEGISLATIVE:

Legislative Dist. 36, State Representative Pos. 1
Mr. Carlyle is too friendly with big-business, and he is out-of-touch with the character of 36th district voters. He's much better suited to represent voters on the other side of Lake Washington. Mr. Burbank knows how to get things done in Olympia, and he's an old-school liberal who reflects real Seattle values.
Vote for John Burbank (D)

Legislative Dist. 46, State Representative Pos. 1
Mr. White wants to use your vote as a stepping-stone for his own ambition. If elected, Mr. Pollet would be entirely focused on representing our proud liberal values. Mr. White would be focused on his campaign for higher office.
Vote for Gerry Pollet

Legislative Dist. 46, State Representative Pos. 2
Rep. Kenney is a powerful fighter for our district. Keep her in the Capitol!
Vote for Phyllis Kenney


JUDICIAL:

King Co. Superior Court, Judge Position 1
Vote for Suzanne Parisien

King Co. Superior Court, Judge Position 22
Vote for Holly Hill

King Co. Superior Court, Judge Position 37
Vote for Jean Rietschel


CITY OF SEATTLE:

Proposition No. 1 (Pike Place Market rehabilitation)
Our market brings in a shit-ton of tourist dollars, but it’s the last place you would want to be during the next earthquake.
VOTE YES

Proposition No. 2 (Parks Funding)
Our wonderful parks are an investment in strong property values. This is the worst time for us to neglect that investment.
VOTE YES


SOUND TRANSIT:

Proposition No. 1 (Mass Transit Expansion)
The last light rail measure was defeated by the holier-than-thou eco-Nazis at the Sierra Club. They have finally come on-board for what may be our last chance to expand train service beyond UW and SeaTac. If this measure fails, we will need to quickly throw every dollar we can at buses.
VOTE YES