Kimberly Allen. That .05% increase equates to an extra dime on that $200 Seattle Metropolitan throwback sweater you plan to buy when hockey is all the rage next October. 7: The Young Democrats and 37th District Democrats endorse incumbent Debra L. Stephens who is also running uncontested. Larson should rest on those laurels. Ferguson came to prominence early on in President Trump’s tenure after he filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the Muslim travel ban, and The Stranger considers him a relatively strong advocate for advancing progressive causes. They would go on to win their next 87 games. Since then she has been standing up for immigrant rights in her four years in the U.S. House of Representatives, while also sitting on the Judiciary Committee, doing her best to hold the Trump Administration accountable for its corrupt acts and malfeasance (which in itself is a full time gig). Judge Position 30: 43rd District Democrats and 37th District Democrats endorse Boeing employment lawyer Carolynn Ladd while The Stranger endorses incumbent Doug North, citing his experience of 20 years in the role and that he’ll “help steer the court through the changes it needs to prevent miscarriages of justice during the COVID crisis.” On January 23, 1971, when insurance commissioner Mike Kreidler was studying public health as a graduate student at UCLA, the Bruins beat UCSB in basketball. Just wanted to clarify for folks that the Governor and Secretary of State races were significantly closer than suggested above. I miss competency in leadership. Superior Court Judge Position No. It’s exhausting to be constantly aware of the U.S. President. Bob Ferguson has been Washington’s attorney general for the past eight years, and we’re lucky to have him. Cops and Republicans. Northeast Electoral District, Judge Position No. As soon as I told the judge that I knew Ms. Madsen, BOOM, I was excused! Joe Biden is a decent man. VOTE G. HELEN WHITENER, JUDGE POSITION NO. 42. She was on the executive board and I designed the group’s logo, website, and other materials. A super smart, relatively young, woman of color to balance out goofy Uncle Joe. Since 1996, King County voters have elected their sheriff. 1 — Yes Charter Amendment No. My first instinct was to vote “No” because I like to have a direct say in who my sheriff is. In King County, OLEO is the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight, which as the name implies is the civilian office of law enforcement oversight which was established by voters in 2015. She has a background in defense intelligence and national security, and connections at the Pentagon might be helpful when elections are under attack from our adversaries. King Superior Court, Judge Position 30. In terms of CAPE ratings, Lascelles and Chopp both earned 4.5 stars. He wasn’t my first choice to be the Democratic nominee for president. It sucks that we have to use the sales tax to fund transit, but thanks to our state’s regressive taxation system, here we go again. Here is the story that Doug found so offensive. Support local journalism dedicated to your neighborhood. 8212 — Approved. When bad shit goes down and someone’s really injured, they usually wind up at Harborview. He lost and should lose again. VOTE YES, CHARTER AMENDMENT NO. This came in handy when I was called in for jury duty in the mid-2010s. Meanwhile, his opponent Carolyn Ladd gets a thumbs up from judges and Democrats, and as an attorney she's rated “exceptionally well qualified” by the bar association. President: Go ahead. (Unless you’re gonna be Interior Secretary Inslee, which I’m cool with too). I like and respect Joe Biden, and boy does he love trains! VOTE NICOLE MACRI, LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 43, Superior Court - Judge Position 30 Doug North* 501,474. I can’t deal with four more years of this. Three candidates ran against Trump resistance hero and incumbent attorney general Bob Ferguson in the August primary. Pellicciotti is a Washington state representative who sits on the House Budget Committee. King Superior Court, Judge Position 30. In addition to her experience as a judge and justice, she teaches “Street Law Civics” to high school seniors in Tacoma, which is pretty cool. In the 1987 movie “Broadcast News, “ Albert Brooks’ character said that the devil (who it that case was William Hurt) would be “attractive, nice, and helpful,” and “wouldn’t deliberately hurt a living thing,” but would “lower our standards where they are important, just a tiny little bit.” That’s Maia Espinoza. CHS spoke with King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay about amendments 1, 4 and 6 pertaining to county law enforcement. He’s been Cool Papa Jay ever since, letting you have a little bit of fun (booze to go! This amendment seems pretty random. Attorney General: 43rd District Democrats, King County Young Democrats, 37th District Democrats, The Stranger and The Urbanist all endorse Democratic incumbent Bob Ferguson, who is running against Republican Matt Larkin. 3: Federal Way Municipal Court Judge Dave Larson is facing off against incumbent Raquel Montoya-Lewis. 48.5% Kitsap County Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue - Proposition 1** Bond for fire stations. Power to the people! Any candidate not in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association is automatically rated "not qualified." The charter is essentially the King County Constitution, and this year voters have a say in seven potential amendments to this document. SUBPEONA AUTHORITY Take a look. ️ Let’s talk about the neighborhood 31 nonpartisan office: Helen L. Halpert : Superior Court Judge Position No. I’m all into doing my civic duty, but I really didn’t want to be in a courtroom that long, so I was relieved to see that Hillary Madsen was one of the attorneys on the case. This amendment would change the position from an elected one to one appointed by the county executive and county council. Doug North. 21 Production. Montoya-Lewis has more judicial experience than her opponent, Dave Larson, who was recruited to run for Supreme Court Position 6 in 2016 by Republican legislators. She has no vision for alternative energy in Washington state, and views trees solely as “income.” She would be a soulless bureaucrat when it come to overseeing our public lands. Judge Douglas North had thrown out a contrived family court DV offense and ordered that all reference to my ex’s whacky story be out of the parenting evaluation. This is an amendment that takes a step toward defunding the police. What does that have to do with Hillary Madsen running for this position? VOTE JOE BIDEN AND KAMALA HARRIS, UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE, Commissioner of Public Lands: 43rd District Democrats, King County Young Democrats, 37th District Democrats, The Stranger and The Urbanist all endorse Democratic incumbent Hilary Franz for Commissioner of Public Lands, with The Stranger citing her environmental justice background and policies since taking office. The Washington State Constitution already allows this, so this amendment will align the county’s Constitution with the state one. It defunds in the way that the clumsy term “defund the police” is meant: taking funds away from segments of law enforcement that can be handled in better ways by other individuals, mainly when it comes to mental health and non-emergency issues. Judge Position 13: The Young Democrats, 43rd District Democrats, 37th District Democrats and The Stranger all endorse Hillary Madsen over attorney Andrea Robertson, with the latter citing Madsen’s work in the judicial system and in representing children and youth. Officials say in the first five days of ballot collection, county voters turned in about ten times the typical number of ballots. Charter Amendment 1 expands the definition of what a law enforcement officer is, and requires the county to provide an attorney to the family of any person who is killed as a result of a law enforcement officer’s actions. SEATTLE The gavel is gone, but the mustache remains. In August, Wyman captured 51% of the vote in a four-person primary where her only real competition was Gael Tarleton, who received 43% and is ready for the rematch in November. 6 12 - Andrea Robertson. If you read the arguments against passing this bill (co-written by my nemesis, bike-hating Fremont landlady Suzie Burke), you’d think that kindergartners will be forced into watching Playboy After Dark if Referendum 90 passes. Hopefully not. Judge Position 30: 43rd District Democrats and 37th District Democrats endorse Boeing employment lawyer Carolynn Ladd while The Stranger endorses incumbent Doug North, citing his experience of 20 years in the role and that he’ll “help steer the court through the changes it needs to prevent miscarriages of justice during the COVID crisis.”. ENGROSSED SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. VOTE YES, UNITED STATES PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT. Franz is up against Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson. Governments are not businesses, and should not be run as such. But about 5 years ago he said a pretty racist thing from the bench. Vote for Joe Biden. 30. On January 23, 1971, when insurance commissioner Mike Kreidler was studying public health as a graduate student at UCLA, the Bruins beat UCSB in basketball. The 2020 General Election takes place on Nov. 3. This resolution seems nuts. In her four years at the head of DNR, Franz has balanced the needs of Washington’s rural communities with the desires of its urban areas. I know Hillary Madsen a bit from my time as a volunteer with the 43rd District Democrats several years ago. It appears you may have relied on the results for those races only within King County, which differ significantly from the statewide results, as King County’s population is only about 30% of that of the entire state. King Superior Court, Judge Position 30. row-jhb7.kr2e_jats SHL 32-0001 State of Washington Advisory Vote No. Macri has been a fine state rep in her two terms in office. And with that, we slap the Political Desk back into its cryogenic chamber and let it rest until the next set of ballots come out. 43rd District Democrats, 37th District Democrats, the Young Democrats, The Times and The Stranger all endorse Montoya-Lewis, with the latter citing her experience in tribal courts and juvenile justice work. She came in third place behind Sherae Lascelles, which isn’t the worst thing because Lascelles is a good candidate. VOTE YES, JUSTICE POSITION NO. In addition to electing a president, Capitol Hill and Central District residents can vote on state legislature positions, seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, important funding for Harborview and public transit, and a schoolwide sex education referendum. Heck comes with the most name recognition, having served four terms in the U.S House of Representatives, but after watching his shallow, grandstanding appearance on the Intelligence Committee during the Trump impeachment hearings, I think Denny should head happily into retirement. 30 nonpartisan office vote for one Superior Court Sue Parisien Marianne Jones David Ruzumna Christopher A. Washington Write-in Judge Position No. Loren Culp came in a distant second, with 17%. VOTE PAT MCCARTHY, ATTORNEY GENERAL Leyba’s probably a good dude (he operates an animal rescue that saves horses from kill pens), but his experience as a cop and grocery store manager don’t seem incredibly relevant to the position of auditor. Now it's our turn to speak. KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE POSITION NO. I don’t like thinking about a racist, lying, fraudster, who denies science when it comes to the climate, and more-tragically a pandemic that will have caused the death of a quarter million Americans by election day. This amendment would change the position from an elected one to one appointed by the county executive and county council. 30 - Blank Superior Court - Judge Position No. No thanks, Craig. This amendment will allow these properties to be sold at a lower price when they are to be used to provide affordable housing. Since 1996, King County voters have elected their sheriff. The Stranger lauds Jayapal’s progressive record, including her work on the Paycheck Recovery Act, student debt reduction and climate advocacy. Indian mom, Jamaican dad, Canadian high school. Advisory votes are stupid. 42 - Sue Parisien ... Doug North He raised $18,336 to his opponents $11,578. I struggled with this vote. 42 nonpartisan office vote for one Judy Ramseyer Gary Ernsdorff Write-in Judge Position No. It allows public funds to be invested in the stock market to fund long-term care for people who can’t afford it. Another monument to slavery that has to go. Allen has been elected to the Redmond City Council and participated in numerous court cases. It will essentially allow certain work being done by the sheriff’s office to be handled by other resources, like social service agencies and mental health practitioners, who are more equipped to handle certain situations that do not require a person with a gun and uniform. 35 — Maintained Engrossed Senate Joint Resolution No. VOTE REJECTED, REFERENDUM MEASURE NO. These 4 advisory votes (two of which passed nearly unanimously in the state senate) use up 5 double-sided pages in the Washington state voter’s pamphlet, a copy of which is distributed to every household and public library in the state. He and his dog, Karma, are the only officers. Ha ha ha. This would be a terrible time for a new superintendent to learn on the job. Advisory Vote No. SUBSCRIBE HERE. Before “The Squad” came to D.C. in 2019, there was Representative Pramila Jayapal, who (like AOC, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley and Rashida Tlaib) is a woman of color who takes crap from no one. 32 nonpartisan office: LeRoy McCullough : Superior Court Judge Position No. 33: The Stranger and Fuse Washington also vote to maintain Substitute Senate Bill 5628, which applies a 1.25% tax on “heavy equipment” rentals. I can’t deal with four more years of this. VOTE MIKE KREIDLER, LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 43, Washington state had the first known positive COVID-19 test in the United States way back in January and Inslee was quick to act, but slow to freak out. How did a Trump-supporting Republican win a statewide election in Washington? I don’t want that. When Frank Chopp announced he was stepping down as Speaker of the House following the 2019 legislative session, I assumed he would not be running for reelection in 2020. 43rd District Democrats, 37th District Democrats, King County Young Democrats, The Stranger, The Urbanist, Fuse Washington and The Times are all in favor of approving this bill, which calls for required, comprehensive sexual health education in K-12 schools statewide. Keller is perennial Republican congressional candidate, who at times sounds sane (“trust Dr Fauci” and “outlaw all robocalls” and “I picked apples”) but then slips on a rightwing tinfoil hat (“buy gold and a gun” and “deceitful communists are destroying the economy”). VOTE GAEL TARLETON, TREASURER KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT VOTE SHERAE LASCELLES, ADVISORY VOTES NO. The race for Position 2, on the other hand, is slightly less decided. You impress. In 2016 we collected 16,000 ballots from drop boxes the first 5 days after mailing. I’m sticking with the future Speaker of the House. In the 2020 King County Bar survey, over 75% of the lawyers who appeared before him rated him “excellent” or “very good” for his integrity, impartiality, and legal decision making. I wanted to like Doug North because, well he’s a Doug. Boring job or not, eleven candidates ran for the position in the August primary, with Denny Heck (25%) and Mark Liias (19%) besting the rest of the field. I want some passion when it comes to the environment, and Hillary Franz brings it. David Ruzumna. Seattle Ballot Measures. 32 32 0 7 Total NP Times Counted 334 row-subi_xa4m.7cn2 SHL 32-0001 State of Washington Advisory Vote No. 5. VOTE CAROLYN LADD, CHARTER AMENDMENT NO. 25 nonpartisan office vote for one Hong Tran Sean O'Donnell Write-in Judge Position No. The Times, on the other hand, endorses Wyman, citing her track record protecting the state’s elections from cyber threats over the past eight years. Among other things, Lascelles wants to increase state funding for housing, study a variety of systems (housing, healthcare, transportation, the environment) through the lens of race, increase the transportation budget and work toward free transit, decriminalize sex work, and provide access to childcare for every parent in Washington state. It’s obviously been a tough 2020 for school kids, teachers, and parents, but Reykdal has done a good job navigating this difficult time. It's 2020. Charter Amendments: The Stranger, The Urbanist, 43rd District Democrats and 37th District Democrats give the nod across the board on all charter amendments, while the Times recommends all but 5, which calls for the sheriff to be an appointed position, and 6, which extends the King County Council’s authority over the sheriff’s office. We have removed the totals from the article. Meanwhile, his opponent Carolyn Ladd gets a thumbs up from judges and Democrats, and as an attorney she's rated “exceptionally well qualified” by the bar association. Here’s how August’s primary played out. For a full report of King County results, go to King County Elections.. Last updated on 11/24/2020 3:30 PM Like Raquel Montoya-Lewis, incumbent justice G. Helen Whitener was appointed to her seat on the Supreme Court by Jay Inslee in 2020 when her predecessor (Charlie Wiggins) retired. Got a tip? Currently the county Charter states that when surplus government property is sold, it has to be sold at a profit. Democratic incumbent Pat McCarthy and another Democrat ran in the primary for auditor in August, gathering 59% of the vote to Republican Chris Leyba’s 41%. Macri has received widespread endorsement from 43rd District Democrats, King County Young Democrats, The Stranger, the Seattle Times and The Urbanist, with the latter pointing to her healthcare initiatives and efforts against Washington’s rent control ban. He will be again in November. Jay Inslee has handled the COVID-19 pandemic response as well as any governor in the country (yes, that’s a relatively low bar, but still). King County Superior Court Judge Position No. King Superior Court, Judge Position 32. She’s worked to restore forests and advocated for sustainable energy sources. 43rd District Democrats and the Times recommend Chopp, given his 25 years of experience and prominent initiatives like affordable housing. Kevin Peck; Back to top. The Preamble of the county Charter starts with the same three words as the U.S. Constitution: “We the people,” but it then makes several references not to “people,” but instead to “citizens.” This amendment will remove the references to citizens, and replace it with broader terms like “resident” and “public.” This seems like a minor semantic issue, but the truth is, many King County residents are not U.S. citizens, and this language is confusing and possibly disenfranchising. Cops and Republicans. But you know who likes Doug? In March 2020, the Washington State House and Senate each passed a comprehensive sexual health education bill by double-digit margins that Jay Inslee then signed into law. But that police force that he’s chief of? Inslee is widely endorsed by King County Young Democrats, 43rd District Democrats, 37th District Democrats, The Urbanist and The Stranger, with the latter pointing to his climate change action promises and that he has “done a good job steering the state through the pandemic.”. But you know who likes Doug? VOTE CHRIS REYKDAL, INSURANCE COMMISSIONER I don’t quite understand how family caregiver and military veteran intersect, so I’m guessing the folks who proposed this amendment figure the left-leaning segment of the county would want to protect family caregivers and the right-leaning would want to protect military veterans, so this would capture 100% of the vote. ... Judge Position No. King Superior Court, Judge Position 32. The position is so boring that Cyrus Habib announced he was bailing on it after barely three years in office. He lost and should lose again. It wasn’t until 1996 that it was an elected position after a 30-year stint as appointed. 35: The Stranger and Fuse Washington Guide also say yes to Engrossed Senate Bill 6690, a business and occupation tax increase on commercial airplane manufacturers. I’ve never been inside the actual hospital, and that’s a good thing. But he has zero experience as a judge. Washington state’s lieutenant governor has two jobs: preside over the state senate and assume the governorship if Jay Inslee becomes Secretary of the Interior. CHS has closely followed this race, most recently covering the Seattle University virtual candidates forum. Referendum Measure No. The 43rd District Democrats, King County Young Democrats, 37th District Democrats, The Urbanist and The Stranger all endorse challenger and current Democratic State House Rep. Gael Tarleton, with the latter stating Tarleton is the most capable candidate to oversee Washington elections, given her experience as an intelligence analyst for the Pentagon and work on legislation protecting elections from foreign security threats. The Stranger points to his advocacy for transparency in healthcare billing and work fighting credit score scams. But it’s still here in 2020, and we need to leave no doubt about the result of this election. Yet somehow 45 of our 49 state senators and 96 or our 98 state reps voted Yes on the bill that says gambling on the stock market to pay for Grandma’s dressing and bathing assistance is okay. 5, His opponents complain he spends too much time suing the Trump Administration (he’s done so 69 times), but when the federal government fails to protect immigrants, the environment, voting rights, and consumers, it’s good to have a fighter like Bob Ferguson on your side. Larson’s real claim to fame is as the attorney who filed a class action lawsuit against Seattle Seahawks owner Ken Behring in 1996, which ultimately forced Behring to sell the team to Paul Allen, who kept the team from moving to Los Angeles. November 3, 2020 General Election . 32 32 0 7 Total NP Times Under Voted 27 row-k7eq.zpys-9fst SHL 32-0001 State of Washington Advisory Vote No… 31 nonpartisan office: Helen L. Halpert : Superior Court Judge Position No. Judge Position No. 3, REFERENCES TO CITIZENS You can make a huge impact by joining your neighbors in giving $5 or more a month to the leanest, hardest working all-volunteer nonprofit in the neighborhood. How timely! Judicial Candidates. Each statement is up to two-minutes long and unedited. The choice between incumbent Superior Court Judge Doug North and Boeing lawyer Carolyn Ladd is a tough one. He pressed the Obama administration when he thought the ACA was too weak, and has pushed back against the Trump administration’s attempts to dismantle the law. Doug North’s challenger says North allowed verbal abuse in his courtroom. 2, King County Superior Court Judge, Position #13 Andrea Robertson King County Superior Court Judge, Position #30 Carolyn Ladd Doug North. Doug North; Carolyn Ladd; Back to top. SHL 32-0001 State of Washington Advisory Vote No. The sex ed plan as crafted by parents, educators, and medical professionals is age-appropriate, starting with some emotional learning at the early stages and moving on to more complex issues like coercion and exploitation as students get older. The gavel is gone, but the mustache remains. 72.8% Rejected 10,998. I petioned to get some protection for my sons and … Marshall Ferguson; Back to top. Meanwhile, his opponent Carolyn Ladd gets a thumbs up from judges and Democrats, and as an attorney she's rated “exceptionally well qualified” by the bar association. Joe Biden. Ughhghghghhg. The closest I’ve ever been to Harborview Medical Center is when I watched the crumbling Kingdome implode from Harborview's overlook in 2000. 33 Jayapal emigrated from India to the United States at age 16, got her BA from Georgetown and MBA from Northwestern, founded Hate Free Zone after 9/11, and served in the Washington State Legislature from 2015 to 2017. He’s refusing donations from corporations in this race because he sees that as a conflict of interest in a campaign for state treasurer. But you know who likes Doug? Black-led organizers, Sawant at odds with mayor... You can try on history again as Seattle cap and... Civic Alliance for a Progressive Economy (CAPE) ratings, Fuse Washington’s Progressive Voters Guides, spoke with King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, View all posts by Lena Friedman -- CHS Intern, Join the Capitol Hill Seattle Facebook Group, Seattle set to move to Phase 3 of reopening with expanded capacity for restaurants, plus fans at Mariners opening day, Amazon Fresh hopes at 23rd and Jackson: Neighborhood hires, human cashiers, cheaper groceries, and local business neighbors, 'Honor system' -- Capitol Hill's essential food and drink workers have decision to make on COVID-19 vaccine eligibility. 5552002-14 King County Superior Court, Judge Position 30 The Urbanist applauds Liias’s “mass timber green building techniques” and The Stranger notes his record supporting the LGBTQ community. Governments are not businesses, and should not be run as such. 4. 72.8% Rejected 10,998. He has gained experience on what it’s like to lead in the COVID-19 era. 29 - Sean O'Donnell Superior Court Judge Position No.30 - Doug North Superior Court Judge Position No.42 - Sue Parisien Superior Court Judge Position No.46 - Gary Ernsdorff And that wraps us until the NEXT big collection of elections in the fall. I don’t seen Leyba doing much better than that in November. Marshall Ferguson; Back to top. Tarleton has served in the Washington State House of Representatives since 2013. King Superior Court, Judge Position 30. Superior Court Judge Position No. Meanwhile, his opponent Carolyn Ladd gets a thumbs up from judges and Democrats, and as an attorney she's rated “exceptionally well qualified” by the bar association. And not in that super scary way where cops have no money and they all disappear and Antifa moves into your basement and forces you to listen to Rage Against the Machine and eat vegan. DON'T EVEN VOTE ON THESE, ENGROSSED SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. STATE SUPREME COURT Anyhow, screw that guy. Kreidler’s focus as insurance commissioner has been on health reform. 32: The Stranger and Fuse Washington vote to maintain Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5323, which regulates thin plastic bags in retail and imposes a $.08 on thicker plastic and paper bags, lauding its environmental benefits. Three candidates ran against Trump resistance hero and incumbent attorney general Bob Ferguson in the August primary. That .05% increase equates to an extra dime on that $200 Seattle Metropolitan throwback sweater you plan to buy when hockey is all the rage next October. She's facing off against Leslie "Hey I Got 6% of the Vote" Klein in the general election. No. For example, Jay Inslee won 50.14% of the vote in the primary, not “nearly 70% of primary votes,” and the second-place winner, Loren Culp, received 17.41% of the primary vote, not 5%. Sometimes I wonder why we even bother to elect representatives. Washington state’s lieutenant governor has two jobs: preside over the state senate and assume the governorship if Jay Inslee becomes Secretary of the Interior. 1, I’ve never been inside the actual hospital, and that’s a good thing. I voted for Jessi Murray in the primary, because I liked her positions on taxes and transportation and I thought she was the best candidate to face Chopp in the general election. And even though Referendum 90 requires school districts to teach sex ed, individual parents can still opt their children out of the education they’d like. Candidates are listed in the order they appear on the ballot. Superior Court - Judge Position No. I sat for voir dire for a trial that was supposed to last weeks.