Edmonds Politics
National Women’s Political Caucus honors Wellington, Fraser as Heroines of 2011
The National Womens Political Caucus of Washington (NWPC-WA) has honored two Edmonds women for their work on local political campaigns. Evelyn Wellington and Beth Fraser were honored Dec. 11 as Heroines of 2011 for their efforts to ensure that women win campaigns and are represented equally in political leadership roles, said NWPC-WA President Linda Mitchell. [...]Councilmember Diane Buckshnis campaign fundraiser July 11
Edmonds City Councilmember Diane Buckshnis will hold a campaign fundraiser on Monday, July 11 from 5-8 p.m. at the home of Betty and Brian Larman, 801 Walnut St., Edmonds. RSVPs requested at votediane@comcast.net.1st District State Rep. Moscoso to host open house at Bothell office Tuesday
For those Edmonds residents in the 1st Legislative District, our friends at MLT News report that newly elected 1st District Rep. Luis Moscoso (D-Mountlake Terrace) will be hosting an open house at his new district office in Bothell from 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14. “The people of the 1st district have not had an office [...]Paul Anderson announces candidacy for Edmonds City Council
Paul Anderson, a retired carpenter and long-time Edmonds resident, announced he is running for Edmonds City Council Position 6, the seat currently held by Steve Bernheim. Noting that Edmonds has had its share of recent civic debate over a wide range of issues, Anderson said that he believes the Council can work together to find [...]Snohomish County Democrats hosting New Year’s Eve bash
Snohomish County Democrats are invited to a Super New Years Eve Bash this Friday night, from 5:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Everett Labor Temple, 2812 Lombard, Main Hall. The event will feature beer, wine, food, champagne and live music provided by three bands. Tickets are available at the door or online. An RSVP [...]News report: Retiring U.S. Rep. Baird moving to Edmonds, may run again
For those who follow politics, heres an interesting report from Les Blumenthal of McClatchy Newspapers about retiring Congressman Brian Baird, a Democrat from Washington states 3rd District, who said he is moving to Edmonds -- and may run for Congress in 2012 if current 1st District rep. Jay Inslee throws his hat in the ring [...]Edmonds-Woodway’s Class of 2011 hears from local candidates
Edmonds-Woodway High School history teacher Martin Louie had a simple idea for giving his students a real-world lesson in politics: invite a couple of candidates running for the state Legislature to meet with his class of seniors studying government, economics and current events. The idea snowballed into a full-blown forum involving all state 21st and 32nd District candidates, [...]
Written on October 21, 2010 | Posted in Edmonds Politics,Edmonds Schools,Election 2010 | Leave a comment
Gates, Gorton face off in debate over state income tax for wealthy
Two of the states most well-known elder statesmen gathered in the Edmonds Community College Black Box Theater Thursday night to debate the merits of taxing the states wealthiest citizens to pay for public education and health care. In a nutshell, the Town Hall-style forum on Initiative 1098 -- hosted and moderated by D.J. Wilson of [...]Bill Gates Sr., Slade Gorton to take sides in Thursday debate over Initiative 1098
Two distinguished speakers will be taking sides Thursday night at Edmonds Community College during a debate over Initiative 1098, which would tax those earning more than $200,000 a year (filing federal taxes as individuals) or $400,000 (joint filers). Bill Gates Sr. will be speaking in favor of the initiative. It was announced Tuesday that former [...]Edmonds Chamber sponsoring candidates’ forum Monday night
On Monday night, Oct. 4, youll have a chance to see many of the candidates for Washington State Legislature during a candidates’ forum sponsored by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce. The forum will be in the City Council Chambers, 250 5th Ave. N. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event starts at 7 p.m. [...]Confused about Initiative 1098? Your chance to hear both sides Oct. 7
Supporters and opponents of Initiative 1098, the "high-earners income tax initiative", will meet at Edmonds Community Colleges Black Box Theater next Thursday, Oct. 7, the second in a series of Civic Engagement Forums co-sponsored by My Edmonds News, MLTNews and Lynnwood Today. Speakers for the forum include Bill Gates Sr. and Marilyn Watkins on the [...]Edmonds Chamber presenting candidates’ forum Oct. 4
Updated with notes for those who have said that they will attend, according to the Chamber. The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a candidates forum next Monday, Oct. 4, in the City Council Chambers, 250 5th Ave. N. The following candidates have been invited, although no word yet on who will actually attend. Patty Murray U.S. [...]Civic Engagement Forum with legislative candidates: Direct link here
We just received a direct link to last weeks Civic Engagement Forum with 21st and 1st Legislative District candidates that allows you to view the show here without having to download it through iTunes: Washington State Legislative Candidates Forum districts 1& 21 from Visual Communications Learning R on Vimeo.Civic Engagement show with local candidates available for viewing
The Sept. 22 Civic Engagement Forum sponsored by My Edmonds News, MLTnews and Lynnwood Today is now available as a video or podcast through Edmonds Community College iTunes U. The show, which features candidates for the state Legislatures 21st and 1st District, will also air on Comcast Channel 21 within South Snohomish County and Channel [...]Submit your questions for Edmonds CC candidates’ forum Wednesday
Have a question for candidates running for 1st or 21st Legislative District State Representative positions? Email it to teresa@myedmondsnews.com. It may be one of the questions asked by panelists during this Wednesdays Civic Engagement Forum at the Black Box Theater at Edmonds Community College this Wednesday. The forum includes 21st District candidates Marko Liias, the [...]You’re invited to Sept. 22 Civic Engagement Forum at Edmonds CC
My Edmonds News is co-sponsoring a Civic Engagement Forum for state Legislative candidates next week, and youre invited to attend. The forum, which will be held at the Black Box Theater at Edmonds Community College Sept. 22, features 21st District candidates Marko Liias, the Democratic incumbent, and his challenger, Republican Elizabeth Scott, and 1st District [...]Kenny launches campaign for Snohomish Couty prosecutor
Jim Kenny launched his general election campaign for Snohomish County Prosecutor in Edmonds on Thursday night. Kenny, who is running against incumbent Mark Roe, said he is campaigning to clean up County government, provide transparency, and to be what he calls “smart on crime, that is, using limited taxpayer money more judiciously.” More details on [...]Jim Kenny in Edmonds Thursday to kick off campaign for county prosecutor
Jim Kenny will be in Edmonds Thursday to kick off his general election campaign for Snohomish County Prosecutor. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the South Snohomish County Senior Center, and the event is open to the public Edmonds Mayor and former Snohomish County Councilmember Mike Cooper will speak, "along with other dignitaries to be [...]Lynnwood’s Wright picked over Edmonds’ Wilson for County Council
The Snohomish County Council voted unanimously Tuesday to appoint Lynnwood City Council Vice President Stephanie Wright as its newest member. Wright will fill the District 3 seat vacated by Mike Cooper, who left in July to become the new mayor of Edmonds. Edmonds City Councilmember D.J. Wilson and Lynnwood Planning Commission Member Maria Ambalada were [...]Updated Tuesday: Primary election results for Edmonds voters
Latest results of top vote getters as of 5 p.m. Tuesday. More information at the Washington Secretary of States Office website. U.S. Senator: Statewide results Patty Murray (D) 661,810 or 46 percent Dino Rossi (R) 477,062 or 33 percent Snohomish County results Patty Murray (D) 65,267 or 46 percent Dino Rossi (R) 47,173 or 33 percent U.S. Rep. [...]Updated Friday: Primary election results for Edmonds voters
Latest results of top vote getters as of 5 p.m. Friday. More information at the Snohomish County elections website. U.S. Senator: Statewide results Patty Murray (D) 627,159 or 47 percent Dino Rossi (R) 448,715 or 33 percent Snohomish County results Patty Murray (D) 63,666 or 46 percent Dino Rossi (R) 45,809 or 33 percent U.S. Rep. District 1: Results from [...]Updated Thursday: primary election results for Edmonds voters
Latest results of top vote getters as of 4:50 p.m. Thursday. More information at the Snohomish County elections website. U.S. Senator: Statewide results Patty Murray (D) 577,202 or 46 percent Dino Rossi (R) 414,443 or 33 percent Snohomish County results Patty Murray (D) 50,572 or 47 percent Dino Rossi (R) 35,551 or 33 percent U.S. Rep. District 1: [...]Primary election results for Edmonds voters, updated as of Wednesday
Latest results of top vote getters as of 4:50 p.m. Wednesday. More information at the Snohomish County elections website. U.S. Senator: Patty Murray (D) 46,092 or 47 percent Dino Rossi (R) 32, 205 or 33 percent U.S. Rep. District 1: Jay Inslee (D) 26,777 or 55 percent James Watkins (R) 12,275 or 25 percent 1st District [...]Primary election choices: Washington Legislative Dist. 32, Rep., Pos. 2
We continue with our summaries of candidates who appear on the Aug. 17 primary election ballot, with details collected from the Snohomish County voters pamphlet, which is here. This report focuses on State Legislative District 32, Representatives, Position 2. The 32nd District includes Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Woodway, part of Edmonds and unincorporated areas [...]Primary election choices: Washington Legislative District 32, Rep., Pos. 1
We continue with our summaries of candidates who appear on the Aug. 17 primary election ballot, with details collected from the Snohomish County voters pamphlet, which is here. This report focuses on State Legislative District 32, Position 1, an open seat in the 32nd Legislative District, a district that includes Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, [...]Primary election choices: Washington Legislative Dist. 32, Senator
We continue with our summaries of candidates who appear on the Aug. 17 primary election ballot, with details collected from the Snohomish County voters pamphlet, which is here. This report focuses on State Legislative District 32, Senator. The 32nd District includes Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Woodway, part of Edmonds and unincorporated areas in both [...]Search MyEdmondsNews.com
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