A very good source for summaries on issues and candidates based on endorsements from multiple progressive local organizations.

Yes on I-1033 – There is a lot of mis-information and fear being spread about this initiative. Many of the “no” voters I’ve talked to are voting based on the percieved popularity of the author of the initiative (despite having no interaction with him) rather the content. So at a minimum, please take some time to read the initiative to make your choice. There are arguments for and against anything so I’d encourage you to understand both sides to make an informed decision. This initiative limits growth of tax revenues by a combination of inflation and population (both of which are increasing). This creates sustainable growth and lowers volatility, preventing situations (particularly like California is seeing) where layoffs are needed because of excessive spending in a down economy. In situations where additional revenues are needed legislators can go to voters and ask for more, consequently giving us (the taxpayer) the choice when we need to fund something above a standard sustainable growth rate. Tim Eyman had an I-1033 town hall tonight in Edmonds that was quite good that will be televised sometime in the next few weeks. I’d encourage you to watch. I was there with Heyduke, who did a good job as the defacto opposition leader and presenting some of the better “No” arguments in the crowd.

Mayor is a tough choice. Both candidates are extremely progressive. For the conservative voter it’s a matter of choosing which will do the least damage. McGinn strikes me as more progressive for environmental issues and Mallahan for organized labor and community organizing. Based on the debate I attended, McGinn was more concerned about the most effective use of our tax dollars so he gets my vote. Many conservatives are leaning toward Mallahan probably because he is a more reasonable for gun ownership issues. My gut instinct after the debates (I did not catch the most recent ones yet) is that Mallahan would more willingly mortage our kids future for his pet projects than McGinn. On the plus side for Mallahan I’m more cofindent that he would actually completie his pet projects.

I am having some voter remorse over not voting for Nickels in the primary.

Thoughts on Jesse Israel vs. Nick Licata? I’ve always kind of liked him, but he is pretty contrarian. She seems equally leftie, and much more positive. ????

You said, “Sometimes we try to imagine what it would be like if when we wanted to marry Mrs. Wallyhood, someone had said we weren’t allowed to…when one of us was in the hospital, the other one couldn’t come visit…”

As one of those people who don’t have to imagine it because it’s real for myself & my partner of 7 years, I thank you for your support!