Jim Hart, a Houghton resident, has thrown his hat in the ring and filed to challenge incumbent Kirkland City Councilmember Dave Asher. Jim Hart is the principal of Jim Hart & Associates,LLC, a land surveying company located in Kirkland. Now there are four Kirklanders running for Kirkland City Council Position Number 6: Dave Asher (incument) [...]
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Martin Morgan Runs Against Dave Asher, Sparks Primary for Kirkland City Council Seat No. 6
Late Friday afternoon, Martin Morgan of South Rose Hill entered the race against incumbent Kirkland City Councilmember Dave Asher causing a three-way race and a primary election on August 16. Morgan is a 30-year Kirkland resident who challenged then Deputy Mayor Joan McBride for her seat on the council in 2009. Stay tuned…
Scott Galbraith to Challenge Incumbent Dave Asher for Kirkland City Council
On Friday, June 10, 2011, 32 year Finn Hill resident Scott Galbraith filed for Kirkland City Council Position Number 6, challenging incumbent Councilmember Dave Asher for his seat. In a telephone interview with Kirkland Views, Galbraith said he has not sought political office before and that he is running for City Council because, “the views [...]
It’s Primary Season in Kirkland – Chuck Hinson Enters City Council Race Against Sternoff, Gardiner
The general election may be in November, but with the June 10 filing deadline rapidly approaching, the race for Kirkland City Council Position Number 2 is heating up. On Monday of this week, Kingsgate resident Jason Gardiner filed to challenge incumbent Kirkland City Councilmember Bob Sternoff for Position Number 2. Then on Thursday, Chuck Hinson of [...]
McKenna Announces Run for Governor, Calls for “New Direction for Washington”
Cites lack of leadership in Olympia, belief that better times lie ahead Speaking to an enthusiastic crowd at his old high school, Attorney General Rob McKenna tonight launched his campaign for governor. McKenna told the audience at Sammamish High School that under his leadership, “We’ll have a government that matches our state’s spirit of [...]
Jason Gardiner Challenges Bob Sternoff for Kirkland City Council
On Monday, June 6, 2011, Kingsgate resident Jason Gardiner filed to challenge incumbent Kirkland City Councilmember Bob Sternoff for position #2. Earlier in the day, Sternoff himself had filed with the county for his reelection bid. We sat down with Gardiner within hours of his filing, to ask him a few questions about his decision [...]
Jane Hague files for another term on the King County Council
Earlier today Jane Hague filed papers to run for another term on the King County Council representing District 6. “I love the Eastside and I’m eager to continue serving my neighbors in District 6,” said Hague, who is also Vice Chair of the Council. “It really is an honor to serve the people. We [...]
Should City Council Candidates Be Endorsed by Political Parties? (Poll)
Here we go again. Back to the future! Don’t Asher and Greenway get it? last election they brought in the Dems in the 45th district into a non-partisan election. Kirkland for many years has followed a decorum in running for city council. This resulted in civility and the reputation for the council being one of [...]
Kirkland City Councilmembers Asher and Greenway Endorsed by King County Dems
At their May 24, 2011 meeting, King County Democrats voted to oppose several state initiatives and voted to endorse two candidates for Kirkland City Council. The King County Democrats voted to endorse two candidates for Kirkland City Council (KCC races are non-partisan): Kirkland City Council Position 4 – Jessica Greenway Kirkland City Council Position 6 – David Asher The [...]
Toby Nixon announces candidacy for Kirkland City Council
Former State Representative Toby Nixon announced today that he will seek election this year to the Kirkland City Council. He has filed as a candidate for Position 4, currently held by Jessica Greenway. “Our city is at a crossroads,” Nixon said. “To build the Kirkland we want for tomorrow, we need city government today that [...]
Jessica Greenway Announces Campaign For Re-Election to Kirkland City Council
Jessica Greenway recently announced her campaign for a third term on the Kirkland City Council, Position 4. “I believe in providing an open, transparent government that is responsive to citizens and encourages and listens to their input,” Greenway said. The importance of a thriving and prosperous business community is vital to Kirkland’s future. [...]
UPDATE HB 1812 | State Senator Chase: “I would not bet on this getting out of the Senate committee” (Video)
Senate Committee hears testimony regarding controversial bill targeted at eliminating the Houghton Community Council UPDATED Testimony regarding the controversial House Bill 1812 was heard today by the State Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Election Committee. Several concerned citizens and community council members testified in opposition to the bill. Representative Steve Kirby (Tacoma) co-sponsored HB 1812. [...]
The Pros and Cons of Initiative I-1100 – Liquor Sales in Washington State
Note: This article is republished due to public interest. The original publication date was June 23, 2010. On June 23rd, a campaign called Modernize Washington delivered over 396,000 signatures for Initiative 1100 to the Secretary of State’s office in an effort to get the initiative on the November general election ballot. Both the pro- and con- [...]
Opinion | To Raise Taxes or To Cut Spending, That is the Question
UPDATED The Kirkland City Council is planning to hold public hearings to consider resolutions regarding ballot measures this November: King County Proposition No. 1, and Initiative 1053. Proposition No. 1 would be helped by the City of Kirkland’s endorsement. The city would be opposed to Initiative 1053. If passed in November, one would be a [...]
Holy Spirit Lutheran to Host 45th District Candidate Forum
All 45th District State Legislative Candidates to Attend On Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at 7:00 PM, a candidate forum open to the public will be held at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Juanita. The church is located at 10021 NE 124th St., Kirkland, WA 98034. All candidates for the 45th State Legislative District including senator [...]
James Watkins, 1st Congressional District Candidate Meets and Greets Over Coffee
View Washington’s 1st Congressional District in a larger map What: Meet & Greet w/ James Watkins, candidate for 1st Congressional District Where: The Game Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 13510 100th Ave NE, Kirkland When: Tuesday, August 24 at 9:30 am James Watkins, candidate for 1st Congressional District, will be at The Game Neighborhood Grill & [...]
Larry Springer responds to Matt Gregory letter
Matt Gregory sent us a letter to the editor regarding Representative Larry Springer. As a courtesy to elected officials, we offer them an opportunity to respond to such letters whenever feasible. – Admin I appreciate the concern my longtime colleague, Matt Gregory, has regarding the cost of political campaigns. As a candidate whose has had [...]
Letter | Larry Springer Campaign
As a courtesy to elected officials, we offer them an opportunity to respond to letters to the editor whenever feasible. Representative Larry Springer responded to this letter at http://www.kirklandviews.com/archives/19382 – Admin Dear Editor: My TV has had two candidate political advertisements repeated; Patty Murray for statewide US Senate Seat and Larry Springer for 45th Leg. [...]
Voters’ Guide for Primary Election August 17, 2010
Click here to visit our Voters’ Guide to the August 17 Primary Election. The August 17 Primary Election is filled with a wide selection of candidates running for the senate, state legislature and judiciary. No fewer than fifteen candidates are running for the US Senate. The cast of characters seeking the federal office include Republicans [...]
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