VOTING GUIDE

Voting in Seattle can be frustrating for many Republicans, as it can for Independents and even many centrist Democrats. When the majority of candidates do not share your priorities, it is too easy to not participate. But if we actually make an effort to support the more rational candidates in these races, we can make a difference.

So who should we support? We have received so many calls and e-mails on this issue that it has become clear that many voters, Republican and otherwise, are looking for additional information.

Your best guide as a voter and citizen is your own appraisal of the candidates and issues. Please read their statements in your Voters Pamphlet and look at their websites.

Candidates have been on the circuit for some months, appearing at forums throughout Seattle. The following represents a consensus of impressions created by those candidates. This guide is an attempt to provide a quick overview of the candidates and issues only for those voters who have not had the time and opportunity to investigate the matter themselves. See http://www2.ci.seattle.wa.us/ethics/votersguide.asp

PLEASE NOTE: The following list does not represent an endorsement of any of these candidates or issues by the Republican Party or its affiliates.

King County:

King County Executive: Preferred Susan Hutchison

Court of Appeals: Preferred Anne L. Ellington

Port of Seattle Commission Position 3: Preferred David Doud

Port of Seattle Commission Position 4: Preferred Tom Albro

Sheriff: Preferred Sue Rahr

Assessor: Preferred Graham Albertini

City of Seattle:

Mayor: Acceptable Joe Mallahan

Seattle City Council Position 2: Acceptable David Ginsberg

Seattle City Council Position 4: Preferred Sally Bagshaw

Seattle City Council Position 6: Acceptable Nick Licata

Seattle City Council Position 8: Preferred Robert Rosencrantz

Referendum No. 1: REJECT