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Posted Fri, Nov 20, 6 a.m.
By Sam R. Sperry
It's happened twice before Mike McGinn's victory. Both Mayors Charles Royer and Wes Uhlman learned from early mistakes, regrouped, and mastered the challenging job.
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Posted Mon, Nov 16, 6 a.m.
By David Brewster
Everywhere, the independent voters are gaining, but not here. An analysis of the problems some solution-seeking centrists faced, and how Susan Hutchison and Joe Mallahan failed on the candor tests.
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Posted Thu, Nov 12, 6 a.m.
By Kent Kammerer
How much latitude does a new mayor have in changing course and leadership at Seattle City Hall? Here's a road map along with some particular suggestions for a couple too-large-to-govern departments.
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Posted Wed, Nov 11, 6 a.m.
By Blair Butterworth
A longtime Seattle political consultant offers Mayor-elect McGinn his "13 Golden Rules for a Smooth Transition."
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Posted Tue, Nov 10, 6 a.m.
By Feliks Banel
A new "Seattle Speaks" show begins tonight, broadcast live from Town Hall. But budget trouble could mean the elimination of at least two positions next year.
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Posted Mon, Nov 9, 6 a.m.
By Knute Berger
Seattle's new mayor will have to learn some "team of rivals" lessons.
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Posted Wed, Nov 4, 10 a.m.
By Mark Matassa
Two Crosscut writers, having declared their political druthers, report from last night's events.
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Posted Mon, Nov 2, 6 a.m.
By David Brewster
Ten encouraging developments, plus four little worries. It only seemed like an inconsequential election season, but the omens were quite good for life after Nickels.
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Posted Wed, Oct 28, 6 a.m.
By Knute Berger
I have no answer yet about how to vote in the Seattle mayor's race. Like a lot of people, I'm still working it out.
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Posted Tue, Oct 27, 6 a.m.
By Benjamin Lukoff
As part of a 10-year project, the city is gradually changing its street signs from green to brown. Our resident "address nerd" surveys the damage.
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Posted Thu, Oct 22, 6 a.m.
By Ted Van Dyk
In a year of change, the choices are getting easier as Election Day approaches.
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Posted Wed, Oct 21, 6 a.m.
By Knute Berger
One reason not to vote early in Seattle: From here to election day is an eternity, especially with two mayoral candidates like Joe Mallahan and Mike McGinn.
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Posted Tue, Oct 20, 6 a.m.
By Knute Berger
A new study shows Seattle-area tunnel projects are very likely to break the budget. But the nature of most mega-projects also suggests the Viaduct surface option wouldn't be exempt from cost problems either.
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Posted Thu, Oct 15, 1:39 p.m.
By Travis Hay
The Showbox dresses up for the city's inaugural music awards program, honoring KEXP, Quincy Jones, Fleet Foxes, and others. Even the restrooms smelled nice.
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Posted Wed, Oct 14, 6 a.m.
By Anthony B. Robinson
Our writer, talking with the Seattle mayoral candidate, comes away impressed by his small-C catholicity and Northwest values.
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Posted Tue, Oct 13, 6 a.m.
By Judy Lightfoot
Volunteers, artists, and an absentee landowner are together creating a P-Patch honoring the father of the University District Street Fair.
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Posted Tue, Oct 13, 6 a.m.
By Dick Lilly
Better yet, Seattle's next mayor should make sure all high school students spend a year working. It's the best thing he can do to prepare them for adulthood ... and boost graduation rates too.
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Posted Fri, Oct 9, 6 a.m.
By Kent Kammerer
Does the Seattle Way limit progress? Rather, our habits of stubborn public criticism have mostly saved us from follies and boondoggles.
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Posted Thu, Oct 8, 6 a.m.
By Knute Berger
Mossback's low-cost, low-impact solutions to chronic civic problems.
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Posted Tue, Oct 6, 6 a.m.
By Kent Kammerer
Without taking a position on the mayor's race, a leading Seattle neighborhood activist offers some advice for the winner. For starters, fire the bodyguard and get out there among the people.
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