Go Vote.
Yes, I know it's not as exciting this year. And it's a short turnaround . And in my case, there are a lot of unopposed races (a dozen on my own ballot - your mileage may differ).
Go Vote anyway.
And if you're planning to mail in your ballot (it's free), do it sooner than later. There is no guarantee that it will be postmarked in time. Otherwise, go drop it off at a hopefully nearby ballot drop box.
Go Vote early.
There are a lot of races that I don't have any say in. Mayor of Seattle (Katie Wilson). City Attorney (Erika Evans). Districts that I am not living in (Edwin Obras in the 33rd, Vandana Slatter in the 48th). That's the nature of our system. I can deal with it.
But for you? Go Vote.
I listed a bunch of the sources of recommendations and endorsements earlier in my blog here. And for those interested, here are comparable endorsements of the Stranger and the Times. Otherwise, here's my summary from the past few days:
Proposed Constitutional Amendment: Senate Joint Resolution No. 8201: Approved
King County Proposition No. 1 Medic One - Emergency Medical Services Replacement of Existing Levy: Yes
King County Public Hospital District No. 1 Proposition No. 1 Levy Lid Lift for Health Care Services: Approved
King County Executive: Claudia Balducci
Metropolitan King County Council District No. 5: Stephanie Fain (The Times this morning launched an editorial against her opponent for claiming the Times endorsed him, which it did not.)
City of Kent Council Position No. 2: Satwinder Kaur
City of Kent Council Position No. 6: Sharn Shoker
Kent School District No. 415 Director District No. 4: Teresa Gregory
Kent School District No. 415 Director District No. 5: Laura Williams
OK, that's it. I'm going back to theatre reviews and talking about games, but I will pop back in with the results.
Do I need to say it again? Sure. Go Vote.
More later.
