Redistricting is changing the Congressional and Legislative District Boundaries for 2012
. You can check out the changes by going to the Washington State Redistricting Commission's website.
The changes become final Feb 8, 2012. The Legislature can make minor changes but none are indicated at this time.
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The next King County Democrats meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 at 7 PM
at the Renton Carpenters' Hall,
231 Burnett Ave N, Renton, WA 98057
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The King County Democrats endorsed the following candidates and issues for the November 8, 2011 General Election:
King County
King County Director of Elections – Sherril Huff -won
King County Assessor - Lloyd Hara - won
King County Council Position 2 – Larry Gossett - won
King County Council Position 4 – Larry Phillips - won
King County Council Position 6 – Richard Mitchell - lost
King County Council Position 8 -Joe McDermott - won
King County Superior Court Position 24 – Judge Patrick Oishi - won
Port of Seattle
Seattle Port Commission Position 2 – Gael Tarleton - won
Seattle Port Commission Position 5 -Dean Willard - lost
City Level
Bellevue City Council Position 1 – John Stokes - won
Bellevue City Council Position 5 – Claudia Balducci - won
Covington City Council Position 1 -Marlla Mhoon - won
Federal Way City Council Position 3 – Roger Flygare - lost
Federal Way City Council Position 7 – Keith Tyler - lost
Issaquah City Council Position 4 – Joshua Schaer - won
Kent City Council Position 1 – Bailey Stober - lost
Kent School District Position 3 -Leslie Hamada - lost
Kirkland City Council Position 4 – Jessica Greenway - lost
Kirkland City Council Position 6 -Dave Asher -won
Lake Forest Park Mayor -Mary Jane Goss - won
Mercer Island City Council Position 7 -Debbie Bertlin - won
Newcastle City Council Position 4 – Francisco Irigon - lost
Northshore School Board Position 3 - B-Z Davis - lost
Public Hospital District No. 1 - Mary Alice Heuschel - lost
Redmond City Council Position 7 – Sue Stewart - lost
Renton City Council Position 5 – Robin H Jones - lost
SeaTac City Council Position 5 - Dave Bush - lost
Shoreline City Council Position 2 - Chris Eggen - won
Shoreline City Council; Position 4 – Janet Way - lost
Shoreline City Council Position 6 – Jesse Salomon - won
Tukwila Mayor – Pam Linder - lost
Tukwila City Council Position 4 - Abshir Mahamed - lost
Tukwila City Council Position 6 – Kate Kruller - won
Seattle City Council
Seattle City Council Position 1 - Bobby Forch - lost
Seattle City Council Position 1 – Jean Godden - won
Seattle City Council Position 3 – Bruce Harrell - won
Seattle City Council Position 5 -Tom Rasmussen - won
Seattle City Council Position 7 - Tim Burgess - won
Seattle City Council Position 9 – Sally Clark -won
Seattle School Board
Seattle School Board District 1 - Sharon Peaslee - won
Seattle School Director District 2 – Kate Martin - lost
Seattle School Director District 3 – Michelle Buetow - lost
Seattle School Director District 6 – Marty McLaren - won
Statewide Ballot Measures
Tim Eyman’s Initiative 1125: NO - voters rejected
SEIU's Initiative 1163: No position - voters passed
Costco’s Initiative 1183: NO - voters passed
SJR 8205 - Approve - voters passed
SJR 8206 - Reject - voters passed
Ballot Measures – Seattle
Seattle Family and Education Levy- support - voters passed
Seattle Transportation Benefits District – $60 vehicle fee/yr. – no position - voters rejected
You can check out the specific votes of the Nov. election results by going to the website at King County Elections.
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Scott White: 1970-2011
In memoriam
STATEMENT BY KING COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CHAIR STEVE ZEMKE
"Democrats lost a true friend with the death of State Senator Scott White. At forty-one, his life seemed full of promise and hope and it is sad and tragic that someone so active, caring and concerned passed away. Our prayers go out to his wife Alison and their two children. Scott cared about people and our state and was someone we all looked to for leadership and direction in these trying times. We will all miss him."
A packed memorial service was held for State Senator Scott White on Sunday, Nov 6th at the Meany Hall Theatre on the University of Washington campus in Seattle.
Senator Scott White's 46th LD Legislative seat was filled in late November by the King County Council 's appointment of Rep. David Frockt to fill the vacancy.
Rep. Frockt's then vacant seat was filled in early December by the King County Council's appointment of Gerry Pollet .