Will common sense governance finally replace the failed, radical policies of the Seattle City Council?
Will common sense governance finally replace the failed, radical policies of the Seattle City Council?
Together we brought historic change to the Seattle City Council. This is a remarkable accomplishment considering the depths from which the city has come in just a couple of years. The results of the 2023 elections mean there will soon be seven new members on the council since the dark days of 2020 and 2021.
Seattle voters made their frustration known
Seattle voters made their frustration known
Many naysayers said it couldn’t be done. But this week Seattle voters made their voices heard when/where it matters most – the ballot box. Residents completed an unprecedented turnover of the city council where likely only one of the nine city councilmembers who voted on the disastrous 2020 & 2021 “defund the police” measures will...
All politicians are NOT the same – your vote can make a difference!
All politicians are NOT the same – your vote can make a difference!
We are now within hours of the 2023 voting deadline where more than 3,000 local races and 128 city and county initiatives will be determined by less than half of Washington State’s 4.8 million eligible voters. Ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday, November 7, or be deposited in one of the 600 ballot drop boxes...
Voters like you can determine the 2023 elections
Voters like you can determine the 2023 elections
The 2023 general election is just days away (ballots must be in ballot drop boxes or postmarked by Tuesday, November 7) and polls indicate that from Seattle to Spokane there are many extremely close local races which one determined voter could easily make a difference. These local races are vitally important to our everyday life....
Are drug-related arrests a sign that Seattle is finally reversing its downward spiral?
Are drug-related arrests a sign that Seattle is finally reversing its downward spiral?
Friday, October 20, marked what could possibly be a new beginning for Seattle. After more than two years of failed progressive drug policies, which contributed to thousands of overdose deaths and thousands of drug-related crime incidents, the Seattle Police Department finally began arresting those who illegally possess or publicly use such lethal drugs as fentanyl,...
Ballots mailed this week – use your “superpower” and vote!
Ballots mailed this week – use your “superpower” and vote!
This week 4.5 million ballots will be mailed to registered votersas important local elections are decided across Washington State. The deadline to return ballots is 8:00 PM on Tuesday, November 7th. If the recent past is any indication, we can expect less than 40% of registered voters to return their ballots and select who will...
Even former supporters are admitting progressive policies have been a failure
Even former supporters are admitting progressive policies have been a failure
Progressive policies have caused such harm that some previous supporters and many former neutral observers have begun asserting that these expensive ideas are simply not working. Seattle Times columnist Danny Westneat details in his September 30th article, “West Coast cities start to confront the limits of the liberal dream,” how Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison...
Time to stop funding homeless efforts that are not working
Time to stop funding homeless efforts that are not working
Government officials in our state continue to demand even more taxpayer money to battle the region’s homelessness problem. Yet, while billions and billions of dollars have been spent on the issue, the problem continues to get worse. At the same time, the size and cost of all levels of government have dramatically increased in...
New report reveals lack of compassion by the KCRHA
New report reveals lack of compassion by the KCRHA
The Discovery Institute’s Fix Homelessness Project has incredible timing. Just hours before the think tank was to release its in-depth report on the King County Regional Homelessness Authority’s (KCRHA) “Partnership for Zero” (PfZ) program, it was announced that the publicly/privately funded effort is being shut down. Like nearly all other KCRHA efforts, the PfZ...
Finally, responsible drug possession ordinance passes the Seattle City Council
Finally, responsible drug possession ordinance passes the Seattle City Council
The Seattle City Council passed a drug possession law that will allow Seattle City Attorney Ann Davidson to prosecute many of those who a carrying such illegal drugs as fentanyl, methamphetamine and heroin
Seattle City Council on verge of passing drug possession law
Seattle City Council on verge of passing drug possession law
Due to public pressure and one councilmember’s commitment to halting the city’s tragic drug crisis, the Seattle City Council is on the verge of finally passing a drug possession law that will allow the prosecution of those who possess and/or public use such lethal drugs as heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine. A vote could happen as soon as their hearing Sept. 19, at 2 pm.
Grateful to those who are making a difference in Seattle
Grateful to those who are making a difference in Seattle
The progressive crime, drug, and homeless policies of Seattle’s current elected officials have allowed open air drug markets to thrive in our city creating a cruel existence for those addicted and living on the streets . Journalist Jonothan Choe has told the stories of many people who are stuck in the tragic cycle of...
You can help change the deteriorating direction of Seattle
You can help change the deteriorating direction of Seattle
There are many within Seattle’s progressive establishment who want you to believe that things are improving with the city’s crime, drug, and homeless problems. Yet a resignation letter from yet another departing Seattle police lieutenant (600+ officers have now left the SPD) provides a reality check and asserts that due to city council policies, Seattle is...
[un]Divided: Watchdog group demands audit of juvenile diversion funds
[un]Divided: Watchdog group demands audit of juvenile diversion funds
The Citizen Action Defense Fund is asking the State Auditor’s Office to audit millions of dollars in taxpayer funds meant to help with juvenile diversion programs. CADF Executive Director Jackson Maynard joined Brandi Kruse on the unDivided Podcast.
