It is much safer and it is much cheaper to get [help to] someone early and get them on the right track. — Fred Jarrett
LaunchYou got to make sure these people have some place to live. This is a horrible problem but you got to find some place for
LaunchIt is critical that we ask ourselves ‘do we need to do this?’ before we spend that money. — Dow Constantine, on buliding new jails
LaunchNo. It’s a bad idea. It’s just a bad idea. — Ross Hunter’s response to a question about his position on Tim Eyman’s latest ballot
LaunchWe need to make Metro work…ensure that Metro shows up…that we hold people accountable. — Fred Jarrett on making Metro more effective.
LaunchWe have to be willing to cut programs and replace them with ones that we know will work. — Dow Constantine, on making government more
LaunchThemes from the opening statements
Ross Hunter: Talked mostly about education and his track record in the Legislature (he represents the 48th Legislative District). Larry Phillips: Emphasized his support for
LaunchI’ve seen enough of the County government to know how it works…and it needs a change. — King County Council Chair Dow Constantine
LaunchKing County Executive Candidate Forum starting now
The Northwest Progressive Institute team is in Renton tonight to cover (and even moderate!) tonight’s forum between the four Democratic King County Executive hopefuls. The
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