Ever wondered who funds Seattle’s political candidates? Well, Sightline has—so we mapped it. For your convenience and viewing pleasure, we condensed the report into a two minute video that paints a picture of Seattle’s money in politics.
To win elections, local candidates depend on a tiny share of the people who live in Seattle: mostly, rich, white people in view homes. Honest Elections Seattle (Initiative 122) would lower the limit on contributions to candidates and let every voter contribute $100 of public campaign vouchers to the candidate of his or her choice. Now that’s what a true participatory democracy looks like.
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View the full report here.
View the interactive map here.
Since when had voting for local legislators been important? Everybody and Sightline thinks Sound Transit is above reproach, and it is an oligarchy. People have no way to control by any political means who makes legislation for that local government.
Why the double standard?
Any lawyers read Sightline? Let’s discuss whether Sound Transit’s appointive board structure complies with the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment. You know, the provision of the federal constitution that exists to guarantee Americans the right to vote for and against local legislators.
“When things don’t make an ounce of sense ….
Its making someone else a ton of money.”
As a past employee of Moss Adams, CPA’s – Seattle office in the mid 70’s we did a lot of business with these Water front homes. Money is the foundation to politics. We all know that. Its been that way since the days the Greeks experimented with the idea.
Good Luck Seattle. Perhaps you can start another national trend. I am so proud of your recent record like in minimum wage. But I am also very distressed that your Husky’s sole Coach Pete from us over here in Boise.
With Regards … Lawrence Carson – Boise Idaho
Lawrence Carson’s notation above, i think, omitted a “t” in the word sole, and the (perhaps) intended reading of his letter would then read “your Husky;s stole Coach Pete”. . .
Kider R N. Lakewood, WA.