Four file against three incumbents in City Council races
by Jack Mayne Mayor Tony Anderson drew Suber Adam as his opponent for reelection to Council Position 4 in the SeaTac City Council as filing closed on Friday afternoon. Anderson was first elected to the SeaTac Council in 2006 and was elected by council members as mayor in 2012. He is a commander in the Port of Seattle Police Department in the Professional Standards and Training Division. Adam did not respond to an email seeking biographical information. Incumbent Position 2 Council member Rick Forschler drew two opponents, Othman Heibe and Kathryn Campbell. Forschler is completing his first term on the council and is retired from ...
THE CACTUS SPEAKS: ‘What do the Citizens of SeaTac get for all this?’
[EDITOR'S NOTE: This column by Earl Gipson is a view of SeaTac city government. It does not necessarily reflect the views of The SeaTac Blog nor its staff. We are seeking additional regular columnists to reflect opinions and views of SeaTac residents. Those interested can e-mail us at editor@seatacblog.com.] by Earl Gipson As promised I and fellow readers Vicki Lockwood, and Erin Sitterley read the 9 page Initiative imposing on our employers a minimum $15.00 per hour plus benefits for Hospitality/Transportation workers along with City management thereof into the record at the Council Meeting Tuesday. Everyone there was well behaved (or more likely ...
Highline School District proposes update to school safety and security program
The Highline School District announced Tuesday (May 14) that "more extensive staff training and strong coordination with local law enforcement are the hallmarks of a proposal to improve safety and security" at local schools. The proposal (download PDF here) will be presented to the community at a public meeting from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the ERAC Center on Monday, May 20. "If adopted by the school board, the district Safety and Security plan would not bring major changes to staff structure," reads an announcement. "It does call for significant improvements in the extent and types of training required of Safety and ...
SeaTac Committee seeks higher minimum wage, employment standards
by Jack Mayne For the past several days, a proposal by an outside group to raise some minimum salaries almost $6 an hour above the state minimum and impose mandatory paid sick leave for transportation and hospitality workers in have caused some concerns in the city. As e-mails and talks ratcheted up and, with some certain this was a scheme of the SeaTac City Council majority, the city took the unusual course on Monday and issued a press release that said the “independent group known as the SeaTac Committee for Good Jobs” was proposing the ordinance and was in the midst of ...
Dave Upthegrove announces candidacy for Julia Patterson’s Council seat
State Representative Dave Upthegrove on Tuesday (April 30) announced his campaign for King County Council Position #5, being vacated by Councilmember Julia Patterson, who is retiring this year. Born and raised in South King County, Upthegrove began his public service as Senior Legislative Assistant to then-Senator Patterson (D-SeaTac). In 2001, Dave was appointed by the King County Council to fill a legislative vacancy and has been elected five times. As a legislator, he helped secure funding for light rail in SeaTac to help commuters and prioritized improvements to congested intersections in Kent to ensure freight mobility. He represents the communities of SeaTac, Des ...
ELECTION UPDATE: SeaTac Mayor gets free pass
Suber Adam, who filed to run against SeaTac Mayor Tony Anderson has withdrawn. Adam, who listed his address as 19019 International Blvd, number 387, has not responded to e-mails asking for comments on... [Read more]
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Four file against three incumbents in City Council races
by Jack Mayne Mayor Tony Anderson drew Suber Adam as his opponent for reelection to Council Position 4 in the SeaTac City Council as filing closed on Friday afternoon. Anderson was first elected to the... [Read more]
Pickleball Tournament will be served up in SeaTac this weekend
A pickleball tournament will be served up at the SeaTac Community Center this weekend, with the best players from all over the country competing. “Pickleball was invented in Seattle, and SeaTac will... [Read more]
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THE CACTUS SPEAKS: ‘What do the Citizens of SeaTac get for all this?’
[EDITOR'S NOTE: This column by Earl Gipson is a view of SeaTac city government. It does not necessarily reflect the views of The SeaTac Blog nor its staff. We are seeking additional regular columnists... [Read more]
Highline School District proposes update to school safety and security program
The Highline School District announced Tuesday (May 14) that “more extensive staff training and strong coordination with local law enforcement are the hallmarks of a proposal to improve safety and... [Read more]
SeaTac Committee seeks higher minimum wage, employment standards
by Jack Mayne For the past several days, a proposal by an outside group to raise some minimum salaries almost $6 an hour above the state minimum and impose mandatory paid sick leave for transportation... [Read more]
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Sea-Tac Airport ‘Part 150′ Noise Study session is Wednesday, May 15
The public is invited to ask questions and offer formal comments on the Draft Part 150 Noise Study for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Wednesday, May 15 at Cedarhurst Elementary in Burien (611... [Read more]
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