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Ballot Results

Best of Seattle, 2000

Published on July 19, 2000

GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Meet Jeffrey Smith! He's won a getaway for two to Vancouver, BC!

Q: Where are you from?
A: "I'm from Bellevue, born in Seattle."

Q: What do you do for a living?
A: Dishwasher

Q: Hobbies?
A: Reading, dog walking, and music

Q: Who will you take to Vancouver?
A: "I'll be taking my life partner, Jacqueline."

Q: What'll you do in Canada, eh?
A: "I'll be relaxing and walking in BC. Thanks!"

RUNNER-UP
Michael Harkovitch! You've won a dinner for two at the NEW Wild Ginger!

Q: Where are you from?
A: Fairbanks, Alaska

Q: What to you do?
A: Library assistant for Seattle Public Library; "However, I am an aspiring librarian. (Subject to change at a moment's notice.)"

Q: What's your favorite dinner spot?
A: "Currently, it's Bamboo Garden."

Q: Any final words?
A: "Wow, this is so cool! Thanks a lot!"

HONORABLE MENTION
Christie Overland! You've won a fabulous Seattle Weekly T-shirt!

Q: Where are you from originally?
A: Seattle

Q: What do you do?
A: Merchandising

Q: What will you do with your T-shirt?
A: "Wear it."