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Richard Conlin

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2012

    Comment of the Day: No Need for 'Sensationalistic Fear' with Trash Pilot Program

    On Tuesday I posted to Daily Weekly about Seattle's newly-approved every-other-week garbage pickup pilot program. The story looks into how the pilot program will work, and speaks to a few of the fears that have been expressed by some members of the community over what a reduction in garbage pickup s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 8, 2012

    City Council OK's Every-Other-Week Garbage Pickup Pilot Program, Isn't Afraid of Rats

    The Seattle City Council doesn't think rats will overtake the city. They don't think loose garbage will flow freely in the streets. They don't foresee Seattle devolving into some sort of used-milk-crate and Chinese leftover- filled Mad Max scenario, where it's every man for himself in a world devoid ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2011

    Seattle City Council Won't Try and Ax Tunnel Vote Before It Happens After All (At Least Not Today)

    ​The Seattle City Council was all set for a hastily-arranged meeting today in which a vote would be held that could have killed a public vote on whether to build the proposed deep-bore tunnel under the city. That was, however, until Council President Richard Conlin walked in "in a T-shirt" and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2010

    The Top Ten Political Scandals of 2010 In And Around Seattle: Sex, Lies, and Even Videotape

    Sar & Did​Like Clint Diddier's crops, it was a bountiful year for political scandals and screwballs. Pam Roach and Matt Richardson showed us why ballots really should include that line, "None of the above," while Seattle consulting firm Moxie Media got so caught in the election frenzy it began ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 29, 2010

    Despite Pete Holmes' Legal Opinion Against Mike McGinn, Two Of His Attorneys Are Aiding the Mayor

    ​When two people at City Hall get into a legal spat--as Mayor Mike McGinn and City Council President Richard Conlin have over a signature on a draft of an environmental study needed to move the tunnel project forward, the City Attorney's office can find itself in an awkward spot. Today McGinn ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 13, 2009

    Bike to Work Day

    ​When two people at City Hall get into a legal spat--as Mayor Mike McGinn and City Council President Richard Conlin have over a signature on a draft of an environmental study needed to move the tunnel project forward, the City Attorney's office can find itself in an awkward spot. Today McGinn ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2009

    How Does the Recession Suck? City Council Lets Us Count the Ways

    The City Council is inviting concerned citizens to two events next week that promise to get to the heart of the recession's rampant suckery--and provide the opportunity to fight over bread line tickets. First, on Monday (10 AM, Bertha Knight Landes Room, City Hall), Council President Richard Conli ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2009

    Conlin Won't Run for Mayor, Will Look Like Uptight Seattleite

        Pictures not to scale. After much speculation, City Council President Richard Conlin announced today he won't be running for mayor; he'll run for re-election to his current seat instead (pdf). Seattlest notes his resemblance to SW icon, Uptight Seattleite. That leaves Peter S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 24, 2008

    Mayor Nickels in Your Groceries

        Pictures not to scale. After much speculation, City Council President Richard Conlin announced today he won't be running for mayor; he'll run for re-election to his current seat instead (pdf). Seattlest notes his resemblance to SW icon, Uptight Seattleite. That leaves Peter S ... More >>

  • News

    July 16, 2008

    Big Greg’s Bursting Wallet

    Mayor’s reelection funds top $200K.

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2008

    Big Greg's Big Bucks

    Mayor’s reelection funds top $200K.

  • News

    May 28, 2008

    The Truth About Dick and Greg

    Sometimes friendly. Possible rivals.

  • Blogs

    May 19, 2008

    Conlin Mulling Mayoral Bid

    Sometimes friendly. Possible rivals.

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2008

    Car Wash King: Top Council Contributor

    Sometimes friendly. Possible rivals.

  • Blogs

    April 18, 2008

    Parks Levy, by Committee

    Sometimes friendly. Possible rivals.

  • Blogs

    February 7, 2008

    Council-Men Back Obama

    Sometimes friendly. Possible rivals.

  • News

    June 27, 2007

    Georgetown Prevails in Fight Against Trash

    Sometimes friendly. Possible rivals.

  • Blogs

    June 21, 2007

    Dumped On No Mo'

    Sometimes friendly. Possible rivals.

  • News

    June 20, 2007

    Is Georgetown About to Get Trashed?

    Residents of the working-class, South End neighborhood say they've been dumped on enough.

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2007

    When in Doubt, Hire a Consultant

    Residents of the working-class, South End neighborhood say they've been dumped on enough.

  • News

    April 11, 2007

    Something Useful From the City Council?

    Residents of the working-class, South End neighborhood say they've been dumped on enough.

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2007

    A Seiche, in Seattle?

    Residents of the working-class, South End neighborhood say they've been dumped on enough.

  • News

    December 21, 2005

    City Council Uncertainty

    The resignation of second-term member Jim Compton sets off a scramble for his seat and reopens the presidency.

  • News

    December 7, 2005

    City Hall, Federal Politics, Quote

    The resignation of second-term member Jim Compton sets off a scramble for his seat and reopens the presidency.

  • News

    November 30, 2005

    New Ager vs. Media Maven

    Richard Conlin and Jean Godden seek the City Council presidency, and it's a tight race.

  • News

    September 21, 2005

    A Monorail Undercurrent

    In a low-turnout primary, two unknowns whup monorail board incumbents, and anti-monorailer Richard Conlin derails City Council challengers.

  • News

    August 24, 2005

    Strippergate: The Hangover

    A nude-dance-club owner gives money to City Hall campaigns, and his name is not Colacurcio.

  • News

    June 22, 2005

    Nice While It Lasted

    Challengers say City Council incumbents are too enamored of process, that citizen consensus and 'Seattle nice' are in the way of progress. Well, excuse us.

  • News

    February 2, 2005

    Council Congestion

    Everyone's gunning for Richard Conlin in the 2005 City Council campaign.

  • News

    February 2, 2005

    Mayoral Majority

    Lacking an opponent, Greg Nickels is showing signs of overreaching.

  • News

    March 3, 2004

    Monoreality

    The monorail project's board signs off on the alignment this month. But is this the train we voted for?

  • News

    October 1, 2003

    Southlake Disunion

    The mayor is pushing for up to $460 million in transportation investment in the South Lake Union neighborhood. Critics say that might enhance Paul Allen's property values, but it won't relieve congestion.

  • News

    March 19, 2003

    Northgate Brawl

    The mayor is pushing for up to $460 million in transportation investment in the South Lake Union neighborhood. Critics say that might enhance Paul Allen's property values, but it won't relieve congestion.

  • News

    December 25, 2002

    The Viaduct on the Level

    Sure, you could bury it. You could replace it with another elevated freeway. But why not just rebuild it at ground level? It's the cheapest option.

  • News

    December 11, 2002

    Buzz

    Sure, you could bury it. You could replace it with another elevated freeway. But why not just rebuild it at ground level? It's the cheapest option.

  • News

    November 20, 2002

    Buzz

    Sure, you could bury it. You could replace it with another elevated freeway. But why not just rebuild it at ground level? It's the cheapest option.

  • News

    March 20, 2002

    Mall madness

    Sure, you could bury it. You could replace it with another elevated freeway. But why not just rebuild it at ground level? It's the cheapest option.

  • News

    November 7, 2001

    Power politics

    A close mayor's race boosts the Seattle City Council.

  • News

    October 17, 2001

    Fun with numbers

    A close mayor's race boosts the Seattle City Council.

  • News

    October 3, 2001

    Campaign cocktail

    A stiff shot for the voting public.

  • Music

    July 18, 2001

    Days of our nights

    A stiff shot for the voting public.

  • News

    September 13, 2000

    The dailies wake up

    A stiff shot for the voting public.

  • News

    August 30, 2000

    Mean streets

    South Seattle confronts the baffling politics of sidewalks.

  • News

    June 14, 2000

    Sweet home Alabama

    South Seattle confronts the baffling politics of sidewalks.

  • News

    March 22, 2000

    Arts increase meets March madness

    South Seattle confronts the baffling politics of sidewalks.

  • News

    February 9, 2000

    Going for two

    New Seattle City Council members fight to boost arts spending.

  • News

    November 10, 1999

    Six-story fracas

    Green Lake neighbors are divided over allowing big buildings in their future.

  • News

    October 6, 1999

    The PTA press

    School district arm-twisting fails as the City Council nixes new headquarters.

  • News

    January 6, 1999

    Year of the council

    School district arm-twisting fails as the City Council nixes new headquarters.

  • News

    November 4, 1998

    The kids are all right

    School district arm-twisting fails as the City Council nixes new headquarters.

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