Subject:

Robert Rosencrantz

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2009

    Election Night '09: Mayor's a Toss-Up; Dow Wins; I-71 Passing, 1033 Failing; Holmes, Bagshaw, O'Brien Lead

    ​Dow Constantine jumped out front early tonight over Susan Hutchison in the King County executive contest and almost immediately declared victory, as initial Election 2009 results were released. "I'm preparing to be your new executive," said Constantine (right). Hutchison, fighting back a sne ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2009

    Hit Mailer Tells It Like It Is: O'Brien Goes Ga Ga for Tolls

    Mike O'Brien on his bike --no tolls required​Mild-mannered landlord and serial City Council candidate Robert Rosencrantz is stepping up his game with an attack mailer that accuses rival Mike O'Brien of wanting to impose tolls, literally, "everywhere." "It's hard to believe," reads the hit-piec ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2009

    Who's More Ga Ga for Tolls: O'Brien or Rosencrantz?

    ​City Council Candidate Mike O'Brien is fighting back against a hit mailer that claims he wants to put tolls on all Seattle streets. "Have you looked at the video of Robert?" he asks, calling SW by phone while biking downtown. He's referring to a video of opponent Robert Rosencrantz being inte ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 28, 2009

    Was Jordan Royer a Victim of Anti-Nickels Sentiment?

    Maybe he should have gone for a Peter move and denied knowing his father.​Charles Royer, Seattle's only three-term mayor, was welcomed into his final four years with open arms by voters. Like Nickels, he faced a broad swath of challengers in 1985 when running for his final term. But in the fie ... More >>

  • News

    August 26, 2009

    Post-Race Beers

    Maybe he should have gone for a Peter move and denied knowing his father.​Charles Royer, Seattle's only three-term mayor, was welcomed into his final four years with open arms by voters. Like Nickels, he faced a broad swath of challengers in 1985 when running for his final term. But in the fie ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 21, 2009

    Drinking Beer With Political Victors and a Cheery Norman Sigler

    ​Most of the losers from last Tuesday went quietly underground for a few days. Understandably, they need some time to lick their wounds before choosing a campaign to get behind before the November general election. So most of the people drinking beer and munching on banh mi and mini cheesecake ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2009

    Republicans Dig Donaldson, And Hopefully Area Wazzu Alums Will Too

    ​ Once upon a time, an avowed Republican could run for a citywide seat in Seattle and stand a chance at a respectable showing. That time has passed, but that doesn't mean our fair city still doesn't contain a few strident righties -- or politically active ones at that. The 46th Legislative Dis ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 23, 2009

    What Sticker Did Your Teacher Give You Today?

    Oriental Trading CompanyRemember when you'd work hard on a homework assignment and your teacher would hand it back to you, and alongside her evaluation, she'd put on one of those stickers that said something like "terrific!"? That was a nice touch. But what if the sticker was all she gave you? And ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 8, 2009

    Dow Gets Cold Shoulder from Seattle Biz

    The Alki Foundation is the fundraising arm of the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce and a pretty good gauge for what Seattle's corporate types want from their leadership. The Foundation holds an annual breakfast forum for candidates but doesn't officially do endorsements, it's called recommendatio ... More >>

  • News

    May 27, 2009

    Seattle’s Own Municipal Idol

    Adam Lambert’s got nothing on Seattle’s eccentric cast of city council candidates.

  • News

    April 15, 2009

    This Horse Race Is a Stampede

    New faces in city council races include sons of past Seattle politicos.

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2009

    Seattle Council Race Getting Crowded

    Council Member Richard McIver will have to fight for his seat come November. Jordan Royer, son of former mayor Charles Royer, officially announced his intention to run against him. Royer's entry brings the total number of candidates to 14, though many have yet to announce which seat they'll seek.Roy ... More >>

  • News

    June 27, 2007

    Tim Burgess Seemed a Shoo-In to Get the Backing of the Chamber of Commerce’s Political Arm

    But the shoe didn’t fit.

  • 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

    September 7, 2005

    Off Year? Off the Monorail!

    Seattle Weekly endorsements for the Sept. 20 primary election.

  • Arts

    July 6, 2005

    All Together Now

    Local politicos sing the music industry's tune at a candidates forum.

  • News

    July 6, 2005

    Throwing the Bums Out

    Seattle's recent elections have brought change but not progress.

  • 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

    March 16, 2005

    City Hall, The Police, Values

    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

    September 10, 2003

    SWs Primary-Election Picks

    Its time to throw many, but not all, of the bums out. Also: yes to relaxing marijuana enforcement, no to the latte tax.

  • News

    August 6, 2003

    Jean Jumps In

    Gossip columnist Godden has name recognition. But as a candidate, she needs an agenda.

  • News

    August 6, 2003

    Godden vs. Nicastro

    Longtime Seattle newspaper columnist files for City Council race.

  • News

    July 23, 2003

    Nicastro's $25,000 Day

    She and a block of donors connected to strip clubs say there was no quid pro quo.

  • News

    June 11, 2003

    The Mayor's Machine

    Greg Nickels has solidified power in the City Hall bureaucracy and among special interests. Now he wants to mold the City Council.

  • News

    November 6, 2002

    Buzz

    Greg Nickels has solidified power in the City Hall bureaucracy and among special interests. Now he wants to mold the City Council.

  • News

    June 21, 2000

    "It is so typical of this state's government to not do a damn thing about a law that was voted on and passed by the people of Washington."

    Greg Nickels has solidified power in the City Hall bureaucracy and among special interests. Now he wants to mold the City Council.

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