Today, Mike McGinn won the sole endorsement of the Sierra Club for the position of Seattle Mayor (see Sierra Club press release).

The Sierra Club described Michael as an “exceptional candidate” who deserved the endorsement because his “record of tough decisions and grassroots efforts has made a real environmental difference.”

This endorsement follows closely on the endorsement from the 37th District Democrats. Both endorsements were earned by Mike’s record of working with people to create change that matters.

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In the first head to head test of the candidates for a Democratic District endorsement, McGinn won the endorsement of the 37th District democrats. Columbia City neighborhood leader Darryl Smith, and New Holly resident Bridgette Maryman who spoke on McGinn’s behalf. Many thanks to Darryl Smith, Bridgette Maryman and the 37th District Dems! The 37th covers the Central District, Rainier Valley, Madrona, North Beacon Hill, Rainier Beach, Mt. Baker, Leschi, and Columbia City.

Commenting on his choice to join the race, Michael made these remarks, “This race is about a real choice for Seattle’s future. After meeting so many neighbors–both in person and online (Twitter, FaceBook, We Like Mike) — it is clear to me that Seattle residents believe in providing opportunity for everyone, economic innovation and environmental excellence. continue reading »

Last night was the first public candidates forum that included both Nickels and Drago. The media, which loves reporting on conflict, was probably looking for the negative campaigning.

But I think voters want a debate about the future of Seattle. So I try to accomplish two things in my limited speaking time.

First, point out that we have to make good choices in our future — schools, transit, internet infrastructure and community — and oppose the bad choice of the tunnel , whose cost and potential cost over-runs threaten all our other priorities. continue reading »

Michael McGinn, the only major candidate for mayor of Seattle who opposes Greg Nickels’ $4.2 billion plan for a bored tunnel, today challenged Nickels to acknowledge the lessons that he should be learning from the Brightwater and Beacon Hill tunnels.

“At $4.2 billion, the tunnel already costs too much and harms Seattle’s real priorities,” McGinn said. “And anyone who has seen what has happened with the Brightwater and Beacon Hill tunnels knows that the costs could rocket even higher.”

McGinn continued, “Greg Nickels needs to be honest with the voters of Seattle: continue reading »