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Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn is officially running for a second term. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn to run for re-election

BY KIRO Radio Staff  on January 9, 2013 @ 1:41 pm (Updated: 4:07 pm - 1/9/13 )

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn is officially running for a second term.

"I am just so deeply honored to have served as your mayor for the past three years. I can't even speak to what a privilege it's been and I want to say to you, I'm hear to announce I'm running for re-election for mayor," said McGinn.

The mayor announced his campaign at a Wednesday afternoon news conference. McGinn, a former Sierra Club leader, was first elected in 2009.

The mayor began the news conference addressing another news story of the day, the rumors circulating about reports that the Sacramento Kings are finalizing a deal to sell the team to the Seattle investment group led by Chris Hansen.

McGinn told those in attendance that he doesn't know any more than the public.

"I know what you know," said McGinn. "But if it's true, ain't it cool."

McGinn said he would emphasize education, transportation and neighborhood safety in the upcoming campaign.

Several high-profile candidates have already announced they'll challenge the incumbent, including state Sen. Ed Murray, City Councilman Tim Burgess and former City Councilman Peter Steinbrueck.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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  • Fuego wrote...
    4 more years
    January 9, 2013 1:07 pm
    of buffoonery from McSchwin. The choice of candidates should make this circus fun to watch.
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  • cigarfan wrote...
    YEEESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!
    January 9, 2013 1:47 pm
    Make love not war! Bikes not SUV's!! Party on CH!!! ;)
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  • Padre wrote...
    He's on a mission from God...
    January 9, 2013 1:48 pm
    When even throngs of voters in your core constituency think you're a Grade A Buffoon, chances are it's a waste of time and money to run for re-election. But that won't stop Mayor McSchwinn!
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  • Saltchucker wrote...
    Don't live in Seattle, but I hope he wins.
    January 9, 2013 1:51 pm
    Since it looks like Hugo Chavez is dying McGinn would be my #1 choice for "favorite hilarious despot".
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  • cigarfan wrote...
    @Saltchucker
    January 9, 2013 3:45 pm
    Cuba has very good medical facilities...don't count out Chavez or Castro.....
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  • maplefish wrote...
    Yo cigarfan
    January 9, 2013 4:41 pm
    Chavez is already DEAD....and yeah, when I think f innovating, life saving health breakthroughs, Cuba leads the world. You are a friggin TOOL
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  • USMC0311 wrote...
    haha
    January 9, 2013 4:51 pm
    You've obviously never been to Cuba.
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  • USMC0311 wrote...
    oops
    January 9, 2013 4:56 pm
    this was in reply to Saltchucker
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  • Ironhdron wrote...
    Oh Boy..............
    January 9, 2013 1:57 pm
    More bike only lanes, less for us that pay road use taxes. More anti gun diatribe. GREAT
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  • murr wrote...
    Ohhh baby, thats why so many hand outs.
    January 9, 2013 1:59 pm
    Lining up the tax dollars for votes program. Leftist, monkey see, monkey do. No No No we dont want you dependent, we will pay you, vote us back in. Just notice how the working class taxes went down, we only want the rich. The telephone pole is on the way. Health care has NOT EVEN began to evolve. Just wait tell all the choices you have, and what it will cost. The diagnosis will be quick, the remedy will ??????????? Well get in line, you might die before it happens. Its gonna get better with clowns like this. (smirks) where is sickofSEATTLE ?????
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  • fartforce1 wrote...
    If you don't like him, run against him!
    January 9, 2013 2:17 pm
    Don't just sit on that big fat butt and complain all the time. Grow a sack and do something about it for a change.
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  • It's me! Ha ha! wrote...
    FF
    January 9, 2013 2:21 pm
    It's what's in that sack that counts!
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  • Sean wrote...
    I have ZERO doubt
    January 9, 2013 2:22 pm
    that the morons in Seattle who voted Queen Christine into office TWICE, and elected "Mr. Inept," Jay Insleee, as governor, will quite happily re-elect Mayor McSchwinn. It would be laughable if it weren't so shortsighted and sad.
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  • cigarfan wrote...
    @Sean
    January 9, 2013 3:44 pm
    And we have ZERO doubt that right wingers will STAY in WA and continue whining -instead of relocating ;)
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  • HPD 5-0 wrote...
    Of course we are going to stay.
    January 9, 2013 4:27 pm
    If we leave, who's gonna pay the bills?
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  • USMC0311 wrote...
    ZING!
    January 9, 2013 4:49 pm
    Good one!
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  • cigarfan wrote...
    @HPD 5-0
    January 9, 2013 6:06 pm
    Good to see you showing your responsibility to the social contract. People before Profit$....good job! Now if we can just get more US conservatives to realize that it's WE THE PEOPLE and not "hurray for me and to hell with you" -aka the attitude of Capitalism.
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  • Newton wrote...
    If you like losing Money he's your Man!.
    January 9, 2013 4:09 pm
    The only thing worse then the Mariners.
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  • HPD 5-0 wrote...
    You get what you vote for.
    January 9, 2013 4:24 pm
    Good luck. With the mental midget libs running, you're gonna need it....
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  • It's me! Ha ha! wrote...
    And we have ZERO doubt that right wingers will STAY in WA and continue whining -instead of relocating ;)
    January 9, 2013 4:56 pm
    Cigarette puffer we will wait you people out. You Parrots will soon run out of our money and be forced out of your mommies basement and either live on the streets or get a part time job at a Gas station.
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