MYNORTHWEST NEWS

Seattle Mayor McGinn not ready to adopt ‘Mayor McSchwinn’

Oct 25, 2012, 4:11 PM | Updated: 4:45 pm

In the first debate Mitt Romney asked President Obama if it was OK to officially refer to the health care plan as ‘ObamaCare.’

Obama consented and has recently used the term himself.

The same won’t be true for ‘Mayor McSchwinn,’ a negative term often used by drivers to describe Seattle’s bike-riding mayor.

On KIRO Radio’s Ross & Burbank Show, Luke asked the mayor if he wants to take Mayor McSchwinn back.

“I don’t know if I’m ready yet. We’ll find out.”

Mayor McGinn said he realizes he takes the power back if he just embraces the term, but it’s not happening soon.

The mayor said he now commutes about half of the week, giving him a chance to unplug and get some exercise.

“It’s good for me and I think a lot of people in Seattle have been telling me they want it to be a little safer.”

MyNorthwest News

Pierce County man sentenced child sex crimes...

Regan Gallo-Fenz

Pierce County man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for child sex crimes

A Pierce County man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after attempting to arrange the sexual abuse of children and producing child sexual abuse material, federal prosecutors announced.

5 hours ago

home listings...

Frank Lenzi

Home listings jump more than 25%: Is it a buyer’s market?

If you’re thinking about buying a house, now might be a good time: Home listings have risen, and pending sales have declined.

16 hours ago

Grays Harbor...

KIRO 7 News Staff

Grays Harbor deputies seek information about deadly hit-and-run near Satsop

The Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after a 53-year-old man was found dead along a road near Satsop last week.

17 hours ago

first responders...

Luke Duecy

Renton firefighter shot while responding to call highlights dangers facing first responders

A Renton firefighter was shot. The shooting is another example of the dangers first responders face while trying to help people in crisis.

17 hours ago

Macklemore (3)...

Julia Dallas

Macklemore says Climate Pledge Arena among venues that rejected his ‘Free Palestine Tour’

Macklemore said several venues, including Climate Pledge Arena, have rejected his efforts to bring his “Free Palestine Tour” to the U.S.

18 hours ago

work week...

Deedee Sun, KIRO 7 News

Tumwater to launch four-day work week in 2027

Some Tumwater city employees will soon be working a four-day week as part of a new plan the city hopes will improve the workplace.

19 hours ago

Seattle Mayor McGinn not ready to adopt ‘Mayor McSchwinn’