What’s it like to run for Seattle City Council?
Dec 10, 2015, 10:03 AM | Updated: 10:28 am
Former Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn hosts a podcast: You, Me, Us, Now. You, Me, Us, Now. - about people who try to change things.
Former Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn talks with three first-time candidates who recently ran against much better financed incumbents for the Seattle City Council.
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Jon Grant, an affordable housing activist, Tammy Morales, a food justice advocate, and Michael Maddux, a parks advocate and Democratic politico each ran strong races, but came up a little short. They talk about how they had to adjust to the challenges of getting votes without much money while being told they had no chance.
Mike also tosses in a few observations, reflecting on his own experiences in 2009 as a first-time candidate.
