Jan 10
historyteacher commented on Stop the Coal Trains.
This is my #1 issue right now because of the disastrous long term environmental, public health and economic consequences of this project. Aside from leaving a public comment at http://www.eisgatewaypacificwa.gov/get-i… by January 21 (which is very important and there is no limit to the number of comments you can leave if you come up with additional concerns and/or ideas), does anyone have any ideas of organizations or campaigns that concerned citizens can volunteer for or get involved with to help protect our city and our state from these dangerous coal trains? Thanks.
Jan 9
historyteacher commented on Stop the Coal Trains.
Cienna and the Stranger, thank you so much for doing your part to make more people aware of this dangerous environmental and public health threat.
Please comment on this project at http://www.eisgatewaypacificwa.gov/get-i… by January 21. Your comment is possibly even more important than your vote in the 2012 election because the committee has to read each comment and respond to each of your concerns before determining whether to allow this project. If you raise a new issue, the committee is legally obligated to consider that issue. Even if you think you have the same ideas that everyone else does, your comment is very important because the more people who speak up against the coal trains the more power local government organizations and politicians will have to stand up against the big coal companies.
You do not have to be 18 years old to comment. If you are a teacher (or if you know a teacher), you can ask each student in your entire class to comment for a homework assignment. If you are a parent you can ask your child to comment. This is our chance and the clock is ticking. Speak now (by January 21) or forever hold your breath.
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Please comment on this project at http://www.eisgatewaypacificwa.gov/get-i… by January 21. Your comment is possibly even more important than your vote in the 2012 election because the committee has to read each comment and respond to each of your concerns before determining whether to allow this project. If you raise a new issue, the committee is legally obligated to consider that issue. Even if you think you have the same ideas that everyone else does, your comment is very important because the more people who speak up against the coal trains the more power local government organizations and politicians will have to stand up against the big coal companies.
You do not have to be 18 years old to comment. If you are a teacher (or if you know a teacher), you can ask each student in your entire class to comment for a homework assignment. If you are a parent you can ask your child to comment. This is our chance and the clock is ticking. Speak now (by January 21) or forever hold your breath.
Dec 14, 2012
historyteacher commented on Roughly 3,500 People Crowd Convention Center to Shout About Coal.
The coal trains will have devastating public health effects on people who live in areas near the train tracks. For more information go to www.seattlelung.com
Dec 13, 2012
historyteacher commented on Coal Train Hearing.
Mayor Mike McGinn's strategy is brilliant. He is getting a report that will actually break down the economic cost to the people of Seattle of having these coal trains pass through our waterfront in terms of transportation problems, loss of productivity (i.e. excess traffic), noise pollution, environmental pollution, public health etc. He will compare the costs of this project to the alleged economic benefit that Washington State will receive from it.
If you actually consider how much 18 mile-long coal trains a day will devalue our city and our waterfront- not to mention all of the city property tax revenue we will lose when property costs plummet in our most expensive downtown areas- this project makes no economic sense. If the coal company had to fully compensate the citizens of Seattle as well as the citizens of every town along its path there is no way that the company would even consider this idea. The only reason they are even raising this idea is because they think we will just roll over and use our limited tax money to clean up their mess. If you do one thing this month please go to this meeting and stand up for our city. Thanks.
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If you actually consider how much 18 mile-long coal trains a day will devalue our city and our waterfront- not to mention all of the city property tax revenue we will lose when property costs plummet in our most expensive downtown areas- this project makes no economic sense. If the coal company had to fully compensate the citizens of Seattle as well as the citizens of every town along its path there is no way that the company would even consider this idea. The only reason they are even raising this idea is because they think we will just roll over and use our limited tax money to clean up their mess. If you do one thing this month please go to this meeting and stand up for our city. Thanks.
Nov 7, 2012
historyteacher commented on Little Drama in Today's Ballot Drop, as King County Heads Toward Record Turnout.
While I was knocking on doors and canvassing for Jay Inslee I stopped and asked 30 complete strangers in Seattle whether they had voted on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. I asked people of all races, ages, and socio-economic backgrounds on Capitol Hill, Beacon Hill, Hillman City, the Central District and Madison Valley. Out of the 30 strangers that I asked only one person told me that he didn't vote because he wasn't registered. It's not perfect but 29 out of 30 isn't bad.
Nov 5, 2012
historyteacher commented on Eat Gay Donuts, Canvas for Equality Tonight and Tomorrow.
What is the address for this?
Nov 5, 2012
historyteacher commented on Why Are There ZERO Ballot Drop Boxes in Southeast Seattle (the Most Racially Diverse Part of the City)?.
Right now, about 1.8% of every ballot returned is being challenged or set aside because the signature does not precisely match the signature on file.
If you are in King County you can make sure that your vote has been received and verified by tracking your ballot online at http://info.kingcounty.gov/elections/bal…. Voters in Snohomish County can track their ballots at: http://www.snoco.org/elections/results/R…. Voters in Pierce County can check at http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ouro…. If you voted early this is a great way to double check to make sure your ballot has been counted. It took three days after mailing my ballot to find out that my ballot had been verified.
If for some reason there is a problem with your ballot you can call the Elections Department tomorrow and fix the problem. This will be a very close election and your vote should count!
Please let other people know how they can check to make sure that their votes have been counted before the election is over.
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If you are in King County you can make sure that your vote has been received and verified by tracking your ballot online at http://info.kingcounty.gov/elections/bal…. Voters in Snohomish County can track their ballots at: http://www.snoco.org/elections/results/R…. Voters in Pierce County can check at http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ouro…. If you voted early this is a great way to double check to make sure your ballot has been counted. It took three days after mailing my ballot to find out that my ballot had been verified.
If for some reason there is a problem with your ballot you can call the Elections Department tomorrow and fix the problem. This will be a very close election and your vote should count!
Please let other people know how they can check to make sure that their votes have been counted before the election is over.
Nov 5, 2012
historyteacher commented on Eat Gay Donuts, Canvas for Equality Tonight and Tomorrow.
If you are in King County you can make sure that your vote has been received and verified by tracking your ballot online at http://info.kingcounty.gov/elections/bal…. Voters in Snohomish County can track their ballots at: http://www.snoco.org/elections/results/R…. Voters in Pierce County can check at http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ouro…. If you voted early this is a great way to double check to make sure your ballot has been counted. It took three days after mailing my ballot to find out that my ballot had been verified.
If for some reason there is a problem with your ballot you can call the Elections Department tomorrow and fix the problem. This will be a very close election and your vote should count!
Please let other people know how they can check to make sure that their votes have been counted before the election is over.
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If for some reason there is a problem with your ballot you can call the Elections Department tomorrow and fix the problem. This will be a very close election and your vote should count!
Please let other people know how they can check to make sure that their votes have been counted before the election is over.
Nov 5, 2012
historyteacher commented on The Stranger Election Control Board’s Endorsements For the November 6, 2012, General Election.
Right now, about 1.8% of every ballot returned is being challenged or set aside because the signature does not precisely match the signature on file.
If you are in King County you can make sure that your vote has been received and verified by tracking your ballot online at http://info.kingcounty.gov/elections/bal…. Voters in Snohomish County can track their ballots at: http://www.snoco.org/elections/results/R…. Voters in Pierce County can check at http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ouro…. If you voted early this is a great way to double check to make sure your ballot has been counted. It took three days after mailing my ballot to find out that my ballot had been verified.
If for some reason there is a problem with your ballot you can call the Elections Department tomorrow and fix the problem. This will be a very close election and your vote should count!
Please let other people know how they can check to make sure that their votes have been counted before the election is over.
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If you are in King County you can make sure that your vote has been received and verified by tracking your ballot online at http://info.kingcounty.gov/elections/bal…. Voters in Snohomish County can track their ballots at: http://www.snoco.org/elections/results/R…. Voters in Pierce County can check at http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ouro…. If you voted early this is a great way to double check to make sure your ballot has been counted. It took three days after mailing my ballot to find out that my ballot had been verified.
If for some reason there is a problem with your ballot you can call the Elections Department tomorrow and fix the problem. This will be a very close election and your vote should count!
Please let other people know how they can check to make sure that their votes have been counted before the election is over.
Oct 31, 2012
historyteacher commented on Tracking the Trackers.
I don't care who you are voting for or what issues you support. Please put a stamp on your ballot and mail it in as soon as possible. If everyone waits until the very last minute to mail in their ballots then we won't know who won any of these races for days after the election. Please do your part to save us all the headache and vote by the end of the week if you haven't voted already. I really want to find out whether I can get married or not on election night. Thanks!
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