Gerry Pollet is a principled Democrat who we once called an “abrasive liberal dickhead.” That remains true. In the state house, Pollet has courageously led opposition within the Democratic Party to charter schools—calling out his own colleagues for their spinelessness. He’s also sponsored bills to strengthen mental-health and chemical-dependency programs, and he’s challenged Seattle mayor Ed Murray to push for real transparency and openness in how police body-camera footage is used. His opponent, libertarian hottie Stephanie Heart Viskovich, did not respond to the SECB’s invitation, has no political experience, and offers no discernible platform on her Facebook page. Vote Pollet.
