And they keep getting re-elected by city-wide vote of all the city's elderly voters who picking incumbents/names they recognize/whoever the Times endorses. We need those council positions to be based on a district so there's a chance for opposition to actually win vs incumbents.
Notice the lack of turn-over unless the incumbent runs for higher office (or has public scandal - Compton/McIver).
http://www.seattle.gov/cityarchives/Fact…
Drago - higher office 09
McIver - Scandal
Della - * did lose to Burgess
Steinbrueck - chose not to seek reelection
Compton - resigned (over jetting to an NBA game with Allen, carousing with strip club moguls). '06
About the only good thing the council is doing is not putting Godden as president.
If the average age of the voter is so much lower than the average age of the council, then one or both of the following must be true: 1. Voters don't care how old or young a candidate might be...there are other more important factors to consider. 2. Those who for some reason think age IS important don't bother to vote in any strong numbers. BTW some of the most rabid right-wing members of the US Congress are young Republicans in their 30s and late 20s...making a choice based on age is as stupid as making a choice based on gender or race.
What an astute political commentary you have there: Young people don't vote! Why, you really have your finger on the pulse of this nation, don't you, Mister G?
I have a job. You may not be familiar with the concept, but suffice it to say I don't have the time to sit at home masturbating to Here Comes Honey Boo Boo like you spend your days.
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Notice the lack of turn-over unless the incumbent runs for higher office (or has public scandal - Compton/McIver).
http://www.seattle.gov/cityarchives/Fact…
Drago - higher office 09
McIver - Scandal
Della - * did lose to Burgess
Steinbrueck - chose not to seek reelection
Compton - resigned (over jetting to an NBA game with Allen, carousing with strip club moguls). '06
About the only good thing the council is doing is not putting Godden as president.