Politics and Personality on the Olympia City Council
After fighting so hard in the 2009 election, how do they get along now? Or even do they? by Matthew …Read the Rest
Category Archives: Politics
Don’t Go, Joe! Why Joe Hyer Should NOT Resign
Humans make mistakes. Elected officials are human. Thus, elected officials make mistakes. When those mistakes have legal ramifications, the law …Read the Rest
City Council Priorities: What Changed and What Didn’t in the 2009 Election?
by Matthew Green, 2/24/10 Each year, the Olympia City Council holds a council retreat. In January or February, away from …Read the Rest
The Olympian’s Coverage of the Olympia City Council Retreat and Priorities
At the 2010 Olympia City Council retreat, as at most council retreats, only a handful of citizens attended: eight to …Read the Rest
Council Priorities 2008-2010: A Comparison
Old: 2008-2009 New: 2010 Overall Themes • Invest in Downtown • Vital Economy [2009] • Strong Community [2009] • Improve …Read the Rest
State Representative Brendan Williams Walks Away
by Matthew Green, 12/2/09 Are you running again? “No, I am not.” Brendan Williams is planning the unthinkable. In 2010, …Read the Rest