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Thursday, August 24, 2006
P-I Endorsement: Street in 43rd
Voters in Seattle's 43rd Legislative District have an embarrassment of riches from which to choose a new House member.
Six solid candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination in next month's primary election, which will almost certainly decide the election in that staunchly liberal district. An impressive newcomer in that cadre is Stephanie Pure, a young activist with a bright political future.
Clearly the most experienced and capable candidate is former Seattle City Councilman and Superior Court Judge Jim Street.
This is an influential legislative district that has produced influential leaders over the years, including Rep. Ed Murray, whose run for the state Senate leaves this House seat open.
District voters deserve a representative with the experience, savvy and relationship-building skills to be a player in Olympia from day one. Street offers just that.
Before serving as a judge for four years, he spent 12 years on the City Council and was the first president of the Puget Sound Regional Council.
The issues he's pursued resonate with the district's values. He proposed what became the Families and Education Levy, was an early endorser of a limit on downtown building heights and has been called the father of Seattle's Department of Neighborhoods.
Street has brought his experience and values down to street level the last five years, championing juvenile justice and youth services reform.
Street is the best of an exceptional slate.
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