Washblog || What's going on with the King County charter?

What's going on with the King County charter?

By emmettoconnell
Wed Apr 18, 2007 at 08:01:51 PM PST
Section: King County Topic: Rants

This shouldn't be my job since I live in a regular old traditional county commission style county, but what is going on with the King County charter commission? They've met twice so far and I've heard little about what they're talking about and even any thoughts on who is on the commission.

Sharkansky is grousing for an elected elections official and Kelly Haugton, who was involved in last year's Pierce County review, is tracking them but focusing on Instant Runoff Voting (which isn't a bad issue). The Federal Way News published a press release on their first meeting. And, crickets after that. So, what the heck am I missing?

Last year in Pierce County, their charter commission showed how this process can show some real results in terms of grassroots success when they voted to institute IRV. It kind of seems like chances are being missed with the low attention being paid to King County's charter commission. No offense, I mean I don't even live up there.

So, here's my modest proposal:

While the commission itself is charting out what changes can be made to the form of King County government, why not start our (or rather "your" for you King County residents) own discussion via a wiki?

Here's a copy of the current King County Charter for reference, and here is a copy in wiki format. A wiki is a flexible document that anyone (in this case, any registered user) can come by and edit. So, if you're interested, you can help rewrite your own King County Charter.

Go here for some help using this particular wiki, but I know there are some folks out there who are pretty well versed and who might be of some help.

< John McKay and the Saturday Night Massacre | Caucus v. Primary debate keeps attention off the real problem: lack of participation >

What's going on with the King County charter? | 1 comment (1 topical)

RE-ELECT
ALEC FISKEN
Seattle Port Commission

www.rentonfacts.com
RENTON FACTS

FISKEN'S PORT WATCH
Environmental Issues

REAL CHANGE
HOMELESS EMPOWERMENT PROJECT

PIRATE TELEVISION
Challenging the Corporate Media Blockade

Watch Live or Archived Shows:
Seattle SCAN
South End PSA

PNW TOPIC HOTLIST

Blog Directory

WELCOME AND FAQ
ABOUT

Login

Make a new account

Recommended Diaries

MTV goes politics with 'Choose or Lose'. WA finalist Teresa submission features Lt. Watada and more
Teresa, representing what I think are strengths in our young generation, was among three finalists for MTV 'Choose or
By Lietta Ruger (0 comments)
Anti-Gay Activist Running for Renton City Council
Help prevent a fundamentalist, anti-gay activist from buying her way into local politics.
By Renton Citizen (7 comments)
What the Kenmore City Council Doesn't Want You to Know
There was a forum for candidates running for Kenmore City Council last Wednesday. If you are a Kenmore resident and you
By technogramma (28 comments)
Douglas County is the only county in Washington State that does not have a weed board.
The county commissioners and other "Private Property Rights "activists have been fighting the state and county residents for years on this
By Dixie (5 comments)
Political Graphics 101: 34th LD lit deconstructed
As part of my highly opinionated, ruthlessly honest series on political graphics, I zero in on campaign lit from the 34th.
By dinazina (6 comments)
Gulliver's Travels
Jeb Bush came to town today and stopped by to speak with the Microsoft Political Action Committee. Most memorable metaphor on
By BryceM (8 comments)